Tiffany Amber
Tiffany Amber is a Nigerian womenswear label founded in Lagos in 1998 by designer Folake Coker. It is one of Nigeria's best-known fashion brands and has shown in Africa, Europe and the United States.
| Founded | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Folake Coker |
| Base | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Stores | Lagos and Abuja |
What is Tiffany Amber?
Tiffany Amber is a Lagos-based fashion label created by Folake Coker in 1998. It is regarded as one of the pioneering brands of Nigeria's modern fashion industry and has been a regular presence at Lagos Fashion Week.
History
Coker built the brand from Lagos and took it to international runways. Key milestones include:
- 2008: Coker became the first Africa-based designer to stage a show twice at New York Fashion Week
- 2009: first Designer of the Year award at African Fashion Week in Johannesburg
- 2011: Fashion Brand of the Year at ARISE Magazine Fashion Week
- 2013: listed among Forbes' Power Women
Products and positioning
The label designs womenswear collections presented seasonally, such as its Nirvana spring and summer line, with shows staged across Africa, Europe and the United States.
Distribution
Tiffany Amber has operated four standalone stores and boutiques in Lagos and Abuja.
Why it matters
Tiffany Amber helped put Nigerian design on international runways and paved the way for the generation of West African labels that followed.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Tiffany Amber?
Tiffany Amber was founded in Lagos in 1998 by Nigerian designer Folake Coker.
Where is Tiffany Amber from?
Tiffany Amber is a Nigerian label based in Lagos, with stores in Lagos and Abuja.