George Wrapper Fabric
George wrappers are commonly worn by women in the Eastern part of Nigeria. It is a traditional attire that screams elegance and royalty. The wearer of the fabric always has ‘rich aunty vibes’. Though George wrappers are commonly worn by women, men also wear some of the designs. Read more about Fashion Typically, the fabric […]
How To Make More Sales From Your Clothing Brand
People are going into several business niches these days, one of which is clothing. It has become a profitable niche, due to the fact that no matter how hard the economy might seem, people will keep wearing clothes, and will want to look presentable. This makes the clothing line a go-to for entrepreneurs. Read more […]
5 Ways You Can Infuse Ankara into Your Formal Outfit
In the past, Ankara outfits were only worn to parties and social functions as it was considered somewhat inappropriate to be worn at work, except on Fridays. People were only familiar with sewing red carpet styles with it, but in recent times, there have been an evolution of Ankara outfits, as it can be […]
Adire
Adire is a locally made textile by the indigenous Yoruba women in the South-western part of Nigeria. The fabric has been in existence for numerous decades, and have continued used by people in Nigeria and all over the world Read more about Fashion Meaning Adire is a two syllabic Yoruba word. “Adi” means to tie […]
Fabric Business
When it comes to fashion items and products, most people concern themselves with the finished product. Very few are interested in what happens behind the scene. In Nigeria, a good number of people are fashion designers, stylists, marketers and so on. A little or almost no attention is given to those that sell fabrics. Read […]
3 Tips On How To Package Clothing For Sale
Miss B sells the same type of clothing Mr. O sells. The same target market, the same bodycon, headgear, flared skirt, and suit but people patronize Mr. O more. They buy, take pictures for the gram, and seem so satisfied with the product. Now, Miss B is wondering what she did wrong. Are you […]
Fashion Business 002
Except you live in a nudist community, people will always need to wear clothes from time to time. The widespread of fashion entrepreneurs in Nigeria makes it quite difficult and challenging to be in the fashion market. In order to stand out, your fashion marketing skills should be top-notch. Read more about Business This article […]
How To Become A Fashion Entrepreneur
When we look at the basic necessities in life, clothing is amongst the top three, the others being food and shelter. Everyone, irrespective of their gender, age, exposure, qualification, environment and orientation wears clothes. Fashion business is one of the few businesses that has somewhat eternal relevance. This article is constrained to the clothing part […]
7 Nigerian Kids’ Clothing Brands
Nigeria can boast of a robust availability of talented tailors and fashion designers. And while many brands keep this tradition flown at full mast within the country, a good number have enjoyed international recognition. The tailoring skill is largely becoming a coin of the realm; there is a successive increase in the number of graduates […]
Make Your Jeans Last Longer With These 5 Tips
Have you ever wondered why your jeans give off an odd look after a little while? While we might be doing everything in order to keep it in good condition, it still gives off the annoying worn-out look that makes it less attractive to put on. What exactly causes this? Is it possible to make […]
Best 5 Fabrics to Wear in Hot Weather
It is the time of the year when going out around noon can be a struggle. Really, the heat could become quite unbearable! We can’t even bank on the coolness of evenings to put us out of this peril; it comes and goes so fast, giving way to another day of intense sunshine. This makes […]
Heineken Lagos Fashion Week 2018: Day 1
The 8th edition of the much anticipated Heineken Lagos Fashion Week 2018, kicked off on Thursday 25th of October 2018, at the Eko Atlantic, with various talented designers serenading the crowd with chic pieces worthy of Africa’s grandest runway. Starting from the exhibition tent, the beguiling aesthetics and enchanting collections on display gave guests a […]
Starboy’s Nike Jerseys Sell Out In Minutes
Wizkid has announced on his Instagram page another shocker in a string of successes. His Nike jerseys sold out within minutes! The Starboy branded Jerseys, a collaboration with sports equipment brand, Nike – described as “a celebration of his Nigerian roots” – sold for ₦30,506 each, and sold out in a record ten minutes. […]
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: House Of Nini
Hootini Ventures was unveiled at Tilt Terrace in Lekki Phase One in 2017. At the occasion, the proud founder, Otini Enefola, a social media influencer and style blogger beamed cheerfully and showed her appreciation to all her social media fans and supporters worldwide that had made it possible for her to come that far. In her own […]
I.RASA Clothing: Largest Ankara Ready-To-Wear Fashion Brand Set To Open In Ikeja
After a successful launch of the Lekki Outlet Store in Lagos, Nigerian’s first Ankara ready-to-wear Retail brand- I.RASA Clothing, would be opening a Mainland outlet also in the city of Lagos, in the Fashion commercial district of Ikeja- Allen Avenue. The I.RASA Clothing brand has a main drive of reflecting the “fashionable ethnik side of life” via […]
FASHION FRIDAY: Dashing Ways to Wear Polka Dots
Polka dot is a classic print that has been in vogue from the unflattering retro gown era of the 60’s to the lumpish kilts of the 80’s. The admirable thing about this playful print is that because of its quaint appearance, it’s timeless. A lot of people are not fond of this fabric because it […]