Petan: Kehinde Faoziyat Abiona Delivers the Best for Versatility

By Dimeji Alara

With the teeming and unending trends in the fashion industry which are as a result of several fashion tastes and demands; fashion enthusiasts and consumers now prefer versatile fashion designers with engaging and remarkable delivery.

Truly, there are a good number of fashion designers in Nigeria, but only few satisfy the needed versatility, style and artistry required by modern trends.

However, no matter the statistics, Kehinde Faoziyat Abiona’s Fabique Beauty remains a monumental brand in Nigeria.

Over the years, I have perceived Abiona to possess an unpredictable skill in striking a plum of modern styles with elegance to produce versatile designs.

In this Kampala fabric styled into a chic and stunning set of skirt and blouse ensemble christened Petan, Abiona has carved an enviable niche for herself in the Nigerian fashion industry.

This dress offers shades of turquoise blue, orange and green colour on the fabric prints. Sliced with a sweetheart square neckline, the blouse is well structured and fitted.

Also taking into notice is the puff sleeves that contribute to the balance and structure of the design. More to the structural enhancement are the breast cups graciously incorporated on the chest plate.

Apart from these, a distinctive addition to the dress is the bead embellishment detail at the hemline of the blouse which is carefully shaped.

The skirt is another expression. That Kehinde Faoziyat was dutiful in adding decorative holes covered at the edges with embroidery patches is expressively innovative and profound.

From fabric choice, cutting, sewing and intricate play on the design, every stitch is a fresh depiction of dynamism and glamour. Whether for a boardroom meeting or a semi-formal gathering, Petan is classic and fitting.

This dress is a call that not only Western wears or textiles are a perfect fit for versatility.

Moreso, Africans should portray the essence of African fashion through indigenous textiles. I am most fascinated with the fabric choice as it is an inclusion of Afrocentric fabric heritage.

In conclusion, Kehinde Faoziyat Abiona has an unequal mastery or turning fabrics into a piece to be forever treasured and adorned.

To say but a little more, Kehinde Faoziyat is poised to scale higher and beyond Nigerian fashion stratum given her delivery of unique wears.