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Types of fashion designers*
Haute Couture: One-of-one, handmade luxury pieces. Think Met Gala.
Ready-to-Wear: What you see in stores and online. Made in sizes.
Streetwear: Hoodies, sneakers, graphics. Built on culture and hype.
Costume Designers: For movies, music videos, theater.
Sustainable Designers: Focus on eco-friendly fabrics, zero-waste, upcycling.
Skills you need
Creativity + eye for detail + drawing + knowledge of fabrics + trend forecasting + business + social media. And thick skin — fashion is fast and competitive.
African/Nigerian names to know
We’re doing big things too: Lisa Folawiyo, Tolu Coker, Orange Culture, Mowalola, Kenneth Ize. They mix Ankara, adire, and modern cuts and now show in Paris, London, NY.
Fashion designers don’t just make clothes. They tell stories about who we are right now
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