Tuesday 6 September 2016

FASHION FORWARD TUESDAY



Today on Fashion Forward Tuesday, we bring you the gorgeous and glamorous "Gele"



Gele is a yoruba (Nigeria, West Africa) word for a female headwrap. Usually worn at occasions such as weddings and other traditional events.
It has been a part of Africa's history and different cultures for years. Starting as early as 1700




They come in different shapes and sizes depending on your preference.
The types ranges from: 
1) Aso-oke  gele.
2) Embroidered gele
3) Net fabric gele popularly known as Singele
4) French lace Gele
5) sego/zego gele
6) Damask gele
7) Hayes, jubilee and Swiss gele scarfs

Styles:
 Round,  single pleats, double pleats, single and double fan, Ascot or avant garde.  Etc

Ladies be stylishly african! Rock a lovely gele this week and watch those heads turn in your direction!


FASHION FORWARD TUESDAY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LATONNE SIGNATURES

Latonne Signatures are makers of beautiful handmade footwear, bags and all types of makeup.
visit them today at #233 Abak road, Uyo.








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