Black to the Motherland Global African Luxury Designers featuring
Lisa Folawiya

Edited by Melody Boykin

Lisa Folawiya contrived these fabulously cultured items. Lisa’s brand is built on the platform of being a proud Nigerian woman, with her choice of fabrics, dyes, and materials representing her affinity for her culture. From Akwete textiles, to the use of Ankara waxes, her textile selections captures the paramount past, present, and future of Nigerian fashion. Lisa is intentional in using clothing to represent her Nigerian roots. Each of her designs are equally elegant and tend to prioritize color and vibrance to infuse modern-day luxury with traditional African men’s and women’s wear.