Tag: Lisa Folawiyo
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The story of Lisa Folawiyo the fashion designer
Photo: Instagram, via @lisafolawiyo Born to a West Indian mother and Nigerian father, fashion designer Lisa Folawiyo left a career in law to pursue fashion in 2005. Fifteen years later, she stands as one of the pioneering designers from Nigeria who has enjoyed resounding international success with showrooms in New York and her native Nigeria.…
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How Nigerian Designers Are Reimagining Adire for Global Streetwear Now
Introduction Fashion is a story — and in Nigeria, Adire is one of its most beautiful chapters. Once worn mostly at traditional events, this Yoruba tie-dye fabric has exploded into global streetwear, thanks to bold young designers blending heritage with modern edge. Today, Adire is no longer just a cultural symbol; it’s a movement —…