In 2022, she debuted her SS22, Volta Jazz. A clear refl ction of her work and what we can envision for the brand. With the help of Senegalese photographer and model, Malik Bodian, she was able to capture the true essence of Burkina Faso and Ghana through the art woven within the clothes and the stylistic choice. The two captured the spirit of the two African nations through garment construction and imagery. The collection itself was rooted with the concept of jazz as a rhythm, a dialogue and almost improvisation using elongated tailoring, relaxed silhouettes, crocheted pieces and embroidered detailing with soft palettes. Creams, browns and deep blues. It displayed African artisanal practices with traditional European tailoring.

Wales Bonner proved how this representation matters as it challenges the idea of luxury and Blackness within fashion. We have too often seen Black culture exploited for aesthetic value, revoking it of its historical or intellectual depth. She rejects this exploitation through her work, focusing on Black presence through a reconstruction of refi ed modern luxury. Using Volta Jazz as culturally generative, she reframes how Black audiences see themselves reflected with dignity and upholding their cultural value showcasing how their history is worth preservation.