The Water Bearers

The Water Bearers is a collection that reimagines the stories of rivers, tides, and coastal heritage through modern couture. Rooted in Ijaw culture and the intimate relationship between people and water, each piece pays homage to survival, beauty, and resilience drawn from the sea.

The collection explores contrasts — transparency and shimmer, flow and structure, tradition and modernity — with gowns, minis, and statement pieces that echo fishing nets, bioluminescent waves, and the rhythm of tides. Hand-crochet, recycled shells, intricate beadwork, rhinestone mesh, and flowing satin transform age-old symbols of water into luxury garments for today’s woman.

From the sculptural elegance of the Netkeeper Gown to the playful sensuality of the Beri Mini, from the radiant drama of the Ala Gown to the glowing depth of the Deepwater Gown, and the tidal movement embodied in the Keme Mini — this collection celebrates the ocean as both muse and memory.

The Water Bearers honours the artisans who keep heritage alive, turning the untold beauty of riverside life into runway-ready art. Each design is crafted as a story: of water as lifeblood, of sustainability as strength, and of fashion as an ever-flowing current between past and future.