Lagos Fashion GameNigerian fashion styles: Ankara, Aso-oke, gele and Owambe looks
Nigerian fashion is bold, colourful and full of history. This guide explains the fabrics and looks you will meet in Lagos Fashion Game, so you can style them with confidence.
Ankara
Ankara is a bright wax-print cotton fabric, loved for its bold patterns and strong colours. Tailors turn it into dresses, skirts and tops, peplum shapes, jumpsuits, shirts and head wraps. Mixing two prints in one outfit is a popular move.
Aso-oke
Aso-oke is a hand-woven cloth from the Yoruba people of south-western Nigeria. It is traditionally worn for weddings, naming ceremonies and other celebrations. Its stiff, rich texture is used for wrappers, tops, caps and matching sets.
Gele
A gele is a head tie folded into a sculptural shape. Women wear it to weddings and parties, and the size and style of the fold are part of the look. A gele usually matches or complements the outfit.
Buba and iro
This classic Yoruba outfit has a buba (a loose top), an iro (a wrapper skirt) and often a gele. It looks simple but can be dressed up with lace, beads and strong fabrics.
Agbada and men's styles
The agbada is a wide, flowing robe worn over a matching top and trousers. It is a formal choice for weddings and big occasions, often finished with a cap such as a fila. Kaftans and senator suits are also common.
Lace and George
Lace is popular for special occasions, often in rich colours and with detailed cuts. George is a heavy, decorated wrapper fabric, often associated with Igbo and Delta communities, worn with a blouse and matching accessories.
What is an Owambe?
Owambe is the Nigerian word for a big, lively party, usually a wedding or milestone celebration. Guests are known for coordinated outfits called aso ebi, where family and friends wear the same fabric in matching or similar designs. The goal is simple: look amazing.
Try these styles in the game
In Lagos Fashion Game you can dress your character in outfits inspired by these styles. Join a themed battle such as an Owambe challenge, vote on other players' looks and build your own boutique.
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