At Birmingham, Aforlyn Unwuchola Shows Everytindenim Is Ready for the Global Stage

By Tosin Clegg

If the Birmingham Fashion Council showcase in September 2025 was a stress test for emerging designers, Aforlyn Unwuchola passed without flinching. While much of the runway leaned toward streetwear theatrics and conceptual overload, her label, Everytindenim, delivered something rarer: composure.

Aforlyn’s collection felt considered from the first look. Despite the brand’s name, this was not a straightforward exercise in denim. Instead, she treated denim and Nigerian cottons as architectural materials, shaping them into controlled, deliberate silhouettes. The opening look of a midaxi sleeveless gown rendered in deep blue, set the tone immediately, restrained, confident, and unafraid of stillness.

What distinguishes Aforlyn from many designers at this stage is her refusal to hide behind print or rely on surface-level storytelling. The Afrocentric narrative is present, but quietly so. Rather than dominating the garments, it appears in moments of detail, subtle contrast stitching along the lapels, linings revealed only in motion, small interventions that reward close attention.

Technically, the collection was robust. Where many young designers struggle with fit, Aforlyn’s tailoring was precise. The twist mesh dress moved with a heavy, expensive drape, pointing to a sourcing and construction discipline that exceeds the brand’s current scale.

“It is rare to see this level of finish in a debut UK showcase,” Tessy an attendee noted.

By the final walk, the message was clear: Aforlyn is not merely translating a Nigerian aesthetic for a UK audience; she is proposing a trans-continental wardrobe rooted in structure, restraint, and longevity. Aforlyn Unwuchola has transitioned from a designer of ‘potential’ to a designer of consequence.