(SOUNDBITE) (English) FASHION DESIGNER, TSEMAYE BINITIE, SAYING:"We are sort of preserving the culture, you know that we've watched all our lives in front of us. You know weddings have tonnes, and ...

Imagine a young designer creating stunning Aso Oke outfits worn at several celebrations. With the vision to transform the fabric into one that accommodates different styles, the designer envisions ...

The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has urged the Federal Government to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ fabric and revive the nation’s textile industry to boost sustainable economic growth. “I will ...

A dealer in Aso-oke fabric has suggested how the dying industry can be revived. Alhaji AbdulKareem Okolo, renowned in the trade, regretted that the once-thriving industry has plummeted, but he added ...

Now existing in pockets of areas in the south of Nigeria's textile circles, the Aso-Oke material is making a comeback, only much more fresher. I never had the intention of delving into fashion, even ...

Aso Oke, a traditional Yoruba fabric, is experiencing a remarkable revival in Nigeria’s fashion scene. Once reserved for special occasions like weddings and festivals, Aso Oke is now being reimagined ...

LAGOS (Reuters) - Weaving contemporary designs into a traditional West African fabric, Nigerian Tsemaye Binitie is creating fashion he hopes can also bridge the gap between luxury and the everyday.

Fashion has a way of repeating itself, and 2025 reaffirmed that when old trends return, they come back more expressive. Across global runways and Nigerian streets alike, fabrics once considered ...

The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has urged the Federal Government to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ fabric and revive the nation’s textile industry to boost sustainable economic growth. Fayemi ...