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Kunle Bakare Shares “Best-Kept Secrets Of Elegance”
the fashionista behind Omoluwabi By KB
Kunle Bakare, the fashionista behind Omoluwabi By KB has shared very transformative tips on looking good.
The master of fashion behind the bespoke clothes maker – Omoluwabi By KB – made the revelations in a narrative with the header “Here are the best-kept secrets of elegance!”.
Shared on Sunday, November 24, 2024, it reads…
Let’s cut to the chase, Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900), Irish poet, playwright and author, left us with one of the most profound odes to elegance. With some of the most crucial words that highlight and describe the deeper meaning of elegance contained therein, you need not look farther:
‘To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. But to live, to truly live, one
must have elegance. Elegance is not just a matter of taste, but of character. It is the ability to see the beauty in the world, and to reflect that beauty in one’s own life.
‘Elegance is not just about clothes, or furniture, or even art. It is about the way one lives, the way one thinks, the way one feels. It is about being refined, cultivated, and discerning. It is about having a sense of style, of proportion, of harmony.
‘But elegance is not just about oneself. It is also about the way one treats others. It is about being gracious, courteous, and kind. It is about being a good host, a good guest, and a good friend.
‘In short, elegance is a way of life. It is a way of living that is characterized by refinement, cultivation, and a deep appreciation for beauty. It is a way of living that is truly rare, and truly precious.’
And if we can learn and live this language of elegance, if we are refined, cultivated and appreciate beauty, we can get off the ground and soar.
Many renowned designers also lent their voices to the rudiments of elegance:
o ‘Elegance is not a matter of money, but of taste.’
–Christian Dior
o ‘The most elegant thing about a woman is her elegance.’
–Yves Saint Laurent
o ‘Elegance is a question of personality, more than one’s clothing?’
–Jean Paul Gaultier
o ‘Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside.’
–Coco Chanel
o ‘Elegance is the result of a careful balance between simplicity and sophistication.’
– Calvin Klein
o ‘Elegance is not just a matter of style, but of substance.’
–Giorgio Armani
o ‘The most elegant women are those who know how to balance simplicity and luxury.’
– Donatella Versace
Moving from awkward and tacky to elegant—like exquisite literature, and some of the most
beautiful things in the world—is rooted in simplicity, brevity, and clarity!
–Kunle Bakare for Omoluwabi by KB (Sunday, 24.11.2024).
