Ade Bakare Couture
~ By Ade Bakare
Ade Bakare is a Nigerian-British fashion designer and creative director of Ade Bakare Couture, and who has made a significant contribution to the Nigerian fashion industry. Aside from his ready to wear designs, he also has a fashion school where he grooms fashion enthusiasts.
Ade Bakare Couture was established in 1991. Thereafter, Ade started selling his collection twice a year (Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter). His clients were boutiques situated in various parts of England, Scotland and the Channel Islands such as Chic of Hampstead, Adele Davis of Bond Street and Lucienne Phillips of Knightsbridge and Amersham.
He made great waves with his bridal collection and was selected by Bride magazine as one of London’s most influential designers. Due to his enormous popularity, he has showcased his collections in Morocco, Capetown, Mozambique, London, New York and Paris where he was given an award.
Ade Bakare’s designs have been described as classic with a touch of modernity using fabrics such as wool, silk, lace and crèpes but he is currently celebrated for his gazar and organza sweep coats which are both ultra-feminine and luxurious.
