Chikodinaka Perpetua Chima

Chikodinaka Perpetua Chima is a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the founder, chief executive officer and creative director of the womenswear fashion label HN Clothings. Quotes Honestly, when I started, I had nothing but a vision and a determination to tell stories through fabric. I knew I wanted to create designs that were original, protected, and meaningful. I could not have predicted that HN Clothings would be celebrated on international runways, or that I would be styling governors, global celebrities, and world record breakers. But every stitch was intentional. Every collection from Threads of Heritage in 2020 to Echoes in Fabric in 2024 was a step toward where we are now. Awards are affirmations. They tell me that originality and persistence are seen and valued. When I was named Outstanding Creative Fashion Designer of the Year in 2023, it wasn’t just about me—it was about showing younger designers that innovation pays off. For me, recognition is both encouragement and responsibility. It pushes me to keep challenging myself, to protect my designs, and to create work that inspires others. It’s humbling and exhilarating. When Davido wore one of my designs in 2020 and again in 2025, it felt like validation that my work could resonate beyond fashion circles, into music and culture. Styling Tiwa Savage for her album shoot in 2021 was unforgettable; she embodied the strength and beauty of the piece in such a natural way. And Clara, wearing Echoes in Fabric during her record-breaking marathon, proved that fashion can be part of history itself. For me, these moments are proof that clothing is not decoration—it’s empowerment, it’s storytelling. I believe that fashion is universal, but authenticity is local. My collections often begin with cultural inspirations—like the Adire Collection at Africa Fashion Week in London, or the Cul Horizons Collection which fused heritage and global identity. From there, I translate these ideas into silhouettes and finishes that can sit comfortably on any runway in the world. It’s about holding on to your voice while allowing it to converse with global languages of fashion. External links Category:Fashion designers Category:Businesswomen from South Africa Category:Living people