Push For Your Dreams And Change The Narrative: YEGA

Push For Your Dreams And Change The Narrative: YEGA

Author: with Beatrace Angut Oola May 5, 2021 Duration: 50:05

A career in fashion fuelled by passion, YEGA talks to Beatrace and gives the exposé on her spontaneous journey to becoming an established fashion illustrator. Luxury fashion, editorial and bespoke art, the unique combination of design, fine art and commerciality is what makes fashion illustration niche in the art form world for many Africans. This is why YEGA has found much of her success in the Middle East and Europe. Her illustrations have covered the walls in the Dubai Mall, they have been displayed in Harrods, graced the cover of Vogue Arabia in 2017 and featured in British Vogue in 2020. The traditional career ideals that many with Nigerian backgrounds face, led to a career start in law before her trajectory change to fashion illustration. “Talent is only helped when there is opportunity” - poignant words recognising the challenges in finance and representation. *Breaking ground in uncharted territory as a black female fashion illustrator, YEGA has recently founded the platform, Fashion Illustrator Africa.*


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Hosted by Beatrace Angut Oola, FASHION | AFRICA | NOW moves beyond the runway to explore the intricate tapestry of style emerging from the continent and its global diaspora. Each episode is built on a simple, powerful idea: to understand where African fashion is going, you have to engage with the people who are actively shaping it, while honoring the deep cultural and historical currents that inform their work. You’ll hear from designers translating tradition into contemporary wear, historians unpacking the stories behind textiles, and business minds navigating the industry's unique opportunities and challenges. These conversations are less about trends and more about the systems, stories, and souls behind the garments. This podcast delves into the fusion of ideas across borders, examining how creativity intersects with entrepreneurship, cultural identity, and social commentary. It’s a space where the past is not just referenced but is in active dialogue with a dynamic present, all while asking critical questions about sustainability, ownership, and global influence. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded exploration that treats African fashion as the serious, multifaceted global force it is-a living narrative being written stitch by stitch, conversation by conversation.
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