Nigerian Traditional Wear Revolutionised

1. Gele alternative: Wear a peineta hair comb as an alternative to your gele for a modern take on the traditional iro and buba. Peineta hair combs are part of the traditional and native dress worn in Spain during special occasions such as Holy Week and Church weddings. Apart from their aesthetic qualities, peinetas add inches to your height and keep your hair in place.

2. Casual gele: Wear your gele with a pair of jeans, a pencil skirt or a tailored dress.

3. Iro and buba: Mix and match your iro, buba, iborun and gele. Wear an iro from one style, the buba from another, the iborun from yet another style and the gele from a completely different set, and create a whole new wardrobe.

4. Ibroun: Make full use of your traditional wardrobe by wearing your iborun casually with jeans or draped over a little black dress.

5. Iro: Wear your wrapper with a silk button-up blouse, a tailored shirt or a spaghetti strap top.

6. Women’s Kaftan: Borrow style cues from singer Yemi Alade and redesign the men’s kaftan style using vibrant, embroidered or beaded fabrics for a stylishly feminine take on the androgynous look.

7. Men’s Kaftan: For men who are a bit more daring, try wearing your traditional kaftan and replace your big hat.

8. Fila: Another one for the guys. Add a hint of West African traditional attire to your office and casual wear by wearing your traditional hat (fila) with a tailored British suit or with casual jeans and T-shirt