Michael Okunloro | Elevate Your Style

We fashion enthusiasts believe black suits are for funerals, Who would have imagined I would be wearing one for my daughter’s funeral. Last Friday I was paying my daughter her last respect, her funeral, was a kind of scene I’d never imagined. I was like damn it. This bitch called life. One thing fascinating about … More This bitch called life

There will be rooms where you feel: Too African Too expressive Too ambitious Too spiritual Too fashion forward Don’t reduce yourself to be digestible. You were not wired for smallness.

Drink while you drink. Cry when you cry. Do not rush the season. Do not be emotionally attached to either the good days or the bad. Both don’t last. Nothing is permanent. What bores you?

This doesn’t mean bad things won’t happen. They will. Life is not neutral. But responsibility means this: You don’t blame forever. You don’t outsource growth. You don’t romanticise your pain. You respond. Because when everything settles, you are the one living with the outcome. If the yansh spoil finish, you are the one carrying it. … More Responsibility Is Maturity

The world pays attention to those who take actions not the someday islanders Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received.

Those who have the biggest impact in our lives are the people that transforms us, how we think, how we behave and what’s possible.  What were your parents doing at your age?

Light makes all the difference.One prayer we need to pray more often is for eyes that see and ears that hear, so we gain true insight into what we engage with daily. When Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac, God had already provided a ram, caught in the thicket. But it was when Abraham lifted … More Light makes all the difference

On Tuesday, I set out for what turned out to be my fastest 5km run in history. It wasn’t planned at all, but here’s how it unfolded. The night before, I had just discovered the magic of peanut butter and bagels. They’re the perfect match, so naturally, I eat too much. The next morning, I … More My Worst Run experience 

In follow-up to the message I shared yesterday, I want to say a big thank you to everyone who reached out with words of encouragement and prayers. My Wife and I truly appreciate it. Our prayer is that you will also find strength and support when you need them most. To those who didn’t read … More Thank You !

The Lord is my Shepherd to feed, to guide and to shield me, I shall not want. I have all that I need.‭‭

Whenever imposter syndrome raises its voice, inaction gives it power. If you don’t move, that voice wins. It’s not the fault of the people around you, but it’s also not about beating yourself up. It’s your life. You get to choose which voice you obey, and which truth you decide to live from. What do … More Inaction Is a Decision

Impostor syndrome doesn’t leave with age. It leaves with action. It never fully goes away, it always tries to creep back in. But every action you take becomes proof against it.

Every piece of garment carries a story not only of where we are coming from, but of where we are heading. Style is not a destination you arrive at. It’s a journey of becoming, and at every stage, we are becoming something new.

You don’t have to call yourself a king, just by dressing up the way kings do and carrying yourself with dignity, people will identify with you as a king  List five things you do for fun.

If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?

Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.

Hello says “I’m awake.” I see clearly. I bring light, intellect, and hope. I move with awareness and responsibility What’s your dream job?

Before any action, belief comes first Before behaviour, identity speaks. This is why you can want growth but repeat the same cycles, Why you can know better but still act the same, Why information changes but identity stays stubborn Your subconscious does not think, It executes, Your conscious mind decides once, Your subconscious mind repeats … More Identity Decides Before You Do

If you could un-invent something, what would it be?

Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved?

When you pick a piece of clothing to wear, you’re feeding your subconscious mind an image and a message. You’re telling it a story about who you are and how you show up in the world. Your subconscious mind sits at the centre of the action wheel of your life. It drives your habits, your … More Your identity and your subconscious mind

When your surroundings no longer reflect who you know yourself to be, misalignment sets in. You may have everything materially, yet feel unsettled within. That discomfort is not failure. It is a signal. What is your favorite animal?

Money in itself is meaningless. It only gains value through what it becomes. Since every pound represents our time, sweat, and life energy, the critical question becomes: is it worth the trade off? Am I taking an extra shift to buy a bottle of Hennessy? What is the true cost of that time and what … More Money 💴

When styling a teal suit with a blue shirt, think versatility. The goal is to let the jacket stand on its own while still looking intentional. Instead of wearing the full suit, choose a trouser colour that complements the blue shirt and balances the richness of the teal jacket. For this look, I went with … More How to style a teal suit with a blue shirt

If we, as human beings, can learn to deal with the cards in our hands and accept that this is reality not what we expected, but what is we become more realistic and carry fewer unnecessary expectations. Hoping for what life should be often robs us of appreciating what we already have. What snack would … More Stay present !

If you don’t define who you are, the world will define you for its own convenience. You are not everyone. You are different by design. Your DNA proves it. Find your lane, stay in it, and life begins to align.  Fish thrive in water. Birds dominate the air. Stop competing where you don’t belong and … More Know thyself …

My mission is to help people elevate their style by aligning identity, purpose, and presence. To build a culture where style is not about trends, but about becoming. To live my philosophy publicly, tell meaningful stories, and create a community that grows in faith, dignity, and intention, inside and out. What is your mission?

A beige suit is one of those pieces that looks effortless, yet quietly demands intention. In colder seasons, it becomes a daily companion, but unlike black, beige needs a bit more thought to keep it feeling sharp and repeatable. For this look, I kept the base simple and deliberate. A black turtleneck underneath, paired with … More How to style a beige suit with black

When you can’t do the run you want to do, do the run you can do. What could you do differently?

This is the season where we are constantly wrapped up, and it is also the season when your favourite trench coat stays in heavy rotation. When you are working with a beige trench coat, creativity has to step up. Unlike black, beige does not always feel like it has endless rewear value, so how you … More How to style a beige trench coat with neutral colours

If you don’t define who you are, the world will define you for its own convenience. You are not everyone. You are different by design. Your DNA proves it. Find your lane, stay in it, and life begins to align.  Fish thrive in water. Birds dominate the air. Stop competing where you don’t belong and … More Why Your Identity is Your Superpower

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to plant and a time to harvest, a time for summer, a time for winter, time to accelerate, time to press the break. Seasons have a way of slowing us down and helping us see clearly, As we step into … More This Is Not a Fashion Community. It Never Was.

What colleges have you attended? The college of life. Always teaching me something new. Helping me understand that the more I learn, the less I realise I know. With unending tests, trials, and still so much more left to pack in.