Adewumi Adegbola (known fondly as Ade) is a UK-based designer whose work bridges heritage and modernity, celebrating the beauty of timeless design. Born into a royal family in Nigeria and raised among generations of skilled artisans, Ade’s creative journey began with the hum of sewing machines in her childhood home. Her grandfather — a master tailor known for his artistry in Africa’s traditional free-hand cutting technique — inspired her enduring fascination with craftsmanship, detail, and individuality.
With a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in International Human Resource Management, Ade merges creative intuition with strategic precision. Her move to the UK deepened her connection to fashion, where she studied womenswear garment technology and design at several leading institutions, including the London College of Fashion.
Today, Ade’s work embodies understated luxury and cultural depth. Each piece she creates is designed to transcend trends and seasons — professionally crafted for women who value elegance, authenticity, and quiet confidence. Her designs celebrate the art of craftsmanship, blending meticulous technique with modern refinement to create pieces that stand the test of time. Creating an Image to Remember.The Creative Journey
Driven by a deep curiosity for pattern cutting and innovative design, Ade’s pursuit of mastery led her to explore global approaches to fashion construction. Her research introduced her to renowned Japanese designer and educator Shingo Sato, whose pioneering technique — Transformational Pattern Cutting — became a turning point in her creative journey.
Captivated by the sculptural artistry and precision of Sato’s methods, Ade embraced this new approach as both inspiration and discipline. It reshaped the way she views form, structure, and the dialogue between fabric and body.
Through her label Trendhood Royale, she channels this passion into creating timeless, versatile, and distinctive pieces for the contemporary woman — designs that move beyond trends and embody sophistication with purpose.