Ayida Solé Nazaire

Ayida Solé was raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was taught to be proud of her Haitian heritage despite persisting stereotypes around the Haitian community in the US. The designer states that black women have been historically demonized for their features and curvaceous forms. Her collection aims to change the narrative about the “black body” by enhancing these physical characteristics and giving curves to all women. Finally revealing and concealing some of the most sensual parts of the female body to empower the female form. Ayida Solé collaborated with sculptor Elie Hirsch to design and produce the handmade metallic pieces in her collection.