Nicholas Daley Spring/ Summer 23 Collection 'Calypso'

For Spring/Summer 23, Nicholas Daley explores Calypso music and its rich visual identity through his own personal lineage. Actor, singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte sits at the centre of a narrative interweaving family folklore, island life and the Caribbean’s prolific musical output. A story connecting traditions and diasporas, retold through Daley’s contemporary design language.

This short film features an intimate conversation between legendary Trinidadian musician Fimber Bravo and broadcaster, DJ, and writer Zakia Sewell. Fimber has continued to be at the forefront of the steel-pan for several decades. In their interview they discuss the rich history of Calypso music and its impact on the wider cultural landscape.

In true Nicholas Daley style, the film mirrors the significance of Calypso music, interweaving across generations of tradition and craft featuring Nicholas’ microcosm of creative collaborators. Featuring the likes of film director & DJ, Don Letts, Grammy-Nominated reggae artist Protoje and multimedia artist Rene Matic.

The film is a cross-generational celebration of exploring Caribbean diasporic identity and creative community which is an instinct part of the brand’s ethos of community, craftsmanship and culture.

FILM CREDITS

Creative Director: Nicholas Daley Motion DP: Joseph Dunn
Cam OP/ Motion Post Production: Josh Cobb, Joe Hurrel, Grimshaw Mink
Sound Recording: Sebastian Renaud Stylist: Stephen Mann
Producer: Tara Sadeghi
Set Design: Kei Yoshino, Passa Productions Make-up: Emma Miles, Bari Khalique Grooming: Nathaniel Bury, Rohan Nurse Hair Stylist: Sharon Robinson, Rohmarra Kerr Casting: Troy Casting
Press Release: India Gill

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