@diranisikalu, aka Deroy. My friend of nearly 3 decades, if not more. Phew! And to think I knew this dude long before he married his beautiful, hardworking wife. Today, he remains as a close paddy. ❤️
From Surulere then to now, the man has stayed remarkably true to himself. The upgrades? A sculpted physique, considerable wealth, sound health & beautiful children. Lol! Some things get better with age, & Deroy is living proof.
Here we are with the Mr Style himself at the launch of David Wej Signature, unveiled a few days ago by our mutual friend, @adedayo_eweje, the man behind @davidwej rising fame. And, chai, Deroy arrived looking every inch the sartorial gentleman! Cravat, hat, eyewear, jacket, the full works. The man doesn’t play when it comes to looking good. 😂
He also loves to model for the sheer fun of it, & with that height, physique & natural flair, why not?
But beyond the style, David Wej Signature deserves a moment of its own.
Dayo, partnering with distinguished names such as Loro Piana, Kerry Knoll, Thomas Mason, Drago & others is no small accomplishment (this is entering into the most exquisite world of the finest fabrics available to make the best outfits. The quality on display (in clothing & accessories), & the prospect of exquisitely made-to-order pieces for a sophisticated clientele that demands nothing but the best, were genuinely thrilling.
Remember that flagship you boldly opened in London 🇬🇧 years ago, stunning the world with your beautifully crafted pieces? Well, you have stepped into another stratosphere with this latest banger. What a statement!
Nigeria 🇳🇬 to the world, bro! Yippee..
Perhaps the days of just looking to London, Hong Kong & elsewhere alone for the finest are numbered. After all, what we travel to seek in Sokoto may already be waiting for us in our own sokoto (trouser pant)! 😂
And to pull off this feat? That’s vision, audacity & execution in one compelling package.
Kudos, Dayo! This is Nigerian creativity claiming its rightful place at the table. And Deroy, here’s to nearly 3 decades of friendship, brotherhood & still looking outrageously good!
Some friendships endure. Some brands evolve. And occasionally, both give us something worth celebrating.
