Introducing Mutayo Ekiye's stunning Fall/Winter Collection,
bringing African-inspired designs to the mainstream. Come and explore the world
of African luxury and join us on this amazing journey!
Mutayo Ekiye is a fashion expert who is passionate about creating
timeless and stylish looks. She has an eye for detail and an impeccable sense
of style. She has been featured in numerous publications for her unique and
innovative approach to fashion.
Mutayo was born in Austin Texas and spent her early years there before moving to Nigeria for primary and secondary school. She began to make creative pieces from small materials as early as 11 years old.
She discovered her passion and love for fashion quite early
and pursued her dream passionately.
She would head to her auntie's shop after school to learn a
few fashion tips till her mom gets back from work.
Her aunt was a tailor and Mutayo would watch her sew so many
different items ranging from dresses to shirts and pants, but her favourite to
watch were handbags. Mutayo quickly picked up the skill of fashion designing
and started practising with residual materials.
At age 16, Mutayo and her family moved back to the US where she
completed High school.
She studied computer science in college because she was
fascinated by how much design and skill go into it. In her words, "In many
ways, it felt similar to fashion design". She later also took a few
fashion courses to perfect her skill in that area as well.
Mutayo has a Bachelor's Degree from Sam Houston State
University and has been in the fashion industry for over a decade. She has
worked with many of the biggest names in the fashion world, including Louis
Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada. She has also collaborated with some of the most
renowned fashion bloggers across the globe
Mutayo’s style is characterized by bold colours and patterns,
as well as intricate and unique designs. She is known for her ability to
combine modern trends with classic pieces to create a timeless look. She is
also passionate about sustainability and ethical fashion and is always looking
for ways to reduce her environmental footprint.
In addition to her work in fashion, Mutayo is an active member
of the Lagos Fashion Community. She is a mentor to aspiring fashion designers,
and regularly hosts events and workshops to promote the industry. Mutayo is a
true fashion inspiration.
The Big Picture
She was once on a vacation to Italy, and during her visit, she
went to an Italian handbag designer to learn about craftsmanship. Italy is
known for its high-quality material and neat craftsmanship. It was then she
realized that there are a lot of Eurocentric mainstream designs but rarely any
Afrocentric ones. Recognizing this divide gave her that extra push to start
this extraordinary brand. One thing that differentiates Mutayo from other
designers is that there are little to no high-end African designer bags.
There is a market and room for multiple ideas, visions, and
perspectives when it comes to handbag designs, but it has become one-sided due
to the lack of diversity. Knowing there were so few authentic African-style
luxury handbags out there, Mutayo stepped into the game. Today, she continues
to imbue her creativity and passion for design into her unique handbags
Mutayo Ekiye’s Collection
Mutayo draws a lot of her inspiration from her Nigerian
heritage and wishes to share her designs with the world. Each handbag name has
a meaning in the Nigerian Igbo language. We hope that our brand will help bring
Afrocentric designs mainstream.
This is the first collection of Mutayo Ekiye handbags. It has
taken years to perfect and we are beyond excited that it’s finally here. We
have created four fabulous handbag designs with three colors each. Many factors
have been considered and incorporated into this masterpiece. Mutayo Ekiye, who
is a Nigerian-American has taken much of her inspiration from her Nigerian
heritage.
THE ADORA MINI HANDBAG
THE OMA WALLET
THE OMA HANDBAG
The ADA TOTE BAG
This collection consists of four pieces with three colors each. These include The Ada Tote Bag, The Adora Mini Handbag, The Oma Handbag, and The Oma Wallet. All our handbags are handmade in Italy with materials ranging from Caviar leather to Snakeskin and Brass hardware. The utmost care and attention to detail are given to each handbag. They each come in lovely velvet dust bags and smooth shiny black boxes.
You’ll love to have a look
around!
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