Wales Bonner unveiled their new Spring/Summer 2021 collection. Titled “Essence,” the collection is London designer Grace Wales Bonner’s representation of the influx of Jamaican dancehall in the ‘80s in Britain.

The collection also features Wales Bonner’s collab pieces with adidas Originals, repped for by the abundance of shorts and tracksuits making their way in. The collection is an equal mix of sports and gym wear with well-tailored blazers and trousers. Color blocking, stripes, and cross-patterns all make their way into the several looks, which are emblazoned in bold cobalt blue, sunshine yellow, and hot pink, among others.

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To celebrate the launch of the collection, Wales Bonner released a short film called Thinkin Home, created by Jeano Edwards. Tracking the journey of eight men through Jamaica, soundtracked by 80s dancehall, reggae, gospel, and spoken word, the film is a commemoration of “Essence” and what it says about the culture.

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The collection also came with a digital zine titled “Reflections on Essence,” written by Bonner herself. The zine is a look through the designer’s inspirations for her collections and how she set about exploring the relationship between Jamaica and Britain.

You can view Wales Bonner’s 2021 collection and the digital zine on their website.