Art Comes First ®

@artcomesfirst

Creative Direction by Sam Lambert & Shaka Maidoh Sartorial Storytelling • Cultural Practice Image •Sound •Space Creative Directors, LAD/
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ART STOLE MY HEART And everything since has been a way of carrying it. - ACF 📸Studio Shots by @sirfriedwil 📷 Streetstyle shots by @apmworldmag
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1 month ago
Architects of Culture. Honoured to share space at the Harvard Business School with @arsemathomas and @kibonen.nfi in a conversation thoughtfully guided by @temisanh Thank you to @hbsabc for the invitation, and to @evephoto for capturing the moment. — Art Comes First #harvardbusinessschool #artcomesfirst #diaspora
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1 month ago
“What a week / weekend, Thank you to everyone who pulled through the Open House. From the familiar faces to the new connections, your presence made the space feel alive. Grateful for the energy, the conversations, and the continued support. Love us 📹 @apmworldmag #artcomesfirst #electricchurch #lennykravitz #brooklyn #newyork #juneteenthcelebration
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11 months ago
For the third dinner in the Tatale Dining Series (@tataleworld ) on Friday May 8 at @AtelierJolieOfficial , I’m honoured to welcome Art Comes First (@artcomesfirst ). Founded by Sam Lambert and Shaka Maidoh, Art Comes First is a multidisciplinary creative studio working across fashion, art and cultural direction, with a practice rooted in Savile Row tailoring and shaped through contemporary visual language. Join us on Friday, May 8 for the next dinner in the series. 18:00–20:15 Tickets at the link in bio. #Tatale #AtelierJolie #ArtComesFirst #Sam #Shaka
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ACF at Harvard. From building culture to shaping the conversation. We’ve been invited to speak at the Africa Business Conference at Harvard Business School, joining a dialogue on the future of African creativity, ownership, and global impact. Boston - March 27–28. 🎟️ Link in bio for more details 📸 @apmworldmag
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Kinshasa to Capri - FW26 LAD/ by Ladislas Mande Creative & Artistic Direction: Art Comes First. Thank you to all collaborators. More to come. @blurredclothing_official 🎥 @apmworldmag #parisfashionweek #lad/ #artcomesfirst
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We are proud to announce a unique collaboration that merges the worlds of sport, art, and technology. ⚽🎨📲 In collaboration with @artcomesfirst and Moroccan artist @hassanhajjaj_larache , we produced two limited-edition jerseys for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. These jerseys are available exclusively at @jajjah.tea , Hassan Hajjaj’s boutique and art gallery in Marrakech. These are more than jerseys. They are fully connected works of art. Each garment features dual NFC connectivity, combining an NFC-enabled crest with a connected woven label. The result is a richer, more immersive fan interaction that blends design, culture, and digital engagement. 📷 Photography by @said_yilmaz_film #AFCON2025 #ArtComesFirst #ConnectedJersey #NFC
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3 months ago
ART COMES FIRST // BLACK BOX 1日限定 トランクショー(東京) 📅 2025年12月6日 ⏰ 12:00〜19:00 🎧 DJセット:Voodoogents(18:00〜21:00) 📍 Black Box 東京都渋谷区千駄ヶ谷2-2-7(151-0051) 千駄ヶ谷にて、厳選されたピース、アーカイブ、そして私たちの世界を巡る旅から生まれた新作を揃えた、1日限りの親密なトランクショーを開催します。 東京でお会いしましょう。 __________ ART COMES FIRST // BLACK BOX 1 Day Tokyo Trunk Show 📅 6 December 2025 ⏰ 12:00–19:00 🎧 DJ Set by Voodoogents: 18:00–21:00 📍 Black Box 2-2-7 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0051 Join us in Sendagaya for an intimate one-day trunk show featuring selected pieces, archives, and new creations crafted through our global journey. Tokyo, see you soon. ——— 📸 @apmworldmag #tokyo #japan #fashiondiary
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5 months ago
