Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Spring / Summer 2017

Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Spring / Summer 2017 at Lagos Fashion 2016. Lagos-based fashion designer Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi launched her eponymous label in 2005. The brand specialises in couture, ready-to-wear, jewelry and hair accessories. Da Silva’s collections often incorporate metallic fabrics, lace and African patterns, while referencing the 1940s or 1800s. Creating what she calls wearable art, the clothes are described as embodying an artistic imagery : “Art and fashion are successfully united in this collection with bold hand-painted images on solid colors.”