Inspired by the Namibian women of the Herero tribe, these custom-made Patchwork Dresses are symbols of resiliency and strength after overcoming attempted Genocide in the 19th century. These dresses are art pieces meant to empower, embolden, and inspire all while telling the stories of Africa. 

In efforts to utilize the exorbitant waste generated by the fashion industry, all dresses are made using recycled material and special vintage deadstock fabric. Each dress will come with panels that have been meticulously selected and some even hand-sewn for the preservation of the material. 

A wrap version of the beloved Patchwork Dress, with a self-tie belt.

Color: Patchwork in Multi

Awar wears a size 2. Models height 5’9”, bust 28”, waist 23”, hip 33”.

Sarah Nsikak is a Nigerian-American living in Brooklyn, New York. Her love of textiles led her to work in the fashion industry for several years after completing a Master's Degree in Art Therapy. The exorbitant amount of waste generated in the fashion industry inspired a re-routing back to her art practice. These hand-patchworked pieces are made exclusively using recycled material sourced from fashion designers based in New York. Special textiles are also sourced through vintage stores and estate sales.

La Réunion is named after the island off the coast of Madagascar. The many influences for this project include the vibrant stories of African culture, post-colonial African countries, ideas surrounding reclaimed beauty, togetherness, color, joy, and inviting one's self back to what was always there all along. It is materializing an idea of sacred and unabashed individuality. Everyone is invited.