Honoring the past. Creating the future. The Black Ivy Aesthetics collection reimagines mid-century elegance inspired by icons like Miles Davis and James Baldwin. Together with @averydennison @embelex , we brought the story to life through texture and technique: chenille patches, embroidered emblems, and woven labels crafted with purpose. A meeting of craft and innovation, ACF tailoring meets Avery Dennison’s material science. Heritage refined. Legacy stitched for the future.. #ArtComesFirst #AveryDennison #punkaesthetic #fashion #art #diy #subculture #menswear
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6 months ago
Art Comes First × MarchéNoir × COLORSxStudios TONES of Paris : Black SuperMarket Project From Oct 23–25, we join COLORS x Studios at Union de la Jeunesse Internationale for TONES of Paris, three days of culture, sound, and style. 🎛️ ACF × MarchéNoir present BLACK SUPERMARKET A story of transformation and craftsmanship and vintage pieces sourced across Africa, reworked and reimagined with local artisans, brought to Paris as one-of-a-kind works of wearable art. ✨ Featuring a Polaroid Photo Studio for visitors to capture their moment inside the installation. ⏰ Opening Hours Thu 23 — 12:00–16:30 Fri 24 — 12:00–16:30 Sat 25 — 12:00–16:30 📍 Union de la Jeunesse Internationale, 2-4 Blvd Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75018 Paris 🔗 RSVP: Link in bio @colorsxstudios 📸 @apmworldmag #ArtComesFirst #MarcheNoir #ColorsStudios #BlackSuperMarket #communityevent #sustainability #sustainablefashion
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6 months ago
The Sartorial Spirit of Punk Tailors exhibit explores the tension between tradition and rebellion through the lens of African craftsmanship and British tailoring history. Art Comes First pays tribute to their parents, upbringing, and the rituals of discipline passed down through generations channelled into what they call “Punk Tailoring”: a philosophy of precision and defiance, where garments are built with care, then deconstructed to be rebuilt. From Savile Row’s legacy to the streets of the diaspora, the project honours timeless technique while breaking the mold of conventional dress. The installation will unfold across two rooms, each designed to immerse viewers in a different dimension of the theme. A limited collaborative capsule with 1-54 will accompany the presentation, featuring wearable pieces that reflect the narrative. @154artfair Special Project: East Wing 📍 @somersethouse Eastwing / E18 📅 16-19 Oct, 2025 ⏰ 11-7 P ______ 📸📹 @apmworldmag 🤵🏾‍♀️: @kadia_b 👨🏾‍⚕️: @cixixix.night.skin Extra thanks to collaborators 👞 @kidslovegaite 🖨️ @dftprintstudio 🏭 @averydennison @embelex ✂️ @tajika_products #artcomesfirst #artfairs #artfashion #154artfair #punk #tailoring #exhibition
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7 months ago
Paris ! 🎶 TONES arrive à grands pas, et on a plein de choses à vous partager ! Swipez ➡️ pour découvrir le programme complet 👀 et rendez-vous sur le 🔗 en bio pour vous inscrire gratuitement et acheter vos billets ! Préparez-vous pour des concerts, des soirées, des talks, des ateliers, des sessions d’écoute, des expositions, et bien plus encore ! Du 23 au 25 octobre, on organise trois jours d’activations communautaires gratuites avec nos amis de @uniondelajeunesseinternationale — tous les événements sont en entrée libre ! 🙌 On est plus qu’heureux de collaborer avec une équipe exceptionnelle d’artistes et de partenaires qui incarnent vraiment le pouvoir de la communauté : @kojeyradical , @anais.cardot , Invité spécial à annoncer & Friends, @ethel.nass , @artcomesfirst , @sixtionevents , @marchenoirlomeparis , @nmbello1 et @baara (@ensemblee_ , @ultrains_ , @fxvidelier , @shaybyschai & @iammendi_ , @groovyhuh , @kidcrayola ) 🍸 Boissons offertes lors de tous nos événements du soir à l’UJI par @ballantines (18+, à consommer avec modération). Inscrivez-vous gratuitement dès maintenant ! Le 25 octobre, rejoignez-nous pour l’after party officielle avec @sixtionevents (avec @carlagenus , @melwoods__ , @plus33virgile & @iamjayweathers ) au @lerougepigalleparis — les billets sont déjà en vente ! 🎟️ On a hâte de partager cette expérience avec vous 💛 À très vite, Paris ❤️ x Check the comment section for the English version ⬇️
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