Fifteen & Fabulous! Matthew Williamson Celebrates Fifteen Years With Exclusive 'Party Girl' Collection

My special interest in Matthew Williamson recently increased after reading an interview he did with a blogger recently. I don’t quite follow controversial fashion stories but somehow I have found unusual impulse to study a lot about this man and his brand – basically, he’s like my new MJ (Marc Jacobs). The concern took a rather drastic increase after he didn’t show up for the recently concluded MTN LFDW where he was supposed to close the entire event – well, Matthew himself didn’t show up but he was represented by his Business Partner and CEO, Joseph Valosa and a selection of elegant pieces from his recent collection was showcased around 11:09pm(yes! past 11pm) on Saturday, 27^th of October at the Conventional Hall of Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Truly, I enjoyed the show and loved every piece showcased – I wanted it all. But again, I was very disappointed when informed of Matthew’s absence – gist of him being busy and all.

All good, I continued my stalk search on him and discovered this exclusive interview he did with Net-a-Porter.com celebrating his 15years in the industry. In celebration, Matthew created an exclusive collection the ‘Party Girl’. In the interview, Matthew speaks of his work and life.

British designer, Matthew Williamson speaks with net-a-porter.com…

Congratulations, Matthew – 15 years is a huge achievement. How have you managed to stay on top?

It really does seem like only yesterday when we created our first collection. I'm so lucky to still love my job after all these years – time really does fly when you're having fun, as they say! I guess I try to remain true to my brand's DNA with every collection. I think we have a strong identity, so now it's about building, expanding and adding freshness each season.

What is it about your aesthetic that is so enduring?

I try not to just make clothes, but to add something extra special to each piece and to tell a story with each collection. It's more about creating a lifestyle. I'm drawn to elements of nature, interesting countries, cultures and modern art. When you combine all these elements with handcraftsmanship, a rich palette and relaxed silhouettes, you have a bohemian undercurrent running through my work.

 Read full interview here - http://www.net-a-porter.com/magazine/167/20

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

10 Things You Should Do Before MTNLFDW 2012 Starts

It's no gist how super excited everyone (concerned) is about the upcoming event - MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2012 being organised by Stylehousefiles - www.stylehousefiles.com and sponsored by MTN. The show which is set to start on the 24th of October will run till 27th of October at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island...and I personally cannot wait, while there's a very long list of to-do for me during the event the fun somehow overwhelms it. 

In anticipation of the fun and work that will go into this new week I have put together a list of things to do before the event starts; Below is my list of ten important things to do before MTN LFDW 2012 starts....Enjoy!


Sort your wardrobe- pick the outfits for the days to come.We wouldn't want any wardrobe/red carpet mal function.

Gain good amount of strength - I mean get enough rest at least two days before the event starts on the 24th of this month.

Be familiar with the event. Here's a link to the official website www.http://lagosfashionanddesignweek.com/w/ it's important you get to know the contestants, the designers set to showcase and the organizers .

Get a copy of StylaMania magazine October Issue - you will get all the scoop about MTNLFDW 2012

Bookmark this blog - www.debuzzviews.blogspot.com on your phone and laptop to receive constant update on happenings during the event.

Also add 2A126A94 to your BlackBerry contacts for update on the event.

Follow me on Twitter - @DeBuzz4U  for short and precise update and Instagram - @debuzz4u for street style and runway photos.

This might sound silly but yeah it's important to secure a good look/pose for yourself before the event because you just can't tell when paparazzi will come calling.

Get your favourite nibblings. Because I don't eat much I tend to nibble on snacks that I like - Haribo, crackers, etc So considering it's going to be four long days of work(for some) and fun for others it's essential to acquire those things that give inner strength cos personally I hate been tired...lol

Get your social grip on - am talking about your networking skills, complimentary cards, etc Because this is a four-day event where there'll be lots of people from different sectors within the entertainment and lifestyle industry it is the perfect opportunity to mingle, network and meet potential clients. So, are your social skills horned yet?

George Benson + Lagbaja At The Sooth 98.1FM Luxury Concert This Saturday!

Smooth 98.1FM proudly presents 'The Love Music Love Life' Luxury Concert this Saturday. The concert will feature renowned jazz artist, George Benson alongside Lagbaja.
Date: 13th October 2012
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, VI
Time:Cocktail Reception starts 6pm, Show starts 7pm
For more information, email: events@smooth98.1fm
Tickets sold at Terra Kulture, The Palms, Glendora, Eko Hotel & Suites

Beyond the Rooftop...

I took this pictures on the rooftop of Eko Hotel and Suites during the just concluded MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week.

Lights, Camera, It's Fela On Broadway

Preparations are get grand already for Fela on Broadway show coming up 21st April till 25th April 2011. Definitely not to be missed.

Claudia Adelu Emerges Nigeria’s Next Super Model Winner 2010

The 2010 edition of Nigeria’s Next Super Model held on the 26th of November at the Conference Hall of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island. Amidst a long list of contestants, Claudia Adelu was crowned winner, Nigeria Next Super Model 2010. All I can say is congrats girl.