Nigeria’s fashion industry has grown over the years. It infuses a blend of African designs with modern aesthetics which displays exceptional creativity. There is no limit to what our designers can make – from traditional outfits to bridal wears, to breathtaking red carpet moments, our designs can stand at par with their contemporaries all over the globe. Check out some designers making waves and creating masterpieces that leave their fans awed.
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Deola Sagoe
Deola Sagoe is a veteran fashion designer and one of the pioneers of luxe designs in Nigeria. She is known for her sophisticated traditional outfits. In 1985, she founded her fashion brand Deola, and it has become one of the most influential fashion brands in Nigeria.
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Mai Atafo
Mai Atafo
Popular Nigerian designer Mai Atafo is known for his dazzling masterpieces. His traditional outfits and stylish suits often leave fashion lovers mesmerised. Often, media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu rocks his designs which are well detailed and gives him a show-stopping vibe. Atafo knows his onions and it is not surprising that he has remained relevant in the industry since he founded his fashion company ‘Atafo’ in 2010.
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Yomi Casual
Yomi Casual
When it comes to making classy and neat designs, fashion designer Yomi Makun, the CEO of Yomi Casual, has etched his name among the top fashion designers in the country. Several top names have rocked his brand including his older brother Ayo ‘AY’ Makun, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, and IK Ogbonna, among others.
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Veekee James
Veekee James
Victoria James, professionally known as Veekee James, is a leading Nigerian fashion designer whose works transcends beyond her country. She has made magnificent designs for her clients in Ghana, South Africa, and the United States of America, among others.
She is known for making resplendent bridal wears and sophisticated traditional outfits. The 31-year-old mother of one is good at what she does and it is only expected that she has a large following on social media.
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Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
Nigeria’s evergreen fashion designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi knows how to match historical and modern pieces together. She delivers whenever she is consulted to make any design. When Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage wanted to perform at King Charles III, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi was the perfect hand that made the iconic green dress the “Somebody Son” hitmaker rocked for her special performance that day.
These designers have done well for themselves. They have also spotlighted Nigeria on the global map with their exquisite designs, and have proven that there is no limit to what their hands can create once their minds are set out to it.
