About Us
Mary Adeyeye Atelier is a well-established name in the fashion industry, making significant strides since its inception in 2006.
Founded by the award-winning fashion designer Mary Adeyeye (nee Shittu), the brand has garnered numerous accolades for its unique twist on elegance and glamour with a touch of African heritage. Drawing inspiration from both African and British culture, magnifying the richness and vibrancy of both.
The brand’s signature is elegant and sophisticated, seen as a common thread in the collection. Mary Adeyeye Atelier caters to women who desire to stand out with originality, exclusivity, confidence, and style. The design house motto is ‘Being powerfully dressed invokes the power within to change the world’.
The brand is committed to being an eco-friendly brand with a vision to educate people on the importance of sustainable fashion, stitch by stitch.
A core value dear to the heart of the brand’s designer is women empowerment. Every woman deserves to feel and look like a queen.
Mary Adeyeye’s latest venture, Makushii Hair & Beauty and Makushii Lux (Accessories), offers a one-stop-shop for everything needed for that special occasion, from hair and makeup to accessories.
THE DESIGNER
Mary Adeyeye Atelier is a vision of a reputable, notable, and award-winning fashion designer, ex-TV presenter, Fashion Model, and Entrepreneur- Mary Adeyeye (nee Shiite). With her natural love and flair for fashion, and strong business acumen, she invests her time and passion in her brand which is known for its uniqueness and glamour. Mary Adeyeye believes that every woman should feel confident and glamorous, just like a queen. Mary has always been a gifted lady since childhood and has always been exhibiting amazing talent that baffles all her peers to date. She is so passionate about Fashion and Women’s Empowerment. Anything to use as a ladder to upgrade women, she would go the extra-mile.
Vision
In pursuance of her Dream, the vision was set. Mary attended the famous London College of Printing & Distributive Trades in the City of London. She proceeded to the University in London and gained a BA (Hons) Degree in Marketing & Business Operations. With her qualifications Mary Adeyeye, a Self –taught machinist, Mary was set and ready. With the support and encouragement of some top names in the Industry, and family members, she decided to step out and make her dream come true. These achievements extended to global clients from the UK, USA, DUBIA AND EUROPE. Her ambition has always included running her own Fashion Business one day and dress women from head to toe, making them feel confident and glamorous. This makes her work selflessly as her over two decades experience has impacted many lives and many of them are now standing tall on their feet in the industry. Mary Adeyeye is a super talented woman, wearing many hats over the years as a seasoned ex-fashion model and a reputable celebrity TV Presenter. Mary Adeyeye is a force to be reckoned with.
Mary Adeyeye (nee Shittu) has won many Awards and Encomiums (too numerous to be counted) in recognition of her excellent, outstanding and some pioneering work, spreading over a number of years in the fashion Industry.
- For ‘YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR’. This award was given to her by the European federation of Black Women Business Owners (EFBWBO).
- The British Female Inventor and Innovators Award – People’s Choice Environmental friendly. Presented by the Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network (GWIIN) AND British Female Inventors and Innovators Network (BFIIN).
- Mary Adeyeye was one of three prominent Nigerians honoured for their contributions to the United Kingdom socio-economic development. The Presentation was delieved by the prime Minister of United Kingdom.
- Mary Adeyeye (nee Shittu) is described by the press and Media as the ‘young’ fresh designer in the industry. ‘She is a force to be reckoned as she brings the much needed fresh air into the Fashion Industry’.