Couture pieces that honor the vibrancy of African textiles while reimagining them through a modern lens. Inspired by African art and Western aesthetics, my work explores the balance between heritage and innovation—where color, texture, and form tell stories of identity and rebirth.
LATEST PROJECT
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For my latest project, I designed an autumn-inspired ball gown using vibrant African fabrics and hand-applied gemstones, blending texture, color, and movement into a couture statement. This shoot was brought to life in collaboration with photographer Lilia Ahearn , whose vision captured the elegance and storytelling of the design
Fall Into Elegance
ON THE RUNWAY
Bellevue Fashion Week
Africa Fashion Week Seattle
North America Fashion Week
OFF THE RUNWAY
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MEET THE DESIGNER
Shalom Aburu
My fashion journey started in Uganda, where I was raised around rich color, texture, and creativity. I began by making clothes for my dolls and later taught myself to sew and pattern-make by taking apart thrifted garments. After moving to the U.S. for college, I committed to fashion design as a career, blending the vibrancy of my upbringing with a modern design approach.