This collection had so many beautiful pastel colors mixed together with some solid colors, beautiful embroidery, and lovely alien earrings. Moreover, the collection takes us through an imaginative sci-fi journey to Mars. Pepper Row- It’s a fantasy, captivating journey to a Mars rave aboard the Pepper Row Space Ship, SS I LOVE YOU. Imagine humans mutating with the help of a unique floral plant discovered in Lagos by a Professor of Phyto-Medicine, enabling them to breathe on Mars. From Africa and all over the world, a fusion of traditional leaders, technocrats, and creatives have taken this floral herb and gathered to celebrate love, community, and progress aboard the Pepper Row Space Ship, SS I LOVE YOU.
This collection showcases subtle hints of aliens, pastel colors capturing the positive energy fields of love, courage, optimism, kindness…emitting from humans, and African Neolithic influences.
Handwoven fabrics, recycled materials, and intricate designs complete the eco-conscious offerings.
As we navigate all that’s going on in the world, from wars, inflation, energy crisis, pollution….. This collection is our way of spreading positivity, love, and light as usual.
Experience the collections through the pictures and videos below.
Jewel Jemila- This collection was inspired by the Alstromenia flower that symbolizes love, prosperity, fortune, devotion, and mutual support showing some of the qualities a woman should possess. This collection expressed fashion through emotions with vibrant colors and various silhouettes. Some outfits had beautiful prints of Alstromenia on them.
Experience the collections through the pictures and videos below.
This season’s Fashion Week started in Lagos with Banke Kuku SS24 in collaboration with Polo Avenue inviting us to Eden. This collaboration with Polo Avenue brought so much joy to my heart seeing the success it had in time past with Banke Kuku’s Runway debut.
It’s quite understandable why Polo Avenue the ultimate luxury fashion destination in West Africa which carries an extensive collection from some of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses will partner once again with Banke Kuku which is known for creating luxury loungewear that translates to occasional wear. The collaboration also aligns with Polo Avenue’s commitment to promoting and fostering growth in the Nigerian and African Fashion Industry thereby providing intense support to emerging and exceptional fashion brands in Africa through its annual event, the Polo Fashion Series.
Polo Avenue’s Vision is to increase global appeal and demand for excellent craftsmanship in the region and being part of the Polo Luxury Group with over 30 years of industry experience gives the company great leverage to carefully curate a selection of vibrant pieces that ignite fashion satisfaction to keep the region at the forefront of creativity, style and innovation.
Invitations were received and as we arrived at the venue I kept pondering to myself how Banke was going to interpret Eden. This translation started on arrival at the venue, the entrance had a backdrop covered with Banke Kuku and Polo Avenue Logos which led to the corridor with the same backdrop and hanging flowers from the roof this served as a beautiful backdrop for guests to take pictures which transported us to a beautiful Eden garden.
Eden by Banke was a beautiful garden sitting beside the banks of the Atlantic Ocean, guests were ushered to their seats and served finger food, cocktails, and drinks while soaking up the beautiful scenery with the ocean breeze gently cooling the atmosphere with its calmness.
Each side of the runway was decorated with beautiful flowers in various colors and forms while the pillars were covered in new Banke Kuku prints. Adding to Eden were the beautiful guests mostly dressed in Banke Kuku outfits with smiling faces chit-chatting, and networking. The atmosphere felt cool, warm, happy, and joyous setting the tone for the show’s commencement.
We had our host for the show Eku Edewor, beautifully dressed from the Eden collection in a red figure-flattering dress with side knit and thigh-high slit that was light and airy which Banke Kuku is known for. She took us through her journey with Banke, the brand’s growth, and what we were to expect from this collection.
The show started with soft music, a bit of bird whispers and then, the first dress came down the runway in a beautiful flowery print. The collection had so many beautiful additions to it in response to the request of the Kukutribe (Banke Kuku’s Clients) over the years. Banke delivered each print and outfit in a balanced way with nature in its various forms and colors, particularly things accustomed to Nigeria in an effortless manner such that everyone both local and international could relate to easily.
