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Below is a concluding list of designers for the listing
Dorothy Tosy Ogwuru(House of RG) –British born from the eastern part of Nigeria, Dorothy Tosy Ogwuru, is the brilliant designer behind the House of RG fame . A graduate from the University of Liverpool where she studied BSc Pharmacology , she has been practicing pharmacology for 12 years and yet is still very much in the game. Juggling fashion and pharmacy, Today Dorothy’s delicately hand -beaded, crisply cut and custom-crafted blazers are the rave of the moment .
Established in 2017, House of Regal Gold is a contemporary fashion house celebrating growth, elevation and status with each piece designed to make the wearer feel unique, strong and powerful. House of RG was created to put the spotlight on the wearer and their achievements during their journey hence defining their success story .
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– Samson Soboye (Soboye) – Creative Director behind SOBOYE, a London based African Fashion & Lifestyle brand and Boutique.Samson Soboye has over 20 years experience in the creative industries and is the, British Nigerian creative behind this successful brand that was established in 2002 . In 2015 Samson was appointed Head Stylist for African Fashion Week London(AFWL) a post he continues to hold as well as showcasing his Men’s & Womenswear.The Soboye is an Afro-lux brand representing African luxury; exceptional fashion & lifestyle design from the African diaspora perspective.
– Joy Meribe (Joy Meribe )-Joy Meribe features unique garments inspired by Western fashion designs with clear references to Afro culture and style, showing off on amazing fantasies and patterns. Born in Nigeria, Joy has been living in Italy since 2003. In addition to her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, Joy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in International Business Studies in Reggio Emilia, Italy. In 2016, she enrolled in a fashion school in Italy to hone her skills and learn the rudiments of Italian high fashion. Thanks to this rich and varied background, she has successfully worked as a cultural/Linguistic Mediator, Business Consultant, and Fashion Blogging.
–-Tina Ndidi Ugo (Didi Creations) – DIDI Creations was founded in 2012 by Tina Ndidi Ugo as a result of her knack for creating timeless and statement fashion pieces.Positioned as an Affordable Luxury Brand, as they create Timeless Classics that belong in your wardrobes forever.
– Bukola Are -(House of Versatile Styles ) – Home of inclusive and diverse beauty where all complexions are are catered for expressed through culture, makeup, and distinct flair. They have created a collection of must-have beauty and skin products while on the lifestyle arm she curates and creates African inspired luxury home décor. As custodians of culture, the HVS brand merges modern contemporary designs with traditional African inspired home decor.
– Bunmi Fagbenro-Byron – (Bunmi) Formerly known as “Bunmi Koko” – Bunmi designs reflect exquisite silhouettes and beautiful craftsmanship. Her eclectic colour palette stemming from her African roots and love of art is translated in her brand aesthetic. Her ready to wear designs are known to be fashion forward; bold with print innovation that is sometimes otherworldly, yet the pairing up of sculptural masculine tailoring with extremely feminine silhouettes to enhance the female form is an identifiable aesthetic. The brand is an extension of Bunmi’s personality, experiences in life and love of luxurious fabrics, with a key focus on evening and bridal wear, and a ready to wear line to follow in the near future.
– Jackie Aina (FORVR) – Jackie Aina is a Nigerian-born American who has turned the beauty industry on its head. Former US Army veteran turned beauty mogul, Jackie became a leading beauty content creator on YouTube since the 2000’s. After years of creating content using beauty and self-care products, she acquired a unique aesthetic and wanted to create products based on her passions.As someone who fell in love with fragrance and perfumes at an early age due to struggles with hypohydrosis, it was only natural for Jackie to launch FORVR with fragrance products first.
Mowalola Ogunlesi ( Mowolola )-is a talented and creative fashion designer, and an alumna of Central Saint Martins, a world-renowned arts and design college. She debuted her graduate collection titled Psychedelic at the Central Saint Martins Press Show in May 2017. With Nigerian psychedelic rock as her main design influence, her pan-African approach to design is a celebration of the black African male: his culture, sexuality, and desires. Mowalola Ogunlesi was recently appointed as the Design Director of Kanye West’s Yeezy collaborative venture with clothing company, Gap.
– Nneka Onyenakala ( N’Damus London)- is a British accessories brand with an emphasis on quality craftsmanship and the production of classic leather goods for women and men. The N’Damus London brand was founded by our designer Nneka in 2006. Her previous career in the biomedical science industry fueled her decision to passionately engage in learning the skills to develop practical and stylish accessory designs. From her London home, Nneka began creating bags to match her vast collection of shoes. Overtime, the brand has built a following of UK and international clients impressed by the brand’s range of styles and colour palette.