Published: July 23, 2020 Last Updated 7 months ago by FPN SEO
Throughout the time during our days in secondary school (call it high school if you want), it was always about the gingham check. Not only was it a uniform, but somehow, our life was attached to it. From Monday to Friday, we all wanted to dress in a checkered shirt tucked into an A-line midi-length skirt. It was the lifestyle we were all used to but after many years of graduation, it’s not surprising the memories are far from recollection.
To evoke your nostalgic spirit, Nigeria’s womenswear label, Atafo has created a collection that comes with the memories of growing up, especially if you are a Nigerian. Featuring checkered dresses, a skirt, a bustier top, and a white blazer finished with a gingham neckline, the brand says is the ‘modern-day wardrobe staple for the extremely fashion-forward girl for work and play.’ There’s also a checkered baseball cap and mules pumps.
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“HighSchool Nostalgia: Growing up in Nigeria, everyone can relate to gingham check being the official fabric for most secondary school uniforms, especially the house uniforms,” the brand said in a statement. “With this collection, @maiatafo went against the set norm of the secondary school uniform, to create pieces that respects the gingham heritage; with creative permission, destructed and reinvented the perception of these uniforms to fit right into today’s fashion while invoking that high school Nostalgia.”
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