DonTalato
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
DonTalato is a tribute to heritage, craftsmanship, and identity. Rooted in West African tradition and shaped by a global perspective, DonTalato honors the artistry of generations. We work closely with skilled artisans, from weavers and cloth dyers to bronze workers and tailors, to create pieces that are not just worn but experienced. Each design carries history, blending ancestral techniques with a modern vision. Handwoven fabrics, intricate jewelry-inspired details, and intentional craftsmanship transform garments into artifacts, bridging past and present. With a commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and cultural preservation, DonTalato exists to ensure that traditions endure, artisans thrive, and stories continue to be told, one thread at a time.
S/S 2025
INHERITED
INHERITED a collection that brings my history to life through fabric. A tribute to my Samo heritage, it honors the artistry, resilience, and traditions passed down for generations. Each indigo piece carries the story of “Pagne Samo,” worn by women whose hands built independence, chosen for its beauty and function. Indigo pays homage to their strength, while earthy browns, blood reds, and ecru reflect moments of joy and celebration. Inherited is where African maximalism playfully and unapologetically flirts with Western minimalism. Jewelry-inspired accents transform garments into artifacts, bridging past and present. It is a reflection of my story, a third-culture kid raised across continents, navigating identities that did not always fit. It is also my sisters’ story, a shared experience of fearing difference, of trying to blend in. But through that journey, we carved out space for ourselves, finding power in what we once tried to soften. This collection is a love letter. To the version of ourselves who once feared standing out. To my parents, who wholeheartedly brought us home year after year, ensuring our roots were stronger than distance. To my sisters, my first mirrors in this world. To the women who came before us. To those who carried culture forward. To my faith, and to the path I have been blessed to walk.












Show Credits
Photography
Photo Editor
Models
Jack Hathaway
Devan Sakaria
Tiana Dass, May Dinand, Vince Enzo, Ellejaii Jervis , Tee Ragbeer, Dorothy Jeune, Mashawi Riley , Elizabeth Persaud, Angel Oteng , DèJa Thomas, Kezia Harley, Claudia Edwards
Makeup Arists
Sponsors & Awards
Donna Richards, Alyssa Corrao, Natalie prete, MARIANA CASTRO , Anna Bohatska, Karla Ostoa Martinez, Mai Kitazono, Sofia Cottone, Muffie Mitchell, Donna Richards, Jelani, Felicia Ukiri, Inna Rodionova, Mariana Castro, Karla Ostoa Martinez, Inna Rodionova, Muffie Mitchell, Dela Mark
Eve Fortin-Soumis, Ève-Marie Lapierre, Lauren Gomez, Ashwiny Severes, Milad Taherzadeh(Mohammad ), Maze McDougall, Abby Nelson, Robin Roh, Madison James, Mandy Sleep, Olivia Bos, Monica Chau, Janessa Yuen, Felicia Ukiri, Hassan Haque, Arianna Linski, Geraldine Thomas, Maddie Ranieri, Zarah Rogan, Dani Loescher, Anastasiia, Roberta Barauskaite, Roberta Barauskaite, Cassandra Dinshaw, Camila Vasquez, Monica Chau, Tetiana Kunts, Francine Padilla, Ashwiny Severes, Maze McDougall, Rachel Park, Robin Roh, Zarah Rogan, Lauren Gomez, Camila Vasquez, Hassan Haque, Abby Nelson, Monica Chau, Kim Paul, Binndi Suvarna, Moyò Browne, Felicia Ukiri, Sofia Carmona, Jess Panetta, Quiandra Pemberton, Eve Fortin-Soumis, Renata nagy, Madison James, Sarah Samchek, Tina Ghannoum, Janessa Yuen, Helene Wong, Monica Zawadzki, Vanessa Mendez, Arianna, Geraldine Thomas.
Creative Hair Director
Creative Makeup Director
Hair Stylists
Dylan Cruickshank
Jez Taylor