Vanguard Allure

Top Menu

  • Vanguard

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Allure Magazine
    • Features
    • Magazine
    • Profiles
  • Allure TV
  • Celebration
    • Fashion & Style
    • Weddings
    • Lifestyle
    • Events
  • Wellbeing
    • Allure Woman
    • Healthy Living
    • Beauty
  • Happiness
    • Food
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Relationships
    • Career
  • News
  • Vanguard

logo

Vanguard Allure

  • Home
  • Allure Magazine
    • Queen Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi: Championing African creativity

      July 6, 2025
      0
    • Couture Legends

      June 29, 2025
      0
    • I've unlocked a new side of myself - Rebecca Afolabi, Former Miss ...

      June 22, 2025
      0
    • Mudi Africa@32: Clothing Generations

      June 15, 2025
      0
    • Couture as Counter-Narrative: Paul Williams and the Architecture of Cultural Memory

      June 10, 2025
      0
    • Temitope Ayobami Ogunseitan: Advancing Sustainable Fashion

      June 8, 2025
      0
    • Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha: Beyond The Spotlight

      June 1, 2025
      0
    • Tope Mark-Odigie: Living to Impact

      May 25, 2025
      0
    • HILARY RODRIGUEZ-TAIWO: Reframing beauty standards

      May 18, 2025
      0
    • Features
    • Magazine
    • Profiles
  • Allure TV
  • Celebration
    • Fashion & Style
    • Weddings
    • Lifestyle
    • Events
  • Wellbeing
    • Allure Woman
    • Healthy Living
    • Beauty
  • Happiness
    • Food
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Relationships
    • Career
  • News
    • Allergan Aesthetics Redefines Beauty Standards with Nigerian Market Entry

      July 6, 2025
      0
    • Africa Launches Groundbreaking Reality TV Show to Crown the First “Queen of ...

      July 4, 2025
      0
    • NGO calls for dairy products introduction in school feeding programmes

      June 18, 2025
      0
    • Couture as Counter-Narrative: Paul Williams and the Architecture of Cultural Memory

      June 10, 2025
      0
    • Paul Okoye raises concerns about negative effects of social media

      May 29, 2025
      0
    • Healthcare deficiency heightens vulnerability among girls, NGO warns

      May 28, 2025
      0
    • CDSS Ojo alumni boost learning efficiency in their alma mater

      May 22, 2025
      0
    • Sanwo-Olu hosts Guinness World Record holder, Ayelabola Ololade

      May 13, 2025
      0
    • African Fashion is Not Just a Trend, It's a Force — Queen ...

      May 12, 2025
      0
  • Yul Edochie’s daughter, Danielle, graduates from University

  • Zikel Cosmetics & Oma Jay launch new skincare range for women of colour

  • Rocking Neon: Easy Ways to Add Bold Colours to Your Wardrobe

  • 10 rules for a better shower

  • Unmasking The Dangers of Phone Addiction

Fashion & Style
Home›Fashion & Style›Craftsmanship Redefined: Exploring the Intricate Details of You and I Fashion’s Dazzling Dresses

Craftsmanship Redefined: Exploring the Intricate Details of You and I Fashion’s Dazzling Dresses

March 20,2024
Share:

By Yemisi Suleiman


In a world dominated by mass production and fleeting trends, true craftsmanship is becoming an increasingly rare commodity. This is why the Dazzling Dress Collection from You and I Fashion, led by the visionary Funmilola Abinusawa, stands out.

With each piece meticulously handcrafted, this collection is a masterclass in precision, creativity, and luxury. From the bold Ankara fabric to the delicate velvet lace and rhinestone detailing, the Dazzling Dress Collection is a celebration of intricate design and technical mastery.
The first thing that strikes you about this collection is the level of detail involved. Each dress is a work of art, with every element thoughtfully considered and carefully executed. The use of velvet lace, for instance, is more than just a decorative choice—it is a deliberate effort to create contrast and texture. Velvet lace, with its soft, plush texture, is notoriously difficult to work with. It requires precision in cutting and stitching to maintain its shape and form, and in this collection, it is expertly crafted into hand-cut details that add depth and richness to the overall design.
The embellishments, too, are a key part of the collection’s allure. Shining stones and rhinestones are carefully placed on each dress, adding a touch of sparkle that catches the eye without overpowering the design. The challenge of working with rhinestones lies in ensuring that they are both securely attached and strategically placed. Too many, and the dress risks looking gaudy; too few, and the sparkle is lost. Abinusawa and her team have struck the perfect balance, creating pieces that shimmer subtly, enhancing the overall design without overwhelming it.


