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MAI Atafo Inspired Atelier hosts Savile Row Master Tailor | Sartorial Lagos & Stylistas Attend
Ohimai Atafo (Creative Director, MAI Atafo Inspired)
Ohimai Atafo, the creative director of one of Nigeria’s leading fashion brands – MAI Atafo Inspired, hosted Savile Row Master Tailor Darren Beaman for a 2-week intensive training of the MAI team in production of bespoke Savile Row suits.
On Saturday 7th June 2014, an event tagged MAI Atafo Inspired | Bespoke at his Atelier in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, marked the end of the training.
It was organized in partnership with Chivas Regal Whiskey, in line with the brand’s global strategy of supporting Savile Row Bespoke tailoring.
Spotted at the exclusive event were Isio Wanogho, Ene Maya-Lawani, Chin Okeke, Kunbi Oyelese, Ikane Akhigbe, Bawo Okoro, Chiedu Edozie, Ono Bello, Kazeem Bello Osagie, Michael Lawanson, Francis Obozuwa, Audu Maikori and Toju Foyeh.
The designer who has dressed stars like Waje, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and most recently Mo’Cheddah at the 2014 MAMAs, took guests through the journey tagged Savile Row Inspired.
He stated the drive behind recruiting the services of the Savile Row Academy and the drive to take suit tailoring to the highest international level.
Darren Beaman demonstrated to guests how a typical Savile row bespoke suit is measured. He applauded Ohimai Atafo for his distinction in being the first of its kind to take a remarkable step in influencing Savile row standard tailored suits in Africa.
If the new range of suits by MAI Atafo Inspired are anything to go by, it puts the label among the world class brands which make tailored suits.
All guests at the event who sipped on Chivas Regal Whiskey cocktails and munched on delicious Hors D’oeuvres by Fiona’s Indulgence, were treated to a one-day discounted and personal consultation service from the Savile Row Master Tailor.
The event which was all about celebrating craftsmanship, heritage and style, ended with a lasting impression that fine bespoke suit tailoring is now available through Mai Atafo Inspired Bespoke in Africa.
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Isio Wanagho
Emeka Igwe
Ene Maya-Lawani
Ikane Akhigbe
Kaylah Oniwo
Bawo Okoro
Ono Bello
Michael Lawanson
Cynthia Omorodion
Julius Afolalu
Beeba Ademowo
Niyi Ogunwuyi
Nkechi Okafor
Yomi Ayoola
Chechi Arinze
Adejoke Adepashe
Bidemi Adedeji
Damilola Oke
Motun Adeshina
Mojisola Daniels
Darren Beaman (Master Tailor) & Latasha Ngwube
Darren Beaman (Master Tailor) & Sola Oke of Chivas
Mai Atafo & Isio Wanagho
Chin Okere & Mai Atafo
Darren Beaman, Sola Oke & Mai Atafo
Niyi Ogunwuyi, Sola Oke, Chin Okere & Ozzy Agu
A cross section of MAI Atafo Inspired Atelier
Kunbi Oyelese
Damilola Oke & Tito Akomolafe
Mavi Olugo & Cynthia Nwaru
Nkechi Okafor & Olu Raheem
Ono Bello & Mai Atafo
Mojisola Daniels & Mai Atafo
Francis Obozuwa & Chiedu Edozie
Mai Atafo & Okwuehi Ogboi
Mai Atafo briefing guests
Darren Beaman
Mai Atafo & Darren Beaman explain the quality of a Savile Row Bespoke Suit
Darren Beaman demonstrating on Francis Obozuwa
Beeba Ademowo
Okwuehi Ogboi & Olu Raheem watch with intense concentration
Niyi Ogunwuyi
Ikane Akhigbe & Chiedu Edozie
Yomi Ayoola
Michael Lawason & Mai Atafo
Chin Okere & Sola Oke
Bawo Okoro, Julius Afolalu & Emeka Igwe
Emeka Igwe & Bawo Okoro
Francis Obozuwa, Chiedu Edozie & Ikane Akhigbe
Michael Lawanson, Abiola Aloba & Mai Atafo
Aisha Igbinovia, Ono Bello & Yemisi Suleiman
Abiola Aloba
Chiedu Edozie, Darren Beaman & Francis Obozuwa
Bawo Okoro & Emeka Igwe
Latasha Ngwube & Mojisola Daniels
Darren Beaman, Latasha Ngwube & Mai Atafo
Ikane Akhigbe, Mai Atafo & Obinna Omeruo
Darren Beaman, Ono Bello, Mai Atafo & Aisha Igbinovia
Training at the MAI Atafo Inspired Atelier
