Simple, Yet Bold; Kehinde Faoziyat Abiona Starts The New Year with Pearl

By Elvis Kachi

In the ever-transitioning world of fashion where designers style wears that do not only radiate beauty in look but also communicate a message of boldness, power and feminine identity, Kehinde Faoziyat Abiona, the Lead Creative Director of Fabique Beauty, unveils Pearl as a statement of comfort, simplicity and boldness.

Of a truth, I am taken aback with the concept behind this piece. It is commendable, and the execution is a breath of cohesion, innovation and restraint.

The Pearl dress with its simple two-piece silhouette entails a teal green Mikado fabric tailored into a long-sleeved crop top and a pair of baggy pallazo pants. Even though the dress appears simple in look, Kehinde has delivered it with a great sense of craftsmanship.

The twist to the dress comes from the half collar neckline and button details on the placket and along the right waistline which softens the look without compromising the while design.

This is a bold and refined fashion statement that captures Kehinde’s ability to tailor a simple design in an unboring expression.

If there is any room for improvement, it might be in matching the top with a fitted pair of trousers instead of a pair of baggy pallazo to further reveal the restraints and minimalistic look of the design.

But even that feels like a choice rather than a shortcoming. Kehinde is definite registering a brand around intention and not impulse. Pearl reveals Kehinde Faoziyat Abiona as a designer who does not just deliver a design.

She delivers perspective, one meant to be explored and that celebrates refinement, a proof that fashion can be spoken in wearable arts or pieces.