Notes

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First-hand notes on what I wore, what I got wrong, and what I would do differently next time. Each entry is drawn from a real occasion — not a styling exercise.

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Evening dressing outside the Maison Jones storefront
A cream linen suit, and the discipline of not over-dressing

What I Wore

A cream linen suit, and the discipline of not over-dressing

An English garden wedding is the hardest brief a Nigerian man gets. A first-hand note on undyed linen, soft shoulders and why creases are the point.

6 min read

What I Wore

What I Wore: All Black, And Not A Dinner Jacket In Sight

The invitation said black tie. I obeyed the colour and ignored the tuxedo — a black kaftan and a beaded long coat, all in one tone.

5 min read

What I Wore

A Brown Agbada to a Nigerian Wedding in London

The invitation said 2 p.m. at a hotel in Mayfair. I knew the room would be full of navy suits, burgundy velvet and the occasional white-and-gold agbada that catches every flash. I wanted to look ceremonial without competing with the groom. So I chose brown.

4 min read

What I Wore

A rust safari suit, relaxed but not careless

I wanted colour without costume. A rust safari suit — strong shoulders, clean pockets, no embroidery — felt right for an Owambe where the room was already loud.

6 min read

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