ECHOES OF BEAUTY,GLAMOUR AND LUXURY FROM COUTURE FASHION WEEK 2011

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By Niyi Tabiti



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In New York- The just concluded Couture Fashion Week is still echoing a memorable sound of beauty, glamour and luxury. The 2011 edition of the fashion week took place at the world famous Waldorf-Astoria in NY the style capital of the United States of America. Delivering 18 wondrous fashion collections to a large audience, it was a blissful experience to those that made it to Couture Fashion Week.

Aside the amazing runway shows, held inside the iconic GRAND Ball room, the event included world class entertainment, a charity event that was held in partnership with the American Diabetes Association, displays of fine art and luxury products.

According to a statement at the disposal of gistmaster.com,the 2011 Couture Fashion Week kicked off  on Friday (20 February) afternoon with a fashion show by Atlanta-based Indian designer Sushma Patel.  Ms. Patel is a regular participant at CFW, always showing unique East-West fusion collections. Other returning designers included Haya Al Houti (Kuwait), Jamil Khansa (Lebanon), Janerations (Lithuania/USA), Nina Gleyzer (Russia/USA), Sisa Designs by Simone Rodrigues (Brazil/USA) and Andres Aquino. Designers showing for the first time at the prestigious event included Kristin Zimmermann (Germany), Hadi Katra and Edward Arsouni (Lebanon), Autumnlin Atelier (USA), Kostas Gagasoules (Greece/USA), and Suzie Turner (U.K./USA). Alaric Design, a team of two young Russian-American floral designers, presented a selection of exquisite floral concept dresses. Ivelli Couture showed a beautiful line of limited edition scarves. Under the banner Focus Nigeria four prominent Nigerian fashion houses presented delightful collections: House of Jola, Berrys Couture, Reedas and House of Farrah.

One of the highly anticipated hallmarks of CFW is the lineup of top notch performers. This season saw stunning performances from opera singer Christine Reber, who flew in from Germany for the occasion, singer Angeles Dominguez who traveled from Spain and Kaya who came from Malta to perform “Timeless” by noted film composer William Camilleri. Other stellar performances were delivered by singers Era Chorna (Russia/Canada), Cristina Fontanelli, Sarah Elizabeth Charles with pianist Enoch Smith, Jr., Lara Janine with guitarist Dani Tersini, saxophonist Sweet Lew, and pianist Laura Korpa.

A silent auction was held at Couture Fashion Week by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) raising awareness for this deadly disease. Among others, designer Jamil Khansa of Lebanon donated a stunning couture gown.

Sponsors and partners at Couture Fashion Week this season included Quintessentially Driven providing impeccable car service for VIP guests; MD Minerals by Dr. Janine Hopkins providing the cosmetics for lead makeup artist James Toribio assisted by Elizabette Quezada and team; hair styling by the Tearsheet and Platinum Salon team headed by Giovanni Giuntoli, Ariella Mendez, and Rosanne Carusso with products by Redken; Empire Steak House and Ben & Jack’s Steak House where the after parties were held; Davler Media; Sakae Lace which provided many of the exquisite fabrics for the Andres Aquino collection; Modastyle Magazine, Collezioni Magazine and Quintessentially Aviation.

The next Couture Fashion Week New York is scheduled for September 16-18, 2011. Visit the event website for tickets and more information on participating: www.couturefashionweek.com

GINGER YOUR SWAGGER EXPONENT, TERRY G MARKS BIRTHDAY AT ORPHANAGE

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When Gabriel Amanyi a.k.a Terry G visited the SOS children village in
Isolo, Lagos on 17th March, 2011, it was far from a celebrity stunt,
the ‘Free Madness’ singer’s visit was to celebrate his birthday with
the SOS children.
Terry G and his friends one of which include Uti the Big Brother
Africa winner met with the social official in-charge at the village
who showed everybody round the village: to the children's hostels,
classrooms and the likes. The children who were so elated to see the
role model pay them a visit did not stop chanting his songs,
especially ‘Testing Microphone’ a song from his recent album.
Accompanied by his mum who Terry G happens to share the same birthday
date with, Terry G was proven to have a large heart as he donated to
the kids’ food stuffs, biscuits, snacks, drinks and others, all in
large quantities.
Speaking on why he chose to celebrate his birthday at the orphanage,
The House of Ginjah boss said ‘God has been good to me and my family
in the last one year, this is just my own way of showing appreciation
to him. Also I love children and it gives me joy to do things that
makes them happy, so it is not just the children who are thrilled to
have me around, I am also thrilled to come to their midst and
celebrate my birthday with them’.
Terry G is no doubt a famous artiste but who would have thought his
fan base extends to children. His exit from the SOS village was a
sight to behold as the children came all around him holding his hands
and kept waving as his car drove out of the village.
For Terry G, this is of course a birthday like no other.

-Gistmaster.com

EREDAPPA: FLAUNTING THE COLOURS OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE

The Autumn/ Winter 2012 collection @ the recently concluded Arise Magazine Fashion Week - AMFW,is one event that will not be forgotten in a hurry. With each designer putting their best foot forward, There were quite a number of pieces that would remain deep seated in our subconcious for a while . One of which was EREDAPPA, a brand reflecting modern artisry and depth.

The EREDAPPA brand has raised the bar in terms of embellished pieces . Reiventing the trend as a work of art . This new generation trend has impacted across the board, and forced a new perspective.An art form which parades the talent of the designer,takes one to a place where real class makes its presence felt, where a new design motif starts to create new styles.

