MIND ESSEMBLES Sensational fashion designer and illustrator, Oluwasegun Benedict Ajibola and the Lead Creative Designer of OBA is surely following the trends of evolutionary development in the fashion industry. As fashion consumers and enthusiasts are shifting away from boring and conventional designs to more sophisticated designs; the MIND ESSEMBLES Collection is a good representation of sophistication and elegance as Oluwasegun’s understanding of the paradigm shift in the fashion evolutionary web is almost perfectly portrayed in his latest designs collection.
On what inspired the collection, Oluwasegun submitted that “from my memories of watching the Grammy and Oscars award events, I fell in love with the architectural and structural dresses of attendees of those two events; and that sparked in me an inspiration to curate this unique collection of timeless and elegant designs”. The MIND ESSEMBLES is a collection of three unique gowns, all in navy blue colour. The collection spotlights structural elegance- both modern and timeless as well as a brilliant hue, offering a breath of unaltered creativity and innovation of the designer. Now, to the designs in the collection.
First is ROTIM, a knee lenght sleeveless gown which gives a bold visual appearance. Made from quality satin fabric, the MIND ESSEMBLE features an interplay of ruffles carefully layered all around it; thus creating a dynamic visual impact and rhythmic elegance. Paired with a sash which gives a distinct look of the upper part from the lower part, the dress is all shade of true elegance and versatility of the dress being wearable with or without the sash. With the inclusion of side inseam pockets, the dress gives a side attraction. These pockets are beyond functional additions but also give the dress structural elegance, comfort and chic.
The second design – PHIL is a modest yet electrifying long sleeves knee lenght gown. Made from high-end chantilly lace fabric and satin fabric, the dress offers a radiance of urban style. It features a wrap front with rope option. The sleeves are magical; even though crafted from satin, fabric, they end in chantilly lace at the wrist openings. More to the sleeves is how they are being gathered at the shoulder tips; making it a face-lift for the overall architecture gown.
The third and the last design – FLOW is a long, layered and pleated gown with a veil covering option. The dress is carefully snatched at the waist and laced. With a minimalistic chest design and puffed balloon sleeves, this dress is certainly a refinement and in its own class. More to appreciate is that it is a gamechanger offering two looks of dropped shoulder sleeves and another look of chantilly lace underdress (sleeves).
For me the elegance and sophistication exuded by the dresses in this collection is characteristic of the unmatched attention to details of Oluwasegun Benedict Ajibola, the Lead Creative Director of his eponymous brand – OBA.
However, the collection is not without its limitation. The rich dark blue hue of all the dresses in this collection might make them feel inappropriate for evening engagements or events; thus restricting them to daytime pieces.
In all, this collection- THE MIND ESSEMBLES is a representation of convincing masterpiece dresses which embody true elegance and uniqueness beyond conventional styles. The simple and yet mind-blowing craftsmanship employed in this collection speaks a volume to the brand’s broad understanding of form, structure and balance. The designer, Oluwasegun Benedict Ajibola has proven that with every innovative creativity comes an equal elegant style.
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