These Fashion Rules Have Been Broken By Every Nigerian Fashion Designer

If there's one thing that fashion's pretty famous for, it's the long list of supposed dos and don'ts. Never wear with this. Ditch the horizontal stripes. Make sure everything matches perfectly. It can be stressful, to say the least, sucking the fun out of expressions.

Fashion rules are meant to be followed and taken seriously, but there are always exemptions because, rules are made for people and not people for rule.

A lot of these rules have been broken by every Nigerian Fashion Designer

Don’t mix different prints and patterns. Wearing patterns within the same color palette, but of different sizes is the perfect way to show people you’re fashionable. It can also look extremely fresh, and elevate your look from ordinary to street-style ready in no time

Don’t wear black and blue together. Most people are too scared to wear this color-combo, guaranteeing you’ll stand out from the crowd if you try it, but not fashion designers in Nigeria

Don’t wear heels if you’re tall. This mandate isn't only silly, but a little sexist, too. Stemming from a whole bunch of antiquated notions including abundant height isn't feminine, and a woman shouldn't draw extra attention to herself, this rule is one no woman should ever follow if they don’t want to. We know plenty of women who are almost six feet tall and still rock three-inch heels with grace (and we’re jealous.) and heels are graciously transformative and completely change the way you carry yourself.  

Don’t match your shoes and your handbag. Matching both actually makes you look put together with minimal effort. 

Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. If your job doesn't require you to wear a suit every day, don’t. Feel free to show your personality! 

Wear what makes you feel awesome!

What Male Nigerian Celebrities Think About Make Up

Think guys don't care about makeup? Think again. They may not know much about it or understand exactly how it gets applied, that's fine, we don't expect them to. But they definitely have an opinion when it comes to how much of it you should be wearing.

If you have ever wondered what men really think about women’s makeup, then wonder no more. Lets judge with what Male Nigerian Celebrities think about make up.

These celebrities are perceived to be wild and are known to use extreme make up girls for their videos, yet they have this to say about make up.

Many bloggers think Don Jazzy is ugly, I' for one don't think he is, not when you catch him in a nicely fitted blue suit. Thump up sir. About make up " i think a lot of makeup actually makes women look worse"

    D'prince, with his "six pack" show off, though uncalled for, has this to say about make up. "You don't want to overdo it, if you don't exude beauty from within, no amount of make up will be able to cover it up.

                                                                                             

 

D coco master, D'banj, an entertainer to the core. With all his here and there lifestyle, don't think he doesn't notice. His thoughts "I love seeing ladies in make up, but not heavy amount of it. Let it only highlight your natural beauty not change you to something you are not" 

I must give it up for the fashion designer who made this suit. Your look cute in that black flowered suit.

This is another suit i admire here, i bet they were all made by Nigerian fashion designers. Olamide  is another your celebrity that many girls can kill to get his attention. His thoughs " I prefer it simple and sexy, no man want kiss a clown" 

 Iyanya, with all his tattoo, still have his opinion about make up. I am not a fan of tattoo but i will report guys reports on make up " make up should enhance natural beauty not defile it. Less is more" 

I am the last person to suggest that any woman change herself for a man, especially when it comes to our appearance, but these findings are to help give women the confidence to pare back the amount of make up they wear and let their own natural radiance shine through

No-makeup makeup” is a beauty technique people use to give their face the natural appearance of looking like they’re not wearing makeup even though they are, in fact, wearing makeup. Try this technique and see your man fall in love all over or even more.

Fashion Runway Can Be Hilarious

Are fashion shows actually meant to represent clothes people wear? Or is it more about what this designer can do, and challenging the status quo, etc., things like that? Because so many items are so unpractical and actually quite ugly and ridiculous in real life

 Wow! Can this fashion designer claim that the devil made him do this? I couldn't look at this twice. I wonder how many Nigerian fashion designers can make something like for fashion runway.

I often see pictures from runway shows where the garments look uncomfortable, impractical, and horrendously ugly, and this is just one of them.

 No way! hmmmmm at least no one will ask if she brought bodyguard, because sure she did. Whats this cage doing behind the supposed wedding gown. i wonder the kind of suit the groom will have to wear after seeing this.

 Oh I see, such a befitting suit for the groom. Really? what is this fashion designer thinking?

I just don't have words to describe this masquerade of a hard-work. Fashion designers can be cruel sometimes. What is this person thinking?

Why You Should Buy Nigerian Made Suit Than A Foreign Suit

Foreign suit (Ready to wear) is bought off the rack, in a cut and style determined by the designer. The designer determines the style, size and specification. So as long as you are happy with the size and style, you can purchase it. Foreign suit leaves you with no option. You have no fantasy nor dream because the suit is imagined for you.

From observations, few men are likely to possess the dimension of a foreign suit exact size. So while a suit may fit well in some areas, it may be too long, short, loose or tight in others.

