Nadine Mosallam– or Nadine Mos as her clothes label is understood– has actually lived a “nomadic” way of life because her youth. “The concept of domesticity is extremely intriguing to me since I’m constantly moving,” she states. The womenswear designer and artist is of Egyptian heritage however was born in Kuwait, raised in Dubai and resided in London, prior to rooting out to Toronto throughout the pandemic. So, when she returned to the UK to make her sensuous, sustainably minded clothing and shapely vessels, it was essential that her office– where she invests the majority of her time– seems like “a house”. In this unique episode of 7 Marvels, we head to Nadine’s studio to talk sculptures, surrealism and sundowns, amongst a couple of more of her preferred things …
When we check out Nadine on a warm winter season’s early morning, her studio in Bow, east London, shines with natural light. Having actually tided away her products– from soft jersey for form-fitting gowns to paper mache, which she’ll shape into Giacometti-inspired things– the white-washed area is calm and gathered, with a lot of character. Nadine’s sanctuary lies within a commercial concrete structure she adoringly refers to as “awful”– a visual she’s constantly drawn to– and advises her of those in the Canadian capital. “It looks much like house to me. I entirely fell for it,” she states. And come sunset, when the sky turns pink and orange, the views are “inspiring”.
Nadine has actually changed the blank canvas with her self-made vessels, nostalgic sculptures and gathered pieces– the majority of which she’s sourced from January Tamarind, the style studio established by her partner, Khalid Wildman. She likes to make her selection of things “to talk to each other”, with their unusual and fantastic shapes motivating her visitors to be tactile. Having actually been informed as a kid to keep her hands to herself, she desires “individuals to touch things”. If the unique, genre-defying shapes do not lure you, their tonal, natural scheme– similar to the colours she utilizes for her clothing– should work.
Watch the episode now to step inside Nadine’s studio and find her 7 Marvels. As constantly, delight in viewing– and do not forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never ever miss out on an episode.
