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Post by OmoOba on Dec 21, 2015 3:28:56 GMT
Oyeyemi Wemi- Akinsola, Adenike Ajanaku & Fioye Akinsola
  
@yorubagirlrocks, have you heard of Virgos lounge? I love their designs
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Post by Her Highness on Dec 21, 2015 3:30:53 GMT
Folake Folarin Coker
Folake Coker is the founder of the world famous brand Tiffany Amber. At an early age Folake was exposed to different cultures. Born in Lagos and schooled all over Europe (Switzerland, Scotland and England), she developed a curiosity for cultures which she later channeled into her love for fashion. She has been globally recognized because of the depths of her colorful creations and it’s the potency of these creations that has made her the only African designer to grace the Mercedes Fashion week in New York two years in a row. It is the reviews from international media agencies like CNN that has stamped the brand as, successfully, a true international brand.  Some of her collections:   v   My favorite: 
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Post by Honorebu on Dec 21, 2015 3:32:14 GMT
Her Highness , she's the one I was telling you about
Funny enough I wanted to profile her today but I forgot When were you telling me about her?
i know I've mentioned Minku Designs several times here
Even on that thread where you were celebrating Yoruba women |
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Post by Her Highness on Dec 21, 2015 3:33:45 GMT
When were you telling me about her?
i know I've mentioned Minku Designs several times here
Even on that thread where you were celebrating Yoruba womenOh then I'm sure you did. She's going places with her design mehn. Sometimes I just wonder if I dey sleep on my own blessing sha. |
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Post by Her Highness on Dec 21, 2015 3:46:54 GMT
Tara Fela-Durotoye A Nigerian makeup artist and lawyer. A pioneer in the bridal makeup profession inNigeria, she launched the first bridal directory in 1999, set up international standard makeup studios and established the first makeup school in Nigeria. She is the founder and CEO of House of Tara International and creator of the Tara Orekelewa Beauty range, Inspired Perfume and the H.I.P Beauty range. In 2007, She was awarded the Africa SMME Award and the Entrepreneur award in South Africa and in 2013, Forbes listed her as one 20 Young Power Women In Africa. Catch her story on Makeup is the key to confidence at House of Tara
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Post by Her Highness on Dec 21, 2015 4:38:18 GMT
Walé Adeyemi
 Walé Adeyemi MBE is a British-Nigerian fashion designer. He has worked as head designer at B-side, former creative director at New Era, an entrepreneur, industry spokesperson, music promoter, ambassador for The Prince's Trust and stylist to numerous celebrities. His designs have been worn by Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ellie Goulding, Alicia Keys, The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Missy Elliott, Jourdan Dunn, Estelle, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, Mos Def, Tinie Tempah, Ms. Dynamite and Joey Badass to name but a few. British style markets have also used Walé for their brands; Adidas, Caterpillar Inc., Nokia, Martell, Slazenger, Superdrug, Sky and New Era have all been clients of Walé. Walé attended Thurrock and Basildon College and studied Fashion Design. At the age of 18, Adeyemi began an internship with British Designer Joe Casely-Hayford. The Walé Adeyemi collection debuted in 1998 as a menswear collection "somewhere between the kerb and the boutique". The brand now covers both menswear and womenswear. He was presented with the Fashion and Design Award at the Carlton Multi-Cultural Awards in 2001. 2004 saw Adeyemi nominated for the AoC Gold Award, which he won. In 2005, Walé was noted for his iconic Graffiti Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, featuring him in the Moments in Black British Style exhibition. Walé received the Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for his contribution to British Fashion. The Wale Collection debuted and sold initially in Japan and London. In 2012, Walé opened his B-side by Wale store in Hanbury Street, East London. B-sidebywale is currently stocked in Harvey Nichols and Urban Outfitters
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