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The House of OSUN was established in New York City in 1982 by Delali OsunHaligah, while still in High School.
OSUN Designs (pronounced aw-shoon), is named after the Yoruba
Deity of all that is beautiful, sensual and womanly, OSUN designs
are a constant offering to her. Osun Designs creates one of kind
Art-to-wear that draws heavily on the Afrikan experience, (both in
Afrika and in the Diaspora.) No two designs are alike and each
creation is as individual as its wearer! The designs are a combination
of contemporary style with a distinctly Ancient flavour. This fusion of hand painted, indigenous and graphic images, striking fabrics, and Osun’s signatory “simple yet elegant” shaping—makes each creation
a feast for the eyes!!!!!
Delali is also the proud producer of the instructional Headwrapping VHS/DVD ‘Gele Magic!’ It is considered The Beginners Guide to the
Art of Headwrapping. This year marks the 25th anniversary of OSUN’s Afrikan –centered style. She celebrates it with the release of her long awaited book, ‘Gele Magic……and more!’ The book features simple
Head and body wrapping techniques, vivid photos, information on fabrics, accessories and poignant facts on putting together a cultured look.
Delali Haligah was born of Jamaican parentage in London. She spent her formative years in New York, returning to the lush island of Jamaica for her summers. Later in life, she lived and worked as a Designer in several Afrikan countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania. She is a former member of the Screen Actors Guild (S.A.G) and the Actor’s Equity Association (A.E.A). Delali is an actor, singer and accomplished dancer who has performed on Broadway, in television, and in movies. She believes it is her exposure to different experiences, along with the Blessing of her talents, which makes her style appeal to several types of people.
OSUN Designs have been featured in publications such as: Afrikan Business and Culture (Back Cover), The Guardian Weekend (The New Black), Pride, Black Hair, Woman 2 Woman and Black Beauty & Hair, magazines. More recently, OSUN could be seen as a featured Artist in The New York Times and at New York’s Fashion Week.
The House of OSUN operates in London and in New York……for now.
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