Ariyike Akinbobola x IAFL

It's a Charm! IAFLabel x Mania Magazine February Issue Cover

Yes, it's a charm! 

The cover is charming, the models are graceful and the clothes - three by IAFLabel (sitting, left; Binta Sani, standing right; Moyin Arowosola and standing right; Emilia Faturoti) look stunning!! Oiza Atoyebi (standing left) wears Mi_Le while Ngozi Ugo (sitting, middle) wears Meena.

More photos coming soon!!!

TREND FORECAST: For the Love of Fashion - Come 2013

2012 has been a very lovely and fulfilling year, with lots of good news, achievements, and discoveries, blessings within and outside the fashion industry.

In 2012 we saw different fashion trends revealed by various designers on the runway and in their look books but the question is what trends will be carried on into 2013. From the long list of trends that reigned through 2012, from sheer, lace, high slits, shorts, etc which ones will trend in 2013?

It’s obvious some of the 2012 trends will come along into the New Year but it’s apparent also that new ones will be discovered. I took up a challenge of looking through the past and most recent collections – Spring/Summer, Pre Fall, Fall/Winter, Ready-to-Wear to examine what trends so far within the last couple months, say three months will extend into the New Year. And yes, there are new trends, beautiful and safer ones too.

Some of these trends include; leather, stripes thanks to Marc Jacobs and Rebahia, lace …more lace, African print, folds & wraps, flares, capes and lines, holographic details and more.

My favourite pick of trends to watch in 2013 are highlighted below….

Top Tweets From Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2012

Below is a compilation of few of my top tweets during the recently concluded Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2012 - 

LFDW ‏@LFDW2012

"@HarareMbama: Sneaky coffee from Il Solito and catching up on#MBFWAFRICA and @LFDW2012 #LFDW2012 news #inspired"

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Terence Sambo ‏@OneNigerianBoy

Omotola Jolade Ekeinde Stunning in Iconic Invanity at The #LFDWhttp://goo.gl/fb/obDOm  #design #featured #lfdw2012

Bar Baric ‏@Bar_Baric

Ruth Odutola wins the award of #LFDW2012 YOUNG MODEL OF THE YEAR

Bar Baric ‏@Bar_Baric

#LFDW2012 "@BarBaricSTYLE: @LDACOUTURE LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI just came out on the runway dancing Azonto. lovely collection.

Bar Baric ‏@Bar_Baric

Cc: @JoshSamuels_ "@centjerry: RT @Bar_Baric: The winner of the#LFDW2012 Young Designer Of The Year is Josh Sanuels!"

Adeola Ojedokun ‏@DeBuzz4U

#TiffanyAmber @LFDW2012 is like orgasm with an old lover, easy, smooth, almost same ole but with d most sensational feeling!#LFDW2012

LFDW ‏@LFDW2012

RT "@Selfridges: Basecamp for Lagos fashion week. At the EKO hotel. #LFDW http://yfrog.com/od9edcfpj " #LFDW2012

Adeola Ojedokun ‏@DeBuzz4U

Top trends spotted @LFDW2012 Sheer panels, mesh overlays, stripes, floral prints, sequins, peplums, lowbacks, graphic patterns#LFDW2012

LFDW ‏@LFDW2012

Thank you."@taradurotoye: @LFDW2012 One of the many times I love being Nigerian #LFDW2012"

Bar Baric ‏@Bar_Baric

"@BarBaricSTYLE: RETWEET if you want this design by ISI ATAGAMEN to win the #LFDW2012 Young Designer of the Year.pic.twitter.com/HF5jOoRd"

Selfridges.com ‏@Selfridges

Suzy Menkes frontrow at Lagos fashion week. Its officially on the map#lfdw http://yfrog.com/es3n3ypyj 

LFDW ‏@LFDW2012

"@zandile: p.s @suzymenkes front row @LFDW2012 in Lagos#werq." #LFDW2012

Iconic Invanity ‏@iconicinvanity

Dear Lord, thank you for a productive stress free day. ICONIC INVANITY count down for #LFDW2012

Celeb Spotlight: Susan Peters in IAFL Designs at the NEA

I love a woman who can wear anything and look remarkably sexy in it, Susan Peters is number one of few Nigerian woman who can pull that off...she rarely misses, and that I think is what being a celebrity is all about.

But seriously, Susan Peters knows what works with both her body and skin tone, and looking  at how beautiful she looks in these lovely pieces by Isi Atagamen of IAFL I can say specifically they are made for each other --- Lol, Susan Peters and these pieces I mean.

Inspired by Grecian Sense, Isi Atagamen Fashion Label (IAFL) Releases New Collection - "ATHENA"

Isi Atagamen Fashion Label (IAFL) announces the release of the “Athena” collection which is designed for the chic, versatile, practical, sexy, and glamorous woman. This collection is inspired by the idea of Greece; the ancient Greek costumes, the peaceful environment and the sea of Greece. Today’s release marks the latest addition to the brand’s collection of energetic, sophisticated designs that lets the Isi Atagamen Fashion Label (IAFL) woman convey a powerful, philosophical and motivational message through each design’s unique approach. “My designs are versatile, creative and sometimes simple but with an edge. They’re basically ready to wear pieces,” says the designer, Isi Atagamen. From daring cuts which are in high-grade, carefully embossed embellishment to proper asymmetric silhouette that highlight the most endearing parts of the female body, each piece in this collection builds on a theme of its own while still molding a form of steeliness with constructive designs of capes, floral and pleats. The “Athena” collection presents a refined autumnal palette of well-cut tailored and polished jumpsuits, origami gowns, sexy pencil skirts and silk blouses festooned with signature draping.

Photo Shoot Credit; Photography: Frank Nsoedo Styling: Godson Ukaegbu Makeup: Dorcas Otobo Model: Damilola @ Hues &Shades Modeling Agency About Isi Atagamen Fashion Label Isi Atagamen Fashion Label (IAFL) is a Lagos based fashion line dedicated to creating sharp, chic tailoring which possesses a feminine edge and considerate approach to wearable designs that inspire, define and push the limits of fashion designing. IAFL represents class, strength, attitude, confidence and especially individual uniqueness. For more information on Isi Atagamen Fashion Label (IAFL) visit – www.isi.atagamen.blogspot.com Press contact: 08060022099, 08083263338, debuzzpr@gmail.com