Another element that makes the Dazzling Dress Collection so special is the use of Ankara fabric. This material, known for its bold patterns and vibrant colors, is a staple in African fashion. However, working with Ankara requires a deep understanding of the fabric’s structure and characteristics. Its stiff, waxed surface can be challenging to manipulate, especially when integrating it with softer materials like velvet lace. Yet, in this collection, Abinusawa has masterfully blended these two fabrics, creating designs that are both visually striking and structurally sound.
The hand-cut details are perhaps the most impressive aspect of the collection. These intricate patterns, crafted from velvet lace, are a nod to the traditional art of handcrafting, a technique that requires immense skill and patience. The process of hand-cutting lace is time-consuming, but the result is a level of detail and craftsmanship that simply cannot be achieved through machine work. Each piece in the Dazzling Dress Collection is a reflection of the time, care, and expertise that has gone into its creation.
What sets this collection apart is not just the materials or the design, but the level of skill required to bring it to life. The combination of Ankara, velvet lace, and rhinestones creates a unique challenge for the designer, but Abinusawa has risen to the occasion. The end result is a collection that is not only beautiful to look at but also a technical achievement in its own right.
In conclusion, the Dazzling Dress Collection is a testament to the power of craftsmanship in fashion. By combining traditional materials like Ankara with luxurious velvet lace and modern rhinestone embellishments, Funmilola Abinusawa has created a collection that is as intricate as it is beautiful. This is fashion at its finest—where every detail matters, and every piece tells a story of skill, dedication, and artistry.

TagsDazzling Dress CollectionFunmilola AbinusawaYou and I Fashion
Previous Article

Best Online Skincare Vendors in Nigeria

Next Article

Hair Institute treats journalists to free hair ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Fashion & StyleLifestyleStyleTravelTrending

    Holiday: The most stylish outfit ideas for your comfort

    December 3, 2019
    By Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
  • Allure MagazineFashion & Style

    Who Wore It Better? Rita Dominic Vs Alexandriah

    August 11, 2016
    By allure1
  • Fashion & Style

    Unveiling face of Super Eagles traditional wear designer, Esimaje Awani

    June 14, 2018
    By CHIOMA
  • Allure MagazineFashion & Style

    Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2016 goes global, features in Vogue and CNN

    November 14, 2016
    By allure1
  • Fashion & StyleLook Book

    Look of the week: Rita Dominic

    February 16, 2019
    By allure1
  • Allure MagazineFashion & Style

    Osibajo, Amosun lead dignitaries to AFWL

    September 11, 2016
    By allure1
0

  • EntertainmentTrending

    I miss being beaten up by Diamond Platnumz a lot -Wema Sepetu

  • EventNews

    Memoires from ‘Lagos to London’ book launch

  • Allure MagazineNews

    Lionel Messi’s mom accused of upstaging bride by wearing identical white dress

  • 5312
    Followers
  • 0
    Likes

Timeline

  • July 8, 2025

    Yul Edochie’s daughter, Danielle, graduates from University

  • July 7, 2025

    Zikel Cosmetics & Oma Jay launch new skincare range for women of colour

  • July 7, 2025

    Rocking Neon: Easy Ways to Add Bold Colours to Your Wardrobe

  • July 7, 2025

    10 rules for a better shower

  • July 6, 2025

    Unmasking The Dangers of Phone Addiction

Categories

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our magazine!

  • Recent

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • Yul Edochie’s daughter, Danielle, graduates from University

    By Temitope
    July 8, 2025
  • Zikel Cosmetics & Oma Jay launch new skincare range for women of colour

    By Temitope
    July 7, 2025
  • Rocking Neon: Easy Ways to Add Bold Colours to Your Wardrobe

    By CHIOMA
    July 7, 2025
  • 10 rules for a better shower

    By CHIOMA
    July 7, 2025
  • Chioma Jesus, Sammie Okposo, Midnight Crew set for #THUGGLA2018

    By CHIOMA
    April 24, 2018
  • American rapper, Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer prize for 2017 ‘Damn’ album

    By CHIOMA
    April 17, 2018
  • Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti drops new album titled ‘Black Times’ 

    By CHIOMA
    April 23, 2018
  • Actor, Yul Edochie declares intention to run for presidency

    By CHIOMA
    April 23, 2018

Entertainment

  • June 28, 2025

    Kayode Peters dies in Canada at 49

  • June 3, 2025

    Abiola Adebayo confirms separation from husband 

  • May 21, 2025

    ‘Prophet Suddenly 3’ Shatters All-Time Record for a Christian Film — 1 Million Views in Just 48 Hours

  • April 15, 2025

    My greatest problem in life is ‘love’ – Beverly Osu

  • April 8, 2025

    Bolanle Austen-Peters honoured by Ogun govt

Follow us