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YNaija October 16, 2024

Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week Returns After Five Years

The Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week (NSFDW) is poised for a grand comeback after a five-year hiatus. As Africa's premier independent platform for showcasing emerging fashion talents and entrepreneurs…

Kola Muhammed October 7, 2020

Album Review: Niniola delivers on ‘Colours and Sounds’ but it may be time to evolve

From MTN Project Fame, to showing ‘Maradona’ stuff on ‘This is Me’ album and getting a Grammy nomination for her contribution to Beyoncé’s ‘The Lion Gift: The King,’ Niniola Apata, popularly…

Rachel Ogbu June 22, 2017

Meet Irene Agbontaen, creator of London-based fashion label, Taller Than Your Average

Irene Agbontaen is a London-based fashion stylist who created Taller Than Your Average (TTYA) London: an apparel brand offering accessible, modern, functional pieces that are specifically cut for women who…

Tolu February 21, 2017

Here’s the Orange Culture AW17 Collection that’s got us all excited

Why do you think we’re excited? Well, if you missed the gist, here’s it in few words. Adebayo Oke-Lawal̵…

Tamilore Oshodi July 14, 2016

Here’s a look at some designers from Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week 2016 (PHOTOS)

It is about to time to get ready for the 4th edition of the Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week 2016. It is scheduled to take place on the 12th…

Kolapo Olapoju October 25, 2014

“Fashion is bigger than football in Nigeria” – Top Twitter reactions to Lanre Da Silva’s comments

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian fashion designer, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi was a guest on Channels Television programme, 'Sunrise Today', on Saturday, 25 October, and she harped at length on her…

Kolapo Olapoju August 28, 2014

Check out designer, Mudi’s vintage automobile collection (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Popular Fashion designer, Mudi, sure has a good eye for quality vintage! He drove the Burgundy and burnt orange 1957 Benz to the recently held Encomium black…

February 16, 2014

All black everything: Toyin Lawani is ‘bumpless’ in HOT leather pants (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi We are already awestruck by celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani's transformation from mommie to hottie in almost no time. The new mother of cute baby Tenor is however…

January 21, 2014

He’s cool like that: Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani’s baby rocks Versace (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani's son, Tenola is special in more ways than one. The little cutie was born on New Year's day and he is already living…

January 3, 2014

Next Rated! Sean Tizzle shows off his ‘half a millionaire naira’ sneakers (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Sean Tizzle is obviously joining the big leagues. The 'Mama eh' singer, who recently won in the 'Next Rated' category at this year's 'Headies' shared this photo…

January 2, 2014

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe shows off her a-mazing designer birthday cake (PHOTOS))

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe celebrated her birthday yesterday January 1, 2013. The birthday party was held at the La Veronique Hotel, Lagos had friends, colleagues and family members…

December 27, 2013

I want to take my fashion label int’l someday – Rodney Emeka, winner of 2013 MTN Young Designer of the Year award

Rodney Emeka Igwedinma by Akan Ido YNaija recently met with Rodney Emeka Igwedinma, the winner of MTN Young Designer of the Year award and the young ambitious designer spoke about…

November 21, 2013

Living large: Sound Sultan gets officially blinged by luxury designer, Alexander Amosu (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Sound Sultan received a dazzling gift item from popular luxury designer, Alexander Amosu. Amosu who is known for his extravagant gifts to stars like Don Jazzy, Psquare…

August 17, 2013

SPOTTED: Iyanya rocks the red carpet with SEXY Emma Nyra at the TFAA honourees reception

by Akan Ido The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) Honourees reception which took place yesterday at Heirs Holdings, Ikoyi, Lagos saw music sensation, Iyanya gracing the red carpet with beautiful Emma…

August 11, 2013

Designer, Deola Sagoe to play Fela’s mother in first acting role (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Deola Sagoe, the Nigerian fashion designer known for her famous designs has made her Nollywood debut in a movie produced by renowned film maker, Kunle Afolayan, titled October…

April 29, 2013

Fashion designer gets married in $36 wedding gown made of 100,000 bread tags (LOOK)

Australian fashion designer Stephanie Wilson married her high-school sweetheart in a unique dress made from 100,000 plastic bread tags she had collected over the last 10 years. Stephanie Wilson and Will…

March 20, 2013

Jewelry designer stabbed to death by ex-con who broke into home to steal DVD player (PICTURED)

POLICE HANDOUT Neighbor and parolee Paul Johnson is accused of killing Chicago jewelry designer Lisa Koziol-Ellis in her Elgin, Ill. home. An ex-con out on parole used a screwdriver to…

March 15, 2013

Designer Lanre Da Silva looks timeless as Mania Magazine’s covergirl (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi is the cover girl on the timeless Age Issue of Mania Magazine. The mother of two has continued to chart new courses for herself…

December 7, 2012

Hauwa Gambo: Folorunso Alakija – The trials of a Tailor (YNaija FrontPage)

by Hauwa Gambo Folorunsho Alakija If you didn’t know about Folorunsho Alakija a week ago, well now you do. Since a new magazine called VENTURES made the best business decision…

December 4, 2012

A genius named Bridget: Designer covers hot new issue of Mania

by Rachel Ogbu Fast growing fashion designer, Bridget Awosika features on the newest edition of StyleMania. The Fashion Issue celebrates Awosika on the cover, her aesthetics and approach to fashion has…

November 4, 2012

WATCH: Why did Remi Lagos always wear black? #Tribute

by Rachel Ogbu Most people who knew Remi Osholake, designer of the fashion label, Remi Lagos were always mesmerised about her commitment to the colour black. It was often said…

October 24, 2012

New collection, male line & more: ORIKI set for re-launch

by Rachel Ogbu African fashion house ORIKI has taken new steps in rebranding this year. First it changed its brand name from ORIKI Clothing to simply ORIKI and now it will be moving to a…

October 11, 2012

Toju’s Turn: The Future Awards ‘Designer Of the Year’ set to open flagship store this Sunday

by Reuben Daba Winner of The Future Awards 2012 Designer of the Year, Toju Foyeh, isn't resting on her oars. The Lagos based stylish and bold design house for women,…

September 3, 2012

Photo of the Day: Behold, the paper bag that will cost you $290

Money in the 'Vasari' bag! by Isi Esene Fashion critics will tell you that you could fix a designer label on the most mundane item and get some fashion buffs…

March 24, 2012

Designer Karl Lagerfeld goes off again! Calls Newsweek a ‘s****y little paper’

by Chi Ibe Yeah we know those who care are in a vanishing minority - but iconic designer, Karl Lagerfeld, the 78-year-old Chanel honcho is in the news for making…

March 17, 2012

“I design for all kinds of women” – Tanzanian designer Mustafa Hassalini speaks to YNaija

-Mustafa-Hassanali-during-grand-finale-with-showstopper-Tanzania-model-based-in-sweden-Michel-jeng We caught up with Mustafa Hassanlini who showcased his designs at the just concluded AMFW 2012 in Lagos. He took some time out of his busy schedule to talk…

Oluwapelumi December 3, 2011

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