Growing up, I’d watch my seamstress mum create amazing outfits for her clients and always admired her sense of style. She’s now 88 years old and still sews her own clothes. She recognised my creativity early on and, instead of ignoring my rather ‘interesting’ fashion sense, decided to teach me the ropes.
Back then, I had a love-hate relationship with Ankara fabrics. I didn’t like the traditional outfits my
