Reni Aso Oke Set
Prize(s):
WINNER 2026 FASHION DESIGN / Prêt-à-porter | FASHION DESIGN / Textile: Eco-Textile & Bio-Based Fabric
Company Name:M.O.T
Lead Designer(s) Name(s):Mo Agusto
Project Location:Lagos, Nigeria
Design Status:Commercialized
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Project Description:
This luxurious ensemble features a flowing kimono, a delicate bralette, and effortlessly chic pants, creating a refined yet relaxed look using locally created traditional Aso Oke Fabric.
This luxurious ensemble features a flowing kimono, a delicate bralette, and effortlessly chic pants, creating a refined yet relaxed look using locally created traditional Aso Oke Fabric.
Project Sustainability Approach:
Artisans ground every stage of the Aso Oke production process in eco-friendly practices, from extracting cotton seeds to the final weave. Using natural materials, hand-spun yarn, and traditional manual weaving techniques, they minimize energy use, making Aso Oke one of the most sustainable fabrics in the world.
Artisans ground every stage of the Aso Oke production process in eco-friendly practices, from extracting cotton seeds to the final weave. Using natural materials, hand-spun yarn, and traditional manual weaving techniques, they minimize energy use, making Aso Oke one of the most sustainable fabrics in the world.
Local and Regional Impacts of the Project:
Its exceptional durability further strengthens its environmental value. Unlike mass-produced textiles that quickly deteriorate, Aso Oke is crafted to endure and is often passed down through generations. In a fast-fashion–driven world, it stands as a timeless alternative—one that honors quality, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility.
Its exceptional durability further strengthens its environmental value. Unlike mass-produced textiles that quickly deteriorate, Aso Oke is crafted to endure and is often passed down through generations. In a fast-fashion–driven world, it stands as a timeless alternative—one that honors quality, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility.
Company Name:M.O.T
Lead Designer(s) Name(s):Mo Agusto
