Oluwatosin Samuel Akadiri is a highly experienced fashion and creative professional with a strong background in design, brand development and fashion management. I have worked extensively across different fashion houses in roles that include assistant manager and design assistant, where i supported designers in developing designs and collections, managing clients, maintaining quality control and overseeing production processes. My work history reflects hands on involvement in both creative and operational aspects of fashion, including fabric sourcing, embellishment making, styling and coordinating fashion shows and editorial shoots. I have contributed to multiple fashion labels such as Prolific Couture, Johnpelumi (weddings, bespoke and ready to wear), where he also served in leadership roles such as creative director and manager. In these positions, I was responsible for scheduling, staff coordination, brand communication, social media marketing, and liaising with press and fashion show organizers. I played a key role in launching and managing brand identities, including setting up store operations and leading promotional campaigns. My accomplishments include showcasing menswear collections at runway events and editorial shoots, producing fashion collections such as the HI.5 office range female collection and participating in major fashion events like African Fashion Week Nigeria. I have also worked as a model, fashion stylist and creative collaborator, being featured in media platforms such as newspapers, magazines and television, which further highlights my versatility in the fashion industry. I possesses strong competencies in creative leadership, fashion illustration, project management, branding, marketing strategy and business development. My expertise spans couture, ready to wear and mass market fashion production with a deep understanding of fashion trends, customer experience and retail positioning. My career objective is focused on advancing as a creative director, using innovative design and storytelling to build strong fashion brands with global relevance.

Akadiri Oluwatosin

Oluwatosin Samuel Akadiri is a highly experienced fashion and creative professional with a strong background in design, brand development and fashion management. I have worked extensively across different fashion houses in roles that include assistant manager and design assistant, where i supported designers in developing designs and collections, managing clients, maintaining quality control and overseeing production processes. My work history reflects hands on involvement in both creative and operational aspects of fashion, including fabric sourcing, embellishment making, styling and coordinating fashion shows and editorial shoots. I have contributed to multiple fashion labels such as Prolific Couture, Johnpelumi (weddings, bespoke and ready to wear), where he also served in leadership roles such as creative director and manager. In these positions, I was responsible for scheduling, staff coordination, brand communication, social media marketing, and liaising with press and fashion show organizers. I played a key role in launching and managing brand identities, including setting up store operations and leading promotional campaigns. My accomplishments include showcasing menswear collections at runway events and editorial shoots, producing fashion collections such as the HI.5 office range female collection and participating in major fashion events like African Fashion Week Nigeria. I have also worked as a model, fashion stylist and creative collaborator, being featured in media platforms such as newspapers, magazines and television, which further highlights my versatility in the fashion industry. I possesses strong competencies in creative leadership, fashion illustration, project management, branding, marketing strategy and business development. My expertise spans couture, ready to wear and mass market fashion production with a deep understanding of fashion trends, customer experience and retail positioning. My career objective is focused on advancing as a creative director, using innovative design and storytelling to build strong fashion brands with global relevance.

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Oluwatosin Samuel Akadiri is a highly experienced fashion and creative professional with a strong background in design, brand development and fashion management. I have worked extensively across different fashion houses in roles that include assistant manager and design assistant, where i supported designers in developing designs and collections, managing clients, maintaining quality control and overseeing production processes. My work history reflects hands on involvement in both creative and operational aspects of fashion, including fabric sourcing, embellishment making, styling and coordinating fashion shows and editorial shoots.

I have contributed to multiple fashion labels such as Prolific Couture, Johnpelumi (weddings, bespoke and ready to wear), where he also served in leadership roles such as creative director and manager. In these positions, I was responsible for scheduling, staff coordination, brand communication, social media marketing, and liaising with press and fashion show organizers. I played a key role in launching and managing brand identities, including setting up store operations and leading promotional campaigns.

My accomplishments include showcasing menswear collections at runway events and editorial shoots, producing fashion collections such as the HI.5 office range female collection and participating in major fashion events like African Fashion Week Nigeria. I have also worked as a model, fashion stylist and creative collaborator, being featured in media platforms such as newspapers, magazines and television, which further highlights my versatility in the fashion industry.

I possesses strong competencies in creative leadership, fashion illustration, project management, branding, marketing strategy and business development. My expertise spans couture, ready to wear and mass market fashion production with a deep understanding of fashion trends, customer experience and retail positioning. My career objective is focused on advancing as a creative director, using innovative design and storytelling to build strong fashion brands with global relevance.

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English
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Manager / Design Assistant at Prolific Couture
January 1, 2016 - Present
Open atelier; staff responsibilities; assist designer with collection/clients; quality control; sales to clients in shop; home service; social media marketing/brand communication; fabric trim sourcing; payroll; liaising with press and fashion show organizers; planning schedules and deadlines.
Assistant Manager / Design Assistant at Jon Pelumi (Weddings, Bespoke, Ready-to-Wear)
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Open atelier; staff responsibilities; assist designer with collection/clients; quality control; sales to clients in shop; home service; social media marketing/brand communication; fabric trim sourcing; payroll; liaising with press and fashion show organizers; schedules and deadlines; embellishment making.
Creative Director / Manager at (Men fashion, natives, office wear) - dWhyte Clothing
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Open atelier; staff responsibilities; creative director/manager; quality control; sales; social media marketing/brand and fashion communication; fabric trims sourcing; payroll; liaising with press and fashion show organizers; scheduling and deadline monitoring.
Assistant Director at First Bank Fashion Souk Fashion Show
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Assisted in directing a fashion show event; coordination with designers, models, and organizers to ensure smooth execution.
Intern at Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Internship spanning spring/summer fashion week; assisted with show production, styling, and backstage coordination (2016-2018).
Style Director at First Bank Fashion Souk
January 1, 2019 - Present
Overseeing styling and visual direction for fashion events, curating looks and coordinating styling workflows.
One-to-One Stylist for Artists
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Provided personalized styling sessions for artists, coordinating looks and branding visuals.
Model at African Fashion Week Nigeria
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Walked runway and contributed to brand visibility; collaborated with teams on styling and presentation.

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods