What are the types of clothing in Nigeria?

What are the types of clothing in Nigeria?

Nigerian clothing for women include buba, kaba, iro, gele and iborun or ipele and Nigerian clothing for men include buba, fila, sokoto, abeti-aja and agbada. Other than traditional attire, the people also wear western attires. The ethnic diversity of Nigeria is reflected well in its clothing culture.

Who is the best fashion designer in Africa?

With Africa becoming such a powerful force in the global fashion industry, here are 10 of the best African designers to look out for.

  • Christie Brown.
  • Imane Ayissi.
  • Ahluwalia.
  • Orange Culture.
  • Maxhosa.
  • Thebe Magugu.
  • The South African designer with the Midas touch, Thebe Magugu led by example through 2019.

Who is the richest designer in Nigeria?

Known more for their work than the money in their bank accounts, here are the richest fashion designers in Nigeria.

  • Yinka Arolambo (Moofa)
  • Folake Folarin Coker (Tiffany Amber)
  • Deola Sagoe.
  • Lanre Da-silva Ajayi.
  • Olakunbi Oyelese (April by Kunbi)
  • Zizi Cardow.
  • Lisa Folawiyo ( Jewels by Lisa)

What is a Nigerian gele?

In Nigeria a head tie is called a gele — that’s the word used by the Yoruba, one of the country’s many ethnic groups. But the wearing of head wraps is traditional for all Nigerians and indeed for most African cultures. An artfully folded gele is part of everyday wear and de rigueur for special occasions like weddings.

What are the latest fashion trends 2021?

Keeping all these factors in mind, here’s what we predict the 2021 fashion trends to be.

  • Face Masks. Face masks have become the necessary fashion accessory; more like a part of our body.
  • Athleisure.
  • Oversized Silhouettes.
  • Maxi Dresses.
  • Upcycling.
  • Shopping Local.
  • Shrug Sweaters.
  • Crochet Knits.