Just like the Ankara fabric, Adire (tye and dye) has metamorphosed into a premium clothing brand that is worn by people of different social strata in the Nigerian society, as it is now being adorned by the crème de la crème of the society, the middle class and the low class.
It is indeed not strange to see some government functionaries rock this fabric to official functions. One name that readily comes to mind is Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the former Minister of Finance. She was fond of wearing Adire to official functions in and outside the country while in office.
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Today, Adire is no longer the exclusive preserve of the Yorubas as it is now the toast of people from all ethnic groups in and outside Nigeria.
Nigerian designers have been using this fabric to create exquisite pieces that can be worn anytime, anywhere, be it corporate or social events. For instance, Adire can be used to make palazzo pants, tops, gown, suits, caftan, boubou, knickers, turban, table cover and wedding gown. Check out ways you can rock the Adire fabric.
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