THE FIVE TOP FASHION DESIGNERS IN NIGERIA
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Nigerian fashion industry is producing ladies that are being listed on
Forbes. The Nigerian fashion industry with time will rise to be the new
oil industry. Fashion is a never ending craze. Every person on earth has
a unique sense of style and fashion thanks to personality differences.Nigerian fashion industry is gaining attention internationally and these women are to be thanked for it.
1. Folake Folarin Coker (Tiffany Amber): This lady's talent, creativity and hardwork paid off when Forbes recognised her as one of Forbes powerful women. She launched her label in 1998 and has worked tirelessly to make a name both home and abroad. In 2008, she made history as the first African based fashion designer to stage a show twice at the New York fashion week. A year after she was awarded the designer of the year at the African Fashion Week.
2. Deola Sagoe: Recognised as a Notorious designer, her colourful and lively designs hasn't stopped breaking necks since her label inception in 1989. She was appointed to represent Nigeria in the international campaign put together by the United Nations.She grapples with the likes of Ozwald Boateng, a London based designer and Rachel Roy.
3. Lanre Da-silva Ajayi: She loves and adores what she does. She has made a name for her self in the fashion industry both locally and internationally. The management of the international dutch wax brand; Vlisco requested that she design a dress. She swept the management off thier left with her design. Her designes featured in the Vlisco campaign.
4. Zizi Cardow: Talk of talent and passion, Zizi launched her label in 2000 and in 2001 she won the prestigious Designer of the year award at the Nigerian Fashion Show. In 2002, she staged a fashion show ' Jungle Renaissance' which got enthusiastic reviews from national and international critics.
5. Olakunbi Oyelese ( April by Kunbi): Launched her label in 2010, she aims to have her design in every Nigerian's closet some day. She designs everything from wedding dresses,sleepwears, footwears, casuals and even lingerie.
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BUILDING YOUR SHOE CASTLE
Building
a wardrobe isn't complete without your shoe rack being on point. Hardy
Amies, a latebmenswear designer said " it is impossible to be well
dressed in cheap shoes". For a gentleman to be judged fairly, he needs
to to well heeled in quality good shoes.
Five basic blocks needed to build your shoe castle as gentleman
1.Chukka
or Lace up boots: These shoes most often than most come in nubuck or
snuff suede. They are comfortable due to their design and soft lining
materials. They are meantvfor dress down days or casual outings.
2.
Single Monkstraps: These shoes were worn by Orthodox monks back in the
days. Searching for shoes that stand as both formal oxfords and casual
loafers, these shoes are here to end your search.
3.
Derbies: Known as Bluchers by Americans or Full Brogues by the English
man are open lace shoes which are better paired with less formal wears.
4. Balmorals: Also known as Cap-toe Oxford which are close lace shoes and are the mostvformal shoes worn by men of style.
5.
Penny Loafers: These are the most easy and comfortable shoes to wear.
Worn on casual wears and traditional attaires, khakis and jeans.
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