Most of the outfits had flowers such as Boungevillia, Birds and Ladybird prints on them while a new Kuku monogram print and colors were introduced. Aside from the silk and mesh fabric being a house staple, other fabrics were introduced, with some embroidery and beadwork. The signature Banke Kuku pouch bag was beautifully adorned in various sizes with a new shape added to the collection. It was an all-inclusive collection with a lot of layering, and different silhouettes, showing it caters to everyone from all corners of the world, for all occasions and every religion. The Partners for Eden collection by Banke Kuku were Polo Avenue, I Do Events, I Do Weddings, and Nazadi.
The event ended with a closing speech by Banke Kuku and host, Eku Edewor. We helped ourselves to more drinks and cocktails, more pictures were taken. Everyone talked about the new collection and what they’ll be getting for various occasions. It was nice to know that the Banke Kuku brand will be available at all Polo outlets. Leaving the show felt good and a great way to start Fashion Week.
EDEN COLLECTION BY BANKE KUKU X POLO AVENUE
ALL PICTURES & VIDEOS FROM THE POLO AVENUE & BANKE KUKU
What did you like about the new collection and what outfits will you be getting?
Flutterwave an African fintech Unicorn was founded by Olugbenga Agboola, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, and Adeleke Adekoya in 2016 with headquarters in San Francisco and operations in eleven African countries including Nigeria. It helps to bridge the gap in payment processing time between Africa and the rest of the world by using one API (Application Programming Interface) which acts as an intermediary that allows different software applications to communicate and interact with each other. This assists businesses in Africa to receive and make payments across borders seamlessly. Flutterwave aims to help Africans build and grow global businesses that can make and accept payments across Africa and globally.
FLUTTERWAVE TRADE FAIR
Over the past two years, Flutterwave in partnership with Pages by Dammy has hosted three astounding trade fairs which were major trade fairs and exhibitions showcasing the high growth and businesses of SMEs that use the Flutterwave for Business and Flutterwave Store. Flutterwave trade fair brings people together and helps them network. This year’s event was no exception as many people came together and shopped from various stores ranging from fashion to beauty, hair, and drinks.
This year’s Flutterwave Trade Fair 4.0 was titled ‘’Battle of the Brands’’ and was motivated by pages by Dammy, Flutterwave’s small growth business partner who thought of doing something differently this year. Dammy said looking into the data, the top-performing merchants are fashion businesses that sell both locally and internationally and make over $100,000 revenue monthly. Flutterwave trade fair being a CSR initiative thought of ways to show love and support for fashion businesses by making them battle it out in the Flutterwave battle of the brands and by supporting ready-to-wear brands on a small scale while aiming to grow bigger.
The theme for this year was ‘’Festival of Colours’’. 10 brands were competing for the grand prize. Each brand had to interpret and express the theme of this year’s event with Flutterwave’s brand colors which come in six primary colors. They are Mustard, Orange, Cream, Green, Pink, and Navy Blue that show creativity, authenticity, time management, quality assurance, and fittings.
The Judges for this event were three fashion experts- Noble Igwe @noble_igwe, Obis obis.ora, Nonye @pweetywings. Each brand was judged based on the creativity of designs, quality control, fittings to models, and Authenticity or originality of styles. The brands didn’t make it easy for the judges with their exceptional designs and gave the audience a nice show with people interacting. Eventually, the Judges picked the top five and narrowed it down to the top three and one winner. The first runner-up won N300,000 while the second runner-up won N200,000. Bod.ng emerged as the winner of the maiden Edition of Flutterwave Battle of the Brands and went home with N1,000,000, an exclusive swag box, and some other merchandise.
Speaking to Bukola the creative director of Bod.ng said Bod has been in business officially since 2020 and has been using Flutterwave since inception. The inspiration for her collection was the right balance between the brief given by Flutterwave and showcasing different looks ranging from corporate wear, casual, bridal, and a playful look that speaks to her brand and customers.
