Oh hello Maki Oh!

I’m always looking for fashion inspiration especially when it comes to infusing traditional African fabric into my wardrobe, so I took to google and noticed that the Lagos Fashion and Design week had just passed.

Now I’ve seen the name Maki Oh floating around during some of my recent searches and boy was I super pleased to see this collection! So I had to do some diggigng to find out just who the brilliant artisan behind this amazing brand is.

Amaka Osakwe is her name and creating beautiful cultural coutour garments is her game!  😉  The 26 year old launched her label in 2010 and is one of the few Nigerian designers who has received international attention, and it’s easy to see why.

Amaka holds an Hons BA in Fashion Studies but it’s plain to see that her talent goes beyond that gained from a school experience. She understands her audience and is passionate about the authenticity of her design process-she chooses to dye her fabrics by hand.  I love how she puts an elegant and modern spin on traditional fabric.

She’s garnered celebrity attention from the likes of Solange Knowles and Michelle Obama and has done shows at New York Fashion week! She’s certainly got my attention!  Amaka received a Designer of the Year award from African Fashion Magazine ARISE, and  is definitely on the fast track to the top! Bravo Amaka!

Here are some of favourite pieces from her show at Lagos Fashion Week. What do you think?