Hand-painted or hand-printed fabrics are becoming quite the trend these days as numerous fashion designers are now utilising these fabrics to create fabulous outfits. Brands such as Trax Apparel use these type of prints to pass clearly a message that celebrates the African culture and heritage.
The Lagos Shirt Factory is one of the latest fashion brands to infuse hand-painted prints in their brand offerings through their recently released Sisi Eko collection. Here’s our review of the new collection.
About the Sisi Eko Collection
The Sisi Eko Collection by The Lagos Shirt Factory is one that comprises of hand-painted shirt dresses that have modern cuts and designs made to serve the needs of the modern woman.
And why exactly is the collection comprised of mainly shirt dresses?
In case you didn’t know, the Lagos Shirt Factory is a fashion brand based in Lagos that is known for their enthralling shirt and shirt dresses concepts. Over the years with the numerous collections they have released, including the Independence Collection, the brand has set itself apart to be known for shirt dress designs that are sexy and chic.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by The Shirt Factory. Lagos (@lagosshirtfactory) on Nov 3, 2020 at 6:41am PST
Design Inspiration
The Sisi Eko Collection by the Lagos Shirt Factory is one that effortlessly delivers a traditional message in a much more modern way. The fashion brand made it expedient to seamlessly merge their signature outfits with the latest trends in this collection, and we think that is commendable.
Just like Nkechi Harry Ngonadi, the CEO and founder of NHN Couture who featured in this collection as a fashion model shared,
“Rather than a riveting wardrobe staple, the Sisi Eko Collection is an effortless entwine of traditional art and contemporary designs. Silently paying homage to the woman who loves life and lives it apologetically.”
Apart from the hand-painted designs, this collection also infused a lot of trendy styles into the regular shirt dress such as the ruched, high-low, asymmetrical styles and many more.
Target Audience And Pricing
This collection was indeed designed for the modern woman and due to the fact that a lot of fashion brands are utilizing these hand-painted prints, this collection would definitely be a best seller.
According to the brand,
“In these times of global restriction, when many are not jetting around the globe on a shopping spree, each Sisi Eko piece offers various options – from casual outings and formal Zoom meetings to an exciting girl’s hangout and formal occasions.”
A post shared by The Shirt Factory. Lagos (@lagosshirtfactory) on Nov 6, 2020 at 1:04am PST
The prices of the outfit in this collection range from about 20,000 to 30,000 naira and well, they seem affordable.
The Sisi Eko collection by the Lagos Shirt Factory is one that is perfectly versatile and can be rocked to various occasions without restrictions. Kudos to the Lagos Shirt Factory team for delivering this versatile and affordable collection with a unique take.
