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For women who refuse to separate beauty from meaning.
West African textiles, reimagined. Limited runs, made to last. 🇬🇭 🇳🇬🇿🇦
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Adire vs Batik. Or should we say Adire and Batik. by @lovedottm
Sometimes the fabric is the story. New pieces coming soon. by @lovedottm
🌍 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT #7: LOVE DOT | WEST AFRICAN HERITAGE, REIMAGINED 🇬🇭🇳🇬🇿🇦 Fashion with meaning. Culture with purpose. Craftsmanship with a story. ❤️ For our next designer spotlight from Black Is Gold 6: Culture Xchange, we’re celebrating LOVE DOT, (@lovedottm ) a Chicago-based fashion design house founded by Nneka Ude, bringing the richness of West African textile traditions into contemporary fashion. LOVE DOT is built on a powerful belief: what you wear should tell a story. Through handcrafted garments, distinctive prints, and thoughtfully designed silhouettes, the brand celebrates women who embrace their identity, individuality, and cultural roots. From Ghanaian batik and Nigerian Akwete to Adire textiles, LOVE DOT transforms traditional fabrics into modern statement pieces that honor the artisans and communities behind them. 🌍 And it goes beyond aesthetics. With limited-run collections, intentional production, and partnerships with African artisans, LOVE DOT champions a more thoughtful approach to fashion, one that values heritage, craftsmanship, and the people behind every piece. At Black Is Gold 6: Culture Xchange, presented by People of Culture in collaboration with TransformaWell, LOVE DOT was part of a celebration connecting fashion, music, entrepreneurship, and cultural expression. This is what Culture Xchange is all about: bringing different stories together and showing how fashion can connect generations, communities, and continents. African roots. Contemporary vision. A story in every stitch. 🧵❤️ Show some love to LOVE DOT and discover the story behind the designs! 🛍️ Instagram: @lovedottm 🌐 Website: https://lovedot.co 📍 Black Is Gold 6: Culture Xchange | Chicago 🎥 Event coverage by @innyhandz_technologies Cc: @peopleofculture_events #DesignerSpotlight #LoveDot #AfricanFashion #peopleofcultureevebts by @lovedottm
We just wrapped our first @peopleofculture_events show 🖤 7 days ago, today was not on our bingo card for the week. Big thank you to the models who left the runway on fire. And of course to the organizers for having us. by @lovedottm
MEET OUR DESIGNER @lovedottm Nneka Ude is a Chicago-based entrepreneur and creative, and founder of LOVE DOT. LOVE DOT is built on a simple belief: the most powerful thing a person can wear is their story. Our handcrafted pieces are rooted in West African textile traditions — made by artisans in Ghana and Nigeria, for those who understand that real luxury has a lineage. Tomorrow, she brings her creative vision to Black Is Gold 6.0: Culture Xchange, celebrating fashion and creativity during Chicago Fashion Week. 🔥 📅 October 17 | 5PM–9PM 📍 VJOSA Cafe & Events, Chicago 🎟️ Tickets are almost SOLD OUT! Get yours now at pocevent.com | LINK IN BIO. Sponsor: @naturalbeautyanthrospa @thechicagofashionweek #BlackIsGold6 #CultureXchange #ChicagoFashionWeek #CHIFW #chifw2026 by @lovedottm
Having Kaeley on set was pure joy. You could tell she was absorbing every moment. Calm, poised, and inquisitive with a light that shined so bright we just had to get to know her better. Here’s what she said. Who are you, and who are you becoming? “My name is Kaeley Hernandez. I am a recent graduate with lots of ambition, trying to figure life out. I am on the path to becoming a creative marketer and advertiser in the media space. I love being on set and working behind the scenes on projects that will eventually be seen by the public. It is so fulfilling to see my work come to life and see the response it gets. I hope to continue doing this on a larger and larger scale.” What was your favorite thing about the day? “My favorite thing about the day was letting things flow. I came in not entirely sure what to expect or how to prepare, but as things flowed, I found myself where I was meant to be and ultimately had a lot of fun. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and pushing myself out of my comfort zone.” What was your favorite piece? “I really enjoyed wearing the white dress. I love a bell sleeve and a flowy dress that I can spin in! I felt very feminine and whimsical, which I think really complements my personality.” by @lovedottm
Every one brought something different to the room. Janeen was pure E-N-E-R-G-Y! And we love her for that! #modelcall #lovedot Who are you, and who are you becoming? There’s a quote I often hear that goes “decide what kind of life you really want, and then say no to everything that isn’t it.” That’s me in a nutshell. Looking back, I can’t change the missteps of my past. Looking forward, I don’t want to have regrets about not doing things I really want to do. So, as a 50+ woman who is very cognizant of time (it’s finite), my living with intention has a greater air of urgency and importance. What was your favorite thing about the day? I appreciated the entirety of the experience. The location/studio space was amazing. The connections and conversations began when we first arrived. That energy carried us throughout the evening whether we were on camera, or off. Seeing how Raquel @shotsbyraq - approaches her craft. And having the opportunity to show up for my friend and supporting the LOVE DOT brand while “dressing up for a purpose” was the chef’s kiss. Which piece did you love wearing most? Oh, that’s a tough one. Each dress brought out a different part of me/my personality. …But going back to who I am, the second look (turquoise batik dress) spoke most to me! by @lovedottm
We asked Kamla one question and she poured into everyone on set. Here are a few sound bites of what she shared after our Model Call Wrapped. Swipe and read. 📸: @shotsbyraq Who are you, and who are you becoming? I’m Kam—a woman who has experienced enough life to know that every season has purpose. I’m grounded in my faith, I value authenticity, and I’m learning to embrace every version of myself. I’m becoming an even more confident, intentional, peaceful, and joyful woman who isn’t afraid to step into spaces that once felt outside of her comfort zone. What was your favorite thing about the day? Honestly, the entire experience! 🤎 I loved the energy, the creativity, the beautiful people, and being able to step outside of my everyday world and simply have fun! There was something really special about feeling beautiful, confident, and completely present in the moment. I’m grateful I said yes to the experience. What was your favorite piece/design from the day? This piece, hands down! 😍 I’m not sure of her name lol… but the colors, texture, bold collar, and overall elegance made me feel beautiful, feminine, and a little regal👑! I loved that I could celebrate the beauty of African fashion while still feeling completely like me—Kam. 🤎 👀😉 by @lovedottm
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Waiting for the right time is overrated. Time is gift. Use it wisely. by @lovedottm
Our first one. Not our last. Thank you, ladies. You made the room. by @lovedottm
This is how we spent our Sunday afternoon. 🤗🫣 How did you spend yours?🙃 by @lovedottm

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