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by Natalie Bannerman

Black Orchard

The duality of the female form is celebrated in all of its glory as part of our first fashion editorial.

The strength, power, and determination of Regal Culture, offset against the sensuality, tenderness and allure of Luxe Comfort come together to form what we call Black Orchard.

But look at us now,
Proud.
We unbound from
Shackles bore then wrested loose.
Our resplendent, now
Unfettered, feathers
Sprawled.

Words by Andrew Kanyemba

Creative team:
Producer: Natalie Bannerman
Photography – Caleb De Souza
Stylist – Yinka Adesina
Hair and Makeup – Jade Coker
Models – Akilah Simpson-Plummer and Stephanie Allen

Loosely inspired by Bitter Fruit originally written by Abel Meeropol and popularised by the song Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone.