"I show that it is important to value what we have and that through innovation, we can wear clothing that tells the African story in a way that is not Western but truly modern."
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Shade Thomas-Fahm's word Nigerian fashion pioneer Folashade ‘Shade’ Thomas-Fahm will be celebrated at ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition, By Sana Noor Haq, CNN - May 14, 2021
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Shade Thomas-Fahm
Shade Thomas-Fahm ( born, on September 22, 1933) is a Nigerian fashion designer. She regarded as Nigeria's first modern fashion designer" and pioneer. She was the first fashion designer to open a fashion boutique in Nigeria. Fahm brought attention to the Nigerian fashion industry. Her enduring impact will be celebrated at London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London in 2022.
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