A shared passion among women is their love for fashion. This is why we are excited to shine a light on women who have made significant contributions to the evolution of the Nigerian fashion industry. These remarkable women have leveraged their diverse platforms not only to showcase the depth and diversity of Nigerian fashion but also to ignite inspiration and influence personal style preferences. If you hold a strong fascination for the fashion world and are seeking inspirational figures to emulate, these women serve as outstanding role models to follow.

Omoyemi Akerele

Yemi is the visionary behindLagos Fashion Week, an event she established in 2011. This fashion show serves as a platform for fashion designers from Nigeria and around the globe to exhibit their craftsmanship. It also unites buyers and fashion enthusiast with fashion designers for the exchange of goods and services. Lagos fashion week is a step in the right direction for Nigerian designers, propelling them beyond the shores of Nigeria.

Folake Coker

She is the creative director of the popular international brand “Tiffany Amber”which started in 1998. Throughout the years, she has achieved significant milestones in the fashion industry. As the first African designer to showcase her creations at New York Fashion Week for two consecutive years, she has carved out a unique place for herself on the international stage. Her exceptional sense of style has earned her global recognition and numerous prestigious awards.

Reni Folawiyo

Reni is a Nigerian lawyer turned fashion entrepreneur. She owns the largest luxury concept store in Africa “Alara”. Alara is to Nigeria what LL-CC is to London and 33 Concept store is to Milan. 

The concept store has ensured that Nigerians will no longer have to go abroad to shop for luxuryfashion items.Every luxury designer item you desire can be found atAlara, including international and Nigerian Luxury brands.

Lanre Da Silva Ajayi

Lanre, as the CEO of her own fashion label called LDA, embarked on her journey in the fashion industry back in 2015. Over the course of nine years, her passion for fashion has only grown stronger, establishing her brand as a beloved choice for media, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts alike.

Her accomplishments have earned her numerous international awards. In 2019, Lanre’s work graced the runway at New York Fashion Week, where it was praised as “a beautiful fusion of her homeland’s essence with elements of Italian architecture.” Additionally, she has been featured in prestigious publications such as Vogue, Black, and Arise magazine.

Notably, Lanre has had the privilege of showcasing her creations on runways all around the world, proudly representing her homeland and demonstrating her exceptional craftsmanship.

Ink Eze Balogun

This young and vibrant woman is the CEO of Asoebibella.com, a well-known online platform dedicated to showcasing Nigerian traditional fashion. It’s virtually impossible to discuss Ankara styles without referencing AsoebiBella.

Her journey began as the editor for BellaNaija Weddings in 2013, and she continued to serve as the Assistant Editor for BellaNaija until January 2017 when she made the bold decision to launch her own venture. Through her platform, she has not only provided Nigerians with a unique sense of style incorporating African fabrics but has also played a significant role in popularizing Nigerian Asoebi on a broader scale.

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https://lanredasilvaajayi.com/brand

Five Remarkable Women Who Are Changing The Nigerian Fashion Industry