Overall Concept Traditional Yoruba bridal gown in burnt■orange aso■oke, designed to feel regal, ceremonial, and highly structured. The look should be intentional and architectural, balancing rich embellishment with a refined, elongated silhouette. Silhouette • Fitted, floor■length gown with a clean, elongated line • Gradual tapering toward the hem (slightly slimmer as the dress approaches the bottom) • No flare or mermaid shape — controlled, elegant narrowing • Front and back must feel equally finished Fabric • Nigerian aso■oke • Subtle ceremonial sheen — woven, rich, not glossy or metallic • Fabric should hold structure and appear substantial Bodice & Neckline • Soft sweetheart or curved neckline • Fine floral embroidery at neckline and natural waist (do not remove) • Back features clean lace■up corset closure with light floral framing Sleeves • Long sleeves with pronounced flared cuffs • Flare is ceremonial but controlled — no softness or ruffles Hem Embellishment & Fringe • Floral embroidery band positioned just above the hem • Moderate density — refined, airy, evenly spaced • Florals visually connect directly into the fringe • Full fringe trim at hem in matching aso■oke, medium to long length Ipele (Sash) • Structured, single■layer ipele made from the same aso■oke as the dress • Very stiff and architectural — no drape or flow • Clean edges, ceremonial presence • Anchored firmly at the shoulder in traditional Yoruba bridal style Bridal Fan • Hand fan constructed from the same aso■oke fabric • Structured and ceremonial, not soft • Light floral detailing to coordinate with dress embroidery Overall Direction Traditional Yoruba bridal • regal • structured • intentional • balanced embellishment. Nothing soft, accidental, or overly Do not add any flare shape to the bottom. Make it like a pencil skirt structure that gets smaller as it gets to the bottom. Add fringes to the bottom and do not make it off the shoulder. Make the designs floral and make the sash structured and still and with no layers. Add a slight design to the sash but make it thicker and more stiff. Make everything look traditional Yoruba style. And absolutely no flare at the bottom, no mermaid structure at all. Make the fan look more traditional with a fan shape and use the same fabric as the dress

Overall Concept Traditional Yoruba bridal gown in burnt■orange aso■oke, designed to feel regal, ceremonial, and highly structured. The look should be intentional and architectural, balancing rich embellishment with a refined, elongated silhouette. Silhouette • Fitted, floor■length gown with a clean, elongated line • Gradual tapering toward the hem (slightly slimmer as the dress approaches the bottom) • No flare or mermaid shape — controlled, elegant narrowing • Front and back must feel equally finished Fabric • Nigerian aso■oke • Subtle ceremonial sheen — woven, rich, not glossy or metallic • Fabric should hold structure and appear substantial Bodice & Neckline • Soft sweetheart or curved neckline • Fine floral embroidery at neckline and natural waist (do not remove) • Back features clean lace■up corset closure with light floral framing Sleeves • Long sleeves with pronounced flared cuffs • Flare is ceremonial but controlled — no softness or ruffles Hem Embellishment & Fringe • Floral embroidery band positioned just above the hem • Moderate density — refined, airy, evenly spaced • Florals visually connect directly into the fringe • Full fringe trim at hem in matching aso■oke, medium to long length Ipele (Sash) • Structured, single■layer ipele made from the same aso■oke as the dress • Very stiff and architectural — no drape or flow • Clean edges, ceremonial presence • Anchored firmly at the shoulder in traditional Yoruba bridal style Bridal Fan • Hand fan constructed from the same aso■oke fabric • Structured and ceremonial, not soft • Light floral detailing to coordinate with dress embroidery Overall Direction Traditional Yoruba bridal • regal • structured • intentional • balanced embellishment. Nothing soft, accidental, or overly Do not add any flare shape to the bottom. Make it like a pencil skirt structure that gets smaller as it gets to the bottom. Add fringes to the bottom and do not make it off the shoulder. Make the designs floral and make the sash structured and still and with no layers. Add a slight design to the sash but make it thicker and more stiff. Make everything look traditional Yoruba style. And absolutely no flare at the bottom, no mermaid structure at all. Make the fan look more traditional with a fan shape and use the same fabric as the dress , cultural style, show front and back