The fashion trend in the ancient city of Benin has evolved over time with new clothing designs, ornaments and accessories, and fashion fashion brands and houses in the city are making a name for themselves all over the city and beyond.
Today, Benin City brags of not a few talented fashion designers who are sustaining the speed of the evolving fashion industry by creating elegant pieces that satisfy today’s trend. But who are the top 5 fashion designers in Benin? Here’s the verdict from our interactions with industry practitioners, fashionistas, as well as customers across Benin City.
5. TeejaysCouture
Teejays Couture, owned by Anthony Jatto, specializes in the designing and sewing of male clothes, casual and traditional wears. The brand deals in male bespoke outfits and, over the years since it launched in 2018, it has dedicated itself to one thing, and that’s customer satisfaction. By doing that, the brand has settled for only the best of fabrics and the finishing remains the best and also the detail.
4. TribalMark Fashion
Tribal Mark Fashion was established on the 10th of November 2010 by Paul Otoibhi, who hails from Igueben, Edo State. The brand, located at Ihama Road in GRA, Benin City, sews mainly male clothes and its designs are distinguishable by their custom elaborate tailoring and unique embroideries, styles of clothing, finishing, and fit. The designs stand out such that you can basically tell it is a Tribal Mark outfit. The business is open Mondays to Saturdays.
3. Happy Light Exclusive Design
Happy Light Exclusive Design, located at Okhokhugbo, Benin City, specialises in sewing of luxury dress, but is also a fashion design school for nurturing and building young talent in the business of fashion design. Owned by Happy Ero, who hails from Edo State, the brand was established April 1st 2017 and has been growing ever since, earning the founder and the fashion house an award as the Best Fashion Tutor and School of the Year 2023 at the Aso Awards 2023.
2. TeteClothing
TeteClothing, established on December 24, 2016 by Netete Osaiyuwu, an Edo State indigene, was the first fashion brand to make the Royal Quadruplets outfit of the Benin Kingdom. The brand makes all kind of clothes for both male and female, from wedding gowns to custom bridals and more. It is known for its creativity and focus on customer satisfaction.
1. AgbonsPrada
AgbonsPrada, owned by Edo State-born Agbonita Glory Ehizuenlen, deals in mostly bridals but also sews gowns and fashions them to more beauty and originality. The fashion outfit also makes corsets and unravel designs, as well as bridals for rent. Its other services include Agbonsbridal and Agbonsprada Studio.
Established in 2014, AgbonsPrada is the best fashion product out of Edo State to the outer world and was one of the top designers at the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), the only one from Benin City at the event. The brand showcases fashion etiquette and appealing, acceptable designs to customers and clients.
