Wouri collection
The river, the pirogues, the late-afternoon light: four looks to wear the collection, from New-Bell market to the dinner table.
Morning in Akwa
The Akwa dress, hammered earrings, a knotted scarf: the morning light over the market, and the Pirogue pattern moving forward with you.
In this look
- 1. “Akwa” midi dress38,000 FCFA
- 2. “Foumban” earrings12,000 FCFA
- 3. “Bonapriso” tie scarf7,500 FCFA
“I first knew wax by its smell: the smell of new offcuts in my grandmother’s workshop.”
Nadège, founder (fictional quotes)
Evening by the Wouri
Wide-leg jumpsuit and a hammered cuff: the look that goes from the office to dinner without changing outfit.
In this look
- 1. “Wouri” jumpsuit42,000 FCFA
- 2. “Ndop” hammered cuff15,000 FCFA
- 3. “Foumban” earrings12,000 FCFA
“A successful dress is one you forget you’re wearing, and that others don’t forget.”
Nadège, founder (fictional quotes)
Family ceremony
The Bali set with its Mao collar, and the Joss bow tie cut from workshop offcuts: for weddings, dowry ceremonies and the big occasions.
In this look
- 1. “Bali” set, shirt and trousers55,000 FCFA
- 2. “Joss” bow tie and pocket square12,000 FCFA
“We sew in small runs because we want to know every piece that leaves here.”
Nadège, founder (fictional quotes)
The day of the dowry
The white and gold Ngondo kaba, a Bafoussam bead necklace and a Scales wax cloth to dress the whole family: three weeks is enough for matching outfits.
In this look
- 1. “Ngondo” kaba32,000 FCFA
- 2. “Mbanga” glass bead necklace18,000 FCFA
- 3. 6-yard wax cloth “Scales”, Ceremony edition34,000 FCFA