The REBIRTH of Bags.

Penultimate Saturday, at the TERRA KULTURE, admist the glitz and glamour, incessant flutter of paparazzi's cameras [and some really tasty small chops from the burners of Laredo ...lol], we experienced the launch of a very sexy range of killer bags. Yup, Killer Bags. This time the culprit is the 26-year old graduate of the London School of Fashion, Funmi Adeyeri. The event launch which was superbly organised by Ifeoma Williams [way to go girl!] displayed a different form of craftsmanship. These 100% leather bags possessed durability and aesthetic grace to complete the genetic make-up. Trust Nigerians, looking as trendy as ever in glamorous, eye-catching numbers. These pictures tell a bit of the tale.

THE DESIGNER, FUNMI ADEYERI & Some of her Exotic Bags - ELSA, RENEE and ISABEL.

Top notch Celebs like Rita Dominic [above] and Omowunmi Akinifesi, Former most beautiful girl in Nigeria also graced the event in this sun kissed yellow dress just suitable for the imminent parting of clouds which is significant of summer.

Some of the guests include Yemi Shittu Balogun [Marketing Director - Rebirth], Funke Fowler, Rita Dominic and Omowunmi Akinnifesi.

SPICE MAGAZINE IS HERE

Don't miss a copy of Spice, the latest addition into the media industry by Tajudeen Adepetu.When it comes to Fashion, Relationships, Sex and other important issues,don't miss Spice.The editorial team led by Joy Isi Bewaji (formerly of Genevieve Magazine) promise readers value for their money.
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FACE OF SLEEK 2009 ... THE SEARCH IS ON!

This seems to be the season for the unending search of beauty, panache and alluring intellect. The Sleek make up range is searching for a new Brand face. Sleek Studio Nigeria which has exclusive rights for the distribution in Nigeria from the UK is in search of a girl between the age of 18 and 30 years who will represent the brand in Nigeria and internationally as well. The Face of Sleek which is a model hunt, would be looking for striking physical features, but also character , talent and confidence. The search which would span a five month duration, would eventually see the winner go home with a brand new car and $15, 000 modelling contract . other runner ups would be given $10,000 and $5,000 amongst other prizes. For more updates, please visit the facebook group,

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92436948794

YOUNASS COLLECTION BOUNCES BACK

Soraya Adji of Younass Collection is BACK! Soraya who lost her mother recently to the cold hands of death, had been out of the social circle for sometime now. Soraya, over time has been able to carve a niche for herself in the fashion industry and is well known for the whimsical pieces that she creates from very breezy fabrics and rich ethnic embroidery which she uses to revve up the appeal of her mixed background and cross cultural themes. From the tell-tale signs hinged upon the intense artistry, this new collection would definitely re-launch Younass Collection thus heralding her comeback.

Welcome back Soraya. We look forward to basking in more of your trademark creativity and precision.

YINKA BODYLINE ACQUIRES FRANCHISE FOR IMAN COSMETICS

YINKA BODYLINE, an international Brand from the heart of Nigeria, inextricably associated with class, excellence and unmatched service delivery and remarkable beauty and lifestyle standards has once again demonstrated its trademark dedication to the beauty industry in Nigeria as it becomes the sole distributor for IMAN Cosmetics in the whole of Nigeria and Ghana.

The Iman beauty range is specifically coutured for the woman of colour from the middle to the high income groups both in Nigeria and Ghana. Iman cosmetics is one of the leading global beauty brands founded by international supermodel and style icon –Iman. The award winning brand is a favourite of models, make up artists , entertainers and everyday women from all walks of life. Iman is best known for foundations , powders , fashion shades and skin care that are especially formulated for skin of colour, as they have a very vast range of coverage and complexion matching colours.

With a diverse range of beauty products, from foundations and powders that perfectly match a wide array of skin tones to lipsticks, lip stains, lip shimmers, eye-shadow, mascara, eyebrow pencils and the wide range of skin care products, the Nigerian woman of class and style is assured of a Brand that accentuates the beauty within their skin tones. Finally, we can all heave a sigh of relief; no more counterfeits.

Congratulations Aunty Yinka, we are proud of you.

NB: We will keep you abreast of developments on the launch and distribution of the Iman Range here on your one-stop Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Blog, So Don't Blink!

FUNMI ADEYERI RE-DEFINE STYLE WITH HER BRAND OF EXOTIC LEATHER HANDBAGS ...AS NIGERIAN CELEBS STORM REBIRTH COLLECTION AT TERRA KULTURE,LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti/www.gistmaster.com

The true fashion of this generation is ‘born again’ and that would have been one of the reasons, Funmi Adeyeri calls her brand of exotic bags ‘Re-birth Collection’. It is ready to fire up and make a new bold statement with unprecedented strength of style.

Funmi’s innocent look and alluring smile is just as infectious as the luxurious look of her creative leather bags.

Movers and shakers of Nigerian social class, who stormed her exhibition and sales at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, in Lagos in July 2009, described her handbags as masterpiece. Almost everyone desired one and they got it at a price that is value for their money.

Guests at the event included Chief (Mrs) Teju Phillip, a one time commissioner for Special Duties in Lagos and daughter of billionaire, Chief Dehinde Fernandez, Leila Fowler, star actress Genevieve Nnaji and her friend Ndidi, Rita Dominic (another Nollywood actress with a strength of style),Ifeoma Williams , (a one time face of Lux and CEO of Fruition), Barrister Seun Rasaki, Bola Austen-Peters (The CEO of Terra Kulture),Esosa Anenih,Linda Priddy,Omowunmi Akinnifesi,Yemi Shittu-Balogun,the marketing Consultant for re-birth and others.

www.gistmaster.com learnt Re-birth collections are hand made bags from 100 per cent premium Italian leather.
In her statement, Funmi says, she Rebirth aims to create a luxury-thoughtfully designed,finely crafted and flawlessly finished-put simply, an object of desire.She envisaged that Rebirth is sure going to be a global brandmavailable in major fashion outlets across the globe.
Funmi the 26 year old Nigerian girl behind the work of art is a graduate of Information Technology systems from University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.She worked as a project manager with IBM before proceeding to the London School of Fashion to enable her achieve her childhood dream in the style industry.
Funmi had always admired the way her father build a huge success out of his leather business, now it is her turn to write her name on the leather of history as one of the remarkable architect of the style kingdom.

VEDA RANGE OF LAPTOPS COMING TO NIGERIA

VEDA range of Laptops is set to launch itself into the Nigerian market big time.Keep an eye on this spot as we update you on the new product and what you stand to gain!