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Simi Adey is a passionate Fashion Designer and Textile Artist, blending her creative talents to craft unique fashion pieces and textile portraits. As the founder of **Styled by Starlex**, Simi is dedicated to fulfilling her clients’ fashion aspirations with custom-made bridal gowns, ready-to-wear collections, kiddies’ ball gowns, fascinators, and more. Her mission is to ensure customer satisfaction by bringing their dream designs to life with top-notch quality. As a Textile Artist, Simi creates captivating textile portraits using fabrics, threads, and various artistic techniques. Her journey includes experimenting with techniques like braiding and stitching to bring her artistic visions to life. She has explored subjects such as cultural representations and personal portraits, using her craft to celebrate diverse narratives and expressions. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Simi is a driven individual who leads a creative community named **THE PEAKS**, aimed at nurturing aspiring fashion designers. Her goal is to empower designers to build their skills and reach their full potential. Simi’s playful yet disciplined nature reflects her commitment to making a positive impact on her generation through creativity and community building.

Educational Background

Obtained extensive experience in fashion design and textile art through her journey as a creative designer and artist, continually refining her skills through hands-on projects and mentorship.

Events

- Textile Art Exhibition at The Metaphor, Lagos
- Fashion showcase at Styled by Starlex Launch Event
- Collaborative creative projects with fashion communities and designers.

Publications

- Featured in Lagos Fashion & Art Magazine
- Interviewed in The Sun Newspaper, Nigeria
- Profiled by African Creative Women Network.

Exhibitions

• Solo Exhibition: Textile Narratives, 04/2023.
• Joint Exhibition with Emerging Designers, 07/2023.
• Women in Art & Design Showcase, London, 10/2023.

New Projects

Currently exploring innovative textile techniques and materials to create new portrait series that celebrate African culture and heritage through textile art.