Frank Osodi
Frank Osodi is a Nigerian fashion designer whose business, Bunor Creazioni, includes the labels House of Bunor and Frank Osodi for Bunor. He is known for one-off designs and bustiers, and also works in model management and fashion production.
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Business | Bunor Creazioni |
| Labels | House of Bunor, Frank Osodi for Bunor |
| Known for | Bustiers |
What is Frank Osodi?
Frank Osodi is a Nigerian designer and the force behind Bunor Creazioni, a fashion business that spans clothing, model management and event production. In a 2024 interview he described the business as approaching its 35th year.
Products and positioning
The fashion side is organised in two lines:
- House of Bunor: essential pieces
- Frank Osodi for Bunor: exclusive, one-off designs
Osodi is widely referred to as the King of Bustier for his bustier designs. Beyond clothing, the business covers model and artist management, fashion choreography, event production and makeup artistry, and he runs an apprenticeship programme for young designers.
Why it matters
Osodi is one of the long-standing figures of the Nigerian fashion industry. He won Silverbird's Intercontinental Designer of the Year competition, is a former vice president of the Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria and serves as president of the Professional Model Managers Association of Nigeria, giving him an influential role in the country's fashion ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Frank Osodi?
Frank Osodi is a Nigerian fashion designer behind Bunor Creazioni, known for his bustier designs and work in model management.
What labels does Frank Osodi run?
His business includes House of Bunor for essential pieces and Frank Osodi for Bunor for exclusive one-off designs.