What I Ordered Vs What I Got: Nigerians Celebrate Impressive Style Recreations by Talented Designers
Nigeria is home to millions of talented people, especially in the fashion industry. Nigerians are a people known for their love for parties be it birthdays, weddings, or even burial ceremonies, we often like to show up and show out.
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With the love for parties comes the need to always slay in one's best ensemble. This is where Nigerian tailors and designers come in.
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In online bants, there is a general belief that Nigerian tailors are synonymous with disappointment. This probably has to do with the fact that over 90% of Nigerians have had a bad experience with a tailor.
If it's not about a tailor failing to meet a given deadline, the story is often about getting ill-fitted outfits entirely different from what one ordered.
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Well, enough about tailors trying to mess up your swag/slay.
Nigerian Instagram fashion blogger, Asoebi Syles, started a series on their page where photo collages of style inspirations and the outcomes are spotlighted and celebrated.
In this article, Legit.ng has compiled a list of some of the impressive and memorable times Nigerian tailors and designers left their clients very pleased.
Check them out:
1. Asoebi slayer
2. Lacey mini dress
3. Structured piece
4. Battle of the corsets
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5. The dress with a plunging neckline
6. Same style, different slay!
7. Fierce, but make it longer
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8. Slaying like Bey, the African way
9. A very pleased fan of Alex Unusual
Bold colours on black beauties
Have you been holding off on wearing your favourite shades of colours because you feel they are 'too bright' for your skin tone? Well, this article is for you.
For the longest time, there has been a perception about how dark-skinned women should dress and the specific colours that suit their skin.
Legit.ng has compiled a list of some dark-skinned female celebrities rocking bold colours in style. Hold on to your seats because you're in for a colourful ride.
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