01Original concepts shaped by identity, form and a sense of place.
CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN DESIGNEST. 2021 / LAGOS + LUTON
ODAATELIER
NIGERIAN ROOTS — GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
01 — THE ATELIEROUR POINT OF VIEW
A NEW EXPRESSION OF HERITAGE
Culture is not
the past.
It is our next move.
ODA Atelier is a contemporary fashion house shaped by Nigerian identity, indigenous craftsmanship and the quiet power of thoughtful design.
We look to the textures, techniques and stories carried through generations—and translate them into a modern visual language. Every idea begins with respect for where we come from and curiosity about where fashion can go.
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FORM / TEXTURE / IDENTITYHERITAGE IN MOTION✳DESIGN WITH INTENTION✳CRAFT MEETS CONTEMPORARY✳HERITAGE IN MOTION✳DESIGN WITH INTENTION✳CRAFT MEETS CONTEMPORARY✳
02 — TEXTILE STORIESTHE MATERIAL IS THE MESSAGE
A STUDY IN TEXTURETRADITION, RECONSIDERED
A heritage
you can feel.
Our material vocabulary draws from the depth and diversity of Nigerian textile culture.
From the expressive patterning of Adìrẹ and Ankara to the woven character of Aṣọ Òkè, Akwete, Etu, Batik and A’nger, we explore how heritage fabrics can speak in new silhouettes, new contexts and new ways.
ADÌRẸANKARAAṢỌ ÒKÈAKWETEETUBATIKA’NGER
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DESIGN / DEVELOPMENT / DETAIL
Made of
many stories.
From the first sketch to the final finish, we bring together cultural storytelling, considered construction and a modern approach to the way we dress.
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02Fabric, silhouette and finishing brought into considered balance.
03Contemporary expressions of heritage for a world without borders.
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ODA
ATELIER
ATELIER
04 — OUR MANIFESTO
Rooted.
Restless.
Reimagined.
We believe the future of fashion is richer when it remembers. Our work honours the makers, materials and cultural knowledge that shape us—while remaining open to new ideas, new places and new possibilities.
Responsible design begins with intention: to make choices with care, to value craft, and to keep asking how fashion can move forward without leaving its stories behind.
ODA ATELIER — A LIVING DESIGN LANGUAGE
05 — THE FOUNDERVISION & DIRECTION
01 / CREATIVE DIRECTION
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FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Oludayo
Adetunji
Adeyemi.
A designer connecting Nigerian cultural identity with contemporary international fashion.
With professional experience across Nigeria and the United Kingdom, Oludayo leads ODA Atelier’s creative direction and design development. His practice explores indigenous textiles, luxury tailoring and textile innovation through a multidisciplinary lens shaped by fashion, project management, forensic science and geology.
2024VVS Luminary
Fashion Designer Excellence Award
Fashion Designer Excellence Award
2022Fashion Finest Africa
Industry Award
Industry Award
PORTRAIT ARCHIVE
06 ARCHIVE STUDIES — OLUDAYO ADETUNJI ADEYEMI
06 — RECOGNITION
The work speaks.
The journey continues.
2024VVS Luminary AwardFashion Designer Excellence Award
2022Fashion Finest Africa AwardIndustry recognition
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL
COLLABORATIONS / PRESS / BESPOKE COMMISSIONSGood things
begin with
a conversation.
We welcome bespoke tailoring commissions, private atelier appointments, press loans, and international cultural collaborations.
DIRECT INQUIRIES
adeyemioludayo97@gmail.com
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LAGOS, NIGERIA
Textile Research & Bespoke Tailoring
By Private Appointment
By Private Appointment
LUTON / LONDON, UK
Design Direction & Styling
International Consultations
International Consultations
LAGOS, NIGERIA
LUTON, UNITED KINGDOM
OPEN TO THE WORLD