Omoniyi Makun, who is also known as Yomi Casual, no longer needs to be introduced; considering the heights he has attained since he started as a professional designer.
Yomi Casual was born January 25, 1985, in Lagos. He was born into a large family, having six older brothers, with ace comedian, Ayo Makun, as one of his brothers. the Makuns are, however, from Ifon, Ondo.
Yomi Casual studied Design and Clothing Technology at Auchi Polytechnic, Edo, where he realised his talent and took up the challenge of leading conversations in the Nigerian fashion industry; and beyond.
The now world recognised fashion demi-god did not start at the top, but studied the right bearing and followed it. Now, he is not sought after because people just want to wear clothes, but also because his styles, his designs sear through eyes and hearts; and tell stories.
The Yomi Casual brand
Yomi Casual began his fashion career in 2007 under label Yomi Casual, and immediately blew minds with unique and incredible designs. His clothes have been picked up by many giants of music and film industry, such as Timaya, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Chioma Chukwuka, Uti, Alex Ekubo, Ramsey Nouah Jnr, Seyi Law, Bovi, Alibaba, 9ice, his brother Ay, Desmond Elliot, Majid Mitchell, Iyanya, Sammie Okposo and a host of others.
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He has stayed consistent all through the years, and continued to create simple, chic styles for classy and modern men.
The exceptional Yomi Casual
The name, Yomi Casual, is not just for Nigerian ears alone. The founder and CEO of the biggest African inspired ready-to-wear clothing label, Omoniyi Makun, stands as one of the most favourite fashion designers to a majority of entertainers and celebrities Nigeria and beyond. He has a passion and determination to always provide smashing styles and designs that speaks volume to the world.
The voice behind the fashion designs of Yomi Casual is targeted towards portraying the African culture and tradition. The Yomi Casual brand spreads across every city in Nigeria and Africa at large as a true representation of originality and perfection. The brand “Yomi Casual” even goes farther to penetrate the hearts and wardrobes of most big men and women, most especially politicians and celebrities in Nigeria.
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What else about Yomi Casual?
Yomi Makun is married to Grace Makun nee Onuoha. She is the CEO of Fab Jewels.
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They got engaged July 9, 2017, at the Funnybone Untamed II comedy display in Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos.
The designer got her ring with her name already engraved on it – Mrs Makun. The proposal began when the DJ began playing the Styl Plus hit track Olufunmi then Yomi’s friend, Gbenro Ajibade handed him the ring as he got on one knee and proposed.
The couple got married in October of the same year and they currently have a child
together – Kahley Makun, who was born in January 2018 in Atlanta. U.S.A.
The designer revealed in an interview that he met his wife at a friend’s party. Grace was the only reserved girl at the party and that attribute endeared her to him. He also revealed that fatherhood has taken away his bad temper.
The 33-year-old is the official clothing partner of AY Live Comedy & Music Concerts, and
Shift Celebrity Prayse – an annual Thanksgiving event for all Nigerian Celebrities.
The brand has been featured in Fashion Exhibitions in Nigeria, and in the UK, and has been featured in the Native Vogue International Fashion Week which takes place in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Yomi Casual`s awards
With such talent? He definitely has a wardrobe full of awards. Yomi Casual has been nominated for several award categories, and in the year 2014, he won the inspiration Excellence Award. Apart from this, Yomi Casual has also been honoured with many other awards as listed below:
Fashion designer of the year at the Nigerian Youth Merit in 2011.
City People Hottest designer for the year in 2011.
Effizzy Awards newest designer of the year in 2011.
Dynamix all youth Awards also recognized him as the designer of the year in 2012.
Vconnect Award of Merit in 2012.
Cynosure magazine acknowledgment award in 2013.
Exclusive impact magazine fashion designer of the year in 2014.
Peace ambassador nomination in 2014.
The award for inspiration excellent service in 2014.