Aorah
Grey Sheep
Location
london / United Kingdom
University
Imperial College London
Main Manufacturing Countries
London-based womenswear brand Aorah is founded by Nigerian Designer, Adaora Ifeatu Soludo. Aorah is a contemporary womenswear fashion label that uses traditional African fabrics to create contemporary designs. Aorah is also an ethically driven fashion label that celebrates talent and diversity by empowering women and the youth of Nigeria.
About Adaora
Adaora is a young, self-taught designer based in London, UK. Adaora spent her formative years in nigeria and Growing up in a multicultural country, with a rich variety of textiles and traditional attires, was what inspired the brand aorah. She gained head office experience AT Moschino before pursuing an MSc in management. After graduating from Imperial college business school, she traveled to Nigeria for a year to work with local artisans to develop the brand and work on developing akwete fabric.