40s Suga at gallery fashion Show
Today was the launch of The Gallery at Mare Street Studios in Hackney, East London where Councillor Ünlüer, Caribbean Gastronome Patrick Marche and the London Youth Support trust collaborated on the opening event hosted by Invincible Group. The common factor amongst the organizers was a desire to help young professionals and businesses in East London to thrive hence the launch of The Gallery; a competitive space for exhibitions, events, photo-shoots and more. The centrepiece of the launch was a double-whammy showcase of two of East London’s fashion designers; Leona Simms and Wild Suga. Simms, relatively knew on the scene presented a wearable collection chock full of upholstery fabrics, wools and leather. Wild Suga’s ‘Shabby Chic’, a collection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces made from recycled curtain fabrics and inspired by the 1940s was more my bag. A collection that when worn would make you feel like a vintage barbie; bursting with colour and floral, pink piping and frilly collars. A fringe here… a pleated hem there… and all topped of with giant tassel necklaces, picture frame jewellery and floral ornaments as accessories. To top it off and lead into the post event mingling Sarina Leah (AKA Wild Suga) let out a lovely song from her debut album. I can’t wait to see what this woman does next…
