This episode examines the Chanel 2022/23 Métiers d’Art runway show that took place on December 6, 2022 at the former “Palais de Justice” Hall in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Beyond cultural and artistic inspiration, I was curious to unpack this show, but given of my own limited Western perspective, I thought it most appropriate to seek answers from a local Senegalese who attended the show which led me to past Unbiased Label podcast guest Milcos Badji who is a Senegalese fashion designer from Dakar. The design ethos of Milcos is deeply connected to heritage with research at the center of his artistic process.  Nio Far by Milcos is unisex and handmade brand, and orders can be placed on-line at https://www.niofarbymilcos.com. 

Please join me as I talk with Milcos via zoom from his home in Senegal about his experience of attending the Chanel fashion show in Dakar. We discuss his thoughts and perspective on the show from the Senegalese lens including location, guests, music and fashion. I hope you find this conversation as enlightening as I did in terms of culture, history and perspective.

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