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Friday, November 1, 2013

RUNWAY REPORT : LFDW 2013 - "Elements" of Nature at Iconic Invanity

I felt two things - peace and pain, watching Iconic Invanity's S/S collection - "Elements" walk down the runway at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week. It's not of evil or hate but watching the models work in those amazing pieces gave me a fashion-orgasm or maybe a paradisic revelation.

Elements as the designer - Nancy Nwadire defined it possesses everything earthy - fire, water, sun, air, etc in summary I'd say everything natural, everything peaceful....now, that's how the entire 10minutes felt - entirely peaceful.

The believe is that Nigerians love glitz and glitters; they shiny pieces, studded designs and sometimes bedazzled all the way clothes. One would have assumed, Iconic Invanity aims to satisfy all that feeling in Nigerias but not exactly, she gives a hint of that plus more that's hidden to me.

Colours of the earth dominated LDA’s runway as she unveiled functional ready-to-wear pieces ranging from jumpsuits, playsuits, straight skirts, shirt dresses, peplum, off-shoulders; the colours – spot red (for fire), yellow (sunlight), blue (like the sky) grayish-white (stones and rocks), etc all represent a part of the earth.

RUNWAY REPORT : LFDW 2013 - Tsemaye Binitie

She's easy, seeks to be free (though she seems to be gets restrictions) and loves are cuts were appropriate.

Beatrice Black Atari's collection is almost a misconception considering she has several simple, ready to wear but not 'so' party looks that wouldn't even pass for a date night.

It's one thing the music played was a fail (John Legend - Tonight), it appeared the entire collection was short of one main touch that would've have made it a hit.

The message for HOM is clear - romantic in the African sense, glitter, comfort, colours of love, lace details.

Soft toned pink lips, pencil heels and touch of feathers bring the collection to life as the models strut to Shade's 'Soldier of Love'

It's a beautiful collection but it's doubtful it will get commercial value for its worth, perhaps editorial use.

RUNWAY REPORT : LFDW 2013 - Wana Sambo S/S 14 - 'The Voyage of Mademoiselle'

Wana Sambo's collection at the GTB LFDW 2013 got everyone talking, especially the fashion editors. The collection which is a blend of minimalist meets glam chic features elegant yet subtle evening wears and ready to wear pieces for the fashion IT girl.

There are several wearable pieces in this collection and lots of fine trends too - high slits, plunging neckline, crop tops, shorts, uneven hemlines, etc.

Wana Sambo definitely brought her A-game to the show this year; I'm really impressed at the rapid growth.

More photos below..

Runway Report: Ghana Fashion and Design Week 2013 - TUEDOR & WRIGHT

ROMAN FACTOR - Valentino S/S '14 RTW Collection

I love this collection, well; it’s no news considering I only write about the thing I like

What I love about this collection? That’s going to tell a whole lot of errmmmm and hmmm because these I revolve in the beauty of beautiful things than actually give maximum time to explain my true feelings or ideas of the good.

Valentino’s Spring/Summer collection is filled with quite astonishing embellishments that leads back to a great history, from the Roman era to the colonial.

To its true style, Valentino presented designs of well crafted accessories; on the capes, the hems; the jumpsuits are made to measure and sit appropriately while revealing no conspicuous parts