Grace Wales Bonner, who launched her label in 2014, continues to shape a dialogue around heritage, Afro-Atlantic influences, and meticulous British tailoring—an approach that has earned her global acclaim. The result is a collection that folds masculine and feminine tropes into silhouettes that feel current, polished, and unapologetically individual.
Fringe dresses in navy and ivory trace a lineage to storied publications like Ebony and Jet, tapping into a refined sense of historical glamour. The brand’s ongoing engagement with art and culture appears again in the “Selah” cropped T-shirt, which features imagery from photographer Moneta Sleet Jr., courtesy of Theaster Gates’s Black Image Corporation. Open-back knit dresses pair with biker jackets trimmed in Mongolian shearling, offering a raw-yet-considered take on layering.
Bonner’s dedication to craft continues in natural indigo-dyed denim that’s spliced with corduroy. Knitwear shows signs of hand-mending, making each stitch a testament to time-tested techniques. Gold lock details appear on sturdy coats cut from Italian leather and Japanese canvas, while macramé sets and silk-organza pieces incorporate subtle metal elements, echoing a 1970s mood. Footwear, including studded pilgrim loafers and the house-favorite Jewel Mary Jane—now revisited in gold—seals the sense of sophisticated play.
Collaborations anchor the season. English heritage maker Crombie Ltd. lends its wool expertise to an updated grate coat, reworked with leather edges. Savile Row institution Anderson & Sheppard joins in on a cavalry-style jacket, its satin accents and embossed buttons underscoring Bonner’s fascination with ceremonial codes. This year, the brand continues its ongoing partnership with Adidas, revealing vintage-inspired athletic pieces alongside the ready-to-wear collection.
“Selah” feels poised yet introspective, a demonstration of Wales Bonner’s knack for harnessing cross-cultural references without losing sight of craft. Every piece speaks to her belief in a wardrobe that honors the past but faces forward, reminding us why her evolving point of view remains one of the most compelling forces in fashion right now.
