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Akadiri Oluwatosin

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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.

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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.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 8 roles

One-to-One Stylist for ArtistsJan 2019 – Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Provided personalized styling sessions for artists, coordinating looks and branding visuals.

Style Director · First Bank Fashion SoukJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Overseeing styling and visual direction for fashion events, curating looks and coordinating styling workflows.

Assistant Director · First Bank Fashion Souk Fashion ShowJan 2019 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr

Assisted in directing a fashion show event; coordination with designers, models, and organizers to ensure smooth execution.

Creative Director / Manager · (Men fashion, natives, office wear) - dWhyte ClothingJan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
Assistant Manager / Design Assistant · Jon Pelumi (Weddings, Bespoke, Ready-to-Wear)Aug 2016 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
Model · African Fashion Week NigeriaJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo
Intern · Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW)Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Assistant Manager / Design Assistant · Prolific CoutureJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

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