Flutterwave trade fair brings people together and helps them network. This year’s event was no exception as a lot of people came together and shopped from various stores ranging from fashion to beauty, hair, and drinks while having a good time.
A Recap of The Flutterwave Trade Fair Battle of the Brands- Flutterwave
CONCLUSION
Flutterwave Battle of the Brands was an exceptional event around Fintech, and Fashion. There are so many opportunities around Fintech and Fashion and I hope to see more fashion support from Flutterwave on a larger scale.
Where you in attendance? What did you think of the event?
Fashion week in Africa is an important event held at various locations around the world celebrating African Fashion. There is so much anticipation for various fashion weeks in Africa from October to December 2023. Here’s a list of some for you to save the dates.
South African Fashion Week which holds yearly in Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa was established in1996 by Lucilla Booyzen. SA Fashion Week is the only business-to-business fashion platform in the country. It is seen as a major player in the growth and development of the fashion industry in South Africa. This year’s event will be held from the 19th to the 29th of October 2023.
Lagos Fashion Week was established in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele and produced by Style House Files. LFW hosts one of the leading fashion events on the African continent. It is an annual event that is always held in Lagos the commercial capital of Nigeria. LFW drives the Nigerian and African fashion industry by bringing together all stakeholders involved in the fashion scene from designers, buyers, consumers, and media houses to a four-day event where they all interact. LFW has various programs that provide support to the fashion industry and its mission is based on five pillars of support. They are; Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Connecting the dots, and craftsmanship. This year’s event is scheduled for the 25th-29th of October.
Africa Fashion Week was founded by Ronke Ademiluyi in 2011 and it is the biggest fashion week aiding the growth of African fashion in London. AFWL aims to feature emerging African designers and the apparel industry, putting a spotlight on the rapidly increasing African fashion industry. This year’s event will be held from the 27th to 29th of October, 2023.
Soweto Fashion Week is a We Commerce platform founded in 2011. It is for high fashion brands in South Africa and upcoming designers in South Africa. The Soweto Fashion Week brand is a Marketing and Advertising platform that has a global footprint and is one of the biggest fashion shows in South Africa.
The Guaranty Trust Fashion Weekend was created in 2016 and has become one of the leading platforms for promoting real commerce for small businesses in the Fashion Industry. Guaranty Trust Fashion Weekend was designed as a free business platform to showcase to a global audience the best of Africa’s Fashion while promoting the lively and creative enterprise of the African Fashion Industry. This year’s event is scheduled for the 11th-12th November 2023.
Swahili Fashion week was created by Mustafa Hassanali a Pan African Couturier from Tanzania. It provides an avenue for Swahili-speaking countries and the rest of Africa to present their talents, sell their creativity, and network with others in the industry. Swahili Fashion Week aims to promote the African concept while showcasing fashion and creativity as a high-income industry. This year’s event is scheduled for the 1st-3rd December 2023.
The first Real Housewives franchise aired in 2006, with the Real Housewives of Orange County organized by Bravo TV and recordings happening the previous year in 2005. Since the first installment of the Real Housewives franchise, there have been so many other series worldwide.
Like so many people, I was excited last year when it was announced for the first time that Lagos would have its Real Housewives reality show on April 8, 2022. Livespot produces the Real Housewives of Lagos with Dare Art Alade as its Chief Creative Director for Showmax. Livespot has been the brain behind so many successful events in Nigeria such as Cardi B’s unforgettable show at Livespot X Festival in Lagos and Accra and The Falz experience.
The City of Lagos, Mega City, the commercial capital of Nigeria and Africa, has a lot of mix to it from business to fashion, culture, relaxation, and its Opulent and Extravagant Lifestyle. Once you get into Lagos, the hustling spirit is contagious, if you aren’t used to it. Lagos keeps you on your toes, as for money none is left to waste no crumb can be found left on the streets of Lagos. It is a known fact that if you can make it in Lagos, you can make it anywhere in the world.
