Bags – Bonita Valli

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.

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

Website: www.dotfashionng.com

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!!!!

I’ve never had the largest collection of bags notwithstanding; I’ve always been the biggest fan. It could be leather or raffia; an envelope clutch or a chain-strapped satchel; and it could be handmade or machine manufactured. I really didn’t care, as long as it was a bag; there was a good chance that it would tickle my fancy.

Recently, I was invited to the launch of Maju bags at Chase Mall, VI and for a person as well disciplined as I am; it was a shock that resistance played no role in my subconscious. I attended the opening with Taiwo (now that is a shock in itself) and neither one of us left empty handed.

The store was ridiculously small but you know what they say, “Good things come in small packages” and this was no different. Every square inch of the tiny store was occupied with beautifully handcrafted bags and being the patriot I am, I was proud to find this in Nigeria.

Below are a few pictures of what they had in store.