Design Talent on the Rise – Akpos Okudu Collection Debuts
Posted on Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at 4:59 AMBy BellaNaija.com
Akpos Okudu is a promising young designer based in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The self-described Ijaw Girl is currently a University of Port-Harcourt undergraduate but has a genuine drive and passion for fashion. The first collection from her eponymous fashion label is driven by colourful, soft and feminine dresses inspired by different cultures, art & nature. According to Akpos, ‘I design clothes for women who want to be elegant and confident without losing their soft and feminine side. I generally want to make clothes that are comfortable when worn in everyday life and are at the same time fashionable’.
This collection has commercial appeal and Akpos definitely has tons of potential. She is one to watch out for! 
Photographer: Preye Kagbala
Models: Eniye Kagbala, Miranda Nwagbara & Alex Allaputa
Visit the designer’s blog – Ijaw Girl – HERE
Tags: Akpos Okudu, dresses, young nigerian designers
that purple dress is GORGEOUS,wow, i wish i could have it
its beautiful stuff….I hoe she goes far…well writen piece about the outfit being commercial…which is a good thing…
VERY pretty dresses! I love the prints, and both the one shoulder dresses are GAWG-US!!
LOVELY, SIMPLE BUT CLASSIC DESIGN
Up Naija! Naija Delta for life! Thanks Bella for show casing the talents that are in other places save for Lagos. This Chic is good -going to her blog nawww
Very nice!!! Simple yet elegant designs
What’s up with Nigerians and smartness? God. It’s amazing what this girl just starting out is doing. The fashion industry is only going to get better and better.
Bella, do you know where we can get it, the designers contact and price(im so scared its gonna be terribly expensive tho
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one thing for sure, this girl has got brains,thumbs up!
lovely outfits,,,,,,,,,,,beautiful pictures,,,,,,
wow….l need one now
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fantastic!
great designs. what’s her contact?
nylla17@hotmail.com or call her on +234 8076256599
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE her work! GOSH. been a stan for a few weeks, lol.
xo
Her logo is unforgettable and I particularly like the 8th pictures, one with the shorts.
wow….i mean i love this girl…she’s even better than all those big names!
this is no tailor masquerading as a designer…
this is a bright girl…
u shud av put her contact up, im off to PH this weekend, wud have been good to go and see this designs live!
amazinly beautiful.thumbs up babe.chisa p.h
Wow! A designer and an amazing writer. Absolute geneius. Where has she been? She should be on ThisDay.
love it!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! Shes an amazing designer, absolutely fab. AKPOS OKUDU ROCKS!
I think shes absolutely amazing!!!
So far, I think these are the most exquisite designs I’ve seen. She’s truly talented!
awesome designs…gosh i want that purple monostrap gown!!!
where can we purchase these. They are beautiful.
nylla17@hotmail.com or call her on +234 8076256599
Yay for Akpos!!! I didn’t know she could sew!!! : )
wow ………………omg.akpos okudu ur gud.i luv her style or r u not seeing it?.she is so creative n unique.more grease………………..
OMG!!!!! Akpos… this is awesome. Don’t know if you remember me, all can say is Prince Davids sister…. Hail Abuloma… Keep up the good work.
hi! chi chi okebalama. of course i remember you.wow!it been ages.thanks a lot.
hey everybody.Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement.thanks a lot. Akpos Okudu.
i thnk she is okay but she can be better
Wow! gal…ua work iz tyt…would definitely love to wear ua outfits… loving the simple and yet chic side of the outfits… U going places gal! Im sure ul come up wit even btter designs..work it! gal…u gt my vote
Nothing much, some pretty pieces though
hatterrzzz!!! why u drinkin that hatorade u know the designs are fire!!! like u wud see a random chick dressed like this in naija steups!!! show the love where it is due and stop messing!! word…
the designs are amazing and i think she will be very successful!! give props where it is due and stop the drinking of the hatorade those who are beacoupe bout its ok!!!
wow if u did dose cuts,den u’re gud. bt d only prblm is i cant see varieties, luks lyk u gat no plans 4 plus-sized women.7 dose re d real african women
you’ll definitly do som cuts 4 ma clothin label comin up somtym dis yr by Gods grace. its ur cousin in benin, anty vic’s dota. how’s ur project goin? howeva, i stil nid somtin mor trendy, jacket stuff, mix& match,lyk d short floral robe on hot-pants,dt model ws Xqusite. i lov u gal. we’ll tok som mor subsequently.