Temesgen, the Ethiopian designer known for turning raw culture into effortless luxury, stunned the runway with a collection that felt deeply personal yet universally moving.
Sweden witnessed something rare at this year’s Stockholm Fashion Week.
Temesgen’s collection, showcased in a dimly lit hall where spotlights picked up every stitch and silhouette, was nothing short of a poetic rebellion. Drapes met structure. Neutral tones collided with bold earth colors. Every piece seemed to whisper a story — from Addis Ababa streets to the refined catwalks of Scandinavia.
The standout moment came when a model stepped out in a long textured coat woven from locally inspired fabrics. Gasps filled the room. Not just because it was beautiful but because it felt real. Like something handed down through generations yet reborn for the modern world.
Temesgen’s work did not scream trend. It spoke heritage. But it did so with such quiet confidence that the audience — mostly Stockholm’s sharpest eyes in fashion — sat still, listening. The designer is not trying to follow any wave. He is building his own lane and walking it alone.
This was not a fashion show. It was a slow-burning sermon on identity, craftsmanship, and the power of restraint. Temesgen did not just present clothes. He offered meaning.
Check on the collections below.
