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Nigeria / Canada

Dumebi Iyamah

  • Sculptural swimwear
  • High-waisted cuts
  • Vibrant prints

Dumebi Iyamah developed Andrea Iyamah around swimwear informed by African color and pattern. Sculptural cut-outs, high waists and feminine fits give the designs a distinctive blend of contemporary construction and retro references.

Portrait of Dumebi Iyamah
Connect Nigeria; photographer not specified · Copyrighted; see source terms.

Five looks to know

ANIDA DRESS - WHITE — Dumebi Iyamah, Date not documented

Collection selection

ANIDA DRESS - WHITE

Date not documented

A published clothing design associated with Dumebi Iyamah.

Andrea Iyamah — official product photography (photographer not stated)
EDAH ROMPER - VIBRA PRINT — Dumebi Iyamah, Date not stated

Collection selection

EDAH ROMPER - VIBRA PRINT

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A tied waist gives the printed romper a distinct upper-and-lower-body rhythm.

Andrea Iyamah
ALMA ROMPER - OLIVE — Dumebi Iyamah, Date not stated

Collection selection

ALMA ROMPER - OLIVE

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

Inflated sleeves and a short, pleated lower half frame a tightly fitted torso.

Andrea Iyamah
BANDA ROMPER - CORDA PRINT — Dumebi Iyamah, Date not stated

Collection selection

BANDA ROMPER - CORDA PRINT

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A plunging neckline and billowing sleeves turn the romper into a sculptural volume.

Andrea Iyamah
BAYO DRESS - VIBRA PRINT — Dumebi Iyamah, Date not stated

Collection selection

BAYO DRESS - VIBRA PRINT

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

The rounded short silhouette enlarges the botanical print and makes the garment appear buoyant.

Andrea Iyamah

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Dumebi Iyamah

Drawing cues from different African countries, she uses each collection to connect expressive resort dressing with cultural identity and personal storytelling.