Over the years, designer collaborations with popular retailers have become more common. Joining the trend, House of Aama and Free People just dropped a new collection that is perfect for summer.
House of Aama is a luxury clothing brand from mother-daughter duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka. With themes of storytelling, historical references, and expression, the brand honors the Black communities' experiences and contributions to culture. Free People is a clothing retailer known for low-key, whimsical fashion for young people in addition to other lifestyle goods. Together, House of Aama and Free People offer a chic, colorful line of pieces for summer 2024.
Between all the new drops in fashion and beauty, we know you want to be careful about where you spend your hard-earned money. That's why we put the House of Aama and Free People pieces to the test. Below, Teen Vogue editors shared their unfiltered thoughts on FP x House of Aama.
Shauna Beni-Haynes, Commerce Editor
My search for the perfect summer dress quickly came to an end the minute I laid eyes on this gorgeous FP x House of Aama Cordelia Tunic. The vibrant yellow and orange colorblock combo screams summer and I love how flattering it looks on my body. It has a sexy open back, asymmetric hem, lettuce-edge trim, and ruching near the arm holes that give it a nice touch of drama. One note: You’ll definitely need to wear a super low-rise panty with this; anything higher will show at the back due to the dramatic open back and low-cut design. I suggest pairing it with gold accessories and jewelry for a full glam ’fit.
Donya Momenian, Associate Fashion & Beauty Editor
After seeing endless monochrome body suits and jeans while scrolling on TikTok, I thought the House of Aaama and Free People collection was such a breath of fresh air when I saw it. I went with the Kasada Mini because I could easily imagine so many different ways to style it. For my first time wearing it around, I opted to keep it a little more modest with a casual Y2K-inspired look. I layered it over a t-shirt and jeans. I later accessorized with a nameplate necklace and chunky platform sandals, but round-toe sneakers also looked cute for when I was doing more walking. While I was wearing it, I found myself loving it more and more. The combination of yellow and white is so bright and happy, especially with the picturesque patterns and detail. The silhouette is so fun and whimsical, especially as you're moving around. I did, however, notice that the stitching at the bottom was lose and there were a few stray threads. It's not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind when washing and drying.
