Okunoren

OKUNOREN is Nigeria’s leading luxury menswear brand, established in 2002 by Taiwo and Kehinde Okunoren. The business started with the sale of ready-made shirts, which were custom-fitted for clients, and has since grown into a formidable indigenous fashion brand that has redefined the Nigerian style and shopping experience. As the pioneer of bespoke menswear tailoring in Nigeria, the label’s early collections were inspired by Savile Row’s craftsmanship and a rich African heritage. OKUNOREN’s innovative designs constantly pay homage to the rich African heritage, drawing from ancient design aesthetics which are infused into garments suitable for the modern-day man. OKUNOREN’s signature style has been known to influence the Nigerian menswear market while bolstering confidence in Made-in-Nigeria products. His royal Majesty Mohammed IV, King of Morocco visited the label’s flagship store as part of his state visit to Nigeria during which, the brand was selected as designers to the King. OKUNOREN has dressed monarchs, captains of industry and global entertainers. The client list includes: the King of Morocco; Mohammed IV, The late Ooni of Ife Okunade Sijuade, the President of Ghana H.E Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Namibia, Vice-President of Ghana H.E Mahamudu Bawumia, Olusegun Obasanjo, Tony Elumelu, Tunde Folawiyo, British pop star Tunde Baiyewu, British rap star Tinie Tempah, International pop star Wizkid, Davido, Naeto C, D'banj and Tuface. In 2017, the brand was appointed by the then Lagos State Governor Akin Ambode to design and manufacture the 'Lagos At 50' celebration garments worn by over men and women. The brand has been featured in both regional and international media. Some of the highlights include: Vogue Italia, Huffington post, This Day Style, The Guardian Nigeria, Billionaire.com, Stupid Dope, Business Day, Pause.com, Idol, The Loop Fashion and Style Engine UK.