Unisex fashion brand Nao Serati was founded in 2014 by the South African designer Neo Serati Mofammere, a graduate of LISOF School of Fashion (now STADIO School of Fashion). Based in Johannesburg, the brand seeks to draw on its South African heritage, whilst subverting gendered codes of dressing. Presented on a cast of male models, Nao Serati collections are defined by their rich design elements more typically associated with womenswear, such as iridescence and shine - through the use of Lurex, sequins, or PVC - as well as corset-style lacing, jumpsuits, and the colour pink, rendered in luscious materials such as silk and velvet. Silhouettes and styling are inspired by South African youth culture and sportswear.

This ensemble is a one-off creation, exhibiting Nao Serati’s inclination towards bold, gender-fluid tailoring with eye-catching textures. Here, pieces from a man’s working wardrobe are subverted; the standard collared shirt and tie are rendered in glossy silver, and paired with exuberant flared trousers and jacket, both fabricated in a glittering material of pink and aqua – a colour scheme intentionally chosen to celebrate gender-fluidity, mixing the masculine and feminine. The jacket is tied purposefully at the waist forming a peplum, a design feature usually reserved for womenswear. The ensemble is styled with a bucket hat, a 1990s fashion reference that saw a revival in the 2020s.