Vanskere
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion and clothing |
| Founded | 2005 in Lagos, Nigeria |
| Founder | Evans Akere |
| Headquarters | Lagos , Nigeria |
Number of locations | 4 (Nigeria, Dakar, Abidjan, Ghana) |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Clothing, shoes, accessories, branding |
| Owner | Evans Akere |
Number of employees | 20+ |
| Website | www |
Vanskere (stylized as Vanskere by Evans Akere) is a distinguished Nigerian luxury fashion brand that specializes in ready-to-wear urban African attire. fashion company founded by Nigerian designer Evans Akere.[1][2][3] The company was founded in Nigeria in 2005.[4][5] The brand has gained widespread recognition for its dedication to manufacturing stylish and high-quality clothing.
History
[edit]The company was founded in 2005 by Evans Akere,[2][6] Vanskere quickly emerged as a leading force in the Nigerian fashion industry. The brand is known for creating clothing that seamlessly blends traditional African aesthetics with modern style. It has shown collections at FIMO228 Runway in Togo[7][8] and Glitz African Fashion week in Ghana.[9][10][11][12][13] Vanskere designs are sold in boutiques in Dakar, Abidjan, Nigeria, Ghana.[14]
Clientele
[edit]Vanskere boasts a diverse clientele, including business moguls, politicians, corporate executives, and A-list celebrities like Mike Adenuga, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Donald Duke, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu,[15] Richard Mofe-Damijo, Bovi, Joseph Benjamin, Julius Agwu and others.[8][16][17][18] The brand's ability to attract such esteemed individuals speaks to its universal appeal and reputation for excellence. Whether dressing for a formal event or a casual outing, Vanskere offers timeless elegance and sophistication for every occasion.[19][20][21]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "About Evans Akere". Mbari Uno. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ a b "BBC Interview With Evans Akere". BBC Pidgin. January 2020. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
- ^ "EVANS AKERE: INNOVATING AFRICAN TRADITIONAL WEAR". VANGUARD ALLURE. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "About Vanskere - The Brand".
- ^ Evans, Akere (January 1, 2022). "Meet Evans Akere , The Man Behind Vanskere". Tribe Andelan.
- ^ "5 Minute With Evans Akere". Press Reader. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Unveiling Vanskere Latest Trends and Styles At FIMO228 Runway". Vanskere. March 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Evans Akere Showcases at the International Fashion Festival in Togo". FashionEVO. March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Tribe Andelan". Vanskere , Sally Bawa & Helejane Rip the Runway at The Glitz Africa Fashion Week , 2019 , Accra – Ghana. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
- ^ "Glitz African". ‘The Glaze Campaign’ by Luxury Menswear designer, Vanskere. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
- ^ "Fashion Ghana". Vanskere @ Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2014, Day 2 – Ghana, Accra #GAFW2014. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ^ "Pulse ng". Peep the unconventional styles Vanskere presented at the show. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ^ "Pulse Ghana". Vanskere Collection At Glitz Africa Fashion Week. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ^ "Vanskere". Vanskere Official Website Showcasing It Collections. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Ebuka Revolutionized Men's Fashion With Vanskere Iconic Suit". Vanskere Journal. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ "Patrick Doyle, others unveil Vanskere's Afropolitan SS17 Collection". PM Nigeria Introduced in August 1994 to satisfy a yearning for a fresh, breezy and entertaining afternoon paper in Lagos and its environs, P.M.News is positioned as a paper for everyone. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ^ "From Vanskere With Love". The Luxury Reporter. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
- ^ "Meet The Designers Who Have Dressed Ebuka So Far". Net The World's No. 1 Source For African Entertainment. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ^ "How Pastor Ighodalo Encouraged Akere To Stay In Fashion Design Industry". BellaNaija Style. May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ "How Evans Akere study and interpret trends". Encomium. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
- ^ "Actors Kalu Ikeagwu & Patrick Doyle Star in Vanskere's New Afropolitan Collection". Style Rave. Retrieved 2017-06-22.