From tees to tailoring, from story to statement. This one’s for Lagos; the chaos, the calm, the colour.
Our debut at Lagos Fashion Design Week.
Made with love, memory, and movement.
Date: 31st October 2025
Venue: Balmoral Centre, Federal Palace Hotel. VI
Time: 6:00pm
#Garbe #LFDW25
My name is Bella Adeleke, I am the Creative Director at Garbe and this is my entry as a semi finalist for the Green Access 2024 x TOMS Design Challenge.
At Garbe, we channel the rich history, vibrant music, diverse art, and dynamic culture of Lagos to craft designs that resonate with the soul and connecting deeply with the essence of the motherland.
Drawing inspiration from classic penny and brogue loafers, as well as the classic crochet knittiing technique. I re-imagined this Toms as an espadrille that takes structural style inspiration from the loafers and comfort of knitted wool to create a timeless footwear that can trasition from chic to casual and also accomodates people with high insteps (Like me)…
I truly hope to continue to inspire a future where fashion meets sustainability.”
#greenaccess2024 #greenaccess2024xtoms #lagosFW24 #WearGood
In Conversation with Asali | Busola Bakinson - Intellectual Property Expert.
We sat down with an IP expert and she covered everything, brand protection, IP for creatives, and what every startup needs to know legally.
Full conversation is on YouTube. Link in bio. 🎙️
Sherifatu Adepeju “Bella” Adeleke is a multi-disciplinary creative entrepreneur and business strategist with over a decade of experience across fashion, entertainment, technology, retail, branding, and marketing. She is known for transforming creative ideas into profitable ventures through strong strategy, systems, and leadership.
As CEO of Asali Africa, Bella leads with a people-first approach to talent development, creating opportunities for creatives to grow sustainably and build lasting careers. Her work in talent management reflects a deep commitment to nurturing potential, providing not just representation but long-term partnership and support.
With a proven track record in launching campaigns, driving product growth, and scaling multimillion-dollar operations, Bella combines business intelligence with cultural insight. She continues to create impactful structures that empower talent, foster growth, and open doors across industries.
Excited to learn from @bellaadeleke at our Mentor Mentee Soirée👯
#MavinIWD2026 #WomensMonth #Mentorship
Once a science student sketching ideas in class, @bellaadeleke turned those early concepts into @garbelife and today she helps artists look the way their music feels.
Through @cokoon.dev , her creative development agency, she continues to nurture talent and ideas while remaining a proud girl’s girl who champions other women in the industry.
#WomenInMusic #WLM #WomenLeadingMusic #IWD
Hi everyone today We are styling the Marina Set by @garbelife .
Inspired by Lagos’ most iconic business district, this set was designed for the woman who moves, elegantly and confidently with purpose.
The top draws from a classic Oxford shirt but with our own little tweaks. It is fitted at the waist, with a flounce hem.
The buttons are faux cowrie shells, a recurring detail in our designs because for me, cowries are emblem of wealth.
The skirt is longline, high-waisted, centre slit with piping that mirrors the collar of the top.
Available now in pink, blue and Adire, with more colourways coming. And yes you can purchase as separates.
What’s your favourite look?
#Garbe #TheMarinaset #GarbeLagos #MadeInNigeria
Hi guys, if you’re new here, I am Bella Adeleke and welcome to the very first episode of my Style Series, where i break down the Garbe debut collection piece by piece.
On this episode, I will be talking about and styling the Silk T-shirt Blouse.
This piece started with something simple; I just really love a good T-shirt. That baggy, effortless, “I didn’t try but I look cool” energy? Obsessed!
So for our debut runway collection we wanted to stay true to our street/urban origin, take that feeling and make it luxe.
Enter duchess as our choice of fabric, Shoulder pads for structure and a frayed neck so it never feels too stiff or serious. Because I believe in little surprises, an eyelet cut-out at the back for a bit of pizzazz and functionality (breathability because lagos heat is not for the weak) was the right amount of unexpected needed to keep it smart but still casual.
The blouse is available in Chocolate Brown and Blush (which I am wearing) online and in store.
What was your favourite look?
Drop a comment and let me know which piece you want me to style next for you from the collection
#GARBE #StyleSeriesbyBellaAdeleke #wardrobessentials #FashionDesigner #garbelife
