INTERVIEW: Tayo Shonekan speaks to OnoBello.com

The OnoBello.com team recently caught up with Aimas' very own Tayo Shonekan in an interview where she talks extensively about the brand Aimas and dishes out styling tips. Here's a sneak peek...

"OB: You actually started as a fashion designer but most people just know you as a stylist, why is that?

TS: That is true, I guess for several reasons. Firstly my label is not self-named so though people know of the label, they do not realize that I am the person behind it. Secondly I am not a clothing designer, so I do not generally participate in a lot of fashion shows that help get your name out there. Thirdly, I have done quite a lot of styling work especially for editorials, which by default makes you known for your work.

OB: What is the aesthetics of your Aimas label?

TS: Aimas is really about individuality. It is also about the African continent so I like to call it Afro chic or afropolitan.

OB: Where do you go to and what do you look at for inspiration?

TS: Life generally inspires me and I can find inspiration everywhere and in everything."

  Read the rest of this interview here.... http://onobello.com/index.php/features/interviews/item/1545-tayo-shonekan-speaks-on-how-to-break-into-fashion

 ENJOY!!!!!

Welcome... Aimas Summer Collection!!!!

    It's that time of the year again when some of us take a well deserved break, or add key pieces to our wardrobes to reflect the season. Here at aimas, we are super excited as we have a whole lot in store for the summer.Our summer collection of fabulous t-shirts, amazing leather purses, and beautiful fashion and home accessories are are exactly what you need to kick-off that summer vacation you've got planned. For the kids we have an exciting new range, as well as the cutest african print skirts and shorts to complement the tees.Kids can't help but love them.

So if you are looking to buy gift items for family and friends abroad, or just chic, fresh, fun pieces to update your wardrobe this summer, Aimas is your one stop shop. We are open from Monday - Saturday from 9am till 7pm. The store is situated at 32 Alexander Avenue, Ikoyi. You can also find us at the Grey Velvet boutique  in the Ikeja City Mall Alausa and at Tae  situated at 15 Oduduwa Way, Gra Ikeja. So if you happen to be in that neck of the woods, do stop by and check it out.

                                         Aimas @ 1st Lagos Accessories Fair

Woohoo!!!! The 1st Lagos Accessories Fair is just around the corner and guess who'll be there show casing her very fashionable, chic, sophisticated, tribal and trendy accessories? Yes you guessed right! AIMAS!!!!!! We are so excited, i bet you are too.

At the fair we will be showcasing accessories from our new collection. Trust me,you can't wait to get your hands on them, they are fabulous pieces every girl needs. Ranging from our delicately hand made neck pieces, beaded collars, hair pieces, capes, clutch purses all the way down to our hand painted bags. We've got everything....accessories for living.

So it's a date! 

Saturday, June 16th

Where?  

Terra Kulture

Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

 Time?

12pm - 6pm

  

See you!

Welcome to the Aimas Room

Last year we launched our very own store "Aimas Room". The offical outlet for the sale of our designs which includes a wide range of hand made jewelry, hair pieces, purses, belts and tee's.
Our designs are a product of the fusion of traditional African prints and modern Western fabric. What better way to stay in touch with your roots in a society highly influenced by the domineering Western culture. Our recent collection, Mama's Garden is inspired by flowery blooms, brilliant bust of colors, freshness and the playful free spirit chic that only an experience of a beautiful garden can bring. Take a look!

Bet you can't wait to get those perfectly manicured fingers on these, there is more where they came from. Aimas Room is located at 32 Alexander Road, Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria.

Aimas Room 'Holiday'

Aimas room will be open all day today Monday the 3rd of October for some serious retail therapy. We have sooooo much in store for you, from brand spanking new designs to fantastic bargains on our sale. 

We have also added some hot new accessories and of course the kids are not left out. 

Doors open at 10am at 32 Alexander Avenue, Ikoyi. See you there!!!

NEW Headgear

Hello,

Hot from the "aimas room", a new spin on the conventional gele. Are you fed up of tying gele to events? Or do you sometimes feel like just having your locks free instead of it covered in head gear?

Here at aimas we are giving you the chance to customise your aso ebi (aso oke or gele). As long as you can think it, we can make it. Check Odun out with her bespoke aimas aso oke headpiece and clutch. Love, love, love!!!

To order please call 08098824627 or 07028028918.

Warm regards,

Tayo

Creative Director

Aimas

Introduction

Hello all,

Welcome to the Aimas Lifestyle blog- here to keep you updated about what is new with the brand, the ideas behind it and African fashion in general. 

Aimas has come from Nigeria and travelled around the world, moving to support African fashion and style and get it the attention it deserves. From global fashion news, photoshoots and styling deals, to the hottest do's and dont's- Aimas lifestyle is so much more than simply another fashion blog. If you would like to be part of that movement and be informed on the fastest developing fashion market- just keep on reading. 

Looking forward to sharing your thoughts, so let's go...........................