David Wej is committed to redefining style across all genres locally and internationally. This fact has earned the brand appeal in selected stores in Dubai, UAE and Johannesburg, South Africa. In Nigeria it has gained enormous recognition and patronage in the corporate sector and the Nigerian entertainment industry. Little wonder all the contestant of the…
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Godfather of African fashion (according to words on the streets of United Kingdom) Adebayo Jones knew he was destined to be a famous fashion designer, even as at an early age of 12. Haven forced his mother to buy him a T-Shirt with bold imprints “I’M REALLY FAMOUS.” which became a fascination for him and…
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Frank Osodi prides himself on his dynamic nature. He started his career as a model for fashion houses like Dakova, Supreme Stitches, Nikki Africanna amongst others. Frank also ventured into Choreography and Model management before finding his footings in makeup with his label, House of Bunor and Fashion designing. As a make-up artist, he has…
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His evening gowns are so elegant, day gowns so exquisite and wedding gowns so lush! Ade Bakare’s creations ignite the fire of feminine sophistication. Selected by Bride’s Magazine as one of the most influential designers in London, Ade Bakare’s collections include bridal, daywear, evening wear, hats and fragrances. Due to his accrued popularity, the…
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Nigerian veteran designer who has got a name so big that the first lady of America Michelle Obama wears him, Duro Olowu can take African patterns and colours and make a unique, classy, elegant and bold fashion statement with it. The London based designer is dearing! An attribute which was evident in the effect which…
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Designer Mai Atafo, one of the 35 designers who showcased at the recently held 2012 Lagos Fashion and Design Week, is one of the most recognized and sought after designers in the industry today. Mai Atafo launched MAI (Mai Atafo Inspired) in 2007. Mai Atafo’s line specializes in suits for men and glamorous red carpet…
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Deola Sagoe is one of the highly celebrated haute couture fashion designers from Nigeria that has attained and maintained an internationally accepted brand. As she currently showcases her collection as one of the 35 selected designers for the Mercedes-Benz Africa Fashion Week happening in Johannesburg, South Africa, it’s amazing to think of how she juggles…
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Odion Oseni, Creative Director of the Odio Mimonet (OM) label is one of the top designers in Nigeria today. As a young designer upon graduating from Yaba College of Technology and London College of Fashion, Odio sought to infuse her profound love for art into her passion for designing couture pieces for the discerning…
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You can’t talk about cutting edge in the male fashion industry without making reference to Ozwald Boateng. This British fashion designer was born in North London to Ghanaian parents. He is known for his trademark twist on classic British tailoring style. At a very young age, Ozwald became intrigued with the act…
Read moreFolake Folarin-Coker revolutionized the fashion industry in Nigeria when she launched her fashion brand,Tiffany Amber in the fall of 1998. She had come back to Nigeria with a masters’ degree in Petroleum Law to become a lawyer but her love for fashion reigned superior and instead she became a fashion designer.…
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