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Sapeur Look
R1 500,00 R2 300,00Price range: R1 500,00 through R2 300,00
Shirt
The Sapeur Shirt pays tribute to the collection that marked the beginning of Emelia D's journey. Inspired by Dorcas Mutombo's very first collection, itself influenced by the elegance and confidence of the La SAPE (Dandyism) movement, this piece revisits an early design through a more refined and contemporary lens.
Crafted from breathable cotton sateen, the shirt features two asymmetrical pockets with sculptural pleats across the back, adding movement, depth, and character to its timeless silhouette. Thoughtfully tailored and effortlessly versatile, it reflects the evolution of a designer who continues to honour her beginnings while looking towards the future.
Pants
Designed to complement the Sapeur Shirt, the Sapeur Pants bring together clean tailoring and thoughtful design in a silhouette that feels both timeless and contemporary. Crafted from breathable cotton sateen, they offer a soft feel with a structured finish, creating a refined balance between comfort and elegance.
The contrast side panels add depth and definition, while the tailored silhouette allows the craftsmanship to speak through subtle details rather than excess. Versatile and confidently understated, the Sapeur Pants are designed to be worn as part of the complete look or styled effortlessly with other wardrobe favourites.
The Story
The Sapeur Shirt is inspired by one of the very first garments Dorcas designed while studying fashion. The original look, created for her debut collection inspired by the La Sape movement, featured the same pleated back worn beneath a blazer. Years later, that idea returned in Bupola—reimagined with greater refinement while remaining true to the confidence and elegance that first inspired it.
Ubuntu Dress
R1 200,00 R45 500,00Price range: R1 200,00 through R45 500,00
Dress
The Ubuntu Dress is one of the most ambitious pieces ever created by Emelia D, celebrating the power of craftsmanship, patience, and community. Handmade over four months, the dress is composed of hundreds of individually handcrafted flowers, each carefully cut, shaped, and sewn into place to create a sculptural garment unlike any other.
Every flower reflects countless hours of dedication, transforming a simple silhouette into a wearable work of art. Rich in texture and movement, the Ubuntu Dress is a celebration of the beauty that can be created when many hands come together with a shared purpose.
The Story
Named Ubuntu, this dress embodies the belief that "I am because we are."
Created between the Emelia D studio and my home over four months, the Ubuntu Dress quite literally carries blood, sweat, and tears. More than 20 people contributed to bringing it to life, helping cut fabric, carefully finish every edge, shape hundreds of flowers, and hand sew each one onto the dress.
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