ALL EYES ON LAGOS FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK:DETAILS AND PHOTOS FROM PRESS CONFERENCE

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By Niyi Tabiti

Lagos Fashion and Design Week is set to make its debut this year, with MTN as the major sponsor and supported by British Council. This was officially announced by Omoyemi Akerele, the Creative Director of Style House Files, promoters of the event. The  fashion week is slated to hold in October this year.

At a press conference held this afternoon at Villa Medici, Victoria Island, Lagos, Mrs Akerele disclosed that the event would raise the bar in the fashion and style sector.

Omoyemi said it would promote and celebrate those who are making valuable contributions to the style industry. The Young designer of the year  award winner would go home with an Hyundai Car worth #4.5 million while young fashion entrepreneur of the year would also go home with #1 million Naira cash. MTN model of year will also be selected during the event.

Cherry Eromosele, a senior manager with MTN in her short speech to the press, said MTN is not just in the business of providing their customers with reliable telecom experience, but they seek different avenues to impact on their lives positively.

" We talk to our customers from different segments, age brackets and what they are passionate about and we note that one of such is fashion" , Eromosele said. She disclosed the reason why MTN is supporting the Lagos Fashion and design week is to make invaluable contributions to the industry.

Those who were at the press conference include Tayo Shonekan, Babajide Akin Familuyi of FABS magazine, Folake Akindele Coker of Tiffany Amber, Isio Elohor of Beth Models, Ono Bello, Funsho Aina of MTN and others.

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[caption id="attachment_6071" align="aligncenter" width="273" caption="Omoyemi Akerele and Kemmy Solomon"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_6072" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Hauwa Moukan, Omoyeni Akerele and Zara Okpara"][/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_6066" align="aligncenter" width="319" caption="Akin Babajide Familuyi publisher of FABS magazine"][/caption]

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DAREY ISSUES DISCLAIMER ON FASHION ON THE RUNWAY ORGANISERS

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By Niyi Tabiti

One of Nigeria's leading entertainers,Dare Art Alade who goes by the stage name, Darey has slammed the organizers of the fashion meets runway event in Lagos.

According to him, he has not been contracted for the show but the organizers are making benefits for his hard earned name in their publicity. Already, Darey said his Layers are looking into the matter and have also contacted the organizers.

But when contacted, Bukky George Taylor of Bobby Taylor consulting, the publicist for the Fashion Meets Runway, told gistmaster.com they have not received a letter from any lawyer.

She also said, " Darey was initially meant to be the official host but we later change it to Banky W. Darey was not flexible with the payment terms. We couldn't have an understanding with his team. At that time, the first set of press releases had already gone out"

The CEO of Bobby Taylor assured us that they would apologized to Darey for the mixup.

Here is content of the disclaimer statement issued by Darey Art Alade today

"Our attention has been drawn to newspaper and internet news

publications, advertising our client Darey as one of the lead
performers at a fashion show holding in Lagos next week.

While there were early talks on the possibility of having Darey host
the show, we wish to state clearly that HE HAS NOT BEEN CONTRACTED to
host or perform at this event.

We do not only find news reports and releases from the organisers
mischievous; but also misleading and unprofessional. And we'd like the
general public to know that Darey is not in anyway, directly or
remotely involved with this event.

Our Lawyers are already in touch with them, hoping they will correct
this misinformation, with the clear stand that if this is not done, we
will be willing to pursue legal means available to us.

Again, please kindly note that Darey fans should not expect to see him
at this show as he has not been contracted to host or perform,
contrary to what the organizers are communicating"

The R&B King, fresh from the UK where he released his first
international single on June 19, is currently rounding up work on his
UK album, as well as a special album for the Nigerian market

AFRICAN FASHION WEEK LONDON:ORGANIZERS CONFIRM LIST OF FASHION DESIGNERS

 Rukkies Concepts the promoters of the much talked about African Fashion Week, London 2011
has confirmed the list of participating designers that would take part in this year's edition.
Storming down the runway will be designs from all over the vibrant continent of Africa, with a bit of flare from European influences.
 See our list below for designers and show schedule:

