Lisa Folawiyo

You can thank Lisa Folawiyo for popularizing Ankara cloth in the fashion industry. By meshing this west African traditional design with contemporary pieces, she set herself apart from other designers. One glance at Lisa’s fashion line, and you’ll fall in love with its perfect tailoring, elegance and fit.

Her work has been featured in countless magazines including Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily, Essence, collaborated with L’Oreal and Blackberry and has even shown at New York Fashion Week.

Folawiyo’s brand is also popular for its dedication. Striving to produce with eco-friendly material, each outfit is handmade and embellished by African artisans. Some pieces taking over 200 hours to create! She’s caught the interest of celebs such as Lupita Nyong’o, Lucy Liu, Thandie Newton! Her Spring/Summer collection is literally to die for. Literally, what do I need to do to get my hands on these beautiful pieces?!!!