FASHION DIARIES

If there’s one fashion designer who consistently delivers incredible looks both on and off the runway, it just might be Lanre da Silva Ajayi. Fearless in her approach to colour and print, Lanre is a woman who knows her own style. Each time we see her out

Who is Lanre da Silva Ajayi ?

Lanre is a mum of two, a wife, and a Fashion Designer. I have been in the fashion industry for 11 years now, and I am still extremely passionate about what I do. My main objectives are to create beautiful and distinctive designs that are timeless, and make a woman look elegant , glamorous, sophisticated and classy.

What makes you unique?

Definitely, my distinctive style sets me apart from the rest and makes my creative designs stand out.

What does style mean to you?

My personal style is unique, elegant, bold, and beautiful.

Best Colour

I love vibrant bold colours but if I must pick, I will say Green.

Beauty Secret

I use Argan Oil on my face. The oil is lightweight and absorbs fast. It keeps my face refreshed, soft, and hydrated.

Best Perfume

One of my favourite perfume is Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. I also love Arabian perfume oils too.

What fashion items do you have the most?

I absolutely love Jeans and have quite a lot of them in different shades of blue.

Cannot go a day without?

My Phone!

Cannot be caught wearing?

I am not a fan of wearing too much accessories at a given time.

Most expensive items in your wardrobe

My Jewellery.

Style icon?

There are so many people that I admire their sense of style however, Cate Blanchett stands out for me.

Fears?

I believe challenges in life is what makes an individual motivated and determined for success. I focus more on overcoming challenges than been fearful.

What people do not know about you?

I love watching comedies?

Favorite saying

Never Give Up.

Worst fashion moment

The worst fashion moment that comes to mind happened to me years back whilst I was in London. This incident is still so vivid in my memory like it was just yesterday. I attended a friend’s party on a Friday night all clad up in a lovely grey Karen Millen Fur jacket and a pleated skirt from Morgan with shoes from Bruno Magli. When I made my entrance into the party I got a lot of compliments from people on how good I looked. I was really chuffed. The night ended and I went home. The next day, I had a boat cruise party to attend. While sorting out what to wear for the party with the help of my mum who had just arrived from Lagos, she saw the outfit I wore the night before and loved it completely. She then suggested I wore it again. I deliberated with her saying I just wore it the previous night so I didn’t think it was a good idea. On second thought, I was like it’s a totally different click of people so it really didn’t matter. I was one of the last people to get on board. As I entered, I saw two people from the previous night and I just shook it off as I was not close to them. I became more uncomfortable as it became apparent that 90 percent of the guests from the night before were also on board this boat cruise. The gaze of people on me said a thousand words without them speaking. I felt the need to start telling my friends and anyone that cared to listen why I was in the same outfit from the night before. It was so embarrassing for me that I withdrew to a secluded corner and was waited anxiously to get off the boat! It was a night to remember for me and nothing has topped that since.