Journal

 Our new collection is complete and ready! The brand has expanded to become an ambassador for Afrofuturism in fashion, events, film/animation, sustainability, culture, and education. The Bandele Muse Universe continues to align and evolve. For this collection, I focused on Afrofuturism, brocade, and commitment.

The debut edition of Burgundy is complete. An experience that featured a photo exhibition, afrofuturistic fashion, live performances, afro latin dance, and more. This also added another dimension to the Bandele Muse universe.

Imagine Beyond. Embrace the beauty that surrounds you. Discover the perfect blend of elegance and nature with our stunning jewelry collection. Let each piece remind you to be grateful for the moments of peace and wonder.

It was a pleasure collaborating with Coco Bates to share the Bandele Muse story and jewelry with her insight and travels. Check out what she had to say about her experience.

Do you know how hoop earrings, in particular bamboo door knockers, became popular? Modern history looks to Hip Hop, while broader history looks to ancient Egypt and Sudan. The thread between these histories was the inspiration behind the Bandele Muse Dono Knocker Earrings. What if there was a connection between the Bamboo Door Knockers and the Dono Adinkra symbol?

Did you know there are different ways to use your crystal gemstone jewelry? In this article, I share with you ways to use your crystal gemstone bracelets and how to take care of your crystal jewelry.

Sustainability in fashion and business continues to be a serious and trendy topic. I have found this topic becomes even more nuanced by comparing how the West is maneuvering it and how Africa lives within it. Let’s unpack that.

Did you know there is now a distinction being made between Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism? Funnily enough, while reading more about this, I now recognize that Bandele Muse is a blend of both. Let’s unpack that.

Get into the mood behind the collections by elaborating on some of the elements.

Who or What is Bandele Muse? Glad you asked. A mixture of imagination, innovation, and inspiration through fashion, Afrofuturistic storytelling, and experience. Let's dig deeper on how this African brand came to life.