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- OK! FashionA NEW DAWN FOR GELE! THE "GELE" PRONOUNCED 'GAYLAE' IS A HEAD WRAP/ HEAD-TIE THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLE OF NIGERIA
- Page 11TEXTURE IS EVERYTHING: Softer fabrics like those used to make clothes are better for a turban effect. Stiffer fabrics are less pliable, requiring more expertise for styling. OK! Fashion
- OK! FashionGELE FACTS: • These fabrics were traditionally hand woven by skilled craftsmen from cotton. This tradition has survived with the introduction of other materials like silk, lurex and metallic yarns. Like all things fashion, designs evolve and today you can also get a myriad of options cut from industrial mass made reams.
- Page 13GELE FACTS: ⚫ It is often said that a beautiful gele is a crown that can transform average clothes into a regal outfit and at the same time gorgeous clothes can lose their sparkle with ill fitting head-ties.
- OK! FashionCOLOURS: Gele in colours that are complementary to the outfit are often not as striking as those that are contrasting. Either way, significant thought and effort go into choosing the perfect colour combinations.
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A NEW DAWN FOR GELE! THE "GELE" PRONOUNCED 'GAYLAE' IS A HEAD WRAP/ HEAD-TIE THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLE OF NIGERIA
A NEW DAWN FOR GELE!
THE "GELE" PRONOUNCED 'GAYLAE' IS A HEAD WRAP/ HEAD-TIE THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLE OF NIGERIA
SIZE MATTERS:
The bigger the fabric, the bigger the finished gele will be. Current trends show conservative, elegant ladies prefer smaller, smarter styles with a symmetrical halo effect whilst women who would rather standout and make a bold statement with their fashion prefer the more elaborate designs.
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TEXTURE IS EVERYTHING: Softer fabrics like those used to make clothes are better for a turban effect. Stiffer fabrics are less pliable, requiring more expertise for styling. OK! Fashion
TEXTURE IS EVERYTHING: Softer fabrics like those used to make clothes are better for a turban effect. Stiffer fabrics are less pliable, requiring more expertise for styling.
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GELE FACTS: • These fabrics were traditionally hand woven by skilled craftsmen from cotton. This tradition has survived with the introduction of other materials like silk, lurex and metallic yarns. Like all things fashion, designs evolve and today you can also get a myriad of options cut from industrial mass made reams.
GELE FACTS:
• These fabrics were traditionally hand woven by skilled craftsmen from cotton. This tradition has survived with the introduction of other materials like silk, lurex and metallic yarns. Like all things fashion, designs evolve and today you can also get a myriad of options cut from industrial mass made reams.
• Styling the fabric is a true art that is learnt over time, it's amazing how the same piece of fabric can look, depending on whose hands tied it!
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GELE FACTS: ⚫ It is often said that a beautiful gele is a crown that can transform average clothes into a regal outfit and at the same time gorgeous clothes can lose their sparkle with ill fitting head-ties.
GELE FACTS:
⚫ It is often said that a beautiful gele is a crown that can transform average clothes into a regal outfit and at the same time gorgeous clothes can lose their sparkle with ill fitting head-ties.
⚫It's a couture experience with gele, every one is unique!
The style, colour and texture of a head-tie can indicate the wearers age, mood and even the type of occasion.
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COLOURS: Gele in colours that are complementary to the outfit are often not as striking as those that are contrasting. Either way, significant thought and effort go into choosing the perfect colour combinations.
COLOURS:
Gele in colours that are complementary to the outfit are often not as striking as those that are contrasting. Either way, significant thought and effort go into choosing the perfect colour combinations.
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WORDS BY BOLANLE OKUSANYA PHOTOGRAPHER AND DIRECTOR: ADE ADETAYO AT STUDIO ADETAYO
MAKEUP AND GELE ARTISTRY: BOLANLE OKUSANYA FEYITA USING DERMALOGICA, TARA OREKELEWA AND ILLAMASQUA (BEAK STREET FLAGSHIP) MAKEUPPROONLINE.COM
FASHION STYLING: ROSY NTI SHOPWITHROSY.COM MODELS: LISETTE MIBO, NIA RIED ALLEN, SAMIRA HASHI, CHERELLE QUARTEY AND WENDY ADENIKE OLUNIYI