AW 19/20

URBAN SPLASH

COLLECTION

Autumn Winter 19/20

The Collection

URBAN SPLASH

About the Collection - URBAN SPLASH

A play of brilliant contrasts and a mélange of the old and the new are the cornerstones of the collection; these pieces continue to exude freshness and remind us that the old can become new and the ordinary can indeed be made extraordinary.

This collection showcases the designer's signature 'do-it-my-way' aesthetic, consistently marrying traditional craftsmanship with new technology and infusing the brand's signature touches of carefully, handwoven cloth, 'aso-oke' into vintage-styled silhouettes. Unexpected pops of color appear against sophisticated neutrals while Femi Olayebi's attention to detail and surprising touches -knots, supersized tassels, punched holes, embroidery - create some drama and give life to her statement pieces

Burnt ochres, deep forest greens, canary-yellows and natural tan tones create the perfect canvas for the FemiHandbags Fall/Winter 2019 collection. Known for its bold silhouettes and bright colours and a constant combination of contrasts, the collection pays homage to the ancient city of Ibadan, located in South Western Nigeria, and famous for its ancient architecture, and an unending field of dusty brown roofs amidst a cluster of beautiful modern high- rise buildings. It is in this city that all the pieces are imagined, designed and manufactured.

Ìbádàn,running splash of rust and

gold-flung and scattered among seven hills like broken china in the sun.

J.P. CLARK

About the DesignerFEMI OLAYEBI is a self-taught, award-winning handbag designer, trainer, mentor, and the creative brain behind the eponymous FemiHandbags brand.

A translator turned handbag designer and manufacturer, she became an entrepreneur 'by accident' when in 1992, she tried her hands at making a baby bag for her first baby. Slowly but steadily she navigated the design and manufacturing territory, experimenting with the resources at her disposal, and gaining a reputation over the years for her attention to detail and her daring use of colour. Femi has consistently pushed the boundaries, showcasing her first leather collection at Pure London in 2010. Her business became a case study for MBA students at the Lagos Business School in 2013, and in 2017 she championed the Lagos Leather Fair, which provided a much-needed platform for leather designers and other major players along the leather value chain.

Leveraging her amazing story and experience to encourage, impact and inspire, she aggressively advocates with pride the Made-in-Nigeria label. Her work has indeed proven that with excellent craftsmanship and the appropriate infrastructure in place, African products have the potential to favorably compete with global brands in the international marketplace.

Her signature, colour-drenched pieces, and her beautifully curated , niche leather show have won her fans all over Nigeria, an invitation to the London Fashion week (February 2018 edition), and earned her a spot on CNN Marketplace Africa. She recently opened her first flagship store in Lagos, Nigeria.

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