POPULAR FASHION CONSULTANT, DIMEJI ALARA LOSES FATHER TO CANCER

Renowned fashion consultant and fashion magazine consultant, Dimeji Alara is bereaved. His father, Mr. Ola Alara died 

He died a few days ago, after battling a cancer related ailment. He had been undergoing treatments for the ailment for a few years but sadly, didn’t survive it. The late Alara has since been buried in Badagry where he resided and ran a pig farm until his demise.

Dimeji, with father, mum and siblings

Aged over 50, Alara, who spent most of his adult life in Paris, was married to Benedicta Abiodun Johnson, daughter of the late Chief J. M. Johnson, a First Republic Minister, and Alhaja Rebecca of Lafiaji area in Lagos Island. Their marriage was blessed with three children- Feyi, Dimeji and Tunde. 

Bereaved brothers, Dimeji and Tunde

Dimeji Alara is a Parisian-born Nigerian who works as a wardrobe and fashion stylist.  His talents have led him to working for reputable fashion magazines like Elle, GQ and Glamour.  He has also styled fashion spreads in Nigerian magazines like Genevieve, Elan and MADE and has acted as fashion director for the shows of African designers like David Tlale and Craig Jacobs.  His impressive achievements and renowned reputation as the ‘go-to stylist’ has also led him to working in the entertainment industry and styling many notable musicians.