A Fashion Designer Is Behind USM’s New Modular Collection

Model turned fashion designer Armando Cabral unveils a collection made from USM Haller modules that fuses the Swiss manufacturer’s precision with West African symbolism. The collection, Nkyinkyim, is named for the Adinkra symbol representing life’s twists and turns. “To me, the modular nature of USM’s designs symbolizes that—the way each component forms a cohesive, functional structure,” Cabral says. The series translates these ideas into the Nkyinkyim bookshelf, Mansa platform bed, and Okinka valet stand, among others. Cabral, primarily a luxury footwear designer, draws from his Guinea-Bissau heritage, balancing vibrancy with restraint. The bed anchors the collection, its chromed-steel frame and powder-coated steel panels available in custom configurations with integral side tables and storage. Those same materials are the foundation for the collection’s other pieces as well, while warm hues of deep green and burnt orange echo the expressive tones of African design. Accent with accessories like slippers and blankets from Cabral’s A Casa line to complete the tableau.