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Designer Lisa Folawiyo's Playful Odes to Nigerian Fashion

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Show Notes

Born and raised in Lagos, Lisa Folawiyo has spent her career celebrating the craftsmanship of her Nigerian heritage by combining sharp, contemporary tailoring with traditional West African prints and textiles, and bringing the fashion of her hometown onto the global stage (the likes of Lupita Nyong’o, Issa Rae, and Solange Knowles have walked the red carpet in her designs). In this week's episode, Lale chats with the fashion designer about her process, Lagos style, the markets that inspire her, and more.

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