Shade Thomas-Fahm

Shade Thomas-Fahm ( born, on September 22, 1933) is a Nigerian fashion designer. She regarded as Nigeria's first modern fashion designer" and pioneer. She was the first fashion designer to open a fashion boutique in Nigeria. Fahm brought attention to the Nigerian fashion industry. Her enduring impact will be celebrated at London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London in 2022. Quotes The way we dress can shape and reflect the way we feel. Shade Thomas-Fahm's word Nigerian fashion pioneer Folashade ‘Shade’ Thomas-Fahm will be celebrated at ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition, By Sana Noor Haq, CNN - May 14, 2021 I show that it is important to value what we have and that through innovation, we can wear clothing that tells the African story in a way that is not Western but truly modern. Shade Thomas-Fahm's word Nigerian fashion pioneer Folashade ‘Shade’ Thomas-Fahm will be celebrated at ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition, By Sana Noor Haq, CNN - May 14, 2021 So many things the world enjoys came from Africa,” she said. “I think it’s about time that they stop pretending they don’t get so many of their ideas from us. Shade Thomas-Fahm's word Nigerian fashion pioneer Folashade ‘Shade’ Thomas-Fahm will be celebrated at ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition, By Sana Noor Haq, CNN - May 14, 2021 External Links Category:1933 births