Tolulope Bally professionally known as Tolu Bally (born 2 October 1988) is a Nigerian executive, businesswoman and fashion entrepreneur.[1][2] She is the founder and creative director of 2207bytbally, a Nigerian fashion brand specialized in female couture.[3][4]
Tolu Bally | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 October 1988 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Newham College University of East London |
| Occupation | fashion designer |
| Known for | 2207bytbally |
| Children | 1 |
Biography
editTolulope was born on 2 October 1988 to the family of Mr & Mrs. Bally as the last child of 13. She is of Nupe and Yoruba origin from Ondo State, Nigeria. She attended Newham College, England before proceeding to the University of East London, England where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychosocial Studies.[5][6]
Career
editBally moved to London, United Kingdom to further her education. While in London, she sold clothes from her car booth and soon discovered her love for fashion.[7] With time, she moved back to Nigeria to fully pursue her fashion ambitions.[8][9] Upon arrival in Nigeria, she opened her own fashion store in Lagos but eventually closed it due to inflation.
On 1 November 2016, she officially started her fashion career.[10] She named her fashion label "2207bytbally", a brand that focuses on women's couture.[11] Her couture brand label was named after her son's birthdate 22 July.[12]
Personal life
editBally gave birth to her son, King Oba Nathan on 22 July 2014.[13]
Awards and honours
editIn 2020, she won the ELOY Awards for Innovative Fashion Brand of the year.[14][15] That same year, she was named the Fashion Icon of the year by La Mode mlagazine.[16] In 2022, she won the Net Honours award for Most Popular Designer of the year.[17] She also won the Icon Touch Awards for Entrepreneur of the year, 2022.[18]
References
edit- ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2021-09-25). "Beauty Inspiration: Why Tolu Bally is the ultimate black barbie". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2023-03-22). "10 influential women in Nigeria's fashion scene". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ "Tolu Bally's 2207byTbally plans anniversary treats". The Nation Newspaper.
- ^ "Top 10 Nigerian Designers Redefining Owambe Outfits". 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ "Fashion Designer, Tolu Bally Is The Definition Of A Black Beauty In Spades". koko.ng. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ "Tolu Bally reveals her quest for perfection - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Dokubo, Titi (2022-06-29). "29 Black Female Designers You Should Know". Style Rave. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2022-12-02). "Who wore it best? Fashionistas take on a 2207byTbally black gown". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Henshaw, Nelly (2020-11-15). "Tolu Bally, the Ace Designer Ruling the Fashion Scene with Every Stitch". Svelte Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Mag, Lagos (2023-05-06). "Fashion Pick of The Week: Tolu Bally Creates And Sets Trends With Her Fashion Statements". The Lagos Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Yaakugh, Kumashe (2022-11-29). "Tolu Bally's Dress Recreation Spotted on Osas Ighodaro Sparks Mixed Reactions". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Khiran, Nikki (2023-07-18). "Made in Nigeria -2207bY Tolu Bally - LeVogue Magazine". Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ "My Baby Daddy Was A Pastor's P.A - Tolu Bally Reveals". koko.ng. 2022-04-17. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ Adebiyi, Ashimedua (2020-11-30). "Erica, Tolu Bally, Toke Makinwa, others win at the 2020 ELOY Awards". WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ EM (2020-12-01). "Tolu Bally, Toke Makinwa and More Emerge As The ELOY Awards 2020 Winners - Exquisite Magazine - Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle". exquisitemag.com. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ "La Mode Magazine Holds 'Green October Event' on October 1 - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Bakare, Simbiat (2022-07-02). "NET Honours 2022: Tolu Bally Emerges as The People's Choice Awards 'Most Popular Designer'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Arogundade, Funsho (2018-10-23). "Celebrity Stylist, Tolu Bally To Celebrate Brand's Two Years Anniversary With Pop Up Party". P.M.EXPRESS. Retrieved 2023-09-06.