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Orange Culture is more than a line; its a movement. A movement for men and women who don’t allow clothes determine who they are.Its a line for people who just enjoy colours.The designer, Adebayo Oke-Lawal has consistently been involved in a broad spectrum in fashion since he began designing at age 10. His work ranges from styling and designing to journalism and writing. He has worked with magazines like 234next’s Elan, FAB magazine, Ynaija and websites like 360nobs, styling alongside his partners: BUBAAI.

Celebrities like Mochedda, Makida Moka, Tiwa Savage constitute the network of some of the people he has worked with. He has also worked behind the scenes with designers such as Ugoma Adegoke of Zebra Living and Kiki Kamanu.He acted as a revamp tool, designing for Onyx and Pearl in 2010. His designs under Onyx and Pearl has graced the runways of the 'Sahsay as you say' fashion show, 'Make a Difference' (MAD) show and in Calabar during the Christmas festival.A graduate Business Administration of the University of Lagos, Adebayo Oke-Lawal also manages a style outfit; BUBAAI along side Bubu (IAMISGO) and Aisha Bello.

Meet Our Designer of the Day; Kiki Kamanu

Kiki Kamanu, of American and Nigerian parentage, is the face of her powerful label which was birthed when she began revitalizing her twin sister’s clothes at age eleven.This former runway model and former corporate event planner with Harvard University is the face of her eponymous fashion label. With several years experience designing her own clothes and her love of travel, Kiki draws her inspiration from a myriad of sources. Her childhood is dotted with memories of traveling through the Nigerian countryside and marveling at the colourful indigenous Ásóòkè and Akwete fabrics.Kiki’s creativity and eye for beauty has been passed down to her by the women in her life.Her artistic flair was initially stirred by the Japanese porcelain and artwork that covered her maternal American grandmother’s home; mementos from her life in post-war Japan.Her mother also infused her life with an eclectic blend of the Middle East and South Asia.

Kiki Kamanu