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Entertainment, fashion

Style Struck: Genevieve Nnaji at Carter/Chukwuma wedding

Delectable actress, Genevieve Nnaji sure knows how to wear and strut it. The mother of one looked stunning in red gown with black applique as she stepped out for the onyinye linda Chukwuma and  emeka kizito onwugbenuwedding last Saturday! The dress was made  by Nigerian designer Huda Fadoul Abacha, of Hudayya Couture.

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fashion, Music

Count down to Carol Meets Runway 2014 | 6 powerful choir groups| 6 exquisite designers | 1 Venue | This Christmas

Port Harcourt, Are You Ready? It’s a mega countdown to the maiden edition of Carol Meets Runway 2014 themed ‘Style’ is the new joy. Powered by Opu-Bila Int’l, come December, at the ‘Treasure Base of the Nation’, lovers of good music (Classical and Contemporary) and good fashion (Couture and urban) would meet in one venue.
It’s the fusion of music and fashion like no other. 6 powerful choir groups and 6 exquisite designers will showcase their very best in the world’s most loved season, YULETIDE.
Watch this space for Date and Venue!
CarolMEETSRunway….”Good tidings of great style!”
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Fashion University to be named after President Goodluck Jonathan

If I were to read your minds, the first question that would probably pop out of your minds is , Is President Goodluck Jonathan a fashion icon? Or what’s the correlation. In recognition of his achievements, The World Fashion Organisation (WFO) has named the proposed World Fashion University which is to be situated in Bayelsa State after Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan. It will now be called Goodluck Jonathan World Fashion University.
According to Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the Chief Press Secretary to Bayelsa state Governor Seriake Dickson, the University will boast of facilities like a research centre, amphitheatre, faculty of social sciences, conference centre, textile plant building and sports complex, to mention a few.
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Nigerian Millionnaire launches fashion brand: set to compete with H&M and Zara (Photos)

AMAKA GLOBAL Consultants, a Paris-based global business advisory firm with Operational headquarters in Dubai, on 18th May 2014 announced aggressive expansion plans worldwide through fast-fashion franchising accentuated by its decision to earmark US$ 100 million towards the marketing. The company, which has carved a niche in the fast fashion industry, aims to become the world’s best fashion retailer by unveiling the latest trends for women, men and kids. The company is ready to tap into latest trends in the world of fast fashion, in line with consumers’ preferences than what the existing top brands offer. A design team, with professionals from across the globe, will be based in Dubai to get a pulse of consumer tren

AMAKA GLOBAL plans to go aggressive comes amidst market research that shows that the market of fast fashion is set to grow exponentially in the near future, as consumers are eyeing latest trends and designs that what the existing fast fashion brands offer. AMAKA GLOBAL unveiled its future growth plans at a special media event held on 18th May 2014 at the Burj Al Arab Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Nnaka Promise Uzoamaka, Chairman and Director General of AMAKA GLOBAL, said: “Our mission at AMAKA GLOBAL is to be the best fashion retailer in the world, and offer the best fast fashion clothing worldwide for consumers who love trendy affordable luxury. AMAKA GLOBAL is a retail clothing store specializing in unique fast fashion and accessories and we encourage customers to be experimental with new clothing styles and look beyond the available brands. Our A-list celebrities will be on ground as part of the activation program to reinforce our unique trends.”

He added: “Over 1,000 fast fashion clothing franchises from around the world have shown interest in the AMAKA GLOBAL brand but we are taking our time to choose the right partners. We have chosen Dubai as the hub of our global design team because it is one of the most luxury-conscious markets and strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. We are confident that we will garner tremendous interest among the Fast Fashionistas in our growth path.”

Above are some of their brands  and also photos from their recently-held press conference.

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Entertainment, fashion

The Catwalk Shows at AFWN 2014

 
 
 
 
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria is set to add to Nigeria’s events landscape with the first International Fashion Runway Show that has special focus on up-coming designers in the country. Themed: “The People’s Runway” the event is coming with the objective of illuminating the creative exploits of the real talents in the Nigerian Fashion turf, especially the relatively undiscovered ones, to help them build sustainable careers for themselves. It will also showcase the achievements of the established designers and celebrate the veteran icons of the Nigerian fashion sector.
Happening on the 18th of May at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island Lagos, the Catwalk shows at AFWN 2014, will feature Veteran designer Princess Abba Folawiyo, the doyenne of Nigerian fashion sector, since pre-independence days, and 15 established designers as well as 40 new designers. AFWN season one, it will be open to all Nigerian, African and international media houses, for global dissemination.

 

Some of the established designers who have been showcasing at the London Version of the event (ie Africa Fashion Week London) since 2011, will also be on ground to participate at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria. Designers such as Yutees, Zarita, Didi Creations, Dzyn, Meg Alabi, will be coming from Africa Fashion Week London to take advantage of the opportunity and display their talented creations to Nigerian fashion connoisseurs and general public.

 

Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Season one is divided into two events happening on the same day. The first show will be in the afternoon while the gala show will be later in the evening. The afternoon pre- Gala show will be showcasing a cross section of brands including Isi Atagamen, Buchiver, Dé Laurels, YCR, Evelyn -Rose di omimi, IJC collections, Afrikanus by Rui Lopes, AAMAA a la Mode, Elikem The Tailor,Magnetic Elegance[ME], Long feet boutique, Faerens, Jazz Effect,Yon Seno, Belois Couture, Mademoiselle Anglaia, Meg Alabi. These designers will be showcasing their full collections at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria on a sponsored show, funded by AFWN’s sponsors.


The evening Gala fashion showcase will feature designers Elegante by Tiannahs styling, Yutees, Zarita Couture, Dyzn ,House of Marie, Emos Ejiro, Didi Creations, Big Ben, Raymona, Queen E collection, Awe Dzyn, AFT, Lines by Chaab,Style by Adesuwa,BA’AN WURE,St Eves. The climax of the evening will be a special inspiring showcase by Veteran Designer Princess Abba Folawiyo of Labanella Couture which will end the runway show.
 

Speaking on the AFWN runway shows, the founder and CEO Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria, Ronke Ademiluyi reassured Nigerians that the show will not only be a success, but it will foster a paradigm shift towards the perception of fashion design as an instrument of economic reconstruction.

 

According to her: “The first edition of the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria is set be a successful one. We have such a diverse cross section of designers participating, showcasing the great talent coming out of Nigeria & Africa as a whole at the moment. We intent to create a generation of Brand New Nigerian Designers by need analysis  which is identifying what the young up coming designers need and creating a method of assisting them into becoming sustainable brands We are confident that this will positively impact on the economic growth of Nigeria”

 

Opening Hours for AFWN on the 18th May 2014

 

The Pre-Gala showcase at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria  will be open from 1pm -4pm on 18th May 2014 and AFWN will close with the Fashion Gala at 6.30pm on the 18th May at the Eko Hotel, Adetokunbo, Ademola, Victoria Island. Lagos Nigeria

For more information regarding Africa Fashion Week Nigeria please visit: www.africafashionweeknigeria.com

 

For press enquiries  contact:
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Designers wishing to apply to be part of The Africa Fashion Week London August 2014 please contact:
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Keshi kick off right! Ladies, would you rock this football-themed hairstyle?

 
 
Olaboludele Simoyan, writer and author of 2- in-one book ‘8th wonder of the world Made in Nigeria’ rocked this football-themed hairstyle to support Nigeria for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil. According to her, the hairstyle which is called ‘Keshi kick off right’ is “to inspire the Super Eagles to do the extraordinary at the World Cup and bring the world cup back home.”
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