Adebayo Oke-Lawal

Place: Lagos

Biography:

Adebayo Oke-Lawal is a Nigerian fashion designer and the founder of Orange Culture, a clothing brand that challenges traditional notions of gendered fashion. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria and founded Orange Culture in 2011. Oke-Lawal has been described as a 'self-taught Lagos-based designer' and has been shortlisted for the LVMH Prize. He has been featured in Vogue, The Business of Fashion, and The Face, and has been recognized for his contributions to Nigerian fashion and sustainable fashion practices. Orange Culture is known for its 'movement covering universal themes' and for being 'more than just a clothing brand'. Oke-Lawal has been described as a 'Nigerian fashion designer, also known as Orange Nerd' and as the 'founder, creative director and chief executive' of Orange Culture.