Houses I have actually worn

Lagos — Bespoke / Afrocentric luxury

What strikes me first is the precision. The agbadas and suits are cut with the kind of structure that holds its shape across a long wedding day. I also respect that they manufacture their own shoes — a full-look house rather than a tailor who sends you elsewhere for footwear.

Lagos — Bespoke traditional wear and suits

I like the versatility. One day they are cutting a fitted navy suit, the next a green kaftan or a tunic set. The through-line is confidence: nothing looks apologetic. Their separates also make it easy to build a wardrobe piece by piece rather than buying one statement outfit.

London, United Kingdom — Concept house — contemporary African design

It is the most London-Nigerian house on this list, and I mean that as a compliment. The pieces are restrained — indigo, adire, clean silhouettes — and they work outside the occasion. When someone tells me they want African cloth without looking like they are in costume, this is where I send them.

Lagos — Ready-to-wear occasion wear

The safari suits are the stand-out. They manage to be loud and elegant at the same time — strong shoulders, clean pockets, enough embellishment to read 'occasion' without tipping into costume. The kaftans are also well priced for the finish.

Lagos — Luxury occasion wear / agbada specialist

The agbadas are genuinely impressive. They use heavy corded cloth, strong embroidery and generous volume in a way that flatters a bigger frame. This is the house I point to when someone says they want to look like the most important person in the room.

Lagos — Traditional menswear / kaftans and caps

I like the simplicity. The kaftans are cut cleanly without excessive embroidery, and the matching fila caps mean you can buy the full head-to-toe look in one place. It is a practical choice for a man building his first proper traditional wardrobe.