Structure and storytelling underpin G-Star collaboration
06/01/2026
Denim brand G-Star has continued its collaboration series with a tie-up with Jacques Agbobly, the designer behind Agbobly.
Born in Togo and raised in Chicago, he is known for vibrant knitwear and sculptural denim.
After graduating from New York’s Parsons School of Design in 2020, he was accepted into the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, where he gained industry mentorship from designers such as Thom Brown.
He told G-Star: “Growing up, people couldn’t pronounce my name, and many didn’t know where Togo was. That used to frustrate me. Now, I use my brand to educate and celebrate my identity. I want Agbobly to reflect the unique experience of growing up between Togo and America, neither fully African nor fully American, but something in between."
A visit to the G-Star archive inspired the corset design (pictured). “It’s about support and strength, turning something traditionally seen as restrictive into a symbol of empowerment,” he explained.
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