In 1998, Folake Folarin-Coker launched Tiffany Amber,
revolutionizing the Nigerian fashion industry. Born in Lagos, Folake
schooled in Switzerland, England and Scotland; then relocated to Nigeria
in 1998 to become a lawyer. Despite holding a masters degree in
Petroleum Law, her love for fashion reigned supreme over all. Having
spent most of her childhood in Europe exploring different cultures, she
successfully translated her passion to the foremost fashion brand in
Africa with outstanding global recognition.
In 2008, in addition to her main line, Folake extended her creative
borders by adding two more lines under Tiffany Amber Nigeria; TAN by
Tiffany Amber (Diffusion Line) and Folake Folarin (Couture Line). Each
line is distinctive but together represents the designer's iconic style.
In 2008, Folake for the first time, showcased at the Mercedez-Benz
Fashion Week in New York. The collection was heralded by such rave
review that Folake was invited to showcase for the second time making
her the first African-based designer to showcase for two consecutive
seasons at the New York Fashion Week.
Folake Folarin-Coker won designer of the year at the African Fashion
International (AFI) in 2009 in Johannesburg. The AW 2011 Fearless
Luxury collection won "Fashion Brand of the year" at the Arise Magazine
Fashion Week. The brand is, without a doubt, fast becoming the premier
African lifestyle brand.
Thirteen years after launching her label, Folake has become a
mainstay in the fashion industry as she continues to develop a strong
design philosophy by staying true to her vision of a true woman.
|
No comments:
Post a Comment