Republic Of Foreigner (R.O.F) Debuts ‘Echizen’ 2012 Resort Collection

Republic of Foreigner (R.O.F) is a Nigerian apparel brand established in 2010 with the aim of bringing out the spirit of freedom in all the ladies out there. The creative forces behind Republic Of Foreigner are sisters, Carmen and Selina Sutherland. Their designs are inspired by folklore, Afrobeat culture, vintage relics, and exude a mutual love of film, art, and design. The label is out with its Resort 2012 Collection entitled Echizen.
About The Collection:
The Echizen Collection is a dynamic fusion of chic bohemianism and the natural world. The name of the collection was literally inspired by a beautiful yet invasive species of jellyfish called echizen found in the Pacific Ocean.
The collection represents a mix of gauche and glamour, thus, staying true to the designers’ tradition of mixing their easy boho-inspired aesthetic with contemporary African and world culture. Ideas for the collection were derived from vintage photographs of Italian Gondoliers in boater hats, and characters observed in films such as The Chicken Ranch (1970s), West World (1973), Dune (1984), and Giacomo Pucini’s opera, La Bohème.