This collection seeks to remind us of simpler times, soaked in dreams of what we perceived as the “mysterious glamor and power of adulthood. We had the most vibrant romances in our heads, filled with glamor, grandeur and glass slippers.
Being overcome with nostalgia during the process of the creation of this collection, I pulled from the brand archives and created garments reminiscent of my earlier works.
Dark colors, Second skin silhouettes, “barely there” risqué garments with edge-defying illusion cut outs, soft drapes, sequins, and delicate deliberate laces.
Pulling love elements from my childhood, My Michael Bolton obsessed father with his love for jackets with the soft inner linens that always felt like heaven.
My mother’s love for prim short jackets, spandex tights, cowl necks, and delicate laces, my early obsession with plastic dolls and how it grew to birth my fascination for the femme form ,I sought to tie these elements together to create dependable,sturdy,and yet delicate looking garments and accessories that inspire feelings as much as they photograph well”.
We are Udiahgebi, a gender fluid evening wear brand out of Lagos Nigeria, with a firm understanding of form and fit.
We Constantly explore topics revolving around femme empowerment and body positivity using glamor and sensuality as our basic elements.
We are inspired by Music and the art of cinematography, The human form and it’s expressions of sensuality, beauty, Poetry, history and romance.
We are moved by the need to capture and sell femme fatale moments to the client by creating garments that not only inspire feelings but photograph well.
Photography: Presley Erekosima @presleyvisuals
Models: @agabaiduu @precious_oz @helene.afolabi @unbothered.aquarius
Hair: Chibuzor Iroegbute @buzorsbeautymark_
Makeup: Devans Glam @devansglam
Styling & art direction: Emerie Udiahgebi @agabaiduu
Creative Direction: Udiahgebi @udiahgebi
