Romance works best when a lover wears it, and Nigerian brands are telling this story by highlighting their Valentine’s special leading up to February 14 in celebration of Valentine’s Day. With the signature colour red, matching fits, heart motifs, and scintillating metallic fabric, they are simply telling their consumers that real lovers are up and so should their wallets.
- Wtaylor
Wtaylor founded by a Nigerian Lawyer and Fashion Entrepreneur, Omowunmi Olaleye relaunched their Beguile dress in red lace with a matching inner dress just in time for Valentine’s Day. The dress celebrates pure femininity and sophistication.
- By Ore
By Ore, an excellent handmade crochet brand debuts a vibrant red knitted sweater with white embellishments. This artisanal-looking sweater with a bold colour, heart motif created with a looped technique, and white lace-up detailing that runs down the length of the sleeves, provides a unique textural sweater which makes it the best Valentine’s gift in preparation for the rainy season.
- Tubo RTW
Tubo gives the general public beyond Valentine’s designs. These are dresses that will live with anyone who secures them throughout the year. These three dresses are collectively called “The Perfect Match.” It launched on January 27 and the first look is a signature Tubo metallic fabric with rose emblems made into a halter-neck corset gown. The second look is a classic velvet short gown with a beaded strap. The third look is the refreshing “Lily dress.” It is a white backless satin dress detailed with a hand-beaded bow. All dresses in the collection have a feminine flair that would give anyone the unforgettable Valentine they deserve.
- B Fitsng
What screams couple goals more than a matching dress? Exactly, nothing. With this drop, Bfitsng echoed patterns and presented their customer base with the perfect his and hers Valentine’s gift, including every female set with a matching male shirt. Valentine colours create a pattern through the first outfit called the “Marbella set.” Similarly, the second frame is a two-piece in simmering aqua blue and a male shirt to match. This frame is called the “Eclipse set blue.”
They say Valentine’s Day leaves single people green with envy and the “Harmony Couple Set” in the third frame is just enough to get that job done. In a green floor-length dress and a shirt to compensate, love is sure to grace any room. The fourth frame is called the “IMANI Couple Set” and its zigzag patterns in red, black, and yellow are sure to turn heads. These bold matching sets will make any couple stand out together!
- Dressedbyabeo
Love is in the air, and so is style. Dressedbyabeo accentuates four unique looks for the Valentine’s Day celebration. The first frame presents a male and female model dripping in elegance. The female model is in a deep v-neckline dress with open gloves that are adorned with delicate pearls. Her pearl necklace, cascading like whispers of the ocean, gives the look a touch of regal allure. The back ruffle flows effortlessly and keeps the dress looking sculpted to perfection in a mermaid silhouette.
The metallic look on the second frame is a dream designed to turn heads, an off-shoulder draped sleeves, a cinched corset waist, and a ruched neckline that flows into breathtaking drapes. It’s not just a dress; it’s a statement. The third look is a perfect blend of elegance and sensuality. With intricate French lace detailing, luxurious velvet bias, and sultry see-through mesh, Valentine’s dress is perfected to make every woman feel effortlessly chic and confidently stand out.
Not wearing red on Valentine’s Day has to be a sin and Dressedbyabeo hopes you make it to heaven with this fourth look. An off-shoulder with a ruched chestline and open-sleeve gloves adorned will make anyone feel like royalty. With this Valentine’s edit, Dressedbyabeo is yelling “Own your shine and steal the show.”
