Mai Atafo is a Nigerian bespoke fashion designer. He is the Creative Director of one of MAI Atafo Inspired, a notable fashion brand. He quit as a manager in Guinness to go into fashion, and today, he is one of Africa’s renowned fashion designers. Mai is noted for designing wedding dresses, women and men’s cloth­ing.

 He has been recognised severally in and around Africa for his contributions to fashion design and style. In 2011, Thisday Style gave him Best Dressed Man of the year award, while Vanguard Allure also in the same year awarded him the Most Stylish Man of the Year. In 2010, he was Best Dressed Man of the Year of Mode Men, among other awards. VIVIAN ONYEBUKWA had a peep into his wardrobe.
Sense of style
He is meticulous and detailed in the designs he creates, which also applies to his personal style. His sense of style is quite formal and adventurous. They are timeless and notably classy. He is a perfect gentleman when it comes to dressing. Mai is style personified, never afraid to mix and match colours. He once confessed, “I love clothes a lot. That is my weakness”. His passion for clothes and colours are visible with the way he puts his clothes together and also combine colours. His suits are always well suited. He has no doubt carved a niche for himself.
Red carpet
On the red carpet, his attires are always eye-popping. No red carpet is complete without him.
Trend setter
A trend setter, he easily adapts to the latest trend. Though he has his style, he always goes with trend or ahead of trend.
Accessories
He loves accessories and would never joke with pocket squares. His collection of brooches are something to behold. His shoe collection is really the dream of every stylish man. His bogus sunglasses are becoming part of his signature style.