Everyone waited in anticipation for the cast of the Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL) and we weren’t disappointed. The show centers on real-life issues African Women go through daily from family, managing their businesses to relationships, Career, societal pressure, and Lifestyle. Every cast is a Queen in her own right with, business moguls and big fashionistas.
The First season of the Real Housewives of Lagos drew a record-breaking audience on social media platforms. It had the most first-day views on Showmax in Nigeria and was the trending topic on Twitter now called X in Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The Real Housewives Franchise is a multi-million dollar program from the production companies to the cast.
The highest Real Housewife is said to be making $900,000 per season and the Real Housewives of Lagos are also making it big time. They don’t disclose a specific amount but let us know it’s high and other benefits such as brand endorsements that come with being a Real Housewife which Chioma disclosed in an interview with Channels TV.
SEASON 2 CAST MEMEBRS OF RHOL- PULSE
The families of the cast members were shown while portraying family values in the country with some people having a different take on the old views. The business side of each Real Housewife was shown and the beautiful culture in the nation was always emphasized. We got to see through the lives of the RHOL some of the daily struggles of the average man, what is lacking in some areas in the country, and their way of giving back to society.
The RHOL let us into their glamorous lives by giving us a look into their homes, the way they relax, entertain themselves, and have luxurious travels. With fashion, they represented the Nigerian culture and also showcased a lot of Nigerian Fashion brands.
Fashion on the Real Housewives of Lagos has been big starting from luxurious Home grown brands to international brands. Each cast brought out their style for each scene and promoted fashion in an extravagant way.
The Real Housewives of Lagos Cast –
CHIOMA IKOKWU aka Chioma Good hair
CHIOMA IKOKWU
Chioma Ikokwu also known as Chioma Good Hair is a Lawyer, fashion enthusiast, reality beauty connoisseur, and one of the CEOs and co-founders of Good Hair Limited and Brass and Copper Lifestyle Limited. She is also the CEO of the Goodway Foundation which aims to alleviate poverty, enhance education, healthcare, and the standard of Living in Africa.
With all the hats Chioma Good Hair puts on, she always looks stylish, which she brought on the RHOL since it started.
IYABO OJO aka Queen Mother
Iyabo Ojo is a renowned Nollywood actress and director who has featured in over 150 films and has produced more than 14 of her own through her production company called Fespris Production. She has a podcast called The Gold Room with Iyabo Ojo where successful entrepreneurs, entertainers, dignitaries, and celebrities get to share their success stories. She has an eatery called Fespris Limited where local delicacies are served, a fashion store for both men and women Fespris Clothing and Fedelwears.
Iyabo Ojo also known as the Queen mother and a stylish woman definitely brought her style to the RHOL.
TOYIN LAWANI aka KING OF FASHION
Toyin Lawani popularly known as the King of Fashion is a serial entrepreneur, great fashion designer, international celebrity stylist, and CEO of Tiannahs Place Empire, a group with 33 businesses. She was the amazing costume designer for King of Boys, The Return of the King, and Shanty Town. Toyin’s style is bold and unconventional.
Carolyna Hutchings is the MD and CEO of Hutchings Limited a company that is into Real Estate which provides affordable, contemporary, luxury, smart houses with Real estate services, Construction, and Oil and Gas Services which is into the downstream, Midstream, and Upstream sectors.
MARIAM TIMMER
MARIAM TIMMER
Mariam Timmer is an Entrepreneur, PR expert and Chief Executive Director at Sixteen Agency, Creative Director at Lure Fashion Limited, online Content Creator, and a Youtuber.
TANIA OMOTAYO
TANIA OMOTAYO
Tania Omotayo is an Entrepreneur, Author and the founder of the clothing brand Ziva Lagos, Forbes 30 under 30 creative.
FAITH MOREY
Faith Morey is a super model, Chief Executive Officer of Morey Faith Collection, Entrepreneur, Solar Panel Consultant, Scrum Master and Project Manager and an Influencer. Morey Faith’s style is bold and can be seen through her clothes.
