Lisa Folawiyo started the eponymous Jewel By Lisa Brand with the sole aim of transforming the idea of ready-to-wear African fashion. Has she achieved that feat? You bet she has! Over 10 years into the business the JBL brand has expanded from just being a fashion label, to being a globally recognized lifestyle brand –... Read More

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January 26, 2012

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Cutting Edge: Ajima Ogbole’s Su2rah

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Ajima Ogbole sees her label in Milan within the next 10 years! What is the origin of your label? It’s called SUTURAH but I spell it as Su2rah. It means clothing in Hausa. What was the first piece of clothing you ever designed? A dress What are the fabrics you like... Read More

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November 23, 2011

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Jewel by Lisa presents the "Vintage Love" lookbook

by Yemi Olowu The Jewel by Lisa SS12 collection was inspired by the 50s and 60s. Celebrating Nigerian heritage and culture, but with a modern twist, reworking and reinventing the traditional Nigerian menswear such as the Agbada, the Safari suits, the Buba and Sokoto into JBL’s idea of a modern womenswear collection. The execution of Western and traditional cuts with viberant prints... Read More

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September 19, 2011

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Fashion express – Made in Africa Spring/ Summer 2012 Collection video highlights

by Yemi Olowu The Mercedes Benz New York Fashion week S/S 2012 collection came to an end on Thursday 18, August. The event which has been on for a week at the Lincoln centre in NYC has seen collections from Herve Lerge, Diane Von Furstenburg, Nicole Miller, Monique Lhuillier, Jason Wu and many more, also featured... Read More

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July 11, 2011

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Hello, New York! Tanzanian Millen Magese for the JBL A/W 2012 Lookbook

by Yemi Olowu Jewel by Lisa’s A/W 2012 collection was showcased at the Arise Magazine fashion week, wowing the guests with the brand’s signature embellishments and custom prints. The collection won the brand a presentation slot at the New York Fashion Week in September.

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June 23, 2011

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Luxe diffused! The J Label Look Book

by Yemi Olowu Say hello to the latest baby in the Jewel by Lisa family. The J label is a moderately priced brand – same quality as the JBL but with wearable everyday pieces. The brand clearly is branching out as other high end designers have, to reach a larger target. With luxury prints, the... Read More

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March 14, 2011

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AMFW Runway Report! ‘The funky fashionista’ – Jewel By Lisa

by YNaija Style Team Every Jewel By Lisa piece showcased on the 2011 Arise Magazine Fashion Week runway was uniquely funky and chic, confirming what we already knew – the JBL team, headed by the talented Lisa Folawiyo do not disappoint! Hello, ‘funky fashionista’! Designer: Jewel By Lisa (Lisa Folawiyo) Country: Nigeria Fabric Trends: Ankara and... Read More

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