Designer Spotlight: Ese Azenabor

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with Ese Azenabor (thanks, Allison Volk!) at her showroom in the Dallas Market Center. I had so much fun getting to know Ese and learning more about the inspiration behind her amazing designs. We were so sad to miss her Phantom of the Runway fashion show in June due to traveling, so getting a one-on-one with the designer was so exciting! I have to say I was completely blown away with her pieces, and can’t stop dreaming about all of her hand-beaded dresses that I would just love to have in my closet!

The Nigerian-born designer’s collections are heavily influenced by her culture, and her extravagant beading showcases her artistic ability through her attention to detail and one-of-kind designs. I was head over heels for everything from her gorgeous evening gowns to her feathered minis and beaded jumpsuits. I also found the perfect little colorblock mini to take home with me, so be on the lookout for that outfit post coming soon! What I found most inspiring about Ese Azenabor was that prior to launching her collection in 2011, she was studying her masters in accounting at SMU (a fellow mustang!), which shows that taking a risk and following your passion can lead to great success!

Take a look at some of the shots I took from the Ese Azenabor showroom in Dallas, and stay tuned for more trunk shows and events featuring her work! Also, don’t forget to check out her website to learn more about her collections.

Get My Look: 

Ark & Co Ruffle Blouse (similar) // Serfontaine Zip Skinny Jeans (similar) // Pearl Choker // Christian Louboutin Heels (similar) // Judith Ripka Ring