"VIRGO"A NEW SPIN ON IRO AND BUBA BY ALAINE

Ready-To-Wear brand Alainé presents its new collection, VIRGO; a range of pieces featuring a new spin on the traditional Nigerian womenswear classic, the iro and buba.
Alainé (pronounced ah-leyn) channelled its passion for the richness of african fabrics and styles into creating a collection that cuts across cultural divides.
Taking its inspiration from Nigerian women and their different personalities,the brand seeks to provide women with pieces for every mood: from simple and elegant, to sexy and fierce, everything that embodies the Alainé woman.
Check out the collection bellow:

Zoila Top & Faux Wrapper Set

Zoila Dress

Ebi Top and Wrapper Set

Laurencia Top & Faux Wrapper Set

Alter Ego Dress

Alter Ego Top & Faux Wrapper Set

Credits

Designer : Alainé by Celine @alainebyceline

Muse: Anita Adetoye @anita.adetoye

Photography: Tope Adenola @Tope_horpload

Makeup : @anitabrows

Jewellery: Instyle Emporium @instyleemporium

Creative Direction: Ms Ifedayo @celineslimz

PR: The Base Agency @thebaseagencyng

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