Over time alot of out styles, what to where or what, what’s trending, what’s hot has been influences by the likes of Solange, Rhianna, the Kardashians /Jenner sisters and a few of our favorite international, models, bloggers and stylists. We see what they wear and we want something similar or same, designers have them wear their cloths and it’s sold out within minutes.
Over here in Nigeria, it would be right to say a few people have also influenced our style either in the past year or just in 2016, some of them using their style to make a mark in fashion and media. Bloggers, TV Hosts, Actors, designers, music acts and fashion enthusiasts usually the first we see new trends or styles on and we are influence to buy or make a similar one if we can’t afford the original ones.
The Fashion game in 2017 is going to be super lit and we can’t just wait, one person I’m waiting to see make fashion head lines on the international scene is Melania Trump maybe even more than Obama. But here are the Nigerian fashion Influencers to look out for in 2017, please be free to add any names you feel is missed out.
Derin Fabikun – designer at fablane By derin.
She create her own signature wedding guest designs and it stuck, every weekend the Internet was flooded with girls in a piece fablane.
Titi Belo – designer and blogger at Titi Belo – in 2015, she couldn’t figure out what to wear, she walked into her brothers wardrobe and picked his Dansiki for the fun of it, she thought it looked nice and that’s how she brought back the female Dansiki / mini agbada trend. In 2016, she showcase her bubble sleeve and Tux dresses, which has been trending, she doesn’t only create these designs but she also switches up abit when she wears them and you can’t help but want a piece.
Ozinna – Fashion media and PR girl, also has an online store for Nigerian fashion brands, has played Muse to a couple of Nigerian designers and we look forward to more fashion statements in 2017.
Toyosi Gregory Johna – fashion retailer and blogger. She no doubt ruled the street style in 2016 fashion season, we are hoping to have more fashion delight from her next year.
Lisa Folawiyo – every girl wants something not just from her design collection, but also from her wardrobe, never fails to wet out fashion appetite with her quirkiness.
Bolanle Olukanni – red carpet and TV host – some once said, put an outfit on that project fame host and watch it trend on social media. Lol I think her style is so effortless and dreamy.
Somkele – she not just a fantastic actress, but she slays every out fit she has on. From making alot of Fashion statement at the Toronto International Film Festival and at other home events. Somkele is definitely one to look out for.
Ade Samuel – American based stylist and designer of luxury foot wears . Her creativity has caused us to love looks on Kelly Rowland, Jhene Aiko, Big Sean and Yara Shahidi . She’s no new kid on the block. We don’t get to see her personal style, but the look she creates on her celebrity clients are definitely one to look out for.
Toke Makinwa – this year has definitely been Toke’s year and every Nigerian designer and Fashion retailer would definitely want to work with her.
Denola Grey – TV presenter, style blogger and also Sometimes we don’t agree with his style or how he layers, but he deff gets it right as often has he can and we have seen a couple of guys pick a thing or two from him. Denola is one of the presenters on Glamsquad, Nigeria First Fashion Police. The program airs on Dstv and Stv.
Ernest Danjuma- creative and brand directory. He’s some how managed to make hats and the mallam cap become more stylish, he pairs them with suits or a simple top and jeans.
Latasha Ngwube – TV presenter, content editor and founder of about the curvy life. If you are plus size and can’t figure how too stay glam, she one to look out for. Latasha is also one of the presenters on Glamsquad, Nigeria First Fashion Police. the program airs on Stv and Dstv.
Deola Mako- costume designer, blogger, and she also also a planner for every fashion creative. Be honest I’m not sure desola buys cloths any more, i love to think alot of upcoming designer just send pieces to her.
Sade Akinosho – Fashion enthusiasts. Her vintage style is too glamorous to be missed.