Wednesday, July 22, 2009

THE HAUTE BAG MAKERS

The last time, we introduced you to Nigeria’s latest entry in the world of Haute Bag couturing – Funmi Adeyeri of REBIRTH. Today however, we view some of Nigeria’s Finest Haute Bag makers. These ladies are steaming, Linda Mesrob, Alima Oyofo, Nadeja Omotosho and Lucy Odim.

Hold your breathe ladies, it’s about to get really spicy!

From Left: Linda, Lucy, Nadeja and Alima.

 

Alima Oyofo: Sexy Piping hot!

For Alima, what started as an experiment at her sister’s factory – Odio Mimonet just about four years ago has morphed into the Brand ‘LilPepperfriend’. The phrase which is derived from her nickname ‘atawewe’ or ‘small pepper’ reflects the vibrancy of the Brand. Lilpepperfriend was established in the summer of 2008 and is synonymous with eclectic one-of- a-kind accessories[bags and Ankara/aso-oke slippers], edgy colours that pop and indeed has been described as art by all lovers of all things cultural and current. At the Vlisco show in Feb. 2009, ‘Lilpepperfriend bags where showcased alongside Odio Mimonet and they served as the perfect complement to the fantastic outfits thus eliciting a standing ovation from the enthralled audience. Alima is a unique artist undefinable by boundaries. Her beauty is matched with her brilliance, her unpredictability matched with a consistency in delivery, all in a small frame bursting forth with life and vivacity.

NADEJDA OMOTOSHO - Creative Analyst

Pretty Financial Analyst, Nadejda Omotosho who is the founder of Aidan-Mo bags has been silently honing her skills with her unusual high fashion pieces. Another vivacious fashion accessory designer, her style of bags is extremely flexible yet sophisticated, adventuorous yet conservative. She glitters with creative skills drawn from a confluence of ingenuity and inspiration. Although Nadia, as she is popularly known, is no longer with Adrian-Mo as the full time CEO, she continually provides full time creative direction for the Brand that began in her living room.

LUCY ODIM – Independent Style

An Independent woman by all standards, Lucy’s courtship with fashion began after she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in French. Lucy’s crave to be independent propelled her to create traditional outfits popularly known as Senegalese which was greeted with rapt attention. With time her growing clientele demanded more and Lucy was thus pressed with creating a suitable accessory to complement her unique designs. Her crave saw her reject the trend of Bag merchants, and she began to churn out her own personal designs. Today D LUNE [Her Brand], showcases versatile works running from leather to the damask, aso-oke and a diverse range of eye catching works of art.

LINDA MESROB – The Stitch Princess

Popularly known as Skin, Linda Mesrob has been ‘Bag’ing’ it for the past four years. The award winning bag maker’s signature style are the bold and the colourful stitches that run through her creative pieces. Another signature of hers is the lavish use of carvings. After leaving the American University of Paris, Linda fell in love with bags rather than clothes. It was then she started to make bags under the label SKIN which has evolved into a high end couture line known as LINDA MESROB COUTURE. She enhances her own style with that of her Clients to evolve the Avant Garde collection most women can’t resist. With an outlet at the Mega Plaza in Victoria Island in Lagos and a display section in Gallery Lafayette in Paris, Linda Mesrob caters to the accessory needs of the average style woman who is desirous of something different from the regular designer bags. She has featured alongside international Brands like Adebayo Jones and Tiffany Amber. Her love for Mohair and other wildlife leather like croc, lizard, snake etc. showcases the roaring label Linda Mesrob.

TUNDE AND WUNMI OBE QUIT MUSIC?VEERS INTO TV PRODUCTION

Talk, talk,talk is all over town and it is such that can not be ignored.Rumour mongers are saying that singing duo, Tunde and Wunmi Obe (popularly known as T.W.O) would soon quit music.
According to people close to T.W.O, they are diverting their huge human and financial resources into night time and weekend television.However, a spokperson for T.W.O denied the rumour.
‘They can’t be quitting just yet, says a spokesperson. It has been a long career and they have a lot of fans that look up to them, TV has always been their thing, same with music and they’ve been able to manage the two together over the years, so what is stopping them now?’
Time would tell!
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

TOSIN WEDS ABIODUN ILORI AT CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH,JOHANNESBURG



Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti

Abiodun Ilori, one of Nigeria’s successful businessmen in South Africa hosted the Nigerian community in SA to a wondrous reception in June 2009 when he got married to his love, Tosin. The Church service took place at Christ Apostolic Church, Johannesburg and reception followed at the same venue. Bola Akinjide,Mr.Rotimi and Mr.Segun Kuti were some of the people present at the ceremony.


Sunday, July 19, 2009

Livin' DAVIDA-Loca

Davida Okparah, the Barrister turned pristine Shirt Maker, has leapt off the edge, breaking every rule with her latest collection - POWELA. The 2004 St. Moritz Style Awards Winner - Davida's vintage shirt-making prowess was put to the test on this collection as she ventured into the unfamiliar territory of dress-making. The shirts are anything but ordinary and mundane. From what I can identify, the collection outlines three major genres; from the sassy office wears which spice up the bland day, the classic shirts, highlighted with a touch feistiness and the demure dresses with the subtle undertones appropraite for the sexy chic. This inimitable collection with its dazzling eye-popping colours, intricate designs and inspiring brilliance; confers upon the style fashonista the right to be FIERCE, FABULOUS AND FLAWLESS.

Just View the pictures and let us know what you think.

THE OFFICE WEARS






THE SHIRTS











THE DRESSES






So, What do you think?

Saturday, July 18, 2009

DERMALOGICA takes off on a CLEAN START


The beauty range giants, DERMLOGICA, which has in its history accrued a lot of fans and ardent admirers, is poised to launch a new and unique range of beauty products - CLEAN START - in Nigeria come the 28th of July, 2008 at Spectrum Beauty Academy  located at 11, Oduduwa way, G.R.A., Ikeja. CLEAN START was developed following hands-on reasearch by the mother Brand and now this new range prooves to be the solution for teenage health and beauty problems. CLEAN START is  specially made for pre-teens, teens and young adults.  CLEAN START, which is not restricted to treating only break-outs and acne, is designed to help bring skin into balance by getting skin clean, taking on issues, and protection for better-looking skin in the vicious cycle of teenage break-outs.

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.







Thursday, July 16, 2009

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.
-Niyi Tabiti/www.gistmaster.com

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