with Eric Sewankambo
What I love
about my traditional attire is that it is a
visual aid to showcase my identity. Each
and every piece of my attire links to my
identity.
I looked up to
my community as a whole. As a child, I
wasn’t really exposed to cultural attires
but whenever I wore my cultural clothing
while attending a grand event, I noticed
the respect that people gave me because
of it.
I incorporate
some modern fashion to my traditional
wear. We all wear a modern coat on the
top of our traditional attire because when
the British came to my country, Uganda,
our traditional coat was replaced by the
modern one.
I define my fashion as
unique and a symbol of my identity.
I feel
apter to current trends that are in the
market. I also modify the trends into
what I like.
Lastly,
I would like to tell everyone to wear what
they like and don’t settle for people’s
expectation. Wear clothes that convey
yourself !
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