The EREDAPPA collection paraded a new discovery - The confluence of the traditional and the Modern.

This is a start of a big move to really advanced design concepts, as the Ankara fabric and embellished interpretations in additions to the design and cut is where the real art quality becomes obvious.

More isn't necessarily better. Fabulous,timeless,dazzling high quality will do nicely, and you can take or leave any overstatements.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
EREDAPPA A/W 2012 dress collection paraded an impressionist view of the diversity of the African wilderness and the culture arising from such land. Using traditional ankara as the backdrop and layering it with intricate beadwork ERE DAPPA shows the features of the wilderness through color and geometric patterns. In its collection, patterns are reminiscent of wild cats skins, sunsets, savannah foliage, peacocks, folklore animals and much more. The dress collections includes, shifts, minis, A-line and figure hugging styles for the classic woman that wants to make a statement. The styles are modern but materials and beadwork are of traditional artistry.

KINGFISHER MINI & LONG

BAMBOO CIGARETTE PANTS / CROPPED ¾ SLEEVED JACKET

CORAL REEF

HABITAT ROUGE

HABITAT

ZEBRA IN THE SUN

THE MASSAI MARA RANGE

HEART BEAT OF THE SAVANNAH

CANARY PRIDE COLLECTION

WILD FLOWERS

PEACOCK PLUMAGE

AQUA CULTURE

THE SHOW STOPPER

THE DESIGNER - ERE DAPPA HART

Y!NAIJA THE BEAUTIFUL ASA COVER

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Y! Magazine’s exciting third issue – the New Decade Issue – has a beautiful Asa cover styled by Dimeji Alara, with an exclusive interview and revelations about her past, her music, her life, and what she is up to these days. The magazine also has exclusive interviews with Tuface, Ruggedman, an expose on the musical, Olurombi, a look at sleeping in airports, tough talk on why you shouldn’t quit your job yet, and reviews of EVERYTHING, everyone’s raving about it! And it’s just 500 naira…

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-GISTMASTER.COM

LAGOS LAWYER CLEMENT ONWUENWUNOR WEDS BLESSING ONAH IN LAGOS

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By Niyi Tabiti

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Barrister Clement Onwuenwunor of Chief Gani Fawehinmi Chambers recently got married to Blessing Onah in Lagos, Nigeria. The brilliant Lagos lawyer and his new wife also treated guests to a colourful wedding reception.

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Though the Gani Fawehinmi’s law chambers has been closed down (As part of the late human rights activist wish in his WILL) but members of  Fawehinmi’s family came to rejoice with the couple. Gistmaster.com sighted the chairman of Punch Newspapers, Chief Ajibola Ogunsola and his wife at the occasion. Ogunsola who is one of the most vocal advocate of Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill in Nigeria was also the Chairman of the occasion.

Veteran singer and actress, Ms. Onyeka Onwenu was also at the colourful wedding and she sang her popular number “One Love KEEP US TOGETHER’. Almost everyone that came could not resist joining the couple in the dance of love as it created so much excitement.

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TOP NIGERIANS GRACE DOYIN ABIOLA DAUGHTER's WEDDING TO BAMISE ABASS

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By Niyi Tabiti

Doyinsola the beautiful daughter of Dr. Doyin Abiola and late Bashorun MKO Abiola got married at a classy  traditional ceremony on Saturday 12 March 2010. She got married to Oluwabamise Abass.The groom is the son of Mrs. Idowu and Mr. Ahmed Abass. The wedding proper is expected to come up in Dubai soon.

While the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island was bubbling with the Arise Fashion Week, the who is who in Nigeria social, politics and economy class were also having the a ball at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island where Doyin was having a talk of the town wedding engagement with her man.

Gistmaster.com gathered both families did their best to make the event as colourful and memorable as possible.

Doyin, the only daughter of media icon and former managing Director of Concord Newspapers looked enchantingly gracious as heavenly beauty descended on her that day. The mom was also very excited but notwithstanding, she and every other person missed the presence of her late billionaire husband, Bashorun MKO Abiola. The head of Abiola’s family of Gbagura Abeokuta, Alhaji Mudashiru Abiola stood in for the late billionaire, politician and philanthropist.

Dr. Alex Ekwueme, second republic Vice President of Nigeria and his wife, Helen amongst other guests graced the occasion. Several veteran media practitioners in attendance. Others at the wedding include Derin Osoba and her husband, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Lanre Ogunlesi of Sophisticant Fashion, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu 1, The Olori Omoba of Ijebuland, Otunba Subomi Balogun and his wife, Olori Adetutu were also there to rejoice with the couple.

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GENEVIEVE’s EX NOW PMAN PRESIDENT?

By Gistmaster.com

Star actress, Genevieve Nnaji’s ex boyfriend, Preddy Wyse seems to be at the front burner of another controversial election of the PMAN (Performing Musician Association of Nigeria). According to information at the disposal of gistmaster.com, Preddy who is now a big time distributor of Kia Motors in Delta State scored 136 votes to trash his opponent at the election.

A graduate of music from the American Devroy School of Music, Preddy Wise Okowa returned from the United States many years ago.   Before he went into many called social oblivion, Preddy was always hitting headlines because of his romance with Genevieve, who was a fast emerging star actress at that time. It was a well publicized romance at that time. It almost led to marriage but a number of factors such as family resistant against the relation especially from Preddy sisters led to the crash of the relationship. No one heard about Preddy since then until recently.

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