With advances in technology, the world has become a global village, impacting positively on diverse areas of life and living. Mirrored by its fast-growing fashion and textile industry, Africa’s rich culture seems to be the most impacted by this technological development. The prosperity of the fashion industry, which offers diverse, rich and new layers of patterns and designs, could be gleaned right from the grassroots to the cosmopolitan.
In Nigeria, HVL Clothings has emerged as one of the iconic brands setting the pace and redefining standards in the burgeoning fashion industry. Helmed by Creative Director, Titilope Adeniyi, HVL Clothings has elevated the identity of Africans both at home and in the Diaspora with its dazzling and stunning designs. In achieving this, HVL utilized tie and dye textile materials to incubate its ideas of the fanciful and culturally inspired urban collection.
In the last two years, HVL has ignited the runways with colourful and richly designed collections that feature batik, Ankara and Adire fabrics. Its recently launched ‘Kampala and Drips set’ has caught the attention of designers, fashionistas and corporate brands, attracting rave reviews for its authenticity, aesthetics and attention to detail. In terms of style, each design was distinct.
The choice of fabrics, colour palette and intricate patterns complemented each other, making all the pieces in the collection outstanding. The styles were not only chic. They were equally sophisticated,.
