This month on the Metropolitan Culture Corner, we go behind the scenes with Yodé Olubajo. Born in London, raised in Lagos, he later lived in Venice, where he was known for his cabaret performances and parties. He speaks four languages—English, Yoruba, Italian and Spanish—and is known for his fun, flamboyant personality and style.
He later moved to Barcelona, and in 2022, he created the jazz club and piano bar, Velvet Room. Born out of a sense of nostalgia for the sophistication and glamour of the 1940s and 1950s, each detail is carefully curated, from the crystal glasses and the high-quality champagne and cava to the live jazz performances.
Last month, we interviewed Laura Avery, events organizer and co-founder of local non-profit organization Fashion Cares. Born in the UK, she spent fifteen years in fashion print media in London and Mumbai. She later went on to become a fashion lecturer at the London College of Fashion at the University of the Arts in London. After that, Laura moved to Barcelona, where she co-founded the nonprofit organization Fashion Cares in 2021. It organizes primarily fashion-related events in support of charitable foundations in and around the city of Barcelona.
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