DAVE x Wales Bonner

British rapper Dave’s creative connection with designer Grace Wales Bonner isn’t a musical collaboration in the traditional sense, but a cultural and fashion-driven partnership that highlights the intersections of contemporary UK music and fashion. In early 2026, Wales Bonner—renowned for her refined yet culturally rooted menswear—featured Dave prominently in her SS26 campaign, photographed by Jamie Hawkesworth, with imagery that sees the rapper channeling art-historical references like Girl with a Pearl Earring while dressed in Bonner’s tailored and sport-inflected pieces. Their relationship goes beyond a one-off photoshoot: Dave attended Wales Bonner’s SS26 show in Paris in June 2025 and has accepted awards on her behalf at fashion ceremonies, underscoring a shared South London heritage (Brixton for Dave, Stockwell for Wales Bonner) and mutual creative respect. This collaboration showcases how Dave’s influence as a cultural figure extends into high fashion, aligning his musical persona with Wales Bonner’s vision of sartorial sophistication and cultural storytelling.

via/ Dazed Digital