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A model poses for a photo in a floor-length multicolored dress.

Florentina Agu, founder of Hertunba, took the traditional Akwete fabrics of her grandmothers and put a modern spin on them.

Photo courtesy of Florentina Agu.

Nigerian Designers are Putting a Modern Spin on Traditional Fabrics

From Akwete to Aso Oke, these designers are reimagining traditional fabrics with a modern twist, preserving cultural heritage while shaping the future of fashion.