Once-Off Quilted Crop Jacket – Madam & Eve: Faces of the Rainbow Nation

This one-of-a-kind quilted crop jacket combines playful nostalgia with profound cultural resonance. The design features extra-long sleeves that give it an avant-garde, exaggerated silhouette — a visual reminder of stretching boundaries, voices, and identities.

On the front, a lovingly crafted felt artwork portrays Madam & Eve, the beloved comic strip duo who became iconic representatives of South Africa’s rainbow nation. Their dynamic relationship—full of humour, misunderstanding, and occasional harmony—mirrors the complexity and diversity of the country itself.

Through bold stitching and textured quilting, the jacket captures the warmth, wit, and everyday humanity that Madam & Eve brought into South African homes. The piece serves as a wearable homage to post-apartheid optimism, satire, and the blending of cultures.

This jacket isn’t just fashion—it’s commentary, memory, and celebration.