Walé Oyéjidé: Fashion that celebrates African strength and spirit
Уэйл Ойежидэ: Мода, воспевающая африканский дух и волю
TED Fellow Walé Oyéjidé combats bias with creative storytelling. Full bio
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of history are written by its victors,
пишется победителями.
to aspire for something greater
претендовать на что-то великое,
of their own glorious pasts?
истории их победного прошлого?
as a mere maker of clothing,
простого производителя одежды,
and modern textiles,
и современными тканями
of providing representation
of our society,
членов нашего общества
the most vulnerable among us
самым уязвимым среди нас,
to compromise themselves
отказывать себе самим,
with an uncompromising majority.
неуступчивому большинству.
consider to be trivial,
for dismantling bias
в устранении предубеждений
of underrepresented populations.
недостаточно представленного населения.
as a vehicle for social change
как машины социальных изменений
я знаю, как легко термин «африканец»
I know how easily the term "African"
an ordinary geographic descriptor
из описания места на карте
from this beautiful continent,
с этого прекрасного континента,
быть вдохновлённым культурой
hope for the future.
непоколебимой верой в будущее.
the misguided perceptions that many have
восприятие, которое есть у многих
чтобы рассказать истории,
all throughout the African diaspora.
во всей африканской диаспоре.
to correct the historical record,
исправить исторические записи,
where any of us is from,
независимо от того, откуда мы,
by the complicated histories
to a foreign land.
семьи на чужие земли.
the way we view the world,
наш взгляд на мир,
we carry around with us.
которые мы несём с собой.
from different parts of the globe
эстетика разных уголков мира
about the importance
from classic European art
европейские предметы искусства
in roles of prominence,
не белой расы выдающимися ролями,
accepted narrative of African inferiority,
принятый рассказ о низком положении
for people of color
людей не белой расы —
themselves depicted without sophistication
изображёнными без утончённости
very coincidentally wearing right now.
что абсолютно случайно на мне.
in a structure of European classicism,
the merits of African empowerment.
достоинства африканских возможностей.
become masterworks
становятся шедеврами
who were once subservient.
кто однажды был порабощён.
beyond the realm of art
за пределы искусства
or world-changing entrepreneurs,
или предприниматели, меняющие мир,
the freedom to present themselves
their own unique identities,
их уникальную самобытность,
our true, authentic selves.
настоящими и верными себе.
in turn become more educated,
людьми, становятся более образованными,
of their different points of view.
к другим точкам зрения.
of diplomatic soft power.
дипломатической мягкой силы.
can serve as bridges
различными культурами.
before you as a mere maker of clothing.
простого производителя одежды.
been about more than fashion.
выходила за рамки дизайна.
to rewrite the cultural narratives
переписать культурные истории,
in a new and nuanced light,
предстать в новом уникальном свете,
that the stories of history
be dictated by a troubled past.
без оглядки на тяжёлое прошлое.
to tell our own stories
for what you are about to hear?
что вам расскажут?
we are coming regardless.
так как это произойдёт в любом случае.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Walé Oyéjidé - Designer, writer, musician, lawyerTED Fellow Walé Oyéjidé combats bias with creative storytelling.
Why you should listen
As the founder of Ikiré Jones, Walé Oyéjidé, Esq. employs fashion design as a vehicle to celebrate the perspectives of marginalized populations.
In addition to his role as the brand's creative director, Walé Oyéjidé designs Ikiré Jones's textiles/accessories and serves as the company's writer. Oyéjidé is a TED Fellow, and his apparel design can be seen in the upcoming Marvel Studios film "Black Panther."
Oyéjidé's design work was part of the "Making Africa" contemporary design exhibit, which was at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, the Guggenheim Bilbao in Spain, the Kunsthal in Rotterdam, and the HIGH Museum of Art in Atlanta. He was also featured in the "Creative Africa" exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. His work exhibited at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Fowler Museum, UCLA. He has been invited to lecture about his work in Brazil, Ecuador, France and Tanzania. His designs also appeared as part of the "Generation Africa" fashion show at Pitti Uomo 89 in Florence, Italy.
Oyéjidé's writings include freelance creative copywriting for Airbnb. He is also an attorney, public speaker, and a recording artist/producer that has collaborated with J-Dilla and MF Doom, among others. And for what it's worth, Esquire Magazine noted Oyéjidé as one of the best-dressed men in the United States.
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