Hello Shoppers!

It’s Friday and time for a break. One of the best ways to relax and unwind is to shop, but always shop responsibly as we won’t be responsible for debts (lol). We have online sites where you can get the very best of Nigerian designers, check them out and indulge your style.

Jewel By Lisa Brand
Lisa Folawiyo has perfected the art of wearing Ankara, turning it into a coveted luxury label through the embellishment of the fabric with sequins, Swarovski crystals, beads and the like - all which are handmade in workshops in Lagos, Nigeria.


Go to www.mytheresa.com

Ituen Basi Brand
The Ituen Basi brand is a celebration of individuality and feminism, a stylish combination of timeless elegance with a contemporary twist. Ituen has forged a subtle yet distinct signature inspired by couturiers of old as well as her many years of experience in the fashion industry.

Go to www.myasho.com

Ella And Gabby Brand
The Ella And Gabby brand is known for celebrating the Beauty, Boldness, Class and Pride of a woman in the detailed and simplified art of sophistication and luxury.


Go to www.ellaandgabby.com

Eclectic By Sasha Brand
Eclectic by Sasha is a celebrity ready to wear line founded by Sasha P in 2011. The brand’s strength lies in making easy to wear pieces for the everyday woman.


Go to www.jumia.com

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The sky is the beginning for Nigerian fashion designers. Last week OnoBello.com did a Biography feature on Jewel By Lisa (JBL), click Here to read, little did we know that we will be getting more exciting news this week that the accomplished luxury brand will be available to the world on mytheresa.com- one of the world’s leading online stores for luxury.

 Each season mytheresa expert buying team visits the fashion metropoles of the world to select the pieces that suit mytheresa.com’s philosophy of elegance and ageless style that’s both modern and right on trend. This further affirms that there is indeed a lot of inspiration and great achievements coming out of Nigeria.

Lisa Folawiyo at Arise Magazine Fashion Week New York

What an inspiration Lisa Folawiyo and her JBL brandis to upcoming designers out there and we here at OnoBello.com are saying a big congratulations. *Thumbs up!*

So all you fashion lovers around the world, its time to get shopping, mytheresa.com stocks those beautiful JBL beaded clutch bags, new season print dresses and tops. Prices range from 469 to 749 Euros.

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Lisa Folawiyo, founder and creative director of Jewel by Lisa studied Law at the University of Nigeria. With no formal training, she started the label in her home, after the birth of her daughter in 2005. Her passion for clothes and her innate sense of style led her to create what at the time had never been done, the embellishing of the local Ankara fabric; which has now become a global phenomenon.

JBL is quite possibly the hottest fashion brand in Nigeria. Her designs are ethnic yet universal, luxurious yet practical. The style is relaxed, accessible and elegant.

Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Fast becoming Nigeria’s hottest designer, Jewel By Lisa combines international styles with Nigeria fabric. Her style has caught the attention of the international community and has made her brand the luxury brand of Nigeria.

Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection

Jewel by Lisa has been featured in several publications such as The New York Times, Drapers, Vogue.co.uk, Style.com, BBC.co.uk, MTV.co.uk, Vogue.it, Dazeddigital.com, ModaOperandi.com, Lucky, Women’s Wear Daily, Harpersbazaar.co.uk, Glamour Magazine (South Africa), Essence, Arise, Ebony, Marie Claire (South Africa).

Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

Each Jewel by Lisa garment boasts a handcrafted and unique history from inception to construction. Folawiyoʼs expert beading craftsmen hand embellish each Jewel by Lisa piece, on average a 120—hour process that reflects the brand’s focus on design integrity.

Lisa Folawiyo

For more information,
Location: No. 13, Ribadu Street, Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
Website: jewelbylisa.com
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Facebook: jewelbylisa
Twitter: @jewelbylisa

Nigerian designers continue to break fashion barriers and put Nigeria positively in the limelight. Actress Anika Noni Rose was spotted at the Launch of Kimberly Snyder’s “The Beauty Detox Foods,” Smashbox Studios recently rocking a peplum top from Jewel by Lisa’s resort 2013.

She wore a Jewel by Lisa collections African print peplum top, skinny jeans and tan peep heels. She looked fantastic, sultry and elegant at the same time!

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