Category: Fashion and Beauty

Deola Sagoe is Nigeria’s leading haute couture designer, known for elevating Aso-Oke and Adire into international luxury fashion through her eponymous brand and the Clan diffusion line.

Mai Atafo is Nigeria’s foremost bespoke menswear designer, known for precision-tailored suits and bridal couture that have made him the go-to designer for Nigeria’s elite.

Lanre Da Silva Ajayi is a Nigerian fashion designer who has shown at New York Fashion Week and is known for her romantic, feminine LDA label worn by Nigeria’s elite and diaspora clients.

Andrea Iyamah is a Nigerian luxury swimwear brand stocked at Net-a-Porter and Shopbop, known for African-influenced resort collections that have achieved genuine international commercial success.

Zizi Cardow is a veteran Nigerian fashion designer and co-founder of the platform that became Lagos Fashion Week, known for structured womenswear and two decades of industry advocacy.

Lisa Folawiyo is the founder of Jewel by Lisa, Nigeria’s globally recognised luxury Ankara brand stocked at Harrods and worn by celebrities including Lupita Nyong’o and Solange Knowles.

Tsemaye Binitie is a British-Nigerian fashion designer who trained at the London College of Fashion and creates occasion and eveningwear that bridges European tailoring and Nigerian cultural heritage.

Tara Fela-Durotoye is Nigeria’s leading beauty entrepreneur, founder of House of Tara International and a pioneer who professionalised the Nigerian makeup and beauty industry.

Toyin Lawani is a Nigerian fashion designer, celebrity stylist and founder of Tiannah Empire, known for her audacious personal style and high-impact looks at major Nigerian events.

Veekee James is Nigeria’s leading celebrity bridal designer, known for dramatic embellished gowns and statement bridal looks worn at the country’s most publicised celebrity weddings.