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Best Fashion Design Institutes in Akure

Ranked lists 13 fashion design institutes in Akure, Ondo State. Amirex Fashion Academy leads with 5.0 stars from 15 Google reviews. Needles Trend Fashion House follows at 4.8 from 6 reviews. Ranking reflects Google rating and review signals weighted for recency and profile completeness, with paid placement kept out of the order. It updates as businesses are added and re-checked against Google.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 13 fashion design institutes in Akure, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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Ranked: 13
Reviews analyzed: 189
Photos verified: 10
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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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Amirex Fashion Academy
71.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars15 reviews
Local Government, El shaddai Rd, Alagbaka, Akure 340106, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Students praise the academy for transformative learning in pattern drafting and design.
- pattern drafting
- transformative
- professional
- dedicated
- love and discipline
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume40
Review recency76
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment95
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Akinbami O. ★★★★★ : She is a very professional, experienced, and dedicated person who is fully committed to her job. You can depend on her 100%.
Akinbobola O. ★★★★★ : My experience so far is as long as it’s design there’s nothing you can’t manipulate with pattern drafting
2
Needles Trend Fashion House
60.1/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars6 reviews
Ijapo road, opposite FECCA, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for not gatekeeping fashion knowledge and treating students like family.
- fashion school
- knowledge sharing
- family atmosphere
- attention to detail
- professionalism
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume28
Review recency16
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment93
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ololade F. ★★★★★ : Needles trend is such an amazing boss and doesnt gatekeep knowledge, over the years, she has been more than a boss and more of family to me.. i am forever grateful for the gift of needlestrend ❤️
ADEYEMI V. ★★★★★ : Needles trend fashion school my foundation. Needles Trend is one of the best fashion school i will bold recommend anywhere anytime.they pay attention to detailing. They give the best and outstanding knowledge you can't get else where.The boss doesn't hide her knowledge away from her student and she's so confortable and she's so easy to learn from. Thank you for making my dream a reality. I'm glad to be part of the family 👪
3
Jay Elf Fashion and Academy
60.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews
2 Ireakari St, off St.Luke road, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume20
Review recency82
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Hannah P. ★★★★★ : Jay Elf Fashion gave me my best aso ebi dress ever
Cordova H. ★★★★★ : I highly recommend the academy to anyone who wants to build a career in fashion design. I got value for my money
4
Destin fashion academy
58.3/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews
Suite 8b, masters energy complex, Oba Ile Rd, Akure 340223, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Provides comprehensive training including theory, practicals, assignments, and research.
- amazing journey
- comprehensive training
- highly recommend
- top quality
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume20
Review recency4
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment68
Verification0
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Kelani S. ★★★★★ : I’m currently a student at the DFA and the training experience has been highly commendable. I highly recommend
Nneoma G. ★★★★★ : Currently a student at DFA, and it's been an amazing journey. Theory, practicals, assignment,researches,exposure, and everything you need to be a great fashion designer. So much to say, but let me allow you come see for yourself.
5
FOLA-SHO EMPIRE (Fashion Designer and Make-up Artist School)
57.3/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
25, Idi-Agba Tuntun, along Ayegbaju St, Ijoka Rd, opposite St. Luke Primary School, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
- exquisite
- creative
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency37
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment58
Verification0
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6
KemoQueens Fashion Academy
52.2/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
3RGG+HRM, Olanubi St, Ondo 351103, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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7
NAKT GARMENTS AKURE
48.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
14 Aule Rd, off ILESA GARAGE, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- easy to locate
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency5
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment55
Verification0
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8
GGOLD FASHION HOME/INSTITUTE (GGOLDSTITCHES)
47.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
754C+XR8, Fanibi Rd, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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AJAYI I. ★★★★★ : Best Designer, a fashion school with outstanding skills.
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Princess Fashion World and Creations Academy
15.6/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
No 3 Ijo Mimo St, powerline road, beside ATM Computer College, off Ijoka Road, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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10
Destin tailors (fashion designer)
70.8/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars79 reviews
Suite 8, masters energy complex, Oba Ile Rd, Akure 340213, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Specializes in native trousers with a dedicated trouser specialist.
- qualified staff
- good customer service
- perfect fit
- swift delivery
- native trousers
- quality fabrics
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume63
Review recency4
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment93
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ebimowei G. ★★★★★ : Destin designs comes out perfect and their delivery is swift. Welldone Destin tailors. A brand I’ll recommend over and over again.
Eniola O. ★★★★★ : Really impressed with the quality of shirts and it’s perfect fit. And they deliver promptly. Would I patronize Destin_tailors again? Yes!
11
St. Lumrey Fashion School
65.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars42 reviews
Igbatoro Road, Alagbaka, Akure 340106, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Provides personal equipment and accommodation for distant students.
- knowledgeable instructors
- personal equipment
- accommodation
- conducive environment
- friendly tutors
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume54
Review recency4
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment95
Verification0
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Akintomide T. ★★★★★ : St. Lumrey has always been the best for me, I recommend to everyone I know who has passion to learning Fashion designing. A standard fashion School you can find anywhere in Nigeria....I am a product o
obata I. ★★★★★ : St. Lumrey Fashion School is a good place if you are passionate and willing to learn about fashion Before I came to St. Lumrey I had zero knowledge about anything sewing and I couldn't even paddle a
12
SamScript Fashion Academy
64.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars23 reviews
3rd floor, WEMA Bank building, No. 34 Oyemekun Rd, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Creative director Sam mentors students beyond garment construction, treating them as family.
- mentorship
- family-like atmosphere
- top notch training
- personal development
- creative horizon
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume46
Review recency5
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment95
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Akinmusire A. ★★★★★ : Samscript fashion academy is indeed one of the best fashion school in Akure. I am really grateful that I went there.
Olajumoke O. ★★★★★ : Very educative and interactive. I can say I got some personal development during my experience at Samscript fashion academy. Thumbs up guys
13
FashionFreaks
60.0/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars12 reviews
1b onala Adeniyi furniture, Oke-Aro St, Akure 340111, Ondo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Consistently delivers hit designs since 2014, with strong customer loyalty.
- great designs
- customer service
- friendly
- time conscious
- top class job
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume37
Review recency2
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment88
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Olagundoye B. ★★★★★ : Great Customer Service And They Are Very Friendly...!!!
akorede M. ★★★★★ : FashionFreaks to the world.. my official stylist since 2014🙌🙌🙌 every designs has been a hit back to back from day one till present.. . Great work bro, keep it up sir..

What the data shows for fashion design institutes in Akure

Counted from every fashion design institute ranked in Akure, Ondo State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 13
With 5+ reviews: 6
Rated 4.5 or higher: 12
Median reviews: 3
Phone listed: 12 of 13
Opening hours listed: 13 of 13

6 of the 13 fashion design institutes ranked in Akure have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 189 reviews.

Of the 13, 12 score 4.5 or higher and 1 has no rating yet.

The median fashion design institute here has 3 reviews.

Destin tailors (fashion designer) has the most, 79 at 4.9, followed by St. Lumrey Fashion School (42) and SamScript Fashion Academy (23).

12 list a phone number, 3 a website and 13 opening hours; 10 have a photo on file.

Across the 12 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes fashion design institutes, the median city lists 10; Akure has 13, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from June 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

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Which fashion design institute ranks highest in Akure?

Amirex Fashion Academy ranks first with a 5.0 Google rating from 15 reviews, ahead of the other 12 fashion design institutes listed here.

How many fashion design institutes are listed in Akure?

Ranked currently lists 13 fashion design institutes in Akure, Ondo State. The count changes as new businesses are added.

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