About Walé
I am a…
Artist, Designer, Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Musician, Parent, Social entrepreneur, Writer/Editor
Bio
Walé Oyéjidé is an American designer and lawyer of Nigerian descent. His work threads the needle between the cultural and the contemporary, and seeks to reflect the authentic experiences of persons that are commonly overlooked in commercial media. At the core of his work is the notion that elegance is not owned by any particular culture, or by any corner of the world. With his clothing label Ikiré Jones, he uses design as a vehicle for social commentary by marrying African-inspired prints with European tailoring and Renaissance era art.
I'm passionate about
Rewriting cultural narratives.
An idea worth spreading
By telling / hearing nuanced and authentic stories about the strangers we confront, we will come to better understand that many of the differences we perceive are superficial.
Areas of expertise
Design, Legal
Things you might not know
Being a recording artist in a now distant, former life.