On Sunday evening, December 7, in Lagos, Odio Mimonet marked thirty years of fashion with a presentation that felt less like a victory lap and more like a quiet, confident reflection. Titled ‘Ambience’, the anniversary runway honoured not just the brand’s longevity, but the city that has shaped its language, rhythm, and emotional core since 1995.
Hosted at the Rooftop, Providus Bank in Victoria Island, the intimate gathering drew press, cultural figures, fashion leaders, and longtime friends of the house. With The Macallan as official whisky partner and Moët Hennessy as official champagne partner, the night unfolded as a layered, sensory experience, one designed to be felt as much as it was seen.
Ambience is rooted in Lagos, not as spectacle, but as lived experience. The collection draws from the city’s overlooked details: its familiar sounds, shifting textures, and fleeting moments that often pass unnoticed but linger deeply. These impressions were translated into sculptural silhouettes and intricate handcrafted embellishments that reflected Odio Mimonet’s long-standing devotion to precision and artistry. Subtle nods to the brand’s archive surfaced throughout the collection, revived motifs, textures, and signature codes thoughtfully reimagined rather than repeated.
Footwear was delicately reworked in-house, finished with soft ruffled accents that moved fluidly as the models walked, while bold, sixties-inspired beauty looks introduced a refined sense of nostalgia. The overall mood felt intentional and composed, balancing introspection with quiet confidence. It was a collection that respected the past without being bound by it, and looked forward without urgency.
For Creative Director Odio Oseni, the moment carried personal weight. Reflecting on the milestone, she shared, “Celebrating 30 years in fashion is incredibly personal for me. I’ve watched the Nigerian industry evolve from a small, passionate community into a globally recognised force in contemporary design. This journey has been full of challenges and triumphs, but seeing our craft resonate at home and across the world is profoundly rewarding.” Her words echoed through the presentation, a reminder that this was not only a celebration of a brand, but of persistence, growth, and belief.
The evening welcomed a distinguished guest list including Toni Tones, Idia Aisien, Mai Atafo, Derin Agbaje, Angela Attah, Lola Ogunaike, Jessica Duru, Dr. Awele Elumelu, Titi Ogunbanjo, Eniafe Momodu, among others, all gathered to honour Odio Mimonet’s enduring influence on Nigerian fashion. What stood out was not excess, but restraint, a confidence that comes from understanding one’s place in history and choosing to evolve deliberately.
Thirty years on, Odio Mimonet remains one of Nigeria’s most enduring fashion houses, continuing to shape contemporary African luxury through craftsmanship, storytelling, and community. Ambience was not simply an anniversary collection; it was a statement of continuity, proof that when fashion is built with intention, it doesn’t just survive time, it deepens with it.
