7 Feminine Nigerian fashion brands to shop this detty December in Lagos

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And if there is one thing I have learnt from spending over a decade working in fashion communications and with different fashion brands...

…From romantic silhouettes and beautifully considered occasionwear to expressive prints and contemporary African craftsmanship, these are seven Nigerian fashion labels worth adding to your December wardrobe.

December in Lagos comes with its own fashion calendar. Between the dinners, weddings, birthday celebrations, rooftop parties, holiday gatherings and the seemingly endless social engagements that make up Detty December, there is always another reason to get dressed.

And if there is one thing I have learnt from spending over a decade working in fashion communications and with different fashion brands, it is that a beautiful wardrobe is not necessarily about having more clothes. It is about knowing which designers understand the woman you want to be when you walk into a room.

I have always had an appreciation for feminine dressing. Not necessarily the predictable interpretation of femininity, but the kind that finds expression in beautiful proportions, thoughtful tailoring, flattering silhouettes, interesting textures, beautiful fabrics and details that make a garment memorable.

Nigeria has an exciting community of womenswear designers creating pieces for women who appreciate exactly that. From designers reinterpreting African craftsmanship to labels exploring sensuality, modern elegance and expressive prints, there is plenty to discover.

So, if you are refreshing your wardrobe ahead of the festive season or looking for Nigerian fashion brands to shop in Lagos this December, here are seven labels I think deserve your attention.

1. Kwelaku — For the woman who appreciates culture and contemporary elegance

There is something particularly beautiful about fashion that carries a story, and Kwelaku has built much of its identity around this idea.

Founded by Victoria Anosike, Kwelaku is a Nigerian womenswear brand that describes its philosophy as wearable culture. Its approach to design draws from indigenous heritage, traditional textiles and craftsmanship, reinterpreting these…

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