Taiba Akhuetie

A conversation with Taiba Akhuetie, a multidisciplinary artist based in London. During lockdown, Taiba began exploring hair as a standalone material for creating sculptures, installations and clothing.

Since then, her designs have been worn by the likes of Tems and Cate Blanchett, she has made a bag for Rihanna, collaborated with Fiorucci, and contributed to numerous fashion editorials. Her career now moves fluidly between hairstyling, art, and design, placing her in a unique creative space.

She has also just been recognised as a new wave creative for 2025, by the British Fashion Council. To mark the occasion, we produced a shoot with photographer, Bernardo Ame, and sat down with Taiba to discuss her life and her practice.

Watch on YouTube . Keep up with us: Taiba: @taibataiba Alayo: @alayoakinkugbe @ablackhistoryofart @asharedgaze Bernardo: @bernardo__ame