Fashion
Tayo Ishola
Eido Swimwear
With Style
By Maralyn D. Hill
T
ayo Ishola, a Nigerian born
fashion model who always
had a desire to create and be
creative, did not start out
designing swimwear. Her
start was with public speaking,
acting in school plays, and leading
cultural dance groups from the
age of six.
When Tayo turned fourteen, she
accepted an offer to work under her
uncle, who was the creative director of
a menswear line. For two months, she
had the opportunity to work as an
apprentice alongside her uncle’s tailors
at his design studio. This enabled her
to gain firsthand knowledge she would
not trade for anything.
Shortly after her apprenticeship,
Tayo was introduced to the world of
bikinis and swimsuits, when she
started competing in beauty
pageants at the age of fifteen.
Tayo’s deeper interest in the
swimwear industry developed when
she moved to Miami in 2010 and
began modeling swimsuit fashion.
She wanted more than what she was
modeling. Her desire was to create a
swimwear line that would be very
flattering, and every woman would
be able to relate to the pieces
created. Tayo said, “I wanted a
brand that would feature rare,
thought-provoking prints that
would serve as a reminder to the
aware woman that her confidence is
all that’s needed.”
What I liked about Tayo’s Eido
designs was they include something
for everyone. Yes, there are bikinis,
but there are two very attractive
one-piece suits, with a different
twist in fabric and style. The
fabric shell is 82% nylon, 18%
spandex, and the lining is 93%
polyester, 7% spandex.
Tayo says, “The ideal Eido woman
does not yearn for validation; she
is an energetic woman who desires
to swim in style and stand out.
The collection features a variety
of options from bikinis to one
piece suits available in both
simple, structured pieces and
complex patterns. Each chic
swimsuit features prints conceived
and created by Tayo, and is
designed to tell its own story
in a unique way while flattering
the woman’s body.”
I have the black one piece with cube
print and one side that goes over
the shoulder. It is quite comfortable
and flattering. I especially like the
style of the white one piece
with blue accents.
Tayo Ishola is a name to watch for in
swimwear. You can order direct from
eidoswimwear.com.
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