The craft of making people look beautiful with gorgeous dresses is one of the most awesome professions in the world. As much as I can dispute the fact that being a fashion designer is a whole lot of work, it’s hard, it’s exhausting, and demands creativity at all times.
“I love fashion, it is one of the enduring loves of my life and an integral part of my growth history and development.”
These are a few of the reasons why KonyinsolaTaiwo is inspired to use fashion statements like THE ARI CHRONICLES to celebrate her friends and the success of her journey so far. KonyinsolaTaiwo, always believes that fashion is a form of storytelling, so the idea of using THE ARI CHRONICLES Is the core purpose of unveiling this collection.
What you wear tells people who you are and what you love, it tells a story. It’s personal and you bring it with you wherever you go. This entire collection shows how powerful fashion is and how it is used as a tool for self-discovery. In her visual presentation of the journey so far, Taiwo reveals that since she was little, she knew she had always wanted to be a part of the fashion industry in some way or form so as she got older, she decided to take on the part of becoming a fashion designer and a fashion entrepreneur. Though that path has not been easy, she is glad and celebrates the achievement so far while looking forward to greater strides in the future.
THE ARI CHRONICLES showcased the power of the training the teachings gained a new understanding of her future career and provided her with more information about fashion designs, something that was evident throughout the showcase of designs in this particular collection.
What also sets THE ARI CHRONICLES apart is the ability of Taiwo to use different fabrics and designs to tell stories of her journey without words. The depth of meaning with each design or fabric elevates the importance of the story from mere fashion items to cultural and life reality.
Inspired by her knowledge and journey with an ethos of body positivity and a vibrant touch of Scottish culture. KonyinsolaTaiwo is using fashion to break boundaries and challenge societal and traditional norms. As someone who is driven by knowledge, innovation, creativity, and passion, my inspiration for THE ARI CHRONICLE is deeply personal.
She has used knowledge and information to make a statement and inspire women to embrace their individuality. Her African roots have been instrumental in shaping her ideas and her design visions.
Her creativity and innovative fashion sense have allowed her to further explore the elements of Fashion growth and she hopes that the stories told using THE ARI CHRONICLES collection will contribute to the broader movement of embracing African designs and fabrics (ANKARA) in diverse styles and for different seasons and occasions be they formal or informal.
In her words “we design outfits but we are always inspired by the stories behind the designs…” THE ARI CHRONICLES is a true reflection of her beautiful journey to the fashion industry.
