A Torlowei Embrace

More than just exquisite lingerie, Torlowei represents a beautiful fusion of art, culture, and a deep commitment to ethical craftsmanship. The brand meticulously sources exclusive materials from expert artisans in France, Italy, and Switzerland. These exquisite fabrics are then further refined and transformed by Torlowei’s own ateliers in Lagos, Nigeria, and Tangier, Morocco. Patience has trained her artisans in Lagos in the art of lace placement and inlay - a painstaking process that cuts into lace pieces to inlay them onto the lightest of silks, or embroider small, cutaway pieces in a way that creates movement and detail. Torlowei established their Moroccan atelier in order to leverage the expertise of the artisans there with the silhouette, cut and finesse of lingerie finishing. This international collaboration, spanning continents and cultures, underscores the brand's unique position as a bridge between diverse traditions, creating pieces that are not only beautiful but also imbued with a sense of global artistry. What truly sets Torlowei apart is its unwavering dedication to ethical craftsmanship and sustainability, using all their offcuts to create their signature petals that float at the ends of their ties and ribbons.

With their recent pop-up at London's iconic Harrods, Torlowei is now sharing its distinctive narrative with our London audience. While Patience's deep expertise in textile design allows her to transform fabric and form into expressions of enduring beauty, her daughter Mojisola recently joined the business to drive the brand forward, aligning with retail partners like Harrods to expand their footprint and commissioning artists to create displays that speak to their sensibility and create the Torlowei world.

The brand's evolution is a testament to the power of a unique story – a label founded in Nigeria, with a Moroccan atelier, founded by a mother whose vision convinced her daughter to join, now making its mark in one of London's iconic department stores. But at the end of the day, once you feel the featherlight pieces, and marvel at the artistry it takes to meld lace and silk in their unique way, you'll want to wear as little as possible whilst even running out for your replacement pint of milk, just to feel the joy transmitted through the most sensual of clothes.