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May 2026 · Lagos / Accra / Joburg / Dakar

Orange Culture.

Craftsmanship, activism, and modern luxury

About the studio

Founded in Lagos by Adebayo Oke-Lawal, Orange Culture sits at the intersection of craftsmanship, activism, and modern luxury. The label was an LVMH Prize shortlist designer in 2014 and is known for unexpected silhouettes and Yoruba artisanal techniques.

Founded by
Adebayo Oke-Lawal
Founded
2011
Based in
Lagos, Nigeria
Price range
Luxury
Makes
Menswear, Womenswear, Luxury, Genderless

In the journal

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  • Craft note · 14 Oct 2026

    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.

    By The Editors · 2 min read

  • Essay

    Essay · 14 Oct 2026

    Why we never convert the price

    A naira price, a pound price and a rand price say three different things about who a studio is making for. Converting them would erase all three.

    By The Editors · 2 min read

Shows and events

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  • Threads of Nok — A Group Exhibition

    ConcludedExhibition · 1 Jun – 31 Aug 2026

    Threads 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.

    Tafawa Balewa Square Pavilion, Lagos