The show is a huge success and we expect to see more fashion and beautiful sceneries. What are your fashion expectations from this season? Kindly let me know.
Flowers grow everywhere and it’s only natural for some species of flower to grow in certain regions of the world due to their climate and natural habitats. National flowers, also known as floral emblems or state flowers, are specifically chosen to represent a country’s natural beauty, culture, and uniqueness. The selection of a national emblem is influenced by various factors such as the flower’s popularity in the country, the country’s landscape, historical significance, and cultural symbolism.
COSTUS SPECTABILIS- THE GUARDIAN
NIGERIA’S NATIONAL FLOWER
Nigeria is also known as the giant of Africa and the most populous black nation with an estimated population of over 200 million people located in West Africa. Nigeria is home to a lot of plants with over 7,000 plant species out of which over 5,000 are natives.
The national flower of Nigeria is the Yellow Trumpet, scientifically known as Costus spectabilis. This vibrant and beautiful flower is native to West Africa, and it is commonly known for its striking yellow bloom. It represents the uniqueness, prosperity and beauty of the country.
Costus Spectabilis also known as the Yellow Trumpet belongs to the Costaceae family. There are over 100 species belonging to the Costaceae family. They are all tropical and grow in various continents of the world such as Africa, Asia, America, and Australia. It is an herbaceous perennial plant and flowers several weeks before its leaves appear. The plant typically grows up to 2 meters (around 6.5 feet) in height and features spirally arranged leaves and beautiful yellow flowers. This flower blooms from March to October but it has been misrepresented with a red color on the Nigerian coat of arms.
LANDSCAPING WITH COSTUS SPECTABILIS
COSTUS SPECTABILIS- SPIRIT OF THE LANDCOSTUS SPECTABILIS IN A POT
Costus Spectabilis is sometimes harvested in the wild for local use of its edible leaves. It is also cultivated for its aesthetic appeal and it’s sometimes used in gardens for landscaping and as potted plants. Its distinctive yellow flower and curved-like leaves make it a popular choice for adding color and visual interest to tropical and subtropical gardens.
Nigeria’s climate is mostly tropical in the South and central regions with hot and semi-arid climate in the north with variable rainy and dry seasons. Planting Costus Spectabilis just like other tropical plants is easy in Africa. Some conditions for growing a healthy Costus Spectabilis are:-
Soil: a light draining soil is a great option.
Light:- Some species love full sunlight while others love the shade with minimal light and moist soil and tropical climate.
Fertilizer: They are heavy feeders during their growth season and should be fed weekly with weak liquid fertilizer.
Water: They love water and should always be watered regularly to keep the soil moist.
Costus spectabilis is a bright and beautiful flower that should become popular in Nigeria by the government and its people. It can be made popular by talking more about it, using it at various functions, landscaping at strategic places in the country, and conducting more research on its health significance.
The Story Behind Nigeria’s National Plant – The Yellow Trumpet
Please kindly share your idea on how Costus Spectabilis can be more popular in Nigeria.
Africa is home to many flower farms, particularly in countries known for their floricultural industries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda. These countries have a favorable climate for flower farming, as well as a ready workforce, access to international markets and they serve as tourist destinations.
Some of the popular flowers grown in African flower farms include roses, carnations, lilies, and chrysanthemums. These flowers are exported to different parts of the world, including Europe, the United States, and Asia. Here are some examples:
1. BABYLONSTOREN
www.iol.co.za
The beautiful Babylonstoren farm which immediately takes your breath away has been described by many as ‘The Garden of Eden’. This historic Cape Dutch farm near Franschhoek, South Africa has beautiful gardens featuring a variety of flowers, fruit trees, and vegetables.
It also has its own vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, vineyards, bee hives a working farm, a dairy and a bakery. It is a popular tourist destination for so many people visiting South Africa who want to experience Babylonstoren and its cellar tour.
