Lanre da silva ajayi biography books

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Lanre Da Silva born in 1978, is a Lagos-based fashion designer considered one of Nigeria’s leading couturiers. Launched in 2005 - her eponymous label includes couture, ready-to-wear, jewelry, and hairpieces. Da Silva’s collections often incorporate metallic fabrics, lace, and African patterns while referencing the 1940s or 1800s.

In 2011, Da Silva presented her collection at New York Fashion Week. As an African luxury brand, her clothing line has been sold at Dolce & Gabbana’s store in Milan.

In 2012, she was one of two designers asked to join the United Nations Fashion Development Project that helps support her continent’s luxury industry. The same year her label featured in L’Uomo Vogue in an issue called Re-branding Africa.

In 2012, Italian Vogue wrote a piece on Da Silva and was mentioned in Vogue Italia, where the designer spoke about meeting the magazine editor Franca Sozzani, who got her collection noticed and stocked at online fashion retailer yoox.com. Da Silva’s designs have also been featured in Vogue Black and Arise Magazine.

Da Silva’s clothes are described as groundbreaking in their use of traditional African prints. She is known for reinterpreting and modernizing traditional motifs, making them an essential part of her designs. In 2017, Da Silva created outfits for the 2017 look book of Vlisco, an African fabrics and textiles manufacturer.

In 2014, her “Rock Delight” collection was presented at the “Vogue Talents” fashion show in Milan, Italy. The designer was inspired by the colors and lines of Olumo Rock, a popular tourist destination located in Nigeria.

Her clothes are seen at shows such as the 2008 Thisday Africa Rising Festival in London, the 2009 Arise Africa Fashion Festival in South Africa, the 2009 New York Couture Fashion Week, and the 2011 Arise Magazine Fashion Week in Lagos.

Creating what she calls wearable art, Da Silva collaborated with artist Ayoola Gbolahan for her 2017 collection. Rich in detai

She forms ideas which often intrigue millions of fashion enthusiasts. This has been the lot of award-winning international fashion designer and founder of LDA fashion label, Lanre Da- Silva Ajayi, in the last 15 years. Lanre, as she is fondly called, is simply elegant. She is a perfect definition of all round beauty, blessed and favoured by God, man and nature, most especially in her calling. Even though most human beings are Oliver Twist, with insatiable desires, hers seems to be different as she says she cannot ask for more because life has been uniquely fair to her. The proud mother of two, who just clocked 40 takes Omolabake Fasogbon through her life’s journey in four decades, the fashion industry, motherhood, marriage and lots more

A journey to Lanre Da Silva Close situated in the Queens area of Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, was unlike the typical Lagos drive. With a free road, undisturbed by other hindering variables, a bright cool weather to crown it, were, perhaps, omens that speak favourably about this soon- to -be met personality. Her warm and humble reception buttresses the popular impression of her unassuming and gaiety nature.

Although, for a large number of her friends and well-wishers, it is all about her special day being August 6, as she clocks a milestone year, Lanre finds it hard to get drowned in the excitement of the moment. She is met on the job, giving directives and monitoring her staff to get the work done rightly and timely. For Lanre, who by virtue of her maiden name, Da Silva, is of Brazilian descent, there is no time to relax; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been reckoned with by those celebrating her today.

At 40, which of the goodness of God, is the globally sought-after designer still looking for? None! For her, it is a near perfect four decades on earth. In high spirit, she professes: “As you can see, I am a very happy person, no thanks to the su

Nigerian fashion designer

Lanre da Silva (born 1978) is a Nigerianfashion designer based in Lagos. Launched in 2005, her eponymous label includes couture, ready-to-wear, jewelry and hairpieces. Da Silva's collections often incorporate metallic fabrics, lace and African patterns, while referencing the 1940s or 1800s. The Africa Fashion Guide recognizes her as having "... created a name for herself in high fashion in Nigeria."

Early life and education

She is Yoruba. Upon high school graduation in Nigeria, da Silva moved to the United Kingdom to continue her studies. For her undergraduate degree, she majored in business administration at Coventry University. She obtained a master's degree in Finance from the University of Leicester. Da Silva is married with children and has two siblings. Their father is Sir Leo Babarinde Da Silva, a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government.

Career

In 2011, da Silva presented her collection at New York Fashion Week. Seen as an African luxury brand, her clothing line has been sold at Dolce & Gabbana's "Concept Spiga 2" store in Milan. In 2012, she was one of two designers asked to join the United Nations "Fashion Development Project" which helps supports her continent's luxury industry. That same year her label was featured in the magazine L'Uomo Vogue in an issue called «Re-branding Africa».

In 2012, Italian Vogue wrote a piece on da Silva, mentioning that she has a "... great following in Africa, where her designs are widely recognized thanks to the media and celebrities that support her." In 2014, she was mentioned once more in Vogue Italia, where the designer spoke about meeting the magazine's editor Franca Sozzani, who got her collection noticed and stocked at online fashion retailer yoox.com Da Silva's designs have