Black to the Motherland Chicago African Luxury Designers featuring
Lola Elan by Lola Osire

Edited by Melody Boykin

Lola Elan is a sustainable and eco-friendly brand located in Chicago. The beloved brand is owned and operated by Nigerian-born, Lola Osire. Lola Elan takes pride in having a brand that is true to her Nigerian roots. She is proud that her Nigerian background aids her in telling the powerful history of her ancestors. She is also proud of her Minneapolis upbringing that has fueled her work. At the core of this brand, is a brilliant blend of culture and environment. As an eco socially conscious designer, her fashion is made from 100% cotton and made and distributed from Chicago on demand. What this means for Chi-town fashionistas is that Lola’s innovative take on designing is killing the fashion game but not killing the planet!