Neo-Ethnic Adventures Sequence One | 8 February 2017
Captivating African-Australian model Rina @ikkro_ from @kaloumodels. Photography by Sarah Long @longshotimages. Clothing/accessories from Miss Gladys Sym Choon @missgladyssymchoon. Hair by Vee Nguyen @thugsbunny__. MUA by Karen Dawkins-Young @karendawkinsyoung. Styling, art direction & objects d’art by me @wani_niyawa
Neo-Ethnic Adventures Sequence Two | 25 February 2017
Photography by @longshotimages. @amberrhodespham wears Lesley Lee ring, neckpiece from @thetangerinefox , white brassiere @onyxvintage , striped pants from Zara and my contemporary men’s Barong (traditional formal shirt, Philippines). Make-Up Artistry on the day was done by @karendawkinsyoung using Arbonne. Hair, Styling and Art Direction by me @wani_niyawa. Special thanks to the Lord Melbourne Hotel.
That quest to discover some cool outdoor settings via accessible urban spaces led to this secluded spot. Amber wears original Corina Van Elsen ‘Silk Artwear’ with affirmation handcrafted in Adelaide @corinavanelsen, Lesley Lee ring from The Tangerine Fox @thetangerinefox and Jackie Brazil necklace from Miss Gladys Sym Choon @missgladyssymchoon. Photography by Sarah Long @longshotimages; Make-Up Artistry by Karen Dawkins-Young @karendawkinsyoung, Hair, Styling/Art Direction by me @wani_niyawa. Special thanks to local champions @lordmelbournehotel @thekentish #delicate #enterprise #multicultural #crossartform #interdisciplinary #movement #dance #neoethnic #adventure #adelaide #artscene #structure #northadelaide #urbane #heritage #buildings #architecture #afternoonmeditations #regenerate #restore #recharge #healing #garden
So for depth and texture the leaves in the background make an enlivening impression to this afternoon meditation. Photography by Sarah Long of Longshot Images @longshotimages . Amberr @amberrhodespham wears halter neck cream vest by Maud Dainty and orange bracelet by Zoda from Miss Gladys Sym Choon @missgladyssymchoon , Roxy Raygun necklace by Erstwilder, Lesley Lee ring both from The Tangerine Fox @thetangerinefox with my woven boucle shorts. Hair, styling and art direction by me @wani_niyawa. Special thanks to local champions @lordmelbournehotel @thekentish #multicultural #crossartform #interdisciplinary #afternoonmeditation #movement #dance #neoethnic #adventure #adelaide #artscene #structure #northadelaide #urbane #heritage #buildings #architecture
Inner Sanctuary | 4 April 2017
Dance artist Ellicia Rose @ellicia_rose. Here in a Jagger @jaggersleepwear top and shorts made from ethically produced cotton designed by @crystal_jagger. Photography by Sarah Long @longshotimages reposted with @repost. Hair and Make-up Artistry by Krista Jade @kristajade_mua assisted by me Ben-Hur Winter @wani_niyawa. Styling and art direction by me @wani_niyawa. #adelaide #artscene #danceartist #model #sexysleepwear #fourseasons #structure #architecture #form #function #darlinghouse #ethicallyproduced #australianbrand
Neo-Ethnic Adventures Sequence Three | 23 July 2017
Capturing international eclectic luxe label Lotus by @kloegirl75 with @ikkro, Photography @glennvaronaphotographer, Creative Direction @jaynemichellane, MUA @kristajade_mua, Hair by @mtrtheartist, Styling/art direction by me @wani_niyawa, assisted by @portiabrodett. Special thanks to @kaloumodels and @sarikayoung, @lotuslounge
As a work-in-progress cultural project in collaboration with distinguished fashion movers and emerging designers, i’m working on fashion entrepreneurship and brand development.
Working title:
Rationale:
- Acronym for Design Network Alliance
- An inter-play of words inspired by genetics and human development
- The conjugate ‘industry’ representing vital human qualities
- A conjunction for generating wearable design sensibilities
Objectives:
Utilizing contemporary design sensibilities to empower individuals, the DNA Industry brand will be a distinctive product unique to Anahata Community . Emanating from the Philippines, the core design team will strive to connect with diverse markets by fostering relationships with community trade organizations, exclusive retailers, designer emporiums and fashion conscious consumers.
SET 1 | THEME: URBAN CHIC
SET 2 | THEME: ACTIVE WEAR
SET 3 | THEME:MILITARY
SET 4 | THEME: AFTER DARK
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
“Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions”
~ COCO CHANEL
“Cultural studies came to center attention on how subcultural groups resist dominant forms of culture and identity, creating their own style and identities.”
~MILLER
“Consumption was the epicenter of such subcultures; they became producers of new fashions.”
~KELLNER
Anahata Community 
