Wearing Memory: How My Designs Connect With Cultural Identity
When people ask what inspires my designs, I usually say “memory.”
Not a trend, or runway moment but memory.
Of my mother tying her wrapper.
Of aunties dancing in sequins at an owambe.
Of old wedding photos, faded but glowing.
At Chi & Stainless, every design carries that spirit.
I’m not just sewing clothes, I’m restoring stories.
“Layers of Memory”
Design as Ancestral Dialogue
When I design, I imagine conversations across generations:
“What would my grandmother wear if she were 28 today?”
“How can I honor her style without copying it?”
That question shapes every seam.
“Fashion as Tribute”
💬 Fashion That Feels Familiar
When women wear Chi & Stainless, I want them to feel seen not because they fit in, but because they belong.
This brand is my bridge between past and present.
And I’ll keep crossing it, one collection at a time.
Related Links:
- See our most nostalgic pieces →(women)
- Explore the “She Speaks” Collection →(shop)
- Join our mailing list for more design stories →(the stainless edit blog)
