“I find comfort in knitting every day,” Burmeister says. “It’s such a soothing hobby and it keeps me grounded and off of my phone.” She endorses a less-is-more approach to life and to our closets, making knits that are designed to be timeless and sustainable. “You can choose your colors and customize your sweater, beanie, […]
Monthly Archives: September 2021
It was Copenhagen native Nanna Burmeister’s mother who taught her how to knit. In her youth Burmeister pushed it off to the side, but she picked it up again when she became pregnant with her first child. Once her son was born and grew a bit older, Burmeister began knitting her own clothing. At the […]
“This is the perfect thing to search the internet for, or you can reach out to your stylist to easily guide you through it!” This Is Salon has created a dedicated page offering hair tutorials and virtual styling services. Like most freelancers and small-business owners in the industry, there are feelings of fear and uncertainty […]
“Most people who have their hair professionally colored will want to retain the color for as long as possible in between appointments,” explains François. He’s been advising his color-treated clients to carefully consider how often they cleanse and what type of shampoo they use. Generally speaking, color-safe, sulfate-free formulas will be the “least drying and […]
You speak about refusing to conform to the fashion system. Can you expand on that? I never want to lose the joy and sense of fulfillment I get from my work. I am not interested in creating collections in the traditional format every season, I like the idea that in two or three seasons from […]
I’ve also developed a series of woven fabrics with Oakland-based artist flatspot_. His work explores the possibilities of light sculpture through various video formats. He uses analog camcorders, projectors, and TVs to create feedback loops, which appear on the screen or projection surface as a visual representation of the very moment and space in which […]
What techniques do you use? (I think some are very traditional?) Yes, especially adire, a very old form of storytelling through fabric via a series of resist dye techniques. I was intrigued by the idea behind this process, wearing stories on one’s body. I wanted to explore adire in a contemporary way, so I developed […]
How does heritage come in? Through my line, I get to explore my rich heritage as a Yoruba (an ethnic group in Western Nigeria) person. I want to contribute to centuries-old conversations on African design. My ancestors left so much behind. I believe they expected us to continue telling these stories and building up on […]
My line is proposing a new conversation in African design. It’s very different from what I believed most people in Lagos understood fashion to be. But it seems to have found a place though as I’ve seen sales increase. What is the role of community in your work? I made a manifesto when I started LSP […]
How did you come up with the name Lagos Space Programme, and what does it mean? I have always been very fascinated by space travel; I wanted a name that contextualized my interests in archival textiles and culture, while also alluding to an idea of the future. In 2018 I showcased my first collection under […]