Nigerian fashion is a diverse and vibrant industry influenced by a combination of Western and African cultural influences. It is known for its use of vibrant colors, bold patterns, and the incorporation of traditional fabrics and designs into modern styles, and it features a wide range of styles, from traditional to contemporary.
Ankara fabrics, which are traditional West African textiles, are used in a variety of ways, from bold statement pieces to more subtle accents, and are one of the key elements of Nigerian fashion.
Nigerian fashion also frequently incorporates bright, eye-catching colors and prints, with designers experimenting with bright, eye-catching colors and prints.
Nigerian fashion, in addition to traditional fabrics and designs, includes contemporary styles such as streetwear, gender-neutral clothing, African-inspired designs, and sustainable fashion. Nigerian designers are inspired by traditional African patterns and motifs, which they frequently incorporate into modern, Western-inspired silhouettes.
In no particular order, here are seven Nigerian fashion trends that will dominate the grid in 2022:
Crochet
Crochets were once thought to be only for grannies and new forms, but we now have a crochet for every age group. They come in a variety of styles, including blouses, beanies, cardigans, skirts, bikinis, shorts, dresses, and shoes.
There is something for everyone thanks to the comfortable and easy-to-clean material. For the dry season, there are bikinis, crop tops, short skirts, and so on, and for the rainy season, there are beanies and cardigans.
Crocs
This crocodile-inspired fancy footwear has gained popularity. Crocs have evolved from simple pieces of footwear to a cultural phenomenon. This expansion is not entirely unexpected; unicorn footwear provides comfort, confidence, and cool energy.
Either Enioluwa Adeoluwa, the popular beauty ambassador, changed the Crocs game in Nigeria with the ambassadorship deal, or Crocs changed him; something changed for both in 2022.
Corsets
We were unable to persuade fashion designers to discontinue the production of corsets. It’s as if the more corset dresses and blouses they sewed, the more they had to sew.
Nigerian ladies spent a year with the hourglass fit that comes with confidence. It was lovely to see owambe pages suffused with corsets.
Press-on Nails
This past year, these saved many lives, albeit not literally.
With so many weddings in 2022, you can imagine how many women avoided the stress of going to the salon every time an invitation arrived.
Raisin rings
These non-tarnished beauties are the perfect accessory for bringing 2022 to life.
Raisin rings were plentiful in jewelry stores. They are, without a doubt, absolute delights.
Beads
Either the world is upside down or we are living in reverse. That is the only explanation for the bead rave among Nigerian adults. It appears that hair beads are no longer reserved for pre-teens.
Do you think braids are lovely? Then you should experiment with braids and beads.
Berets
Gone are the days when teenagers couldn’t wait to get out of high school and ditch their berets.
What is a beret without Mercy Chinwo in Nigeria? The popular gospel singer is the epicenter of the new beret craze.
The plot is being woven again, and with this new look, it appears that these berets will be around for a while.
