Ibitayo Abiodun Bayano
Designer and Art Director in Lagos
Ibitayo Abiodun Bayano
Designer and Art Director in Lagos
I’m the founder and creative director behind FOTY — Fate Of The Youth.
I grew up surrounded by pressure, struggle, survival, and creativity. Those experiences shaped the way I see the world, the way I think, and the way I create. What started as sketches, ideas, and observations slowly became a vision bigger than clothing.
For me, fashion has never been just about looking good.
It’s about identity, emotion, discipline, and storytelling.
FOTY was built for the people who come from environments that try to limit them but still choose to dream bigger. The brand represents resilience, ambition, confidence, and the mindset of turning pain into purpose. Every piece reflects real experiences, real pressure, and the mentality of pushing forward regardless of circumstances.
As a creative director, I’m inspired by street culture, military discipline, football culture, music, art, and the energy of everyday people. I pay attention to details, emotions, and the stories most people overlook. That’s what gives FOTY its voice.
I believe great brands should stand for something deeper than trends.
FOTY stands for self-belief, evolution, and creating your own path even when the odds are against you.
This is more than fashion to me.
It’s legacy.
It’s expression.
It’s proof that where you come from does not define where you can go.
FOTY is for the dreamers, the outsiders, the workers, the creators, and the ones building themselves quietly behind the scenes.
No limits.