Mike Sylla presented his Afro-pop-art collection in Beaubourg district

Mike was born in Dakar in the Medina, he is a figure of cultural activism of the late 80s and so far the artist has been honored for his 30 years of creativity, his talent and the influence it brings to African fashion and its contribution to culture
universal.

Mike Sylla, is a lover of leather and suede, with a style trend in the 80s, which created a beautiful alchemy between Africa and the West, the model of a Street-Art atmosphere in movement, a true confidential and personalized work of Art.

He develops his talent to be able to give the possibility to his style in fashion with an avant-garde state of mind and to transmit the Baïfall Dream & The Human Tribe concept, the costumes are designed and made to be worn by models, dancers , actors and musicians have adopted the style like Carlos Santana, Tribal Jam, Omar Pene, Idrissa Diop, Fallou Dieng, Will Calhoum Living Colors, Myriam Makeba, Anastasia, MC Solar, les Nubians, Princesse Erika, Somi, Hervé Samb, Sonia Roland , Coumba Gawlo, Anthony kavanagh, Yannick Noah, Matilda May, Fiona Gelin, Clémentine Célarié, Hortense Nouvian.

Mike Sylla presents his collections at numerous trade shows, realizes fashion shows at the Paris International Men’s Clothing Fair SEHM, which allows him to collaborate with various international brand designers for their event collection such as Francesco Smalto, Marithé François Girbaud , Lee Cooper, Dock Marteens, Chevignon, Ensign Tati Paris (Le Comptoir des Arts du Sénégal & d’Afrique), United Arrows Tokyo, with couture, graphics and painting styling.

The stylist paid tribute to the famous Star Michael Jackson, drawing inspiration from his works and Nelson Mandela (Rolihlahla Mandela real name) Madiba, the nickname used by South Africans, through the creation of collector pieces.

Mike celebrated his 30 years of creation this year, in 30 years he has been able to demonstrate to the fashion world his visionary talent but also his concept of trends, his passion for leather and music which make him a multidisciplinary artist. His Afro-pop-art tendency to the Street-Art mix have attracted worldwide attention to his style and his creations, from Paris to New York to Saint Tropez, flying on the catwalk in Miami, landing on the carpet. in Los Angeles, parading on the podium in Dakar and Morocco.

On July 1, the stylist presented a fashion show in the heart of the Beaubourg district in Paris.

His brand has become a real success and the Baïfall Dream coat has become the greatest success of his collection.

About The Author

Gabriel MIHAI

See author's posts