WALES BONNER

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Mysticism, rituals and magical resonances are shown on Wales Bonner collections. Her vision draws inspiration both from contemporary life and works by writers such as James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison and Marlon Riggs. Wales Bonner explores ideas of identity politics and black culture, included Rastafarian-striped crochets and embellishments crafted from cowrie shells, a form of ancient African currency. She mixes these with British tailoring in contemporary cuts.