Closing Party of 2013 : Hennessy x Okunoren Twins Store Launch

On December 24^th 2013, just few hours to Christmas, luxury menswear fashion label, Okunoren Twins with support from world’s finest cognac - Hennessy, officially launched its recently opened store located at 20b Mainland Way, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The perfect location, sufficiently off the hustle and bustle of Lagos, allows one to feel the solemnness of the space and also to amble the neighborhood in peace. The interior is like a trinket box of burgundy, gold and whites with an expensive, soft minimal and luxury feel surrounded by drawings, sculptures and iconic photographs.

TREND SPOTTING: LFDW 2013 - Sheer Paneling

(L -R) Bridget Awosika, Christie Brown, Iconic Invanity

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RUNWAY REPORT: LFDW 2013 - Bridget Awosika

Golden Looks: Fabulous Fashion at EbonyLife Launch - Top Picks!

{This is simply beautiful, typical but very stylish}

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Style Stars: #AMVCA (Women)

Complete star looks; great hairstyle, beautiful makeup, less but stunning jewelry, unique and stand-out clothes, sealed of course with a fine pose, charisma and smile.

Geneneive Nnaji

Fade Ogunro

All Cut Up - Runway Review of Bridget Awosika's Collection At Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2012

Few designers I anticipated at the show didn’t quite disappoint me, for example Bridget Awosika and Omer Asim couldn’t have anticipated what happened. It was one thing both shows followed each other accordingly it was another thing – not good of course – considering the two designers share the same design aesthetics which was clearly revealed in their collection. I think this was a big miss on the organizers side – or not. But for future reasons some shows should just not follow each other e.g. Bridget Awosika and Omer Asim same way Celine will not be before or after Stella McCartney. 

Aside from this misses, both designers’ collection were remarkable; while Bridget Awosika inculcated lots of clean, easy wraps, precise layering and slits that again confirmed the brand’s versatility and sexiness.

The Complete Schedule - Anita Quansah, Iconic Invanity, LDA, JBL, Tiffany Amber, Bridget Awosika, Omer Asim, Ituen Basi and More Set to Show At MTN LFDW 2012!

MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week which aims to be a premiere fashion event is set to bring together media, industry, buyers and consumers to view the current collections of designers in the fashion capital of Lagos, Nigeria. 

This platform aims to cut across geographic and culture barriers to position itself as a business of fashion and design event targeted at showcasing the best of the fashion and design industry, drive the Nigerian fashion economy and ultimately uplift its profile within the industry.

Again this year, Lagos will play host to this fashion and design led event that will feature –

• runway shows featuring new season collections from the best talents in the fashion industry;

• design led exhibitions featuring fashion products and accessories, textiles, furniture design, photography, art installations and architecture;

• workshops that will facilitate knowledge transfer, information exchange and networking opportunities across board

Another major attraction is Lagos itself – a metropolitan island that features an interesting mix of people, cultures which is fast becoming the melting pot for business in Africa. Participants, designers and visitors alike can expect a diversified and interactive platform to maximize their exposure within and beyond their industry circle and open gateways for more business opportunities.

I personally, cannot wait to be a part of this exciting event. See below for the complete schedule of participating designers.

WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER

CATWALK SHOW

THE FUTURE: LFDW YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

TIME: 7:00PM

CATWALK SHOW

JEWEL BY LISA FOR BLACKBERRY LIMITED EDITION ACCESSORY

TIME: 7:30PM

THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER

EXHIBITION OPENS

TIME: 10AM

CATWALK SHOWS

LFDW YOUNG TALENTS: VINTAGE COLETTE/EJIRO AMOS TAIFIRI | BEATRICE BLACK | IBETEIN THOMPSON

TIME: 5PM

KINABUTI/HOUSE OF MARIE

TIME: 5:30PM

HOUSE OF FORM AND FUNCTION | KOLA KUDDUS

TIME: 6:00PM

REBAHIA | REPUBLIC OF FOREIGNER

TIME: 6:30PM

OBSIDAN

TIME: 7:00PM

ANITA QUANSAH

TIME: 7:30PM

MANGO

TIME: 8:00PM

MAI ATAFO

TIME: 8:30PM

ITUEN BASI

TIME: 9:00PM

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER

EXHIBITION OPENS

TIME: 10AM

CATWALK SHOWS

LFDW YOUNG TALENT: OZORA BY ZEE | JESS STEFANIE | MARAYAH OH | AKPOS OKUDU

TIME: 4:00PM

NKWO | KIKI KAMANU

TIME: 5:00PM

SUNNY ROSE | XCLAMATIONS

TIME: 5:30PM

EKI ORLEANS

TIME: 6: 00PM

ICONIC INVANITY

TIME: 7:00PM

KELECHI ODU

TIME: 7:30PM

ODIO MIMONET

TIME: 8:30PM

TIFFANY AMBER

TIME: 9:30PM

SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER

EXHIBITION OPENS

TIME: 10AM

LFDW YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2012 FINALE

TIME: 4:00PM

LFDW YOUNG TALENTS: ALALI BOUTIQUE | IAMSIGO | VIV LA RESISTANCE

TIME: 5:00PM

GREY | ALTER EGO

TIME: 5: 30PM

OMER ASIM | BRIDGET AWOSIKA

TIME: 6:00PM

JEWEL BY LISA

TIME: 7:00PM

LANRE DASILVA AJAYI

TIME: 7:30PM

EMMY COLLINS

TIME: 8:00PM

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

TIME: 9:00PM

Style Stunner: Top Picks From Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012 Finale Event

