For Better & for Worse

BOKJA’s SS24 collection, “For Better & For Worse,” by Huda and Maria, revisits the brand’s origin, drawing from the concept of ‘BOKJA’—a bride’s trousseau. The collection reflects on their early days of repurposing furniture with textiles from Central Asia, paralleling their personal experiences. Two decades later, they explore the nuances of love and relationships beyond traditional marriage, through six chapters: The Age of Innocence, The Courting, The Pledge, The Leap, The Consummation, and The Aftermath. These stages symbolize the journey from youth to adulthood and the evolution from innocence to experience, using materials and designs that reflect each phase’s essence. The collection, displayed on friends rather than models, delves into the dynamics of human connections, questioning the ultimate outcomes of love and commitment. Read more