The Gain and Loss of AMFW '13

Streetstyle, AMFW '11

Relax, it’s okay!

We’ll all be fine in a bit. Not to worry, it’s not the end of the world it’ll just be after the end of this year…

I mean, that it was cancelled this year doesn’t mean we still cannot have fun or any good fashion week at that - Yes, I’m talking about AMFW.

Actually, for as many people like me who continue to complain about this loss, that gain and how boring the rest of the year will be --- oh, plus all the pressures I’ve been through even at a very high level – there’s a reason to be happy, something is cooking. Cooking real fast too and oh yeah you’ll enjoy it. It smells delicious and tastes healthy too.

Watch this space….dazall!

ICONIC IMPACT: Runway to Cover, Nike Oshinowo in Iconic Invanity for StyleMania August Edition.

As revealed few hours ago, the current edition of fashion and style magazine, StyleMania features Ex-Beauty queen, Nike Oshinowo-Soleye on the cover wearing a design by one of Nigeria’s fashion designer.

On the August edition which is the Body Issue (See here - http://debuzzviews.blogspot.com/2012/08/nike-oshinowo-for-stylemania-body-issue.html), Nike spots a dazzling outfit by remarkable designer Nancy Nwadire of Iconic Invanity. The whole outfit comprises of a beaded jacket and shorts that look adorable on the body of the beautifully ageing Nike Oshinowo.  An exact sample of the design Nike wears on StyleMania cover was unveiled at the Arise Magazine Fashion Week earlier in March this year, while the runway sample bears different shades of colours and materials the other is of blue origin, patterns with more details both in cuts and accessory – a closer look and feel confirms this.

While I cannot quite place which I prefer of the two designs, one thing’s definite, Iconic Invanity makes iconic pieces that will stun anyone that appreciates good craft and design.

Runway Accessory Watch: Belt as Chokers - Sandra Muendane, AMFW

Spectacular idea and a great re-invention of accessory. I plan to try this soon.

Little Essential Details - MAI Atafo, AMFW

While I didn’t expect a lot from Mai Atafo at the just concluded AMFW 2012 he somehow struck something refreshing in my imagination –the idea of ‘Little butt essential details that count’.
Yes, those little but essential details really do matter, that he emphasized with the print implant at the end of the pants…And startling, they look beautiful and creative too.


Lesson learnt is, even when the whole collection doesn’t turn out ‘creative’ and superb as expected , little details added in-between can make huge difference. And there’s a good remark for Mai Atafo.

Meet The Rock Chic

I'm still loving every piece from David David's collection at the just concluded Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2012.... simple, easy and chic!

One Day Last Week

A experience between Tuesday and Sunday last week, specifically Friday at the AMFW

While I wasn't quite geared to get my guess and go have fun at Federal Palace I still found reason to...say simply because my favourite designers where on schedule to showcase- Bridget Awosika and LDA.
The atmosphere was chilly enough to make all the skimpy-wearing ladies in the hall cuddleffor warmth. The usual chats, gossips and random droppings still continued, sight for example was a group of Northen ladies that sat beside me, oh how they chattered like it was a debate of somesought while they infused they feelings on designs as they strutted the runway....oh, did I mbion how amazingly beautiful these women were - well, words can't quite explain their acts but they were sweet ... and fashionable too.


You know those fashion assistants who think they've known more than enough mere by searching through vogue.com, bazaaar and the likes, okay so about three of them were sitting before me and they shared on about 'delicate' matters perhaps they heard around. It was engrossing all through and at one point just thought 'what the hell, let's have fun then, so i listened in and whao my ears heard enough. Eku Orleans walked in to intrude, I raced a glimpse to see the first piece, wasn't impressed so again I soak my thoughts on writing this and enjoying the numerous litttle discussion around me.
The night ended well, said hi to couple of friends and ended up at the belvedere lounge to enjoy sweet mix of Vodka. Splendid night it was.

AMFW 2012 Awards Winners

After few days of runway fashion from different designers all around the world, the ThisDay team as promised rounded-off the occassion with an award night. See list of winners below...

Male Model Of The Year
Dudley o'Shaughnessy



Female Model
Georgie Bidel



Designers Of The Year

CGDT Kluk and Maki Oh


Style Icon

Oluchi

Menswear designer of the year
Petrou/Man

Womenswear Designer of The Year

Tsemaye Binitie

Fashion Brand Of The Year
Temple Muse

Emerging Designer Of The Year
Loza Maleombho

Best Innovative Designers
David David and Odio Mimonet

Young Designer Of The Year
LaQuan Smith

Lifetime Achievement
Ozwald Boateng

Designers Selected To

Showcase At Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York are:

Tsemaye Binitie
Tiffany Amber
Maki Oh
Gavin Rajah
Ozwald Boateng

Also four models were selected to be part of the New York show

Just a little bit more...Laquan Smith

Laquan Smith expressed the term ‘say more with subtle power and gesture’. Fantastic asymmetric, leather power, amazing structure and illustration of a classy, luxurious and sophisticated woman, Laquan showed a lot of uniqueness with his use of leather and nylon material, while he chose to come across a bit ridiculous, he is one of few designers who were not too bothered about comments but more concerned about his creative style and construction

Daily Report : Day 1 AMFW 2012

Arise Magazine Fashion Week is on but not officially –it’s all set but no shows happening yet – and I have few thoughts, wishes and expectation...but hey, things come up after all, man proposes ...yes right, that's it.



Considering all the anticipation towards the show, it’s quite disappointing how with all the hype and drama for the show the organizers seem to be losing proper administrative and logistics skills .

The setting – ambiance, décor is pretty amazing though and I cannot wait to sit in for a shows. Indeed, it’s been a great effort from the ARISE Magazine and ThisDay team and I really do hope increase comes so we don’t have to deal with our usual sayings of “it’s Nigeria, nothing gets done right”
According to the organizers, the show officially starts to day with designers scheduled for yesterday, 7th to now showcase. List of designers to show today 8th March are;

4:00pm PhunkAfrique(Nigeria
Poisa(Kenya)
House of Silk (Nigeria)

5:00pm Meena (Nigeria)
Mustafa Hassanali (Tanzania)
Amede (Nigeria)
6:00pm Femi Handbags (Nigeria)
Jini Collections (Nigeria)
Zooni(India)
7:00pm Taibo Bacar (Mozambique)
Romero Bryan (UK/Jamaica)
8:00pm Imane Ayissi (France/Cameroon)
Bridget Awosika (Nigeria)
Frank Osodi for Bunor Creazioni (Nigeria)
9:00pm Closing music acts

Hope the day/schedule goes as planned because I can’t wait to see Bridget Awosika’s new collection.

Love, kisses and Chanel!

Updated Official Schedule of Events - AMFW 2012

Behind The Scene at The ARISE FASHION WEEK 2011 -Models, make up, designers.