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The average Nigerian stylist is commonly mistaken as someone who buys clothes from boutiques on credit, which is not always true (chicky face). With the boom of the Buy Naija trend more and more fashion stylist are coming up! But who are we kidding this is Nigeria, you can hardly differentiate a stylist from a designer these days, whether it is a good thing or not? Time will tell…
Here is the list of 7 Nigerian Stylists working behind-the-scenes of your favourite celebrity red carpet looks/shoots:
1. Swanky Jerry
Jeremiah Ogbodo a.k.a Swanky Jerry, the CEO of Swanky signatures has styled some of the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment indutry. He has worked with Majid Michel, Iyanya, Ice Prince, MI, Yung L, Timaya, Don Jazzy, D’Prince, Davido, 2face, Annie Macaulay, Ini Edo, Ik Ogbonna, Toke Makinwa, Waje, Emma Nyra and a host of others.
2. Dimeji Alara
Dimeji Alara has worked on the fashion scene, both internationally and locally. He has worked with magazines such as Elle, GQ and Glamour. He has also worked with Style Mania and is the current editor at Geneveive magazine.
3. Toyin Lawani
Fashion stylist and designer, she has styled a number of celebrities within Nigeria including Wizkid, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Wande Coal, Davido, Terry G, Mercy Johnson, Eldee, Funke Akindele, Pasuma, Toke Makinwa and a host of others.
4. Ejiro Amos Tafiri
This fast rising stylist is the creative designer of the label that bears her name. She has worked with celebrities like Mercy Aigbe, Toolz, Rita Dominic and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde just to mention a few.
5. Adebayo Oke-Lawal
He’s the creative director at Orange Culture and currently the Fashion Editor for Wow! Magazine. He has worked with top celebrities like Tiwa Savage and Rita Dominic.