BLK Market - Lela Jacobs

Lela Jacobs is like a whirling creative dervish up there in her aetlier The Keep on Auckland's Karangahape Road. She is not only creating her collections of which Yugen is the latest but also concocting a number of one-off pieces, bespoke creations, painting and drawing and collaborating with a number of artists and friends. For BLKONBLK, stylist Rachael Churchward selected several of these one off pieces; the Fade Skulker top in linen and cotton with hand-painted fades, Wrap Pants in silk bamboo with hand painted bleeds, the tassel singlet in hand-painted cotton knit and the hood in silk linen. That Lela hand paints all of these herself is an example of the love and care that goes into each Lela Jacobs garment. Check out Lela's online store here and for any styles not online contact info@lelajacobs.co.nz or visit The Keep, 504 Karangahape Road, Auckland. Photo: Charles Howells Styling: Rachael Churchward H&M: Stefan Knight at 62 Management using M.A.C Cosmetics and Original & Mineral Nails: Tanya Barlow Model: Kia at 62 Models