NYFW House of Aama ’23

Scene: The House of Aama Fall Winter ’23 collection at New York Fashion Week. Designed by mother and daughter duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka. The Los Angeles-based fashion house infuses their designs with an exceptional reverence for the past and collective memory. Titled Prelude: Aama Tales, the show explores diasporic family migration patterns from West Africa to the West Indies and the Southern United States through the travels and journey of the folklore Anansi the Spider, who was known for being resourceful and able to adapt to changing environments. They use garments as a means of translating history and transcending time.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Anthony Joseph Hernandez and team for Cutler Salons and Redken. The key hair look was braids on the forehead with a bun in the back adorned with florals. Lead makeup artist Maite Moreira and team for New York Makeup Academy. There were two makeup looks: The Caribbean, a warm natural look with deep eyeliner and deep lip liner with a natural lower lip. And, the Green Party Girl, with natural color and a simple ’60s -’70s vibe, duochrome eyeshadows from jade blue to green with a subtle sheen. Nails by Leanne Woodley and team represented by She Likes Cutie, Florals by Ryan Norville, Stylist Tiffani Williams, Casting Director Dionne Cochrane, Shoes for her Kendall Miles and for him Gola Classics and Dr. Martens, Location Georgia Room at Freehand Hotel New York, Photos by Fred J. DeVito.
Photo above, Sunrise Sleeveless Open-Back Maxi Dress illustrating the House of Aama’s Parable Capsule Collection in collaboration with visual artist Gianni Lee, presenting the body as a canvas with original artwork depicting geometric forms and anthropomorphized floral depictions with human attributes. (House of Aama x Gianni Lee)

Scene: House of Aama Maroon Day Camp Vest and and Capri.

Scene: The Caribbean makeup look, a warm natural look with deep eyeliner and deep lip liner with a natural lower lip.

Scene: House of Aama Natural Button Up and Natural Capri.

Scene: Aja Bodysuit, House of Aama x Gianni Lee Original Aja Print.

Scene: House of Aama Berry Cropped Silk Jacket with Berry High-Waisted Cropped Silk Pants worn by Ms. Goodie Gyal, Sah-say, @sensaysha.

Scene: House of Aama Anancy Paneled Dress.

Scene: The key hair look, a mix of natural soft hair and braids on the forehead with a bun in the back adorned with florals by lead hairstylist Anthony Joseph Hernandez for Cutler Salons and Redken.

Scene: House of Aama Natural Slip Dress.

Scene: House of Aama Black Pinstripe Lace Up Shirt. And, Aja Strapless Open-Back Maxi Dress, House of Aama x Gianni Lee Original Aja Print.

Scene: Aja Strapless Open-Back Maxi Dress, House of Aama x Gianni Lee Original Aja Print.

Scene: House of Aama Patternmaster Trench Coat.

Scene: Night Sky Maxi Dress, House of Aama x Gianni Lee Original Night Sky Print.

Scene: Open-Back Blue Mood Maxi Dress, House of Aama x Gianni Lee Original Blue Mood Print.

Scene: Green Party Girl makeup look with natural color and duochrome eyeshadows from jaded blue to green with a subtle sheen by lead makeup artist Maite Moreira. And, the key hair look, a mix of natural soft hair and braids on the forehead with a bun in the back adorned with florals by lead hairstylist Anthony Joseph Hernandez for Cutler Salons and Redken.

Scene: House of Aama Maroon Day Camp Embroidered Shirt and Capri.

Scene: House of Aama Anansi Men’s Jacket and Capri Jeans with Roots Bucket Hat.

Scene: Deep Turtleneck. House of Aama x Gianni Lee Original Deep Print.

Scene: House of Aama Hush Up Camp T-Shirt and Anansi Maxi Skirt.

Scene: House of Aama Anansi Cardigan Sweater and Capri Jeans.

Scene: House of Aama Corset Denim Jacket.

Scene: The key hair look, a bun in the back adorned with florals with a mix of natural soft hair and braids on the forehead by lead hairstylist Anthony Joseph Hernandez for Cutler Salons and Redken.