Female luxury brand, Onyx by Valentina showcased a unique and exquisite collection of hand-beaded outfits at Africa Fashion Week London 2018 last weekend. Now, from the UK TO Nigeria; Onyx by Valentina prepares to debut on the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria runway.

Her designs are crafted through the use of handmade bead work to tell the story in every piece. Her brand name Onyx by Valentina broken down for us, Onyx is a black precious stone, symbolising the black woman adorned in her bejewelled piece all created by Valentina. Her parents contributed hugely to her love for fashion as her father was a chronic art collector and her mother very fashionable.

The brand was "born some years ago out of the love for pure art, the love of creating something out of the ordinary solely inspired by God. It has been an interesting journey so far and I am grateful to God for the impact the business has had and is having till date" says Onyx by Valentina CEO,  Valentina Utoh