The Ade Bakare (Couture) London label has now become synonymous with classic yet modern fashion over the years. The label, which was started by Ade Bakare in 1991 has now grown to include other lines such as Shoes, Bags, Scarves and Jewellery.

This enables his ever loyal clientele to have the Ade Bakare complete look and experience.

The label, which attracts women from all walks of life; celebrities, royalty and the working lady, was set up in 1991 with the assistance of the Princes Youth Business Trust (PYBT). The Ready To Wear Collection sold to stores and boutiques across England, in places such as London, Guildford Esher, Amersham and. Sheffield, plus Scotland and the Channel Islands.

Some of the awards Ade Bakare has been honoured with include:

• 'National Student Bridal Design Award' (Jill Dent) 2nd place 1989
• 'Hearts Desire' category Brides Magazine Conde east publication, London 1998
• 'Business Man of the Year Award' (Western Union/Nat West) 1998
• Positive Image of Africa and Africans (Trumpet) 2000
• Outstanding Success in the British Fashion Industry (Integral Communications) 2000

The Ade Bakare Couture label is aimed at the sophisticated woman who likes to appear glamorous at all times. The label uses natural silk fabrics such as French dupion, georgette, chiffons, duchess
satins, lace and 'Gazar' which Add Bakare has become well-known for. Add Bakare designs capture the true spirit of the feminine form and are designed in a modern way, always giving his loyal clientele something new to look forward to. Ade Bakare continues to design for the label including the Jewellery line, staging fashion shows in England and abroad, lecturing at fashion colleges and seminars, writing on fashion for newspapers and magazines.