If you are in tune with the fashion scene in Nigeria, you have most likely come across a design from Ajide-Daniels.
Aanuoluwa Ajide-Daniels, a Gen z fashion designer and creative director, born on September 15th, 1998 is a blooming designer and the lead designer for the fashion brand “ASO” which he owns.
Ajide started his career as a make up artist and male groomer as far back as 2017 and has since then moved up in the industry, going on to get a fashion degree from the Parsons school of design, New York, in 2021 and while there he studied fashion essentials and apparel design.
Ajide has received acknowledgment from renowned stars and big names in the industry. Some of the celebrities he has worked with are Ayra Starr, Denola Grey, Lupita N’yongo, Naomi Campbell, Mayorkun, Don Jazzy, Kaylah Oniwo and so many others.
He has created designs that have gone viral on Twitter and instagram and designs that have sold out on his brands website. The 26-year-old is not only a designer but also a creative director and his creative genius shows up in the styling and creative production choices that are evident in ASO’s posts.
Ajide has stated in interviews that one of his major interests in fashion is to create a Neo-futuristic fashion brand and some of these designs he created were showcased in Beyoncé’s musical film “Black is King”
His brand ASO Nigeria has been donning immaculate designs for 3 years, since they have launched and Ajide is the independent designer for the brand, which goes on to show his vision and his focus in creating neo-futuristic fashion.
It is evident in his designs and dedication that Aanuoluwa Ajide-Daniels will revolutionize the Nigerian fashion industry.
