technical description
Long sand-color crepe panel skirt with a tulle underskirt to add volume to the lower line. Layered on top is a tailored black wool dress with sculptural neckline, a structured silhouette that accentuates the hips, with side pockets, and deep back cut. The look is completed with a cyclamen-color wool felt cloche hat.
concept
Tidjane Tall’s collection reflects on identity, Blackness, elegance, and individuality as a tribute to his grandfather Baïdy Tall, who founded La Boule Noire in 1970s Ivory Coast, unquestionably the most upscale club of its time. A space of freedom and energy, it inspired Tidjane to reimagine elegance beyond conventions. Rather than erasing, his garments emphasize implicit details and transform references into clothing. They become sculptures where hair turns into feathers, embroidery tells stories, bags shift into necklaces, and eveningwear is reframed within daily reality. This dialogue between heritage and individuality creates new narratives in fashion, resonant, youthful, and nuanced. Effortlessness emerges differently, offering a new perspective on elegance.
tags
1970s, Black Culture, Boule Noir, Heritage, Identity, Tradition & Modernity, Eveningwearyear
2026category
Fashionobject type
Dress, Skirt, Hathistorical summary
ITS Contest Application year: 2026
Application area: Fashion
Collection shortlisted as a Finalist
Winner of Award