A NEW DAWN

Superstar and style icon Jackson Wang emerges from his dark past with a new phase marked by his latest colourful collection, created in collaboration with fashion mogul Mobolaji Dawodu

- Zabrina Lo

On colour palettes, international singer and style icon Jackson Wang and Nigerian American fashion stylist Mobolaji Dawodu are at two ends of the spectrum. The former has a penchant for monochromatic, sometimes all‑black ensembles and sharp silhouettes; the latter is an expert in mixing and matching bright colours and prints.

But opposites can attract, and their stylistic contrast is in no way reflective of their creative partnership—if anything, their complementary talents and aesthetics only take their collaborations to new heights. This year, Wang brought Dawodu on board to be the fashion director of his luxury streetwear label TEAM WANG design and come up with a new summer collection, which launched on July 20. Part of Sparkles, TEAM WANG design’s more experimental, funky apparel line, I See the Lights departs from the minimalistic style and black tone that were a signature of the brand’s earlier designs in the lines The Original 1 and Cookies. This collection features bold, fun, vibrant summer colours—think orchid purple trousers; mustard yellow shirts; florescent green leather shoes; and caps and hats in floral patterns.