Notes from the cutting table.
Fabric guides, dress codes for every Nigerian ceremony, and how to plan your outfits so nothing is rushed in December.
Etu, Sanyan or Alaari? Choosing aso-oke for your introduction
The three classic aso-oke cloths, what each one says, how much you need for iro, buba, gele and ipele, and how to match the groom's agbada.
Read the guide arrow_forwardWhat to wear to an Igba Nkwu as a guest
George, lace and coral: dressing well for the wine-carrying ceremony without upstaging the bride.
Read arrow_forwardYour December wedding season timeline
When to send your brief, buy aso-ebi and book fittings so nothing is rushed in December.
Read arrow_forwardHow to measure yourself for iro and buba
Ten measurements, one tape and a friend. Our stylist's guide for diaspora clients.
Read arrow_forwardCord, voile or beaded? A guide to aso-ebi lace
What each lace is good for, how much stoning it can take, and how to spot quality.
Read arrow_forwardNative Friday: dressing for the office in Abuja and Lagos
Tailored ankara, adire and senator pieces that work for meetings and after-work events.
Read arrow_forwardCaring for stoned lace and aso-oke after the party
How to store, steam and pack heavy embellished outfits so they last for the next owambe.
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New lookbooks, aso-ebi booking dates and UK fitting-tour dates. One email a month.