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Fashion Designer Creates Genius Dresses That Can Be Styled In Up To 11 Ways And Here Are Her 15 Newest Designs
Imagine a dress that would work for virtually any occasion. Prom night? Check. New Year's Eve? A-ha. A date? Yep. Zoom party with friends? Sure.
Sounds too good to be true, but Nigerian fashion designer Oyinda Akinfenwa has made it possible with her smart multifunctional dresses. Oyinda’s dresses can be worn in many different ways to fit your style, mood, look, and event, and when I say many, I totally mean it.
For example, her recent gorgeous creation in mustard yellow can be styled in 11 ways. Think of it as a real fashion transformer, or maybe a future of sustainable fashion where we all need just a handful of garments to fit our many needs.
“I got into designing because I was trying to make more clothes for myself, then I realized that I could actually do this for real, which made me start making more effort and putting in more work to make for other people and start my own brand,” Oyinda told Bored Panda in the interview that you can read in full below. And don't forget to check out our previous article on Oyinda's designs.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
This one is so cute. It looks perfect for a gorgeous summer day at the beach.
Cold Contagious 5 years ago
The dress is fantastic and she's gorgeous. She could wear a flour sack and look fabulous!
Johanne Trudeau 5 years ago
Love it... I honestly don't think I could pull it off as nicely as her but I do love the way it can be changed around for a different look...
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Cold Contagious 5 years ago
Ikr. Her creativity seems limitlessness. Extremely talented.
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HarperTheCentaur (they/them) 5 years ago
The second one is a bit weird looking, but the rest is super cute!
Biana Vacker 5 years ago
WHY DO WE NOT HAVE THESE IN THE LOST CITIES?!?!?!? IM. GETTING. HUMAN. CLOTHING. NOW!
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menna asf (he/him) 4 years ago
first one is jawdropping. talent. my eye tastes flavourful dresses.
In an interview with Bored Panda, Oyinda Akinfenwa said that the idea to make a transformer dress that can be styled in 11 different ways came about when she started getting requests from people who don’t like wearing tight dresses.
“This inspired me to try something like this, then I realized, what if the person who prefers free dresses might like to try out something more fitted, which was why I decided to add the skirt to give them multiple options, which led to the making of this dress.”
When it comes to designing dresses, Oyinda is totally self-taught. “I got into designing because I was trying to make more clothes for myself, then I realized that I could actually do this for real, which made me start making more effort and putting in more work to make for other people and start my own brand.” Today, her brand, Janore, which specializes in multifunctional dresses, has 3.5k followers on its Instagram page, and her client audience is rapidly growing.
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Bridget Price 5 years ago
nevermind this one is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!! I love how long and flowy it is!
Xandra, The Little Hufflepuff 5 years ago
oooooooooooooooh, I LIKE this one, I want it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cold Contagious 5 years ago
This is gorgeous! It looks like it's reminiscent of a traditional oriental style dress, just beautiful.
NaidaEevee 5 years ago
Ummm.... all the others are absolutely stunning, but all of the styles for this one kinda look the same...
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HarperTheCentaur (they/them) 5 years ago
I don't have words to express how much I want to put this on my body
Alabi Timileyin john 5 years ago
You can actually contact her on Twitter @janore_brand
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As for inspiration, Oyinda searches for ideas online, where she looks for various dress designs. “It helps me expand my personal fashion catalog,” she said.
Oyinda is already planning on expanding her dress portfolio and designing other types of clothing. “There’s so much you can do with fabrics and I can’t wait to get into it when I start expanding my brand, which I plan to do very soon. I’m planning on making my brand even bigger and better so that it actually serves everyone’s fashion needs.”
The Nigerian designer also said that she’s been getting a lot of support from kind people that she genuinely appreciates: “it definitely keeps me going.”
“And customers really love the dresses, they love the fabrics and also the neatness of the sewing, which makes me really glad because I put so much thought and energy into making sure my designs are well-made and perfect for my customers.”
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Martha Meyer 5 years ago
Oh man, I really dislike this current trend of "huge slit in your dress", but the way she does it you can choose to have one or not.
Cold Contagious 5 years ago
I love these colors most. The variations in this look is phenomenal.
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HarperTheCentaur (they/them) 5 years ago
Color is cute, but I've never been a fan of ruffles. That's just me though-I'm sure smarter people than I find this fabulous!
Capelli rosa e patate 5 years ago
These dresses are the reversible comforters of the clothing world 😂
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Onion rings like to make your breath smelly 5 years ago
this looks like a really nice outfit for casual and formal
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Bored Shrimpy 5 years ago
you say that for all of them lol. It's fine cuz I do that too.
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Cathy Price 5 years ago
I'm 66 yo and prefer a bit more coverage, but I would wear a few of these
Amarédesse Gemtree, SLYTHERIN 5 years ago
I'm sorry, it's the colour for me but I'd wear this at like a club party if the skirt was looser ya know?
Ndilimeke Shinavene 5 years ago
Please protect your idea and copy right! If I was in the position to fund you financially,,,, I would! The industry need people with geneous skills like you. Simply amazing!
Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
Convertible clothing is not a new idea though she is exceptional at it. If the clothing has unique functions she could probably patent it but it can run into many thousands to do so. In 2008, Katerina Plew sued Victoria's Secret for patent infringement over their "Very Sexy 100-Way Strapless Convertible Bra." Plew claimed that Victoria's Secret infringed on the bra she invented and protected with a utility patent - I don't know offhand the outcome of that. Regardless of what other people may or may not have done I hope she finds enormous success with her designs as they're very ingenious.
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What do you think ?
Lil~Griffin 5 years ago
I'm a happy Nigerian I Love this Imma look her up on Instagram and ask her 2 make one 4 me this is so beautiful
angie but who cares 5 years ago
why are so many posts getting downvotes??
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Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
Most of these aren’t my style but I think my sister would love them and look good in them, so I can’t dislike them.
ramen noodle 5 years ago
Please, someone, tell me where to get this I'm getting this for Christmas gifts lol
Paolina Mitova 5 years ago
Look her up on instagram and contact her. Good luck!
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Lil~Griffin 5 years ago
I'm a happy Nigerian I Love this Imma look her up on Instagram and ask her 2 make one 4 me this is so beautiful
angie but who cares 5 years ago
why are so many posts getting downvotes??
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
Most of these aren’t my style but I think my sister would love them and look good in them, so I can’t dislike them.
ramen noodle 5 years ago
Please, someone, tell me where to get this I'm getting this for Christmas gifts lol
Paolina Mitova 5 years ago
Look her up on instagram and contact her. Good luck!
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