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The Nigerian womenswear brand, Ella Couture, under Ella Integrated Global Concept, recently revealed its 2024 ready-to-wear collection, titled “Glamour” at Arise Fashion Week in Lagos . As models walked the runway, wearing her pieces at the fashion week, Raymond Angela, the brand’s founder and Creative Director stated: “This fashion ramp is a milestone for regional fashion brands, rethinking Lagos fashion. “I’m excited that this collection, meant to inspire women, will reach a larger audience beyond West Africa,” she added.

According to Angela, “Ella Couture” is a rapidly growing fashion brand, designed for every woman, offering a variety of stylish products for women of all shapes and sizes. “We aim to enhance their beauty with luxurious and unique apparel. My goal is to empower confident women, who embody poise and glamour in our designs.



” The ‘Glamour’ collection blends everyday wear with classics, showcasing the success of ambitious women through elevated silhouettes, tailored pieces, dresses, crop tops, strong collars, and pantsuits in bold colour schemes, embodying sophistication and comfort. It also introduces new plus sizes, promoting inclusivity. All Ella Couture clothing is locally made, prioritizing ethical production and creating opportunities for Nigerian youths.

Speaking to Sunday Telegraph style team on how she discovered her talent in fashion, the gorgeous designer, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, said: “I have always loved fashion and knew earlier on that my future was in this field. I enjoyed looking good and helping others do the same, receiving compliments about my style from friends, who often asked me to style them. That is how it all started.

” Founded in Nigeria in 2020, Rayond Angela has loved fashion since childhood, receiving many compliments on her style. After earning a degree in Political Science at Akwa-Ibom State University, she launched her fashion career in Lagos. Noticing a gap in trendy workwear for women, she began designing corporate outfits.

She named her brand “Ella Couture” inspired by the word “unique,” ensuring high-quality materials from sourcing to packaging..

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