British Vogue Features Nigerian Designers Leading The Sustainable Fashion Movement
Nigerian designers Tolu Coker, Priya Ahluwalia, and Torishéju Dumi grace the cover of the latest British Vogue. These talented designers are united by their commitment to sustainability, which is at the core of their businesses.
In the January 2024 issue of British Vogue, Julia Hobbs, Acting European Fashion Features Director & Senior Fashion Projects Editor, delves into the stories of these three remarkable Nigerian designers. They each bring their unique style and vision to the fashion world, advocating for sustainable practices.
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Tolu Coker and Torishéju Dumi showcase their eponymous brands, while Priya Ahluwalia dons a jacket from her brand Ahluwalia and Woolmark Prize Collection, along with other pieces. The cover features these brilliant designers with a natural, no-makeup makeup look, and their distinct hairstyles.
In this issue, Tolu Coker shares her journey from her debut runway show, where she explored Yoruba culture, to her future aspirations for slow, steady growth and longevity. Torishéju, who closed Paris Fashion Week with her SS24 collection, and Priya Ahluwalia, known for her commitment to sustainability and social change, are also highlighted.
Explore the inspiring stories and beautiful works of these designers in the new British Vogue issue, available on newsstands from December 19, 2023.
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