Fashion and culture converged at this year's Dundee Get Together as local fashion studio House of MO joined hundreds of participants in the city's annual celebration of kindness, inclusion, and community spirit.
Custom Designs Blend Traditions
Volunteers representing the Dundee-based fashion brand wore custom-designed shirts that combined traditional Scottish tartan with vibrant Ankara fabrics. The outfits transformed the community event into a colorful statement on culture, creativity, and belonging.
Founded and led by creative entrepreneur Omolola Olasoju, House of MO designed the garments specifically for the city-wide festival, which celebrates diversity, inclusion, and social cohesion. The designs seamlessly fused two distinct textile traditions, reflecting Scotland's cultural heritage alongside the rich African influences that continue to shape communities across Dundee.
Fashion as a Bridge
For Olasoju, the project represented far more than a fashion showcase. It provided an opportunity to demonstrate how clothing can serve as a bridge between cultures while encouraging meaningful conversations around identity, craftsmanship, and shared experiences.
"This project reflects the power of fashion to bring people together and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our communities," she noted.
Community Support
The initiative received support from Dundee City Council, which provided a stipend towards material costs and produced the group's official parade banner as part of the festival's broader recognition of local organisations and community initiatives.
Beyond the parade, Olasoju played a key role in the event's cultural programme, coordinating and leading a Yoruba cultural presentation on stage. The performance celebrated African heritage while highlighting the multicultural character of Dundee's growing creative community.
House of MO's Broader Mission
Over the years, House of MO has earned recognition for combining contemporary fashion with sustainability, cultural storytelling, and community engagement. The studio regularly partners with local organisations on repair-and-reuse initiatives aimed at encouraging more sustainable relationships with clothing while preserving traditional craftsmanship.
As the brand continues to expand its footprint within Scotland's creative sector, projects such as the Dundee Get Together demonstrate how emerging designers are using fashion not only as a form of artistic expression but also as a tool for social connection and community building.
For House of MO, participation in the 2026 Dundee Get Together marked another milestone in an evolving journey that blends design, culture, and social impact while celebrating the connections that unite diverse communities.
