Born in 1983 in Lagos Nigeria, to Kunle an Engineer and Abiola Okunoren a fashion designer, the twins were inspired by the need to provide Nigerian men with English style shirts thus becoming the first and only fashion duo in Nigeria.
At the age of 19 while studying at University of Lagos, the twins entered the fashion industry when they decided to buy and sell English shirts in Nigeria. Whilst selling shirts, they noticed that their clients were displeased with the fit of the shirts and saw this as an opportunity to start designing shirts to fit the average African man but due to the mass availability of “shirt designers” in Nigeria and the immaturity of the Nigerian retail sector, the twins decided to focus their efforts designing and manufacturing bespoke suits. This made them Nigeria’s first child suit maker, and also the first fashion duo. In turn they inspired a whole generation, both directly and indirectly into the fashion industry that was previously believed to be only for grownups in Nigeria.
Bespoke grew through word of mouth and was eventually known as a luxury brand through its esoteric fit, earning its place as a leading menswear label in the sub-Sahara region of Africa.
The brand is responsible for introducing Bespoke tailoring to the Nigerian menswear industry.
Each suit made is aokunon epitome of invisible opulence and reflects the values and personality of the wearer. It is made using the sacred template of British Savile Row Craftsmanship®
The brand currently has a clientele base of over 2000 men in the Nigerian corporate, entertainment and political environment and in the past 9 years, the brand has distinguished its business through whimsical innovation and professionalism.
Bespoke operates with the philosophy that its clients are an integral part of the business.
They have had the privilege of giving their services to celebrities such as Jay Jay Okocha, Naeto. C, Tunde Baiyewu (Lighthouse Family), D’banj just to name a few.
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