
Another year, and another Notting Hill Carnival rolls around! For many black British people, carnival signifies a safe space to celebrate their race and culture. In this vibrant editorial, exclusive to gal-dem, model Mulan Itoje shares what the celebration means to her…
Photographer: Seye Isikalu
Model and Creative Director: Mulan Itoje
Stylist: Naomi Gray
HMUA: Rasheeda OTS
All carnival pieces by Trinity Design Collective, pink crochet bralet by Knots and Vibes, pom pom earrings by Kay Davis, everything else stylist’s own.