Show Schedule Friday 5th August

3.00 pm Show

1. Rayo Collection UK/Nigeria


2. Sophia Brown London UK/Cape Verde Island


3. Chancie Style UK/Congo


4. Back2Eden UK/Nigeria


5. Fee Uhssi France/Nigeria

4.30 pm Show

1. Fantazia Clothing Nigeria


2. Prima Rouge Nigeria


3. Niniola Fashion House Nigeria


4. Ouch Nigeria


5. House of Adjeiwaah UK/Ghana


6. Diva Delicious Ghana

6.00 pm Show

1. N Duval Exclusive UK/Mauritius


2. Kamondi UK/Uganda


3. Catalyst by Tamara Joseph UK/Dominica/Trinidad


4. Chiro UK/Kenya/Germany


5. House of Nwocha Nigeria


6. Embellished Truth UK/India

8.30pm Gala Show

1. Eva Grygo UK/Nigeria


2. Sve UK


3. Yaa Ataa Couture Bags Ghana


4. House of Jola Nigeria


5. Chipo Bespoke UK/Zimbabwe


6. MIA by Mia Nisbet Scotland/Malawi


7. Ahdookeh Nigeria


8. Halero Nigeria

Show Schedule Saturday 6th August

1.00pm Show

1. Maureen Amooti UK/Uganda


2. Ozora UK/Nigeria


3. Adopted Culture UK/Ghana


4. Ann Rose UK/Kenya


5. Adaora's UK/Nigeria


6. Jezreel Designs UK/Nigeria

3.00pm Show

1. JB Afrique UK/Ghana


2. Anita Quansah London UK/Ghana


3. Maze Couture UK/Nigeria


4. Vaishali Morjaria Creations Kenya


5. J by Jak Nigeria


6. 1979 Nigeria

5.00pm Show

1. Nkiru UK/Gambia


2. Kanema & Co UK/Sierra Leone


3. Turita Fogg UK/Nigeria


4. Racheal Kisti Designs UK/Uganda


5. A.N.Y.A Couture UK/Nigeria


6. AAMAA Couture UK/Nigeria

7.00pm Gala Finale Show

1. Zekarya Solomon UK/Eritrea


2. Bebegrafiti UK/Nigeria


3. St Genevieve Nigeria


4. House of Bunor Nigeria


5. Afrikanus Angola


6. Glamelle Boutik UK/Congo


7. Lilia Milpetrova UK/Bulgaria

 

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D BANJ RANKS BEST DRESSED in - Christian Louboutin Mika Raja Spring/Summer 2011 Flats

D  Banj stepped out in style at the recently held 2011 BET Awards styled in a pair of Christian Louboutin Mika Raja flats ($2,395) from the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection.
Such attention to detail! His pants look like they were crafted out of some Italian nonna's tablecloth. And those aren't ruffles on his shirt—they're tasseled beads.

 He was ranked best dressed by Jezebel
See link here - http://jezebel.com/5815825/bet-awards-nails-and-wigs-and-shoes-oh-my/gallery/9

This mos definitely would be rated TB- Toh Bad

MAGAZINE RACK - FAB MAGAZINE OUT WITH - ESCAPISM ISSUE

We are delighted to unveil the covers and sneak peek pages of our sizzling 6th edition (Volume 2 Issue 2), an edition that is EVEN BIGGER and better then the last. Out since 27 June in the UK and Nigeria and 27 July in all other countries., the June’s ‘Escapism Issue’ provides a great read to get your sunny season off to a FAB start and the content highlights that everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation.

June’s ‘Escapism Issue’ provides a great read to get your sunny season off to a FAB start and the content highlights that everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation.As well as obtaining exclusive interviews with the comeback king Bilal and the brilliant Blitz the Ambassador, in this issue FAB Magazine managed to sit down with Nigerian multi-platinum selling, award-winning musician singer-songwriter Darey Art Alade – his first major UK interview. Zimbabwe’s talented twosome Bkay and Kazz and up and coming artists Retta and Bluey Robinson also add to the list of big names featured in this jam-packed sixth edition.
In line with looking good and feeling sexy, our June issue recommends some breathtaking exotic escapes, top spa destinations and the finest fitness retreats that are must-visit destinations for those looking to impress this summer.

FAB fashionistas will thoroughly enjoy our high-end photoshoots from alluring locations in London, New York, Nigeria and Belgium. We are also showcasing a new fashion section – FAB Trends In Focus – which should bring the catwalk right into your closet with tips on how to rock season’s hottest trends.

. Visit www.fabmagazineonline.com for more information on purchasing and subscription

EVENT- Faces @ Kinabuti Sunset Cocktails

Caterina Bortolussi, Anita Isedeh and Omoye Uzamere

The month of May 2011, Kinabuti, the fashion label, which allows women to express in total liberty their femininity with spontaneity and freshness, owned by Caterina Bortolussi, hosted their family, friends and clients to acocktail soiree preview party tagged Sunset Cocktails at her studio and it sure was a fun evening with loads of Grey Goose and Martini Cocktail, canapés, mingling and shopping.

Ono Bello, Caterina Boitolosso and Vania Ochonogor

Funmike Olayera

Moriam Musa and Aloba