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"A concept store by Reni Folawiyo, featured in the Brooklyn Museum's Africa Fashion exhibition, offering high-end furniture, accessories, and clothes from across the continent."
"Located in the same building as Nok, Alara is a concept store that has become earmarked as simply the best place to shop in Lagos. The store stocks several famous and beloved designers like Maki Oh, making it perfect for a fashion or art appreciator dropping in from Lagos Fashion Week looking to do a bit of shopping."
"Alara, designed by David Adjaye, offers a curated selection of African and international labels, setting the standard for high-end shopping in the region."
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"Alára is a multilevel concept store selling clothing and furniture, featuring an imposing central staircase and large windows that allow light to pour over leather goods and YSL clothes. It houses the Nok restaurant, which serves dishes like palm-nut prawns with steamed plantains. Alára is located opposite a decrepit property on Victoria Island, but stepping inside, it's a dazzling experience."
Different showcase for different NIGERIAN FASHION BRAND , so nice , went there for KAI pop up and it was so beautiful
Nzubechukwu Moshe O.
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Beautiful landscape and very nice atmosphere. Absolutely enjoyed the outing here. Haven't eaten the food yet and drinks, hope to next time I pop around.
Jere I.
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Interesting architectural edifice. And this building holds the Alara store and event space as well as the Nok by Alara restaurant. You can pick up special African fabrics, furniture as well as design books. There is also ample parking space. Its definitely worth a visit.
Sheila M.
Google
Awesome ambience, wonderful and helpful staff.Beautiful architecture and overall concept. Loved every inch of this store.
Olabode O.
Google
One of the things I wanted to do when I came to Lagos for summer '17 was to see this architectural masterpiece. Simply amazing. It has a high end boutique and also a high end restaurant called NOK.
P.S. forgive my picture, it rained that day.
Abdulsalam A.
Google
Very good for Friday night outting
Freeds
Google
Food was ecclectic and delicious, staff very curteous, welcoming and professional. There's a garden, a restaurant and a shop. Easy to find. A nice place for a date and shopping (if someone is paying 😂😁😂). overall loved the place
Eric H.
Google
Beautiful store with a great curation across a variety of categories: clothing, footwear and accessory but also books, fragrance, furniture etc. The building in itself is striking and Alara stands out as a Lagosian institution.