Obviously, those interested in menswear will over time want to start making their own sartorial choices around cloth, cut and finishing. This brings us to Nigerian-made suit.

Fabric used in sewing a suit is ultimately only as good as its raw ingredients. Fabric selection is the most important choice you should make. Having Nigerian fashion designers or tailors in Nigeria sew your suit, will give you the privilege to decide the fabric of your choice. Not only does it determine how your suit will look and feel, but also how it will perform and last over time.

Even though there is nothing inherently wrong with a well-tailored foreign suit that people buy off the rack, it simply cannot compare to having a suit made to your specifications.

A Nigerian-made suit takes countless measurements to make sure that every aspect is created to fit your body and your shape. If you buy a suit off the peg, it has a generic shape which will often need to be altered to fit comfortable and even when it has been altered, the fit still won’t be perfect.

Most of the foreign suits are often made with far cheaper material, which wears quickly and you find yourself needing to buy new suits more frequently. The fabric used by Nigerian fashion designers and tailors in Nigeria are often so superior in quality, that the suit ends up lasting a lot longer. When I visited a fashion designer in Nigeria, I made my choice of fabric; lining and the he also gave me aftercare guidelines on the fabrics.

Think of your first visit to a Nigerian fashion House as the first step in building your new wardrobe. Start with versatile basics and slowly build out to seasonal fabrics with more personality. You can wear a solid blue or black suit to the office three times a week and nobody will notice.

Fashion and style is simply about personality and self-expression, this you can’t get with a foreign suit but a Nigerian-made suit gives you a large scope to express yourself. Have a little patient and let your suit be sewn by Nigerian fashion designers or tailors.

Five men wears that will always be trendy in Nigeria

The nature of fashion is that it is always changing, and it's usually pretty easy to pick out something that really is trendy and intriguing to you at the moment that will be gone in one year. Fashion is cyclical, and the pace at which it runs is sometimes unreachable. To pick out clothes that will always remain trendy for Nigerian guys is simple. Once you understand the basics of fashion trends, you can settle the never-run-out-of-trends-wear. The basic is simplicity; it has remained the ultimate sophistication. The simpler the design, the less likely it is to go out of style.

Here is a list of five men wears that will always be trendy in Nigeria.

The Classic Suit
Don't tell anyone, but we hear the Nigerian-made-suit have proven to be best both in fitting and in durability. Because it is sown with your exact measurement and you can decide the material to be used for you. This can be worn to interviews, meetings, or mix-and-match with other pieces for after-work. It can represent anywhere, it is timeless.

Black pants

These are the cornerstone to many men's wardrobes. The fit has to be excellent on the pants. With black pants you can go from casual to formal with the change of a shirts or jacket. An absolute must for the classic clothes wardrobe.

White shirt

Something that you can dress up with some great jewelry or belts. The most important thing about a white shirt is that the fabric has to be crisp. Make sure that the fit is perfect and the buttons closing properly leaving no gaps. As soon as the white begins to turn to it-was-white or go grey it is time to brighten it with either bleach or bleach substitute. 

Native Wear

Native wear is much more our identity in Nigeria and African in totality. It is another men’s wear that will always be trendy. As long as you get a good Nigerian tailor or a Nigerian fashion designer who has been known for excellent jobs to sew it. Your end product will be timeless.

Ankara Fabric

I have to do justice between native wear and Ankara in Nigeria. These two doesn’t represent the same for us. Undoubtedly, Ankara fabric is a great influencer on African fashion. It has entered into our fashion mainstream and can never be out of trends for Nigerian guys. 

The Best Way To Stay Ahead Of Fashion Trends

How To Achieve Staying Ahead of Fashion Trends

Dressing fashionably is a great way to express yourself and boost your confidence. It can lead to success in other areas of your life. However, fashion trends change quickly. It sometimes feels impossible to catch up with the pace at which fashion evolves. Nonetheless, even if you aren’t in the fashion industry, you can also keep up with trends and incorporate them into your own personal fashion style.

 HOW?

Watch the runway: There are lots of Nigerian fashion designers and brands that put up a fashion show almost every other week, in various cities. Research them; attend the shows or watch online for recap and written reviews.

fashiondesingersinlagos.blogspot.com and Dr. LegendClothing are two reliable places to see recent trends in fashion especially when it has to do with male clothing. But, you can also watch archived shows from past years to get an understanding of how trends have changed.

Read fashion publications: We have some prominent publication content tailored for regular people who are trying to catch up with fashion trends, these publications can be accessed without subscription.

Magazines like the gallery magazine, metrocity people magazine, Genevieve magazine and ovation have started developing online content for current trends in fashion.

Follow social media. Many bloggers, models, even Nigerian fashion designers use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share information about their favorite trends and sources of inspiration.

Explore the #fashion hashtag on facebook and Instagram and find the accounts that get you most inspired and excited about new trends.

Most importantly follow fashion trends in your geographical location. Follow celebrities that you admire their fashion style, go window shopping, and explore online shopping.