about the company

LaShadé is a luxury fashion house grounded in authenticity, presence, and craftsmanship. We create timeless pieces that merge artistry with precision, made in Africa and shaped by a global dialogue.

At LaShadé, fashion is a language of identity and creative expression. Each piece is designed with intention and crafted with care, whether tailored for the individual, developed for a collection, or created in collaboration with visionary partners. 

We design clothing that feels personal, alive, and connected. We believe true luxury is not defined by excess but by essence. It lives in the details, in how it makes you feel and how it reflects who you are.The brand exists in duality, powerful yet graceful, modern yet soulful, evolving in form yet timeless in spirit. This harmony defines our design language, celebrating authenticity and the art of creation. 

We are committed to continue building a legacy of excellence, through fashion, rooted in our mission to connect people to themselves and to one another.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Olashade Olabisi is the Creative Director and Designer behind LaShadé, whose work explores the intersection of design, identity and transformation. Her journey into fashion began long before LaShadé became a name. It started with curiosity, imagination, and a deep appreciation for beauty in its purest form.

As a child, she turned curtains into dresses and living rooms into runways, guided by an instinct for transformation that evolved into a lifelong pursuit of creative expression and devotion to her craft.

Olashade’s path has been both global and deeply personal. Having lived and worked across Germany, Canada, the United States, and Nigeria, her worldview blends the precision and simplicity of European craftsmanship, the soulful and inventive artistry of Africa, and the expressiveness of North American fashion. Each country became a chapter that shaped her aesthetic, expanding her perspective, and deepening her commitment to telling authentic stories through clothing.

With nearly two decades of experience in the fashion industry, as a published fashion stylist, designer, and creative director, she has shaped visual narratives for individuals, brands, photographers, and institutions. Her portfolio spans editorial styling, fashion production, bespoke design, and image consulting for private clients and public figures.

Olashade’s design language reflects her global sensibility and the cultural dialogues that inspire her. Her life and work celebrates individuality and empowerment, honoring both the journey of becoming and the beauty of being.

LaShadé in the Spotlight

Highlights from the platforms, publications, and inspiring voices we've been honored to have worked with and be featured by.

VOGUE – CHRISEAN ROSE
COLUMBIA RECORDS – YVONNE ORJI
NYFW– KITHE BREWSTER
AFROPUNK
2BABA IDIBIA
TVC - DR. KY DELE
WANDE COAL
ASTOUND MAGAZINE
SIMPLY BUCKHEAD
SINCERELY WARD
RICHARD MOFE- DAMIJO
AFROPUNK
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ASTOUND MAGAZINE
ROLLING OUT MAGAZINE
BELLA NAIJA
YKK
BET – COCO
BRAVO – KITHE BREWSTER
HUFFPOST – DR. KY DELE
FASHIONABLYMALE
THE GUARDIAN NIGERIA
ESTELA MAGAZINE
MOD MAGAZINE
IGBOBI COLLEGE OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION

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