Profile: EDDIE LOUIS – Real Leather Design Competitions

EDDIE LOUIS

Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts

Fashion Design BFA

Costume Design -Stage Screen Dance, Other/ Not listed

Ochom Eddie Louis, the visionary behind the A.D LOUIS fashion brand, is a talented Ugandan fashion designer, painter, and illustrator. From an early age, Ochom showed a passion for art, nurtured by the guidance of his uncle, a skilled painter. His artistic journey began in childhood and continued to flourish throughout his education. Currently interning at naRoho company Limited after finishing my Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Fine Arts at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art, Ochom has chosen to specialize in fashion focusing on the use of leather. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, such as the fierce aesthetics of Vikings and the captivating allure of Caribbean fashion, he infuses his art with a unique and bold style. One of Ochom's notable works is his "Give Her, Her Cloth" fashion collection, which he aspires to exhibit at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art. This collection showcases his ability to blend cultural influences with contemporary fashion, resulting in captivating and innovative designs. Ochom's artistic pursuits demonstrate his unwavering commitment to his craft and his desire to push boundaries within the world of fashion and visual arts. With each stroke of his brush and every stitch of his designs, he showcases his ability to merge creativity and cultural influences, creating a unique artistic language of his own. As he continues to pursue his education and expand his creative horizons, Ochom Eddie Louis is a rising star in the Ugandan fashion and art scene. His passion, talent, and dedication set him apart, and his artistic journey promises to captivate audiences and leave an indelible mark on the world of fashion and fine art.

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Manyatta Homesteads

Category: Accessories

Competitions: Africa

Growing up I saw people building and I even stayed in housing made from readily available materials like shrubs, grass, tree bucks and cow dung. These structures made sure the inhabitants were protected from outside attacks and the environment elements. This to us defines the true meaning of the word sustainability. As a designer from a country with limited economic support and where all your materials are sourced externally you have to look back to your past and see what aspects of de sign you can borrow to sustain your craft. This design was inspired by the manyatta homesteads. The aim was to create a design that makes use of waste leatherpieces and cow horn a waste product as well from the meat industry. With clever design, these two seemingly waste materials when put together in a tasteful manner can create runway worthy products that can be used for a long time.