The OYATO Collective

07/10/2026

I love the convenience of being able to shop online but if I’m being honest that in person shopping experience will always be unmatched for me.

Yes both online and in person shopping have their perks and downsides to them but something about using your 5 senses to interact with the clothes I plan to wear will always seem like the better option.

Come and get acquainted with these brands for yourself. It’ll be worth your while.

August 8 & 9
11AM - 6PM each day
Register via link in bio

06/30/2026

We’re officially announcing our ROOTS x OYATO Pop Up designer lineup, and first up is .

I first got acquainted with the brand late last year when I saw .owolabi wear one of their pieces, and I immediately knew: this is a designer we have to feature.

And when you see the work, you’ll understand why.

From the sculptural silhouettes to the intricate detailing, they create pieces that don’t just enter a room, they hold it. The brand’s Marisol Collection is a perfect example: bold color, striking structure, beautifully finished details, and designs that feel regal.

We’re so excited to have them as part of the ROOTS x OYATO Pop Up, welcome to the lineup, !

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06/24/2026

Been getting some questions on about the tickets we have available for the ROOTS x OYATO Pop Up Experience so here’s your complete guide. 🙌🏾

General Admission is free and gives you access to the curated marketplace — a space to shop, discover, meet designers, and experience the fashion through story, culture, and design. We also have a gift for the for first 75 people to register! 🥰

VIP Admission gives you access to something extra special: the VIP Style Lounge, presented in partnership with our friends at . Inside the lounge, VIP guests will receive a more elevated shopping experience with access to stylists who can help pull pieces, build looks, and guide them through the designs they purchase. They also get a VIP Gift Bag and more but we’ll save that information for later. ☺️

Whether you’re coming to discover a new designer, support Black and African fashion, or find that unforgettable statement piece: there’s a ticket experience for you.

Tickets are available now. Link in bio.

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06/09/2026

Meet the ladies behind ROOTS x OYATO.

What started as a shared belief: that Black and African fashion deserves greater visibility, access, and opportunity, has grown into a platform designed to connect designers with consumers and retailers across continents.

Together, we’re creating more than a pop up.

We’re creating a space where fashion becomes a bridge between Africa and the Diaspora, where culture is celebrated, and where the stories behind the brands are given the spotlight they deserve.

Swipe through to learn more about the ladies bringing this vision to life.

ROOTS x OYATO Pop-Up Experience
📍At Yolk Studio
📅 August 8–9, 2026

Registration is now open.

See you all there.

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06/02/2026

It’s official, the ROOTS x OYATO Pop Up Experience is coming to the DMV and we want you in the room.

This August, we’re bringing together a curated selection of African and Black designers for a retail experience deeply rooted in culture.

Join us for 2 days of fashion, storytelling and discovery as we spotlight designers shaping the future of fashion.

📍 At Yolk Studio
📅 August 8 & 9, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 11AM

Registration is officially open. Tap the link in bio to reserve your spot. Come ready to shop, connect and experience fashion in a fresh new way.

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Discover African designers, shop curated fashion and experience culture at the ROOTS x OYATO Pop-Up — a luxury marketplace.