DAFNEY AT FIELD THEORY
Join us on Friday November 22nd as we host Dafney for an interactive pop-up, highlighting the range of the line from Apparel to Accessories. The event will run from 6-9PM with music, small bites and sips. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the St. Louis born and raised Designer, and try pieces on in person.
Yosh Dafney, a St. Louis-based designer, launched his brand, Dafney.co in 2020,. With a mission to create luxury apparel that blends creativity with high craftsmanship, Dafney taught himself sewing and textile work, channeling these skills into his debut collection, "MADA," which honors his mother’s legacy. The line is known for its unique shapes and commitment to detail, merging utility with aesthetics for lasting appeal
Dafney's work also explores themes of structure and function, making his recent show at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation especially fitting, where his fashion pieces were exhibited in conjunction with Scott Burton's "Shape Shift" sculptures. This collaborative event highlighted Dafney’s designs, characterized by bold, unconventional silhouettes that resonate with contemporary art and fashion enthusiasts in the St. Louis area
For more info on our Friday Nov. 22 Event. Click below for details and RSVP info. The event is free and open to the public.
Join us for an exclusive fashion presentation event hosted by Dafney.co in collaboration with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, celebrating the intersection of art and design through the lens of the Scott Burton exhibition. This event will showcase Dafney.co's latest collection 'MADA', which embodies the brand's signature blend of structure, sleek silhouettes, and emotional resonance. Models will be placed throughout the art museum in full looks from the new fall/winter collection.
Dafney.co and Vaughn Davis Jr., artist and Public Programs Producer, invite audience members to view a selection of designs worn by models located within the museum’s galleries as they discuss the designer’s inspiration and ongoing dedication to craftsmanship and creativity. A reception with light refreshments follows. Seating is provided upon request.
Please contact programs@pulitzerarts.org if you have questions or require special accommodations.
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photographs by Patrick Lanham
As guests explore the exhibition, they will experience how Scott Burton's furniture—masterfully crafted to explore both function and aesthetics—complements the unique designs of Dafney.co. Each garment reflects the same commitment to form and beauty, allowing attendees to appreciate the synergy between fashion and art.
This event will exhibit the interplay of shapes and structure in Dafney’s pieces echoing the artistic vision of Burton's work. Join us for an evening of inspiration, creativity, and connection as we celebrate the art of fashion and design.
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credits to the dafney team:
yosh dafney (@vanacanayosh) | fashion designer/creative director
loxs 'peso' alexander (@dreadfuloxs) | stylist/visual consultant
jared witherspoon (@jared.us) | co-casting director/photographer
chanel alorsan (@chanelmiddleeast) | co-casting director
patrick lanham (@patricklanhamphoto) | photographer
michelangelo veal (@vanacanamick) | brand strategist
mason polk (@masonellis__) | consultant
nato neri (@natocreato) | consultant
jason ross (@ajasonross) | mentor
sunnie salvatore (_sunniesalvatore) | makeup artist
all clothing by @dafney.co
featured brands in presentation:
@ssiamesse | heels
@artemasquibble | belts
djs and sound:
b efrain diaz (@222222222hz)
t. olanrewaju osunsami (@nadir56k)
models:
men: @brohamm3d, @dieboutme, @nathanmeatsuit, @hamsodapp, @rowboat30, @thee.new.classic_
women: @mommiimikk, @akinyidiana, @frida_nx, @nataliezahari, @lavocado_, eva.juliet