Distinction in fashion: A Review of Eleganz Couture, The Daisy collection

Tosin Clegg

When you think of the word elegance, what comes to mind? Fashion, of course!
Isn’t it wonderful how fashion went from simply piecing fabrics together to cover humans’ nakedness to the flamboyant and eccentric pieces we see today?

Gone are the days when clothes were simply made for coverage. Now, clothing fashion is a completely different language of its own. Miuccia Prada said, “What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language.” Bill Cunningham also stated that Fashion is the armour to survive the reality of every day.
Fashion is that one thing that has been in vogue since the beginning of mankind. From vintage corsets, ball gowns, petticoats, chemise, riffs, and cloaks to present-day transition into the likes of jeans, kimonos, jumpsuits, hoodies and the list goes on and on.

Humans were made to be creative beings, and out of this creativity, fashion was birthed. This is why, even to this day, the beginning of fashion can’t be traced down to a particular date. This simply means that fashion is part of our everyday lives; we need it to evolve with time. You know what they say about fashion:
It’s that little spice everyone needs.
Many centuries have gone by, and fashion keeps evolving with it. With this evolution, millions of brand names have emerged but only a few have been able to keep themselves afloat, and this is simply because what has kept many brands alive is their ability to create uniqueness in what they do.

Uniqueness is an attribute that fashion cannot do without. If it does, then fashion dies. It is for this reason that uniqueness and fashion go together like peas in a pond. Being peculiar is the attribute that makes any work distinct or different from all other works. What it stands for in the competitive world of fashion cannot be over emphasized. This is because the ability to be different speaks a lot about a brand. It gives the brand authenticity and diversity in the eyes of consumers.

The peculiarity of a brand can be seen in the quality of the clothing line, the designs and it even shows the level of creativity that went into each and every piece they create. The key to thriving in the fashion industry is just one thing, ‘distinction’.
This distinction has been described over time in many other words like exceptionality, rare, excellence, etc. However, the whole summary is that in fashion, you simply have to do something different. To win in the competitive market of fashion, you have to think and think out of the box that holds the box. Read that again!
Once a brand can establish this, every other thing follows. For instance, you get more sales, engagement, connections, and fan base. And that’s but a few on the long list of gains.

This distinction is what Atinuke Mary Adeosun’s brand, Eleganz Couture is known for. Their ability to create eccentric clothing lines that resonate glamour, comfort and luxury is simply out of this world. Time and time again, Eleganz Couture has shown that its creative ideas and designs are up to the task.
And this time around, the team behind this brand ate and left no crumbs. They have outdone themselves with one of their recent collections known as the 2023 Daisy collection. The Daisy collection screams class, trends and simplicity, all in one. This collection comprises three beautiful design sets, namely Doozie dress, Dandy dress, and Daisy Midi dress.

Keeping to its mission of celebrating and elevating African heritage through fashion, and creating high quality, ready-to-wear African print and couture pieces that blend traditional aesthetics with modern elegance, Eleganz couture with this collection has brought to us another set of ready-to-wear African print sets that eluded magnificence.
From every swell and turn in each of the unique designs, you will see that each thread and stitch that went into the fabrics was made to create a magical look.
All of these dresses were created by Atinuke, an expert and professional designer in the fashion industry who brought her exceptional skills to the table with this collection. She has proven herself with her all-occasion exquisite designs, which will be reviewed in this article.
Let’s dive right in!

The Doozie dress is first on the list of beautiful designs from the 2023 Daisy Collection is the Doozie dress.
Just like the name implies, the Doozie dress gives you that doozy look. If you are going for an outstanding, unusual and impressive look, then this dress has your back. It is an exclusive mono-strapped open slit dress made out of the finest duchess fabric.

As seen, the dress was made for the wow expression. The mono-strap sleeve and open slit at the lower body give a look of class to the dress and its plated sleeve gave the dress that touch of something different. The zipper by the side of the dress and the open slit give room for ease while in the dress. This dress simply displays self-confidence and sophistication.
To satisfy the various preferences of customers, Atinuke Adeosun has provided this exquisite design in three different classy colours: emerald, green, burnt orange and black.

The Dandy Dress is when you talk about classy and trendy, then you talk about the dandy dress of the Daisy Collection.
Now, here is a fun fact: the midi style dress can be traced all the way down to the 1920s when it initially started off as a longer alternative to a flapper dress, which is a short dress. Fast-forward to the 1930s and 1940s, the midi dress turned into a vintage dress and began to gain popularity.

This is because back then, women found it a bit tedious to always be in floor-sweeping dresses, and the midi gown gave them the advantage of going about their daily activities without stress because of its knee-length style.
From the 1950s to the 1960s the need for midi dresses blew out of proportion and became one of the most sorted out dresses because it became a must-have in every lady’s wardrobe. With more developments in the design of the midi style dress over the past years, the midi dress has gained even more popularity than could have been ever imagined.

In light of that, Eleganz Couture created a one-of-a-kind midi dress known as the Dandy Dress. This is a Midi sleeveless dress made out of gorgeous Mikado fabric. This dress has unique designs such as the sweetheart neckline, basque waistline, back zipper and gathered stitches on both sides of the dress to give it that radiant look.
This design and the perfectly picked out olive green colour gives you that very stylish but simple look that has everyone asking where you got your dress. The simplicity of the dress satisfies all types of occasions and this gives makes it peculiar to all other look alike.
So, if you want to turn heads, go to church, a dinner party or even a casual gathering? The dandy dress has got you covered.
Next in line in the Daisy Collection is the Daisy Midi Dress.

The Daisy Midi Dress is a special kind of dress created by Atinuke, which takes an exclusive form from the usual midi dresses that can be found anywhere on the street. As previously said, Eleganz Couture goes out of its way to give us exceptional designs and the Daisy Midi dress is one of them.
This particular set can be seen as an extension of the Dandy Set, which also is a midi dress. However, unlike the Dandy Midi dress, which was sleeveless and had many other characteristics, the Daisy Midi dress is a knee-length maxi dress with slightly puffed long sleeves and a high neckline with a bow at the back. It also has a resting flay design right from the chest area down to the knees and gathered stitches on the lower bodice of the dress.
The olive green dress is made out of top-notch duchess fabric, and the high neckline gives a stunning and fashionable look with a touch of elegance.

Just like others in this collection, the dress is suitable for any type of weather and suits perfectly for different occasions. The button and the bow at the back are strategically placed to give ease and the overall design is a perfect blend of style and comfort.
These three designs are all for the first set of the Daisy Collection, and it has been specially crafted to meet different size preferences. All of the above dresses are available in sizes 8 (small), 10 (medium), 12/14 (large) and 16/18 (extra-large).
This collection was carefully designed for the fashionista who loves to show off her elegance in the most stylish manner. And keep in mind that if you want distinction and quality, Eleganz Couture is the place to go.