Makun Omoniyi, popularly known by everyone familiar with the Nigerian fashion industry as Yomi Casual is the top-talented Nigerian creative fashion designer who has spearheaded the design of several unique men-style fashion items.
| Real name | Makun Omoniyi |
| Date of birth | 21 January 1985 |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Source of Wealth | Fashion designer |
| Siblings: | Ayo Makun |
| Net worth | $2 million |
His design concepts range from casual men’s wear to Agbadas and native attires. This article contains interesting personal details about Yomi, from his net worth to his cars, and houses and a brief biography.
Yomi Casual’s Biography
Yomi Casual, born as Omoniyi Makun was born on the 21st of January, 1985 in Nigeria. Yomi hails from Ifon, Ondo State, Nigeria and was born into a large family of six (6) older brothers with one of his brothers being AY comedian, Ayo Makun.
Omoniyi Makun studied Design and Clothing Technology at Auchi Polytechnic, Edo. This will happen to become where the talented designer realizes his talent and takes upon himself the challenge of playing a front road in the Nigerian fashion industry and beyond.
Yomi Casual is also married to Grace Makun née Onuoha, CEO of Fab Jewels, who happens to have been a girlfriend from back in the day. They got married in October 2017. Three months after their marriage, they also welcomed their daughter, Khaley, in Atlanta, USA. In November 2019, the couple also welcomed their son, Kendrick, also born in the US.
Yomi Casual’s Fashion Business & Career
For many who might have realized their combined passion and talent in fashion right from a tender age, for Yomi, it was while in a higher institution studying Design and Clothing Technology that he realized his talent.
In 2007, Omoniyi Makun started his fashion label as he gradually warmed his way into the hearts of Superstars in Nigeria and across Africa with his cut-to-fit label.
Today, Yomi Casual is a label brand that focuses on designing African prints, mostly ready-to-wear African fashion designs.
What Yomi Casual has been able to use in earmarking its clientele from other brands is its unique fashion styling. For Yomi, an element of casualness is woven into every piece of a fashion item, which the brand believes is the underlying factor in creating spontaneity in the Fashion World.
Today, he is the fast and rising CEO of one of the biggest African Inspired Ready Wear Fashion Labels, Yomi Casual and has become the favourite and reliable designer to the majority of celebrities in Nigeria, Africa and the diaspora.
The idea behind what Yomi Casual brings to fashion is aiming to portray the African tradition and culture, creating for it a global audience and interests who are fascinated by what can be done using prints of native Ankara designs.
As an A-list fashion designer in Nigeria, Yomi has received a series of awards and recognitions geared towards his spectacular fashion style and styling. Some of them include;
- 2011 Fashion Designer of the Year at the Nigerian Youth Merit
- 2011 honour as City People’s Hottest Designer for the year
- 2012 Dynamix All Youth Awards as the Designer of the Year
- 2012 Vconnect Award of Merit
- 2013 Cynosure Magazine Acknowledgement Award
- 2014 Exclusive Impact Magazine Fashion Designer of the Year
- Peace Ambassador Nomination for the year 2014
- The Award for Inspiration Excellent Service 2014
- 2014 recognition as the winner of the Inspiration Excellent Award
Since starting his fashion label, Yomi Casual has been in several fashion exhibitions in the country and in the UK. One of the most notable is the Native Vogue International Fashion Week that happened in Rivers State.
Yomi Casual’s Cars
Yomi Casual is not just a fashionista, the fashion expert also has a deep interest in automobiles which is showcased in his collection of cars which includes;
- Pimped Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 is one of the luxury cars on the market. It comes with a capable standard V6 engine and offers a potent V8 with decent gas mileage for the class.
The price of a Chrysler 300 today ranges from $30,400 to $43,000.
- Customized Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is one of the top sports cars that pushes the limits of both on-road performance and style. The Camaro is one of the most popular Chevrolet products you’ll find in Nigeria. In 2022, a Chevrolet Camaro in Nigeria costs between 30 to 38 million Naira.
The Chevrolet Camaro is one of the top sports cars that pushes the limits of both on-road performance and style. The Camaro is one of the most popular Chevrolet products you’ll find in Nigeria. In 2022, a Chevrolet Camaro in Nigeria cost between 30 to 38 million Naira.
Recently, Yomi changed the colour of his Orange Chevrolet Camaro.
- 2020 Toyota Land cruiser
After losing his old Lincoln Navigator SUV to an accident, Yomi Casual acquired a new Toyota V6 SUV car in January 2022. Yomi’s purchase of the V6 SUV makes it his recent car purchase.
Yomi Casual’s Houses
The wealthy celebrity tailor is also an owner of a magnificent four-bedroom duplex in Lekki Lagos State.
Yomi Casual’s Net Worth
As a professional fashion designer who works with influential people and celebrities, this has immensely contributed to his wealth which in 2022 was estimated at around $2 million, Since Yomi is opening more branches, we believe he will be worth more soon.
Conclusion
When it comes to leading male fashion brands in Nigeria, there’s always the honourable mention of Yomi Casual which has been in the Nigerian fashion scene for over a decade and still meaningfully contributes to its growth.
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