                                                        Agbani Darego in Bridget Awosika

                                                                Chinwe in Bridget Awosika

So finally, the Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012 has come and gone but oh dear I couldn’t stop praising few stylish looks pulled off by some of the guests – ladies and gentlemen. From the charming Agbani Darego beautifully adorned in a Bridget Awosika piece, to Chinwe(former winner, Elite Model Look Nigeria 2011) also in Bridget Awosika design. Bridget Awosika as usual didn’t disappoint, she looked so stunning and her skin glowed beautifully. The lovely Elohor Aisien dazzled in a lovely dress which I’m guessing is Herve Lerger. The list goes on and on but I guess the pictures should speak, here are my best picks below…

Elohor Aisien

Ezinne Chinkata

Tundun Abiola in Bridget Awosika design and Bridget Awosika

                                                       Ugo Igbokwe of Make-Me Beauty Place

                                                                 Ronke Ladipo of Rouch

                                                                Adebayo Oke-Lawal

                                                          Ene Maya-Lawani looked gorgeous                    

                                                           Editor-in-Chief, StyleMania magazine, Dimeji Alara

                                                                Maryanne

Shoe Stalking! Best Runway Shoes at AMFW 2012

I’m usually disappointed during fashion shows/weeks in Nigeria basically because as much as the organizers try to create an ‘international’ standard event and runway they still lose that complete A-grand attitude to the entire package. They don’t endeavour to at least get a 50 for the entire package.

For example, the recently held AMFW 2012 was a great medium(again) to showcase African fashion but some bits were still missing – the hair for each show didn’t define the individual collection of each designer, the shoes were almost same all through the event and most of all, the runway didn’t show any extra effort – at all! Same runway look all through a 6-day event is a NO!

However, I had fun still. Mingled with old friends and met new ones, saw new, weird and quite sublime styles, even on the runway – like the belt for choker mentioned in my previous post – and more. Few of my favourite shows didn’t just showcase the best collection (for me ofcourse) they also had amazing shoes, shoes I couldn’t stop snapping.

Here’s a list of the shoes I loved on the runway; Taibo Bacar, Mai Atafo, David David and Bridget Awosika who revealed her new collection which is quite mature, sexy and oh-so-sophisticated!

Bridget Awosika, CLAN, Jewel by Lisa, Be-Grey, Ejiro Amos-Tafiri and More to Show at AMFW 2012 - Full List

Seriously, I can't wait!

The ARISE Magazine Fashion Week – Lagos 2012 fashion extravaganza will run for an extended period of SIX days from Tuesday 6th March to Sunday 11th March 2012 in THREE tents on the grounds of the luxurious 5-Star Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.



Check out the much-anticipated designers selected to participate below


Adama-Paris (Senegal/France),
Amine Bendriouich Couture and BS (Germany/Morocco)
Amrapali (India),
Angelo Van Mol (Belgium/Ghana)
Be-Grey (Nigeria)
Bestow Elan (UK/Ghana)
Bridget Awosika (Nigeria)
Buki Akib (UK/Nigeria),
CHICHIA (UK/Tanzania),
Christie Brown (Ghana),
CLAN (Nigeria),
David David London (UK),
Davida (Nigeria), Duaba Serwa (Ghana)
Ejiro Amos Tafiri (Nigeria),
Eki Orleans (UK/Nigeria)
Frank Osodi (Nigeria)
Funlayo Déri (UK/Nigeria)
Gavin Rajah (South Africa)
Gloria Wavamuno (Uganda)
HOUSE of DIVAS (Nigeria)
House of Farrah (Nigeria)
House of Nwocha (Nigeria)
ICONIC INVANITY (Nigeria)
Imane Ayissi (France/Cameroon)
Jacob Kimmie (UK/South Africa)
Jewel by Lisa (Nigeria)
Kastle Designs & Treasure Chest (USA/Ghana)
Kaveke (Kenya/UK), Kevan Hall (USA)
Kezia Frederick (UK/St.Lucia), Kiki Clothing (Ghana)
Kinabuti (Italy)
Klûk-CGDT (South Africa)
Koke (Botswana/India)
Korto Momolu (USA/Liberia)
Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (Nigeria)
LaQuan Smith (USA)
Laurenceairline (France/Ivory Coast)
Loza Maléomsho (USA/Ivory Coast)
Madam Wokie's Couture (Sierra Leone)
Mai Atafo (Nigeria), Maki-Oh (Nigeria)
Mataano (USA/Somalia), Meena (Nigeria)
Mustafa Hassanali (Tanzania)
NKWO (UK/Nigeria)
Odio Mimonet (Nigeria)
Okunoren Twins (Nigeria)
Osman (UK)
Paul Hervé ELISABETH (Martinique)
Poisa (Kenya), Re Bahia (UK/Nigeria)
Sandra Kennedy (Jamaica)
Sandra Muendane (Mozambique/Portugal)
Sunny Rose (Nigeria/UK)
Taibo Bacar (Mozambique)
the Vessel. By Lois (USA/Jamaica)
Tiffany Amber (Nigeria)
Timo Welland (USA/South Africa)
Tsemaye Binitie (UK/Nigeria), U.Mi-1 (UK/Nigeria)
Virgos Lounge (UK/Nigeria)
Viv La Resistance (Nigeria),
William Okpo (USA/Nigeria)
Zekaryas Solomon (Eritrea/UK).

Bridget Awosika's Feature in Vogue Italia.

One of my favourite Nigerian designers Bridget Awosika was recently featured in the World’s most influential Italian fashion magazine.

Bridget Awosika’s interview and review was featured exclusively in Vogue Italia telling of her remarkable design skills, ranging from daring cuts, exquisite designs, and choice of beautiful fabrics which always results to her outstanding pieces that fashion editors often commend.

According to Vogue Italia, Bridget Awosika is "The cool arrival of a serene but invigorating glacial breeze"

Read the full interview/review here - http://www.vogue.it/en/talents/blog-from/2011/11/bridget-awosika