Andrea Iyamah

About the brand

Born in Lagos Nigeria, Andrea Dumebi Iyamah, the founder and Creative Director of Andrea Iyamah was inspired by the colorful, authentic, and rich culture of her home country Nigeria and Africa as a continent when she began the brand at the early age of 17. While juggling her undergraduate degree in Ontario Canada, Andrea began designing and stitching the first collections herself as she journeyed to create a clothing line that represented diversity, innovation, and authenticity while drawing inspiration from her roots for the contemporary woman.

Passionate to showcase African creativity to the world, Andrea released her first official collection in 2011 which boasted bold colors, expressive prints, intricate cutouts, and exaggerated sleeves, signature silhouettes that till date inform the innovative design approach to Andrea Iyamah ready-to-wear, swim and resort wear. Nature and the celebration of diverse cultures are at the centre of Andrea Iyamah’s design philosophy.

Every collection is born by the unlimited inspiration from textures and silhouettes of earth and the rituals of various cultures and seasons are extensively researched to create collections season after season. Inspired by a wealth of cultural and ethnic stories, Andrea Iyamah is a brand centred on presenting design for the traveling contemporary woman whose lifestyle dares to be bold, unique, and informed by her inner adventurer in spirit, mind and style.

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