During Paris Fashion Week, Akano unveiled its latest high jewellery collection, Omenala, at an intimate cocktail event held at the Peninsula Paris. The evening brought together a select group of guests from fashion, media and culture for a closer look at the Nigerian maison’s evolving presence on the global stage.
Meaning “heritage,” Omenala explored legacy as something lived and shaped over time. Drawing on Igbo cosmology and broader West African symbolism, the collection translated cultural ideas into bold, sculptural pieces set with high-carat diamonds and rare gemstones.
Guests experienced the collection up close within the Peninsula’s rotunda, accompanied by a live harp performance from Jehanne Drai.
Hosted in partnership with Vogue100, the event closed with a private viewing, during which attendees engaged directly with founder and creative director Akunna Nwala Akano.
Photo credit: Hippolyte Petit / BFA
