Fashion Nerds

Nigeria

Lisa Folawiyo

  • Hand-beaded Ankara
  • Akwete textiles
  • Mixed prints

Lisa Folawiyo established her label in 2005, developing a distinctive approach to West African textiles. Her designs pair Ankara prints and Akwete cloth with intricate hand-beading and precise tailoring. This labor-intensive treatment turns familiar fabrics into richly textured clothing, connecting Nigerian textile heritage with contemporary luxury fashion and an international audience.

Five looks to know

Lisa Folawiyo — Dark patterned trouser suit — Lisa Folawiyo, 2021

Collection selection

Lisa Folawiyo — Dark patterned trouser suit

Lagos Fashion Week 2021

A representative Lisa Folawiyo design documented in the official Lagos Fashion Week 2021 gallery.

Lagos Fashion Week; photographer not specified in gallery
Lisa Folawiyo — Pink long dress — Lisa Folawiyo, 2021

Collection selection

Lisa Folawiyo — Pink long dress

Lagos Fashion Week 2021

A representative Lisa Folawiyo design documented in the official Lagos Fashion Week 2021 gallery.

Lagos Fashion Week; photographer not specified in gallery
Lisa Folawiyo — Colour-block long dress — Lisa Folawiyo, 2021

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Lisa Folawiyo — Colour-block long dress

Lagos Fashion Week 2021

A representative Lisa Folawiyo design documented in the official Lagos Fashion Week 2021 gallery.

Lagos Fashion Week; photographer not specified in gallery
Lisa Folawiyo — Navy dress with yellow bow — Lisa Folawiyo, 2021

Collection selection

Lisa Folawiyo — Navy dress with yellow bow

Lagos Fashion Week 2021

A representative Lisa Folawiyo design documented in the official Lagos Fashion Week 2021 gallery.

Lagos Fashion Week; photographer not specified in gallery
Lisa Folawiyo — Blue and green trouser ensemble — Lisa Folawiyo, 2021

Collection selection

Lisa Folawiyo — Blue and green trouser ensemble

Lagos Fashion Week 2021

A representative Lisa Folawiyo design documented in the official Lagos Fashion Week 2021 gallery.

Lagos Fashion Week; photographer not specified in gallery