enSoie

We met Keza in Geneva, carrying the Academia bag.

enSoie: What's the easiest situation for you to dress for and the hardest?

Keza: The easiest is everyday life because I naturally gravitate toward clothes that feel comfortable and reflect who I am. The hardest is dressing for formal or professional events. I sometimes struggle to combine a corporate look with my personnal style.

enSoie: How much does the weather or season shape your style?

Keza: The weather changes the fabrics and layers I wear, but not my love of color. Even in winter, I enjoy wearing colorful outfits. They brighten the season and feel true to my personality. 

enSoie: What's your relationship to care: washing, repairing, sharing, gifting?

Keza: I believe caring for clothes is a way of respecting the stories they carry. I try to take good care of the pieces I own and repair them whenever I can, espacially because I have a background in garment making. I also love the idea of clothes and jewelry being passed down through generations. It's something that bas been passed on to me, and I really value the stories ans memories these pieces carry.

Keza Mbanza captured by Ulises Lozano. Produced in collaboration with Anouck Mutsaerts.