Lisa Folawiyo is an extensive global womenswear and accessories brand. Formerly called Jewel by Lisa and now named after its founder was established in Nigeria in 2005.
Lisa Folawiyo is specifically known for creating beautiful and colorful luxurious pieces with a blend of textures, Ankara-inspired prints, bold tailoring, ornate details, and modern silhouettes that are visually appealing and very flattering on any body type.
Folawiyo’s garments are handmade and hand embellished by craftspeople who are well-experienced thereby staying true to the integrity of the brand and taking an average of 240 hours to complete. The Folawiyo brand has been showcased globally in major cities including Lagos, Johannesburg, London, Paris, Milan, and New York.
She has also been featured in a variety of publications such as Vogue, The New York Times, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour South Africa, Billboard. Folawiyo’s pieces which is also celebrity favorite have been seen on some celebrities including Tiwa Savage, Lupita Nyong’o, Solange, and Thandie Newton.
Lisa Folawiyo has also won various prizes including Africa Fashion Award in 2012, One of eight emerging talents by WWD– Women’s Wear Daily in 2014 and in 2015 featured in the BOF 500.
Lisa Folawiyo has been stocked at Industrieafrica, shopmcmullen, and Moda Operandi