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ADE BAKARE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

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Ade Bakare set up his label in 1991 in London, England. He initially started selling a line of day and evening wear designs to boutiques and shops across England. Later, he opened a salon in Mayfair, London where he designed spectacular couture clothes for exclusive clients. 1998 saw the introduction of the bridal line. This proved an instant hit. Elegant wedding dresses in modern silhouettes and his favorite gazar. He created a following, especially in Nigeria which saw brides fly down to London for appointments.
To mark the 20 years celebration in Nigeria, he would be staging a fashion show to launch his spring/summer 2012 collection. Past and upcoming young designers will be showcasing their collection with acts as pre-show for the YDCC event which is to hold early next year. Designers showing are Tobi Alade Vincent (Alvince) menswear, Omar Yussuf(Androjean Clothing) menswear, Olaide Ademodi(LD Designs) womens wear and Christian Adim(Ambassador Kouture) menswear.
The event is to be held by 6pm on December 17, at the prestigious new Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi where Ade Bakare was also responsible for designing the female staff uniforms.
Recently, Ade Bakare launched a line of jersey dresses under the Bakare Breeze diffusion line which has been a huge crowd puller to the Lagos Boutique. The jersey line dresses which was inspired by some of his clients notably Helen Ajayi and Rosemary Fowler has been a huge success. They are available in various lengths of short, midi and long dresses and colors such as green, brown, purple, lilac, peach, pink and black. One of the major attractions of the jersey line is the use of African inspired fabrics such as adire, batik prints and Ankara cottons. They are embellished with beads and Swarovski crystals.
The styles ranges from sleeveless dress, low cut backs, jump suits and strap dresses ideal for both day and evening. They have become a hit with his clients who adore the comfort jersey offers. Yinka Odumakinde, Chioma Okoye, Shade Alesh, Nkiru Anumudu, Maryan Chukwueke, Bola Adesola, Lara Elebute, Betty Irabor, Mosun Ogunbanjo, Gbemi Shasore, Theresa Okeke, Cecilia Umoren, Ronke Fatade, Bukky Latunji, Samiah Ahmed, Priscilla Ihenachio, Flora Fabyan amongst others. This line of dresses will also be shown at the event on December 17.

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