Summer Candies

DOT is a quirky accessories brand relaying its love of fashion with a hint of African heritage. With a distinct aesthetic and unconventional use of materials, DOT is fearless and individualistic, expressing the art of craftsmanship in each bag she constructs.

Dorothy Ughenu is the mastermind behind DOT. Her vision was first brought to reality in 2010 however today, under the label are several sister labels including DOT PRIVÉ, DOT HERITAGE and DOT DOT.

DOT
Dot is the eponymous line of handmade leather accessories

DOT PRIVÉ
The high-end priced luxury line and features limited-edition and one-off accessories.

DOT HERITAGE is Afri-politan; African in origin and Cosmopolitan in perspective. Heritage is inspired by the tribes and people of Africa with distinctive DOT DNA that is fun, quirky and fearless. Dot Heritage re-imagines Africa in the new world.

DOT DOT
Dot Dot is the young and edgy diffusion line of Dot.

DOT debuted at the MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week in October 2011 and has since become a cult favorite amongst fashionistas. This collection “Summer Candies” is an expansive continuation of the first collection “Geo”, inspired by geometric shapes and lines. The “summer candies” 2012 lookbook was inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

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Photo Credit
Creative Director, Dot – Dorothy Ughenu
Contact Details: dotfashions@gmail.com
07087721482/08182446507
Styling and style direction: Bidemi Zakariyau (Le Style Fusion)
Photography: Echi Illustrations
Dress: Meena
Model: Whitney Umeh
Make up: Chi Chi of Faceville
Location: The Clauds, Lekki
Follow Dot on twitter: @dotfashions
For sales or any other enquires please contact Dorothy on 07087721482/08182446507

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PS: I had unlimited tech issues uploading this blog…. So glad it’s finally up. I love DOT!!!!

Author: Bonita Valli

Bonita Valli is my diary. It was initially an outlet for my hair journey and my personal style, but in the same way those things are evolving, so am I. So while I figure it out, I've decided to make BV a journal of my thoughts and experiences. Feel free to like, comment or share any of my posts. If you don't that's fine too. But if you DO share, please reference this source and if you DO comment, remember that kind words build up. Feel free to subscribe via email and contact me via Twitter: @Kehndae xXx

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