Elizabeth Adejoke Omowumi brings African-inspired fashion and creativity to Louth

Back in March we spoke to Dundalk designer Elizabeth Adejoke Omowumi about her fashion. 

Local designer Elizabeth Adejoke Omowumi is a fashion designer, NCAD graduate, creative entrepreneur, and sewing tutor. She is the founder of local sewing academy DJK Creations.

“I started while I was young,” Elizabeth recalls. After finishing secondary school, she enrolled in fashion school. It wasn’t just a casual decision, it was a calling. Even before her formal training, she had been sewing by hand, creating clothes for herself. “I could just finish up something,” she says modestly, reflecting on her early knack for design.

Elizabeth’s father was a tailor, and she believes the love of fashion runs in her blood. After moving to Ireland, she continued her education, earning a diploma in fashion design and later a BA in the field.

But Elizabeth didn’t stop at designing for herself or clients and wanted to pass on her skills. This drove her to create DJK Creations, where she holds sewing classes and teaches both adults and children. 

“I actually take so much delight in training people, acquiring the knowledge, and passing it on,” she says.

Her designs fuse modern styles with bold African fabrics — vibrant, colorful patterns known as African wax prints. She even has a brand of tracksuits that combines denim or jersey with these fabrics, creating unique, eye-catching pieces. “I love colours,” she explains.

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Looking to the future, she’s focused on expanding her academy. She’s particularly passionate about teaching sustainability, encouraging people to upcycle old clothes instead of discarding them. “You can get something rather than just throw it away. We need to take care of our environment.”

Her advice to aspiring designers? Stay updated. “This era now, the era of technology, has changed everything. You might not be able to survive without a good knowledge of technology. Everything has moved from what it used to be.”

For enquires Elizabeth can be contacted at: info@djk-creations.com