So we all have to wear clothes, but does that mean we all have to look the same? After a while, the predictable combinations to be constructed from dresses, tops, trousers and skirts can get a bit same. How about wearing an item of clothing in a new way?
Designers have been fascinated by straight lines and rigid forms, strong shapes and architectural designs in clothes – so no wonder the structured trend caught on. Especially in haute-couture. Remember all those carpet events when celebrities donned super structured dresses? Yeah… there was a reason for that. The trend that’s upon us. But is it safe to say it’s quite limited to the red carpet and when discussing it we’re basically just discussing Structured Elegance in Evening Dresses? Or did it stretch out to the streets as well? And most importantly, is it making justice to the body or is it just a fad? Well, maybe not.
I see a lot of Nigerian fashion designers transforming a basic top to a tick heavy blouse worn wit nothing but a black bra underneath. They've pretty much put major twist in the designs of garment, making it become more individual. Here are few designs from Nigerian designers. Let your own imagination take over too, and you may find that outfit you want to put a twist on. Enjoy!
Ejiro Amos Tafiri
