It's Women's Month and we're taking the time to thank women for their hard work and passion for their interests, talents and careers. Nigeria is one of the biggest fashion industries in the world, and fashion designers have shown that their work can put Nigeria on the international map.
The top female fashion in Nigeria are Zizi Cardow, Deola Sagoe, Lisa Folawiyo, Folake Folarin, Lola Faturoti, Ituen Basi, Abiodun Folashade Tokunbo, Kunbi Oyelese, Toju Foyeh, Kathy Anthony etc.
Today, fashion is an important part of our life because clothes are the main need in human life. Many Nigerians, both men and women, have made efforts to stand out in the fashion industry all over the world. Here are the top 10 female who are undeniably supporting the fashion industry with their unique careers.
List of Top Female Fashion Designers in Nigeria
1. Zizi Cardow
2. Deola Sagoe
3. Lisa Folawiyo
4. Folake Folarin-Coker (Tiffany Amber)
5. Lola Faturoti
6. Ituen Basi
7. Abiodun Folashade Tokunbo
8 .Kunbi Oyelese
9. Toju Foyeh
10. Kathy Anthony
Let's take care of each other!
1. Zizi Cardow
Zizi Cardow has received many honors and awards as a designer and has earned the respect of Nigerians and fashion designers around the world. Zizi is one of the top fashion designers in Nigeria and his name is Zizi. Zizi Cardow's clothing and creations have been featured in many fashion events around the world.
She has also won many awards and participated in many teaching initiatives.The award started knocking on her door in 2002. She received the DAME Award for her great contribution to fashion, and the St. Moritz Style Selection Award and Nigerian Women Awards.
She has won several awards every year since 2002, raising its profile in the industry. Cardow also received the 2010 United Nations Ambassador of Peace Award, 2010 Global Leadership Award, 2010 Young Directors Award, 2010 Fashion and Style Award, 2010 African Heritage Merit Award, 2009 Zenith Award for Excellence and 2007 African Role, Leadership Award, among many others.
His clients are diverse, including prominent politicians and celebrities. It has also been featured by major international media outlets such as CNN, SABC, Channel O and FTV. Zizi Cardow has given back to society through a number of educational programs, for which he has been recognized.
2. Deola Sagoe
She is a famous name in the fashion industry. Deola Sagoe is a famous Nigerian fashion designer, entrepreneur and founder of The House of Deola Sagoe. Her style often has beautiful and bright prints, which made her a favorite of many international celebrities, including Winfrey and Will Smith.
Deola Sagoe launched her brand in 1989 and has not looked back since. What he did recently is the most "Adire" which is a hand dyed garment that is commonly worn by Yoruba women. She has three daughters who followed in their mother's footsteps and own the famous fashion brand Clan.
3. Lisa Folawiyo
Lisa Folawiyo is a self-taught dressmaker, known for her mastery of traditional West African sewing techniques. Her brand, Jewel by Lisa, which she founded in 2005 and has become a global fashion brand with showrooms in New York and Nigeria, is one of her most famous brands.
Folawiyo creates unique designs that are attractive and beautiful in Ankara, a traditional West African fabric. She has her own clothing line, as well as jewelry and handbags that she sells. Her label, Line J Label, combines Afro-pop with sophisticated country style to showcase the beauty of Nigerian culture. Beyonce, Kelis, Tasha Smith and Eve are some of her celebrities. Her collection has been shown in UK, USA and South Africa, in addition to Nigeria.
She has attended New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week in the past. Her professional achievements include winning the African Fashion Award in 2012 and appearing in Vogue Italia in the same year. Folawiyo was named one of eight rising stars by Women's Wear Daily (WWD) in 2014. The designer is included among the top fashion companies influencing the world in 2015 by BOF500, a famous list of international brands.
Lisa Folawiyo went to the University of Nigeria to study law but instead decided to pursue her passion for fashion. She says her style is simple but dramatic, and she likes to experiment with colors and prints. She has been reviewed by international media such as Style.com, Gotham and Clothes Daily.
4. Folake Folarin-Coker (Tiffany
Amber)
Folarin Folake Coker is one of the most respected brands in the global fashion industry. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria to Amber in 1974. She is currently the artistic director of Taffany. Folake Coker was educated in the UK and Switzerland. There she earned a postgraduate degree in petroleum law.
However, she returned to Nigeria to pursue her fashion dreams. She started her famous fashion brand Amber in Lagos known as Taffany in 1998. Since then, the brand has grown into a fashion icon. Taffany has unveiled her designs at several fashion shows across the country. She is considered the creator of many fashion shows in Europe, Africa and the United States.
5. Lola Faturoti
Lola was born in London and started designing in 1993, after graduating from London where she studied fashion design. Lola broke into the fashion industry in 2000 when she created a buzz and covered the Ralph Lauren fashion show at New York Fashion Week.
After great success following the international press, Faturoti decided to expand her international presence by spending time in Milan, Italy. So, she took a break from her fashion business, moved to Italy and designed, for three years, for other famous designer. In 2005, Lola returned to town to launch her comeback collection for Fall-Winter 2007-08.
6. Ituen Basi
Ituen Basi is another famous Nigerian fashion designer. He started her career as an undergraduate student in theater arts at the University of Ife. There, she designed costumes for school plays and school pageants. She continued her education in fashion at the American College in London and at the London College of Fashion, where she studied tailoring and clothing technology. Her fashion line in 2009, Ituen Basi started in Lagos.
Today, she is widely recognized for her exemplary skills in print design and textile treatment. She not only designs Ankara but also Ankara bags and beads.
7. Abiodun Folashade Tokunbo
Abiodun Tokunbo is the CEO of Anjy Luminee Couture. she is well known for his style. she has designed and designed many famous clothes such as Mercy Aigbe, Bimbola Adenuga, Iyabo Ojo, etc. she has more than 350,000 followers on Instagram.
8. Kunbi Oyelese
Kunbi Oyelese, popularly known as "April by Kunbi", graduated from a prestigious art institute in New York. Her brand name comes from her birth month April. April by Kunbi was founded in 2010. She has beautiful wedding pieces and has also designed for celebrities such as Agbani Darego, Tiwa Savage, Toke Makinwa, Seyi Shay and these are often available. Her clothes are fun to look at because of their beautiful combination.
9. Toju Foyeh
Tolu Foyeh designs and sews beautiful clothes for Nigerian celebrities. She
has done many celebrities like Toke Makinwa, Tiwa savage, Osas Ajibade and many
others. She is the one who made the four Adesua Etomi that she wore for her beautiful
wedding dress. Most of it is inspired by what her posts on Instagram. Tolu
Foyeh is collection indeed a stylish hub.
10. Kathy Anthony
She is well known for her unique Ankara fabrics which she uses to bring out the best. She also has a fashion academy where she learns her skills. It specializes in the design of men's clothing. She has more than 190,000 followers on Instagram where she shares her creations with. She is one of the famous Nigerian fashion designers who specialize in men's swear.
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