MUSIC MEETS RUNWAY (MMR) unveils the names of nine of
Nigeria’s brightest new talented fashion designers to watch out for out of a
total of ten expected to showcase at this year’s event. The 10th designer
showcase will come from one of Nigeria’s established design house who will be
headlining the runway, this will be revealed closer to the date. The
anticipated event is taking place on the Monday 24th of December 2012 at the
Eko Hotel and Suites Expo Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Meet Nine Of Nigeria’s Brightest New Talented Fashion Designers To watch Out For
TolaniNkiliOnajide of
N K I L I
NKILI, meaning 'Seeing Beautiful Things', is a women's
luxury shirt-making brand focused on bringing light to the traditionally
neglected yet single most important garment in a wardrobe, the shirt.
Each piece goes on a journey, from design and print to
production, nurtured by the highly skilled production team in Scotland.
American celebrity Angela Simmons has been spotted wearing the NKILI Tattoo
Shirt. Whilst British singer Lianne La Havas performed in the black NKILI
butterfly shirt on her world tour.
Creative Director, TolaniNkiliOnajide was raised in Lagos,
London and Oxford. She studied Architecture at the Architectural Association
School or Architecture, London and University of Dundee School of Architecture,
Scotland. She won awards, investments and grants for NKILI from business
organisations: Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust, Starter for 6 and
University of Dundee Enterprise Gym. Her design aesthetic is hugely influenced
by the style of minimalist Architect Ludwig Mies Van DerRohe and
deconstructivist Architect ZahaHadid.
For more information,
visit: www.nkili.com
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