about

Carmen (MSc) is a style anthropologist, (copy) writer, creative consultant and moderator whose practice rests on a foundation of research into fashion and (popular) culture. Her focus for the past few years has been on contemporary fashion from Africa and its diaspora in Europe. Her aim in everything she does is to celebrate brands and individuals that inspire her and bring them to the attention of a broader international audience. 

Her work has been published in i-D, Marie Claire, ModeMuze, OneWorld, Patta and Dazed, and she’s often called upon to give guest lectures and participate in panel discussions. Her most recent venture is Showroom, a retail outlet and creative studio launched in partnership with photographer Coco Olakunle. Located in the east of Amsterdam, it operates as a shopfront for a carefully curated selection of work by independent fashion designers from Africa and photographers, as well as a bookstore and event space.

Carmen is a

• (Copy) writier

• Creative consultant

• Moderator

• Qualitative researcher