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Want a brand that gives you an exclusive and personalised design? Aisoben seems to be running on a high frequency with their stellar designs.
This brand has not been in the fashion game for so long, but has stamped its name in fashion history books with its vision and aesthetic identity. It was founded in 2021 by Aisosa Faithful Enodunmwenben.
Aisoben is focused on slow fashion, quality over quantity, and crafting outfits with grace. The brand favours elegance over speed. Aisoben, under the leadership of Aisosa, specialises in luxurious gowns, occasion wear, and custom pieces. Each of Aisoben’s pieces is built for luxury, but more importantly, to last in style and construction. You can never go wrong with an Aisoben fit.
And if you see one, you can recognise it in a heartbeat because of its aesthetic identity, from ruching, pleating, and exaggerated sleeves, to clean stitching. The brand ensures that one or more of these features can be seen in their outfits. It is a calculated attempt to give every client of theirs an experience, and it is most certainly working. When you wear them, you can be assured of the uniqueness of the piece. What is a better confidence boost than that?
All collections from inception till date have been exceptional and broken the stratosphere of what young modern fashion brands can create. So, there is an even greater excitement than usual to take a look at their 2024 collection.
Shall we begin?
The first outfit in this collection is simple and straight to the point. It is a long flowing maxi gown made from floral print fabric. At a glance, you can see how intentional the designer was in making sure that the dress form fits, yet with enough room for movement.
There are a few unique design points in this fit worth noting.
First, there is the round neck collar of the bodice. This was a good decision, as it was the best collar type to complement the rest of the fit’s design.
The collar choice also gives adequate room for a nice necklace to brighten the look. From the collar, we meet the ruching that starts at the upper hip area and flows downwards. The striking feature of the ruching is how it is shaped to follow the curve of the hips. Aisoben’s conscious attention to that detail is quite noteworthy.
This critique can’t be complete without talking about the drama going on at the sleeve ends.
The double ruffles add a bit of flair to the otherwise quiet piece. These sleeve ruffles resemble upside-down bells, and they stand out. The fit concludes with it moving from form-fitting to loose-fitting as it drops on the ground. The maxi was a sweet final touch. It made it adaptable for different purposes and occasions, from formal dinners to evening strolls.
In the end, this first piece can be considered a good starter for this collection. It is very quaint, designed to give elegance and simplicity, demure and dramatic at the same time. It is like a quiet scream. Of course, this kind can provide mixed feelings towards it. So, suggestions for the designer: pick a side. For example, if we are going even more dramatic, consider adding a standing flared collar. Also, the maxi’s length is a bit too much and could lead to the wearer tripping. It should be reduced a little, not so much that it totally removes the maxi style, but enough to allow for ease of movement.
On to the next fit, we have a two-piece that blends modern and sophisticated style with a touch of unconventional design. This sleek piece has 6 standout features.
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Can we just applaud the choice to use Crepe as the material for this design, because that made the fit have a tailored shape, especially at the sleeves and fluid at the trousers. It looks like something that is rigidly designed instead of having natural drapes, giving it an almost alien-like style. And the neutral colour scheme adds even more to this by allowing for more attention to be put on the complex details of the outfit.
Light lavender was a good choice, a clean, single tone, yet not too dull. The all-light scheme also adds a bit of eeriness, a bit of a clinical otherworldliness.
The next feature is a sharp and elegant detail, a deep V-neckline with a pointed collar. This feature gives the fit a certain kind of sophistication and allows for a little bit of skin to be shown, classy without doing too much. At the waistline of the bodice, we encounter another iconic detail, a fitted waistline that resembles a corset. The way the top tapers off into these fitted features is just beautiful. It gives the piece a rigidity that is pleasant looking. Though it is a little too rigid-looking. The curves of that waistline could be softened a little to look a bit more feminine.
Then, we have the best feature from this collection yet, ruffled sleeves. And no, not just any ruffled sleeves. For this outfit, Aisoben layers the ruffling on the sleeves horizontally. Starting from the shoulders, down to the wrists. The combination of the pointed collars on the shoulder ruffles gives a futuristic military visual that you won’t be able to unsee.
The spacing on the sleeves has almost the same effect; the segments look like they were sculpted, not sewn.
The high waist feature for the straight trousers is lovely. It rounds off the look quite nicely.
The way the trousers are straight while having a fluidity to them is another recognisable Aisoben aesthetic. The high waist also complements the average length of the top. If the waistline were shorter, the top would not balance well on the trousers.
This fit is suitable for any kind of formal event, almost any occasion. The piece is nearly perfect; the trousers could be a little wider, though. Since the top is fitted, a loose-fitting pair of trousers would make the overall look less constrained.
The piece that rounds off this collection is just as special as the other two outfits. The emerald green material works really well with this design. It has a regal feel to it; something made for royalty. The colour is not a shouty theme, but it has the charisma to turn heads at any event. And it also adds a bit of a sheen to the material. As the last two fits, the material used here is crepe, which seems to be the signature cloth for this collection. For the bodice, a regular, rounded neckline is employed; the cutout, though, is one of the show stealers. It is a wide oval cutout, but not sleazy or too excessive. It is a modest cut that just enhances the beauty of the dress.
Still on the bodice, the long sleeves feature bell cuffs on both hands. They are perhaps the most eye-catching design of this outfit. The bell cuffs add an angelic touch to the piece. They also give room for easier movement of the arms.
Starting from the line at the point just above the waist, the rest of the dress does not disappoint. The waist itself is secured by a sash tie or belt that protrudes from the line just above the waist. Those two features give the dress an elongated figure, such that anyone who wears it would seem taller than usual. The dress falls to the ground smoothly, along with the floor-length sash at the waist. The sheen of the material stands out at the part of the piece’s length.
At the back of the outfit, not much is there to say about it. It is pretty straightforward, both literally and figuratively. The bottom of the dress at the back has a long slit that allows freedom of movement. That is all the back of this piece needs; any more outlandish styling would make a mess of the beauty they have up front.
Overall, this is an excellent finish to this magnificent collection. A solid eight out of ten. Yes, not a ten out of ten yet. There are a couple of things that could make it get there. The sash, for one, is a little too long and can cause the wearer to trip and fall.
The back also needs a bit of work; it looks a little bit misshapen when viewed from behind. It might have been done intentionally, but it gives the dress a somewhat incomplete finish. Another suggestion is the oval cut at the chest area, which would benefit from sharper definitions. Right now, it does not look very deliberate and could pass off as a softened rectangle.
In conclusion, the 2024 collection is one that stays true to the aesthetic identity of Aisoben. With a little tweak here and there, I believe we have a London Fashion Week runway contender. Way to go, Aisoben.
By Seun Emmanuel
