Diamond-Hope Kingston
Traditional wear in Nigeria is experiencing a renaissance.
The days are gone when traditional styles were considered boring or less fashionable.
Now, we have new and innovative designs that are redefining the way this fashion is received by millennials.
The gele is a part of traditional womenswear in Nigeria, and is usually the indicator of fancy dress, much like a fascinator or a hat is in the Western world.
Geles have been worn by Nigerian women for decades, but in recent years have become the ultimate fashion accessory for an owambe. Your slay game is directly proportionate to how well your gele is tied.
This takes skill however, which not too many have and it is common practice to get someone to tie your gele for you, otherwise you compromise your slay.
The invention of auto gele, as it’s being called, serves as a game changer, as they provide ready-to-wear geles, tied to perfection and all you need to do is fasten it at the back!
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