Toolz who reflected on her
experience growing up as a full-bodied woman further detailed her journey
towards accepting her body shape and size.
“The journey to accepting my
body hasn’t been easy. As a curvy girl, you tend to feel out of place - my
body type wasn’t the hot thing back then. I just didn’t fit in,” she
said.
“I want ladies, irrespective of
their size or body types, to be confident and love themselves, and essentially
embrace their beautiful, because beauty is from within and is not
dependent on what society dictates.”
She further explains that it
took her some time to come to a breakthrough about seeing herself through
a lens of body positivity. That change in perspective was something she
wanted to share, but not just through words.
Toolz who took a course in lingerie
and swimwear design at the prestigious and
award-winning London College of Fashion to get in-depth
knowledge of the lingerie market, reiterated that her struggle to find
brands that cater exclusively to her body size was a motivating factor in
creating the Sablier brand.
“A huge part of my personal
journey was finding clothing, lingerie and apparel options that
catered specifically to my needs as a curvy woman. I didn’t find a lot of
options in Nigeria, and most often would shop when I travelled,” she said.
It’s only natural that I take on the
challenge of providing comfortable but attractive options
for plus-size African women who struggle with finding brands
that cater to them.”
Pieces from the
lingerie line will be available online and in select stores with sizes
ranging from 34/36D, with a few selected bra lines going up to size
42J(UK). Orders can be made on the website, shopsablier.com and on Instagram
@shopsablier.
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