FUN DISCOVERIES - News Roundup; Must Read Web Post This Week!

Interesting web post reads this week... hoping to add more to the list 

before the end of the weekend.

Cheers!

Links a la mode:

You Don’t Need TV to Market Your Show - HERE

The New Yorker Magazine’s Cover till Date - HERE

Guys You Need a Scarf Too - HERE

There’s No Limit to Fashion Collaborations = Rodarte x Starbucks – HERE

Nigerian Designers Speak at Harvard Africa Business Conference – HERE

Can Delete yourself from the Internet? – HERE

Creative DirectThis – HERE

Jason Wu To Collaborate With Lancôme – HERE

Kickback: Onyeka Onwenu – The Undisputed Queen of Pop Whose Music Remains Timeless - HERE

How to Rob Africa - HERE
What Bra to Wear with a Backless Dress – HERE
On Kenechi Uzochukwu’s “Men must rape something” article – HERE

Nigerian Fashion at Pitti Immagine W 2013

Founder of Style House Files and Lagos Fashion and Design Week Omoyemi Akerele, again selected four designers - Ituen Basi, Odio Mimonet, Alter Ego & Obsidian to showcase at the Pitti Immagine W event.

Here's my first review on Spice TV website - HERE.

Ituen Basi, Sara Maino (Seniro Fashion Editor, Vogue Italia)

Ego Madueke of Alter Ego & Obsidian

Wadami of HauteFashionAfrica in Obsidian

Photos are via @LFDW Twitter feeds

Sharleen Dziire Dazzles in Ituen Basi, Deola Sagoe, Gavin Rajah and More for Elle South Africa January 2013

Like I always say, it's one thing to have a fantastic idea for a fashion editorial but executing the entire idea is entirely a different deal. Often times, when I find editorials or photos of good art I endeavour to see beyond the pictures and colours, I reason deep into what could have spurred such idea  while also considering the little details around the production; styling, location, model, photography, etc

On my frequent surfing on the internet I stumbled on this fashion editorial featured in the January 2013 edition of South African Elle; the shoot titled Jozi Maboneng features several African designers such as Ituen Basi, Taibo Bacar, Gavin Rajah, Deola Sagoe, Marianne Fassler, and more. I think this is one shoot to commend and pass along, it's beautiful. See more pictures of the shoot below.

Oriental Influences - Ituen Basi at Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2012

Ituen Basi returns to the scene with a big bang. At first glance at this collection my thoughts instantly travelled back to a particular scene in one of my favourite seasonal movies – Sex and the City (SATC) featuring my favourite fashion icon and actress, SJP – Sarah Jessica Parker where she wore the famous Dolce & Gabbana body fitting dress that made incredible impact on the media because of its fabric which was a cut out of top fashion stories on D & G from way back 80’s. While that isn’t exactly the case with Ituen Basi it was a bit similar as Ituen’s choice of fabrics related not just with her stories but other top fashion stories in Nigeria. The strict patterns and cuts on the dresses, skirts and pants created with silk fabrics and laces perfectly matched the tops thus elongating the figure and giving the appearance of precision posture.  The entire collection by Ituen Basi which seemed very practical, bourgeois and very relevant answered my question of how fashion influences art and vice versa. I discovered art definitely relates with the world in general – the accurate way to explore the world, philosophy, politics and even fashion simply through creativity.

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