By now, we all know Lisa Folawiyo as the founder and the creative director of the fashion house Jewel By Lisa (JBL), a luxury womenswear brand that specializes in using African prints fabric to craft out of the box collections. She has however, over the years dressed a slew of A-list Nigerian celebs and her collections has sold across the pond.
Far back in 2011, she told BBC News — “I can confidently say that Jewel by Lisa was the originator of the embellished Ankara which we see today everywhere,” she said. “I have a huge clientele and I have been able to hire a showroom in New York, for instance, and from that showroom we have been able to be stocked in about two stores in New York. Also, I am stocked in a store in South Africa,” Lisa added.
Now you see, but it’s not just her craftsmanship or her adorable ready-to-wear collections that made us a fan; it has a lot to do with her style game — because, in case you haven’t noticed, her true shine is not only limited to JBL, Lisa has a serious style. Permit us to call her a style connoisseur.
Already, we’re rottenly spoiled by her creative daily dose of style and her quirky outfit combinations is undeniably intoxicating. Her outfits are unexpected and she has a unique styling tricks of her own. Any fashion girl who appreciates great outfits and style have a lot to thank Lisa for, which is why we’re compiling a style book in her honor. Ahead, you will find 39 style truths about Lisa that we can all replicate:
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When it comes to a relaxed weekend outfit, a sophisticated pair of jeans with a perfect slides is a no-brainer.