Monty Don’s visit to Babylonstoren- Babylonstoren Farm
2.OSERIAN FLOWERS LTD
Oserian farm- www.workersphotos.photoshelter.
Oserian flowers ltd was founded in 1969 and it’s located on the shores of Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Oserian is one of the established flower farms in the world due to its history, love for the environment, high production output, and corporate social responsibility.
The company grows a wide variety of flowers such as Carnations, Roses, and Gypsophila. It produces over 350 million stems every year which it exports all over the world to other African countries, the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and Australia.
Another unique feature of Oserian is its wildlife sanctuary which covers over 7,280 hectares and is occupied by endangered species such as Cheetahs, Greyy’s Zebras and Rhinos. Visitors can take guided tours of the farm and enjoy the scenery.
A documentary about Oserian Flower Farm- Furet Films
Sher Ethiopia flower farm is the largest grower of roses in the world and the biggest rose supplier in Europe with approximately 4 million roses produced annually and transported to various parts of the world. The farm is located in three separate locations in Ethiopia namely; Sher Ziway, Sher Adami Tulu, and Sher KoKa (Blen).
A video showing a quick tour of Sher Ethiopia Flower Farm and activities- Sher Ethiopia
4. NAVAH FLOWER FARM
A bouquet of Dahlias from Navah Flower Farm
The Navah Flower Farm is a charmer, recently established by a young family, which shows there’s so much achievable in present times. The Navah Flower Farm is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The farm produces Dalihas and is expanding its flower varieties this summer to include a wide range of cut flowers for its customers.
5. UGAROSE FLOWERS LTD
Roses at Ugarose Flower Ltd
Ugarose flowers ltd is a flower farm located at the shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda, and covers over 13 hectares of land. This beautiful flower farm started as a family business and has grown into an international company producing the highest quality of roses in various varieties each year with the Netherlands being its main country of export. Ugarose flower farm helps contribute to the economic development of Uganda.
Kai Collective is a London-based fashion brand founded by Nigerian-born designer Fisayo Longe in 2016. The brand is known for its bold prints, vibrant colors, and innovative designs that celebrates femininity and empowers women of all shapes and sizes.
The success of the brand can be traced to its founder and like most success stories there were various winding paths before the attainment of success. Before the birth of Kai Collective, Longe had her primary education in Nigeria before moving to the UK to finish her secondary school and recently completing her university education.
FISAYO LONGE- THISDAY STYLE
Prior to completing her first degree she locked a place at the university to study law but missed her grades and was fortunate to get a gap year scheme at KPMG. She spent six months working at KPMG and traveled around Asia where she got inspired to start a fashion and travel blog. Longe accepted a full-time role as an apprentice accountant at KPMG on her return where she spent two years while attending university in the summer.
She fell more in love with fashion as she grew her blog- Mirror Me and took a short-term contract at Liberty, a London-based fashion brand. In fashion, she found out she loved fabrics and was collecting them on her various travels. Longe noticed during a short course at the London College of Fashion that many clothes under review were manufactured in Turkey. She decided to explore Turkey where she found beautiful fabrics and she also sourced a manufacturer, this brought about the birth of Kai Collective.
At that time Longe was a fashion influencer with over fifty thousand followers and thought sales were going to be easy but, it was not. It took some years of persistence, consistency, introducing new products, sharing her journey, and marketing before Kai collective had its first major break in 2019.
Surprisingly in that year, Kai collective didn’t spend any money on publicity or marketing but, they received a huge amount of press coverage and acceptance in the fashion world with a lot of influencers wearing their collection.
The next year 2020, proved to be better than the preceding year for Kai Collective with the creation of the ‘’Gaia Dress’’ in alluring prints. The Gaia dress was launched in January but production was paused due to the pandemic because most of her manufacturing was done in Asia. In April 2020, with the world opening up from the pandemic as in most of Asia, the first batch was manufactured and everything was sold out instantly.
