Inspired by tales of West African folklore, London-based menswear label Nicholas Daley has just released its latest AW24 collection, manifesting Daley’s latest ‘storytelling through clothing’ endeavour over proprietary prints, monotone classics, graphic inputs and flagship hand-knitted accessories.
The Scottish-Jamaican designer’s latest collection, titled Anansi Rythym, pushes Daley’s multimedia approach to menswear rooted in the importance of heritage.
</br>
Anansi the Spider is a Ghanaian folklore entity that eventually became a symbol of resistance for slaves as tales of the spider’s triumphant rebellion were passed down verbally through different cultures across the whole of West Africa.
Daley celebrates the enduring resonance of storytelling and spoken word with Anansi Rythym, focusing on the reclamation of the Jamaican Bandana - or Madras - pattern that features heavily in the collection, alongside Bògòlanfini-inspired pieces that pay homage to the mud-cloth jacquard fabric from Mali, West Africa.
With the help of 130-year old Scottish textile mill Lochcarron, Daley has developed his very own patented “ND Madras Tartan”, comprised of deep burgundy and navy shades, highlighted by shots of bright red that shows up on key styles such as the oversized, wool-mohair blend Raincoat, boxy lambswool MA-1 Bomber that features fringe detailing as an example of the Scottish fusion prevalent in Daley’s work and Reggae Klub 5-panel cap.
The Reggae Klub graphic appears on various pieces throughout the collection, nodding to Daley’s previous SS24 collection with graphic tees and hoodies, also featuring on the special duo of Union Tokyo x Nicholas Daley t-shirts.
</br>
The first instalment from Nicholas Daley’s AW24 Anansi Rythym collection is available to shop now via the brand’s website.
