Gambian fashion designer Ismaila Jallow has earned a reputation as one of the best Gambian fashion designers in Europe with his clothing brand, Youlty. He has dressed international stars and attended many fashion shows in Europe. He recently designed an outfit for Gambian rapper Kommbonka’s powerful and meaningful outfit.
The outfit, worn by Kommbonka during his recent performance at the launch of his album Silakang, holds a deeper significance for the two artists. Both Ismaila Jallow and Kombonka had experienced the ‘Backway’ journey and shared similar experiences.
One of the ‘Backway’ boys made it to Europe and became a renowned designer, while the other returned home to become one of the best rappers in Gambia. The outfit designed by Ismaila Jallow for the launch of Silakang combines the two stories into one.
For Ismaila Jallow, the outfit is more than just fashion; it’s a representation of the journey he and Kombonka have both experienced. The collaboration holds a powerful message that transcends music and fashion.
In a statement, Ismaila expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with Kommbonka and create something that represents their shared experiences. He said, “This is a powerful and meaningful collaboration that reminds us of our journey and how far we’ve come. It’s a representation of hope, resilience, and success.”
Kombonka also spoke about the significance of the outfit, saying, “Wearing this outfit meant more than just putting on clothes. It’s a way for me to connect with Ismaila and the ‘Backway’ journey that we both share. It’s an honor to wear his creation brand Youlty and to represent our stories.”
The collaboration between these two talented Gambian artists is a testament to the power of creativity and the impact of shared experiences. Through fashion and music, they are creating a powerful message of hope, perseverance, and success that will inspire generations to come.
As part of the collaboration, Ismaila Jallow has decided to take Kombonka as a brand ambassador to his luxury clothing brand Youlty.
Additionally, Ismaila Jallow informed our reporters that he plans to use his fashion brand Youlty to empower and mentor young Gambian designers who aspire to make it big in Europe and globally. He believes that his success story can inspire and motivate aspiring fashion designers in Gambia to never give up on their dreams and to keep pushing towards their goals.
Moreover, he intends to open up a fashion academy to provide a platform for aspiring Gambian designers to learn and grow. He said, “I want to create a space where young designers can come to learn, be creative and network.”
Ismaila Jallow’s collaboration with Kombonka and his plans to mentor young Gambian designers demonstrate his commitment to giving back to the Gambian community and using his success to create opportunities for others.
The Gambian community in Europe and in Gambia commend his effort, and they look forward to seeing more of his impressive work in the fashion industry. This collaboration between Ismaila Jallow and Kombonka is just a glimpse of what is to come for Gambian fashion and creativity.
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Youlty Ismaila Jallow
https://instagram.com/youltyofficial
www.youlty.con
Phone: +39 327 3364591
Email: info@youlty.com
Kommonka
https://ffm.to/kombonka_silakang