GAIA RED VELVET DRESS
KAI COLLECTIVE- SWIMWEAR
KAI COLLECTIVE- IRUN DIDI DRESS
Fisayo Longe is an Honoree of The Forbes “30 Under 30” Europe Class of 2021 and she graduated with a B.SC in Anthropology from UCL in 2022.
Kai Collective offers a range of ready-to-wear clothing, including dresses, skirts, tops, and accessories. The brand is committed to sustainability and ethical production, using eco-friendly materials and working with small factories and artisans to create its collections. Kai Collective has gained a loyal following among fashion lovers and celebrities alike and has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar. Kai Collective has gained a global following, with fans including celebrities such as Beyonce, Naomi Campbell, and Rihanna, Saweetie, Jacki Aina, Temi Otedola and Tiwa Savage.
Here’s an interview of Fisayo Longe with Grace Beverly on Forging your path to success. i definitely learnt a lot and i hope you do.
Fisayo Longe in an interview with Grace Beverly on Forging your own path to Success.
ATAFO, formerly known as Mai Atafo is a multidisciplinary fashion brand that also creates bespoke tailored bridal gowns with unequaled craftsmanship that reflects the individuality of each client.
Brides by Nona is a luxury brand based in Atlanta Georgia, that makes elegant couture gowns with authentic Swarovski crystals as one of its major aesthetics. Each garment reflects detailed craftsmanship that embodies the uniqueness of the bride.
Andrea Iyamah owned by Nigerian fashion designer Andrea Dumebi Iyamah is a clothing line strongly influenced by nature and ethnic culture. Founded in 2011, Andrea Iyamah adopts design elements that stay true to creating authentic clothing and resort wear that celebrate her African roots and cultures beyond. The Andrea bride is simple and sophisticated and exudes elegance.
Since launching in 2012, this Abuja, Nigerian-based brand caters to brides in quality tailoring and perfection in every piece. Some of the celebrities that have worn this brand are the first lady, President Buhari’s daughter Zahra, and celebrities such as Genieve Nnaji and D’ija.
Matopeda Atelier; a fashion house based in Lagos, Nigeria that creates timeless garments. Matopeda has dressed celebrities such as; Beyoncé, Jackie Aina, Genevieve Nnaji, Porsha Williams and Adesua Etomi Wellington.
Osunkoya the creative director of Yemi Kosibah is greatly inspired by art, and international travel which can be seen in every piece and helps the brand cater to various clients. Various dignitaries and celebrities have turned to the brand for their memorable day including Lady Janet Boateng, Dianne Abbott MP, Alesha Dixon, Sheila Ferguson, Hollywood actresses Louise Rose and Indra Ové, Miss World Agbani Darego,and singers Stephanie Benson and Kelly Rowland. He has been named International Designer of the year by City People magazine, he has also received Diamond Recognition from National Weddings, and an Honorary Award for contributions to Fashion from Fashion Diversity.
Alonuko is a Women’s fashion brand founded by Oluwagbemisola Okunlola a British-born Nigerian. The brand creates beautiful and stunning pieces that represent the woman in her best self.
If you love Romance and femininity, the Sima Brew brand is right for you. The brand brings out its customer’s femininity with a touch of romance by adding a classic modern twist to each garment.
Esé Azénabor-Grembowski is popularly known her intricate beading technique with fine stones, crystals and pearls. This brand is for lovers of art and people who appreciate haute couture and bespoke garments.
Kobus Dippenaar is a South African-born fashion designer, known to exhibit a strong interplay between masculinity and feminity in each garment while bringing out the individual beauty of every bride with so much confidence and flamboyancy.
Amasale designs which are crafted in AMSALE’s New York City atelier are known for their elegance, simplicity, glamour and modern femininity while reflecting the bride’s personal style.
Tubo is a women’s wear brand, best known for its creativity in redesigning traditional African bridal attires, chic pret a porte with an infusion of haute couture making each piece a wardrobe statement, and distinctive haute couture pieces with amazing silhouettes that bring out the uniqueness of every garment.
