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Ankara · Adire · Aso-Oke — Lagos

Woven inHeritage.Worn Boldly.

Contemporary African fashion, cut in Lagos and made to be remembered.

A world of expression.

Four chapters of the house, each cut from a different cloth and a different way of being seen.

The new season edit.

Six pieces, cut in Lagos. Drag to explore, add to your bag as you go.

Model with short blonde hair in a navy satin maxi dress with a blue and white adire-print panel and ruffled hem
Three models in green Ankara-print wrap outfits and head ties
Model in a striped Aso-Oke agbada with an embroidered chest panel and patterned cap
Model in a tiered printed flare skirt and cream halter top under a curved canopy
Model in a purple and indigo bubu kaftan with a gold head wrap, leaning on a tree
Model in a blue and orange Ankara-print bomber jacket against a rose studio backdrop
An artisan at a hand loom threading strip-woven cloth

Our story

Every thread has a homeland.

Our cloth begins with people who know it by hand. In Abeokuta, dyers work indigo in deep pits, lifting and dipping each length until the colour settles into its own quiet depth. In Iseyin, weavers sit at their looms and build the cloth thread by thread, keeping a tradition that has been passed from one pair of hands to the next. We bring that work together in Lagos, where every piece is cut, finished and made to be worn for a long time.

DyeHand-dyed in Abeokuta.LoomHand-woven in Iseyin.AtelierFinished in our Lagos atelier.

Each cloth moves from the dye pit to the loom to our atelier, so every finish can be traced back to the hands that made it.

The campaign edit

Made of culture.Styled for tomorrow.

Model in a white shirt, loose tie and wide trousers in an empty concrete car park, black and white
No. 01 — The Street
Three models in sculpted head wraps and bright printed fabrics against hanging wax-print cloth
No. 02 — Weekend Colour
Close portrait of a model in a crystal crown and silver halter top
No. 03 — The Crown
Model in a green textured coat under billowing translucent sheeting
No. 04 — Green Hour
Black and white photograph of a weaver at a hand loom with white warp threads streaming across the frame
No. 05 — Loom Detail

“Wear the cloth like it remembers you.”

The ÌRÍSÍ AFRIQUE atelier
  • Made to order

    Cut for you in our Lagos atelier

  • Ethically sourced

    From local artisans

  • Worldwide express shipping

    Express routes to wherever you are

  • 14-day easy returns

    Fourteen days to change your mind

Notes on style & culture.

Model in a sky-blue satin coat and patterned head tie walking down a Lagos street

Culture

The evolution of contemporary African fashion

From Lagos ateliers to Paris showrooms, a new generation is rewriting what African luxury looks like.

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Tailors who once sewed for family weddings now show at international fashion weeks, folding Aso-Oke, Ankara and Adire into sharp, modern cuts.

Indigo Adire cloth with resist-dyed circles

Craft

The art and beauty of African textiles

Wax prints, resist-dyed indigo and hand-woven strips: three cloths, three centuries of knowledge.

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Adire is dyed by hand with cassava paste and indigo, each circle tied and stitched before the cloth meets the vat. No two lengths are alike.

Smiling model in a wine and gold Aso-Oke outfit with matching head wrap, seated by a window

Style

Styling traditional prints for modern living

Mix a bold print with quiet tailoring, and wear heritage on an ordinary Tuesday.

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Anchor a loud print with a single neutral, keep silhouettes clean, and let one accessory speak. The cloth does the rest.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know before you wear the heritage.

  • Every piece is cut and finished in our Lagos atelier, using fabrics hand-dyed in Abeokuta and hand-woven in Iseyin.

  • Most pieces are ready in 2 to 3 weeks. Aso-Oke and agbada pieces may take up to 4 weeks because the cloth is woven by hand.

  • Each product page has a detailed size guide. For made-to-order pieces, you can also send your measurements and we'll tailor the fit.

  • Yes. We offer express worldwide shipping, usually delivered in 5 to 10 working days after your piece is ready.

  • You have 14 days from delivery to return unworn items in original condition. Custom-tailored pieces are final sale unless there is a fault.

  • Hand wash cold or dry clean. Wash Adire separately for the first few washes, as natural indigo may bleed. Iron on low heat, inside out.

  • Absolutely. Write to us through the contact link with your idea and we'll respond within 48 hours.

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