Hey, people.
sorry for the long absence. I've been super busy working on my spring/summer 2010 collection; can't wait to share. so WATCH OUT!!!!



WHEN IN DOUBT; BLACK OUT.(omg. that sounds so chessy.lol)
Black. There's something just so amazing about this colour; Apart from the fact that it hides a multitude of sins, it's just so easy to rock and always keeps the wearer looking effortlessly chic. A quick and easy way to keep this look fresh and updated is by keeping your outfit simple and throwing on fabulous, eye catching accessories.This colour is dissected by fashionistas, the world over and you know my Nigerian fashionistas never fail to represent.
Below are some stylish Nigerian ladies,doing justice to the colour.









images from Thisday style.

Hey, I'm back.
so sorry I've been away for this long. i deeply apologize. My Internet is really shitty, so it usually takes forever for me to upload pictures; the past few weeks have been quite interesting.
while in Lagos for le petite marche (May market) i meet this really nice lady who bought a dress from me. she loved it so much she called back saying she was opening a boutique in Lagos,(which would basically stock beach dresses and accessories its called beach living) anyway the point of this story is that i was asked to design a line of dresses for the shop.
so in my absence from blogs ville I've making pretty dresses. its going to be called Akpos Okudu for beach living. Hopefully my Internet behaves so i can put up the pictures of the dresses.
OK now back to Nigerian style.

lace.
I Have a penchant for dresses; long,short ,pencil,flare,tulip,bubble,origami, be it in dreamy chiffon ,whimsical organza,tulle,satin buy especially lace.
Full on lace frocks or just dresses with bits and pieces of lace.As much as i love this fabric i have to admit its not the easiest for me to work with; however I'm going to be incorporating (not sure about that word,couldn't think of something else.) bits and pieces of lace into my next collection.
I'm in love with all kinds of lace from french,Chantilly to dry lace, Bali lace and even crochet which i consider the cousin of lace.Below are some beautiful Nigerian ladies rocking some REALLY pretty lace outfits.

Reni Folawiyo.This dress is sooo beautiful.

Zara Okpara in Jbl top.





model wearing Tiffany amber and Tundun Peterside rocking same dress.

images-this day style.

Dear readers,this past week has been very exciting for me;as my label AKPOS OKUDU was featured on my favourite Nigerian site www.bellanaija.com you have to check this out. So I've pretty much been walking on air all week.Also I've had lots of tests to prepare for so i haven't been able to post as much as i would want to.However I'm back.


LABEL LOVE: SIKA DESIGNS.
When i think about 'Africa meets the west' Sika definitely comes to mind.Inspired by the rich and diverse culture of Ghana West Africa.Sika dresses come in tie dye,batik and wax prints.
All garments are produced in Ghana by highly skilled tailors and Seamstresses,with the trend and styles of London's urban chic.
This is one label i heart.Below are some of my favourites.

IMAGES:sika designs .co.uk