Ajovang presents Whispers of the Unknown

Date: Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour | 6:30PM to the Sanctuary

Showtime: 7PM

Tickets: Advanced- $25 | Day of Show- $30 | VIP- $50

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Adreain Guillory:

Adreain Guillory is a visionary African American demi-couture designer and artist from Michigan. Drawing inspiration from a vibrant tapestry of influences—including childhood fairy tales, the elegance of the eighteenth century, film, Japanese anime, and classical art movements—Adreain's work is a celebration of romanticism and sophistication. The vivid memories of his youth serve as a wellspring of creativity, consistently infusing his designs with a unique sense of elegance.

By exploring the intersections of past, present, and future, Adreain cultivates volume and shape as a powerful form of cultural resistance within couture. His creations bridge the gap between representation and reality, offering a distinct perspective on the Black experience through a fantastical lens. Through his artistry, he endeavors to inspire younger generations to believe that their dreams can blossom into their reality.

About the Collection:

Whispers of the Unknown is a collection that delves into the journey from the turbulence of external love to the quiet strength of self-love. It speaks to the idea that even amidst the chaos of life, beauty and peace can be found in the simplest of moments—a breeze through a meadow, the sunlight filtering through an oak tree. These fleeting, serene encounters offer solace, even in the fiercest storms, if only we pause and listen.

Inspired by fairytale illustrations and the natural world, the designs marry romanticism with both modern and historical elements. Stripes, an AJOVANG staple, are reimagined—layered, twisted, and gathered—to symbolize the disarray of love. The palette transitions from warm hues, embodying the innocence of love’s beginnings, to cool tones that evoke calm. Darker shades follow, signifying the hardship of love lost, before finally giving way to soft cream—representing clarity, self-acceptance, and the embrace of one’s own heart.

This collection is a tale of transformation: from hopelessness to self-discovery, a journey told as if whispered by a fairy, full of promise yet uncertain of the future, but brimming with hope.