When it comes to Nigerian fashion, the name Zizi Cardow stands out like a tall Iroko tree in a forest of shrubs. Such is the impact the married mother of one who opened her fashion house, Zizi Industrial Clothing Company in the year 2000, with a view to globalizing the african fabric and designs so…
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It is often said that a university degree is only a means to an end and not an end in itself when it comes to choosing a career path and so it proved for Oluwaseun Abiodun and Adebiyi Ifedapo, the dynamic duo behind upcoming bespoke label, Rhobes Couture. Ife studied Accounting in Olabisi Onabanjo University…
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Taiwo and Kehinde; the duo which make up The Okunoren Twins were born in 1983 in Lagos Nigeria, to Kunle and Abiola Okunoren. Their mother, Abiola was a fashion designer and drawing inspiration from her in addition to the demand for English dressing which was prevalent in the 80s, the twins entered the fashion industry…
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Not many people go into fashion with a driven mindset pegged on ethics; Kinabuti stands out among fashion designers in this respect. According to its mission statement on the label’s website,“Kinabuti is an ethically driven Fashion Label inspired by a long-term vision for the Fashion Industry in Nigeria and Africa at large.”Run by Italian duo…
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Adetayo Adeyeye is Nigerian menswear bespoke designer. His fashion label Taryor Gabriels is popularly known for hand crafting bespoke suits for high profile private and celebrity clientele. Adetayo Adeyeye Adetayo has made suits top celebrities from 2Face Idibia, J Martins, Julius Agwu to Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, Dr. Sid, D Prince, Praiz and Alex…
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Between the red carpet appearances, magazine and campaign photoshoots celebrities have a lot to live up to when it comes to their wardrobe. They either have it or they don't. That's where the stylist or “style consultant” comes into play. Stylists are the ones who are entrusted to make their clients some of the best…
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Gbemmy Johnson is the brain behind O'Eclat Designs – a dynamic brand creating beautiful and affordable handcrafted totes, clutches, purses, wallets, slippers and belts and notepads using leather and gorgeous African fabrics with contemporary appeal. Each piece's creation shows a keen attention to details. The label is influenced by African rich culture and colours, hence…
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The Nigerian brand, owned by creative director Ewemade Erhabor Emokpae, draws its inspiration from from the 1950?s, a decade which has heavily influenced the brand and its signature cuts and shapes. Music Meets Runway 2012 Founded in 2004, the Shakara Couture Label is a family-run business with a design team led by the creative director…
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Souza was established early 2010 by Francisca Da-Souza, a 21 year old accounting graduate of the University of Lagos, whose glaring interest in fashion inevitably led her down the path that resulted in the label Souza. Souza is a label that appeals to every woman who yearns to define her personality through her style. It…
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Patricia Onumonu, popularly called Trish by friends, is an ex-model and beauty queen who contested for local beauty pageant in her youth. She was inspired by her mum who used to be a seamstress and learnt how to start beading from the age of 12. Beaute Exotic Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection After graduating from the University…
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