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Rueban wears Shwanda Kollection necklace, stylist’s own jeans

Yusra wears Sevaria shirt, jacket and shorts, stylist’s own socks and shoes.

Eli wears Dagmawit belt, Sevaria trousers, stylist’s own vest and shoes.

Angelina wears Epica dress, Ometsey trousers, stylist’s own bandana and bodysuit.

  • Angelina wears Epica dress, Ometsey trousers, stylist’s own bandana and bodysuit.

  • Eli wears Shwanda Kollection choker.

  • Rueban wears Shwanda Kollection necklace, Kisero bag, stylist’s jeans and shoes.

  • Eli wears Shwanda Kollection choker.

Yusra wears Sevaria shirt and skirt.

Yusra wears Black, Fine & Fly skirt, stylist’s own waistcoat, tie and trousers.

Yusra wears Black, Fine & Fly skirt, stylist’s own waistcoat, tie and trousers.

Angelina wears Black, Fine & Fly coat.

Rueban and Eli wear Henri Oduku shirt and trousers, stylist’s own shoes.

Creative

Photography and creative direction Delali Ayivi at de la revolución
Styling Feranmi Eso
Set design Jade Adeyemi
Hair Ana Veronica
Make-up Fey-Carla Adediji
Models Yusra, Angelina, Eli A and Rueban
Casting director Jose Malave
Photography assistance Wynston Shannon and Nadine Scarlett
Styling assistance Beverly Corpuz
Set design assistance Bronte Carter Rosie Young, Rachel Ifediora
Hair assistance Jamique
Make-up assistance Lara Nasamu
Senior production Dan Aremu
Executive production Mali Okoi-Obuli
Production OURHouse
Studio The Russian Club
Kit rental Pro Light

Published on September 9, 2025

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