BusayoMonife Openwork Cotton Maxi Dress

Name: Monife Openwork Cotton Maxi Dress
Brand: Busayo
Price: 159 USD
Availability: InStock

$159

$528

Monife Openwork Cotton Maxi Dress

$159

$528

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Description

<p>Busayo Olupona founded her eponymous label upon the belief in the power of color to communicate the dynamism, personality and nuances of the individual. Using textiles as a bridge between the past and present, its fabrics are made entirely in-house using Adire — a traditional Yoruba dyeing technique that began in Southwest Nigeria at the turn of the 20th century. <br /><br /></p><p>Cut from 100% cotton, the 'Monife' dress features openwork embroidery with voluminous sleeves and a floor-length silhouette layered over a pink slip.</p><ul>- Resort ’26
- Concealed zip fastening
- Composition: 100% cotton
- Dry clean
- Handmade in Nigeria
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Brand Spotlight

Busayo

Busayo is a fashion brand founded by lawyer-turned-designer Busayo Olupona, who began developing the label in 2011 before officially launching in 2013. Born from Olupona's desire to reconnect with her Nigerian heritage while creating contemporary workwear, the brand celebrates the Nigerian diaspora through vibrant fashion that bridges African tradition with American aesthetics. Operating between Brooklyn and Lagos, Busayo is renowned for its use of traditional Nigerian Adire textile techniques, creating hand-dyed fabrics with intricate patterns in vivid hues. The brand produces garments featuring bold colors and luxurious fabrics, attracting celebrities like Madonna, Angela Davis, and Daniel Kaluuya. Beyond fashion, Busayo serves as a cultural bridge, educating audiences about Nigerian traditions while supporting local artisans, making each piece a celebration of heritage and contemporary style.

Trendiness score

51 of 100

Popularity score

43 of 100

Style keywords

Colorful

Vibrant

Bold

Contemporary

Cultural

Brand Spotlight

Busayo

Trendiness score

51 of 100

Popularity score

43 of 100

Style keywords

Colorful

Vibrant

Bold

Contemporary

Cultural

Busayo is a fashion brand founded by lawyer-turned-designer Busayo Olupona, who began developing the label in 2011 before officially launching in 2013. Born from Olupona's desire to reconnect with her Nigerian heritage while creating contemporary workwear, the brand celebrates the Nigerian diaspora through vibrant fashion that bridges African tradition with American aesthetics. Operating between Brooklyn and Lagos, Busayo is renowned for its use of traditional Nigerian Adire textile techniques, creating hand-dyed fabrics with intricate patterns in vivid hues. The brand produces garments featuring bold colors and luxurious fabrics, attracting celebrities like Madonna, Angela Davis, and Daniel Kaluuya. Beyond fashion, Busayo serves as a cultural bridge, educating audiences about Nigerian traditions while supporting local artisans, making each piece a celebration of heritage and contemporary style.