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#BellaStylista: Issue 240 | Agbada For Rich Aunties

June 8, 2023

Hi, BellaStylistas!

#BellaStylista is a BellaNaija Style series for fashionistas who kill it every day! For work or play, this list is to inspire you as we celebrate those who inspire us with their sense of style. We’ll be sharing the top trends, fabulous street style looks and our fashion highlights for each week.

 

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Agbada, a flowing wide-sleeved robe traditionally worn by men across West Africa and some parts of North Africa, has inspired a new era of womenswear.

Also known as the boubou, babban Riga, grand boubou and a host of other names, it is indigenously made from cotton, wool or voile lace fabric and is usually decorated with intricate embroidery, but has now been revised with various flattering fabrics like organza, fragile french laces and tulle into more creative variations. The ceremonial attire is closely associated with affluence and offers great comfort to its wearer.

Check out some of our favourites this week and don’t forget to tag us with #BellaStylista or send your photos and Instagram handle to [email protected] to be featured next week.

 

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That wraps it up for Issue 240!

If you’d like to be featured in upcoming issues, tag us with #BellaStylista on Instagram or send your photos and Instagram handle to [email protected]!

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