SAN BASILIO

RESORT RTW 2020

The Collection is inspired by Afro Caribbean-ism, in particular the Palenqueras, the colorfully dressed Afro Colombian women selling fruits in the main squares of Cartagena, Colombia. The name of the collection “San Basilio” was inspired by a small village located in south of Cartagena, ‘San Basilio de Palenque‘ which was ruled entirely by runaway slaves from Congo, Africa. Being direct descendants of the world’s first freed African slaves, the Palenquras represents an incredible feat of human resistance, the respected figure of courageous hard working mothers who are still living and thriving Afro- Caribbean heritage.

Photographer: Nile Saulter

Stylist: Ayana Riviere

Model: Danisha Scott

Location: A beautiful historic 400+ year old Jamaican Great House, ‘Itopia’