Onalaja.
Each item is handmade to order. Individually handcrafted specially for you.
About the studio
Founded in 2014 to celebrate the female form. Worn by Lizzo, Jennifer Hudson, Chloe Bailey, Kandi Burruss, and Sherri Shepherd. Every piece is hand-made to order.
- Founded by
- Kanyinsola Onalaja
- Founded
- 2014
- Based in
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Price range
- Luxury
- Makes
- Womenswear, Luxury, Made-to-Order, Bridal
The collection
Bee Shirt
£290
Zusi Mia Dress
£448Made to order
Zally Dress
£2,750
Sika Dress Maxi
£990
Amerie Dress
£795
ZUSI MINI (AQUA)
£615
ALANA MAXI DRESS (NOIR)
£4,902
Kya Denim
£690
ZUSI TOP (NOIR)
£360
In the journal
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Made to order, in the studios' own words
One hundred and eighty-eight pieces in this catalog are made to order. We read what each studio actually promises about the wait, and why the wait is part of the work.
Aso-Oke and the modern house
The Yoruba ceremonial cloth has spent two centuries on the body of the bride. A handful of houses are arguing it should also be on the body of a Tuesday.
Shows and events
See all eventsThreads of Nok — A Group Exhibition
ConcludedThreads of Nok — A Group Exhibition
A noklens-curated three-month exhibition at Tafawa Balewa Square. Twelve studios shown in conversation with archival textiles from the National Museum's collection. Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; late opening Thursdays until 9 p.m.