Selly Raby Kane
Senegal
Selly Raby Kane is a Dakar fashion studio led by the Senegalese designer of the same name. It makes womenswear with bold prints, appliqué and unconventional silhouettes inspired by Afrofuturism, cinema and pop culture.
| Based in | Dakar, Senegal |
|---|---|
| Founder | Selly Raby Kane |
| Aesthetic | Afrofuturist, bold prints |
| Collaboration | IKEA ÖVERALLT (2018) |
| Website | sellyrabykane.com |
What is Selly Raby Kane?
Selly Raby Kane is an independent fashion studio based in Dakar, Senegal, founded by the designer of the same name. She holds a master's degree in project management for textile and clothing from ISSM in Paris.
Products and positioning
The studio designs womenswear defined by bold prints, woven embellishment, strong colours, appliqué and unconventional silhouettes. Its work is inspired by Afrofuturism and draws on cinema and pop culture, with collections such as Dakar City of Birds.
Notable projects
- The Other Dakar (2017), a virtual reality short film paying tribute to Senegalese mythology
- A homeware collection for IKEA's ÖVERALLT line (2018), as one of five African designers
- Creative director of the 2018 Design Indaba Festival
A Selly Raby Kane dress is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Why it matters
Selly Raby Kane is one of the most visible names of Senegal's contemporary fashion scene. Her work across fashion, film and product design shows how African designers are building multidisciplinary studios rather than single-category clothing labels.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Selly Raby Kane from?
Selly Raby Kane is a Senegalese designer whose studio is based in Dakar.
What is Selly Raby Kane known for?
She is known for Afrofuturist womenswear with bold prints and appliqué, and for projects such as an IKEA homeware collection and a VR film.