I rarely plan my shoots, which has enabled me to experience many moments  that feel almost serendipitous. When everything aligns without effort; vision, setting, timing… In actuality, I know it’s because I pray before these shoots and I trust God to direct it all.
My shoot with the incredible photographer David Nyanzi was one of those moments.
I’ve admired David’s work for a long time. His ability to capture texture and atmosphere feels effortless yet intentional. I’ve always imagined how my designs might look through his lens. This shoot was our very first collaboration and it unfolded in the most natural way.
We had just met for the first time a couple of years ago and were walking together, searching for a potential shoot location when something unexpected stopped me in my tracks. A quiet residential entrance, almost hidden in plain sight, immediately caught my eye. 
There was something about its structure and mood that perfectly complimented the outfit I was wearing (one of my own designs). We decided to make it our backdrop.
The result was a series of images that feel both spontaneous and deeply considered. David’s photography brought out the details of my design, while capturing the spirit of the moment and the freshness of a first collaboration.
For me, the best shoots aren’t the ones you plan down to the last detail but the ones that unfold organically. This was one of them and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.
Seeing my work come to life in a new way was one of the best experiences but little did I know, the shoots would only get better and better!




This post is entitled ’Million Dollar Lady’ because I edited a reel for this outfit, using the song ‘Million Dollar Baby’ (which I loved at the time!).
Now every time I see these images, I think of that song. Click here to watch the reel



















Top, Jacket, Trousers Designed & made by me 
Gloves Designed by me 
Shoes, Nine West
Bag, Vintage