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Insider Notes
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A crisp white shirt with an edge, Lagos-based brand Babayo injects some personality into formalwear. Committed to championing the local Fulani community, each piece is sustainably made by local craftswomen. The double-layered button-up shirt employs hand embroidery detailing and traditional aso-oke weaving techniques. Colorful and unique, this shirt oozes sophistication whether it's paired with tailored pants for a formal look, or shorts for a luxe-beach fit.
- Double layered shirt, perforated aso-oke and hand embroidery detailing, long sleeves, pointed collar, one button mitered cuffs, button-up
- 100% cotton
- Crafted by female artisans to ensure benefits for the local economy and the Fulani community
- Each piece is made to order and may take up to 2 weeks to complete
- Made in Lagos, Nigeria, ships from Nigeria
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SIZE, FIT & OPACITY
- Midweight fabric, slightly stretchy
- Opaque
- Size up for comfort
- Relaxed fit
- Model is wearing a UK 10
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Shipping & Returns
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Shipping timelines are subject to the unique nature and craftsmanship of the piece, often in harmony with designers' local artisans. We have partnered with DHL Express to ensure hassle-free global delivery covering 220 countries worldwide, within 3-5 business days of the ship date.
Industrie Africa accepts returns on regular-priced items that are initiated within 7 days of receipt. For more information, please check where your products are shipping from, and please visit Shipping & Delivery. Unfortunately, exchanges are not possible at this time.
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Nigeria
Babayo
Designer Aisha Babayo Shehu is a master of dichotomy. Trained as an economist, she launched her label in Lagos as way of combining her aptitudes for creativity and business. Collections embroider authentic cultural narratives onto modern designs at the intersection of style and comfort. Various takes on shirt dressing, from crop tops to kaftans, offset easy silhouettes with intricate detailing like hand embroidery by locally-employed artisans.
