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In a residential area of Flatbush, Brooklyn, L’Enchanteur’s guests wrapped around an American Foursquare–style home, patiently awaiting entry to the brand’s fall 2022 debut presentation. The quaint residence quickly filled with an eclectic milieu of friends, designers, and family. Anticipation was high; seating wound along the wall all the way up to the third floor. Each chair was draped with traditional African fabrics and had a hand-drawn card revealing the inspiration behind the looks to come. Twin sisters and L’Enchanteur codesigners Dynasty and Soull Ogun aim to transport guests to a unique place set in the past, present, and future. With the help of soca music, vibrant decor, and an ambient, singular location, they did just that.
The sisters are the youngest of six siblings, raised in Flatbush with roots in Roseau, Dominica, and Lagos, Nigeria. All these experiences inform their ethereal work as designers. “The collection is inspired by our parents, their love connection, and how they found each other in New York City,” Dynasty explains after the show. The presentation revealed models in pleated miniskirts, voluminous jeans, jacket sets that take a second glance to fully appreciate the embroidery detail, and eyelet suiting ready to go from desk to dinner. When the models wore jewelry, the accessories instantly became the focal point. The golden, iconographic necklaces, headpieces, and bracelets, paired with Moroccan-style jester shoes, defined the label’s vision of a multicultural runway. Some pieces were carved in the shape of food the twins grew up eating, including corn. (Even Beyoncé has been captivated by L’Enchanteur’s jewelry; certain pieces appeared in the visual album Black Is King). “The jewelry has always been inspired by the fact that our mom put us in a lot of jewelry growing up, and we wanted to really highlight that,” says Soull.
Each look mixed true New York style—be it a peek of paisley or utility cargo pants—with elements of Dominican and Nigerian traditional dress, such as brocade detailing and hand-dyed prints. The effect was equally subtle and intentional. The fashion-forward crowd of onlookers rushed to praise both sisters after the show. Fittingly, the presentation closed with an iridescent, reflective two-piece number that could serve as a metaphor for L’Enchanteur’s bright future.
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