NEWS- MAKE YOUR DREAM COME THROUGH WITH BSOF

What is BSOF? Business side of fashion is an annual symposium that has proven to be the biggest intellectual gathering of the fashion industry in Nigeria. It brings together established and upcoming fashion designers, fashion students and people aspiring to be in fashion and related businesses to a forum where top notch professionals and successful international and local designers within the industry educate them about the business side of fashion.

In this year’s edition, we are putting together a stake holder’s forum to discuss the growth of the industry through access to growth of the industry through access to adequate capital and business resources.

What is the fund your future competition? The fund your future competition is targeted to identify fashion industry practitioners who have or can be prepared to access the Bank of Industry garment and textile funds.

What is the bank of industry garment and textile fund? The bank of industry garment and textile fund is a special fund with a low interest rate embarked for the industry. The aim is to support the growth and development of the fashion industry.

The Categories:

Generation Next: These are business owners/businesses that have been in the industry for 3 years or less and have funding requirements of less than 5million.

Next Level: These are business owners/businesses that have been in the industry for 3 years or more and have funding requirements of more than 5million.

Benefits of the competition:

• Free training for shortlisted participants
• Mentorship opportunities with top industry players
• Personal assessment and feedback of your business by top consultants for everyone that registers.
• Free entry to the business side of fashion grand event in October.
• Press coverage/features of the shortlisted participants businesses.
• The top 3 participants in each category would receive 6 months free business consulting services with Nextzon
• Their businesses would be featured and celebrated at the grand event in October.
• Their business case would be packaged and presented to the bank of industry for access to necessary funding.

Mode of Entry:

• Pay registration fee to En-reach limited UBA-01820030007654
• Send teller details to Tokunboh on 08038014453
• Log into our website on www.businesssideoffashion.com and register with your teller number to fill the entry questioner. Registration on website closes on the 31^st of August 2011
• A detailed assessment form and submission deadline would be sent to you.
• Shortlisted candidates in each of the three zones (Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja) would be invited for detailed interviews.
• Screening would take place in Port Harcourt 9^th September 2011
• Abuja 16^th September 2011
• Lagos 23^rd September 2011

 Entry fees:

To participate in the generation next category (see criteria above): N5000

To participate in the next level category (see the criteria above): N10, 000

For more information contact Lara on 08033195297 and Tokunboh on 08025180153 and Tale on 07030023333

Spice Haute Party: Part II

We paraded a few of the guests at the Exclusive party that was Hosted by Spice Tv. here is the final parade and hope to see you at the next one .

Kiki Kamanu

NEWS:Hot new fragrance - Reb'l fleur by RiRi

Daring, sexy and truly memorable, Reb'l Fleur is as much in tune with Barbados-born Rihanna's roots as it is with the glamour of her present life in New York City." The fragrance will be launched in 2011.
The elegant bottle, which glows from within, is beautifully designed in the shape of a high heel. The bottle is adorned with silken ribbons and an golden ring on the stopper. Reb'l Fleur was launched in 2010.

KINABUTI CELEBRATES FERRAGOSTO ITALIANO WITH MARTINI

On 12th August 2011, the fun, fashionable and fly socialites in Lagos at the Kinabuti studio in Ikoyi to celebrate the infamous Italian Rivera holiday Ferragosto Italiano with Kinabuti and Martini. It was a beautiful evening with friends, guests, esteemed clients being treated to music with also a live performance by Tari, freshly made martini cocktails, Italian cusine and a showcase of the Kinabuti collection. It was yet again another Lagos shindig, Kinabuti style.

FACETALK presents POISE & ELEGANCE!

When BEAUTY meets POISE it = CLASS!

This PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL MAKE UP WORKSHOP brings an interestingly innovative twist to the Art of Beauty.

TAGGED; POISE & ELEGANCE!. The workshop is for every woman desiring to step up her CLASS and also an Empowering platform for Entrepreneurs (the 1 week pro class).

BENEFITS: As the theme implies, participants should be ready for a detailed Poise and Makeup class from leading experts in the field, in the most relaxing and friendly atmosphere.
The secrets to stepping up your BEAUTY, ELEGANCE AND PERCEPTION IN GENERAL WILL BE REVEALED!

HIGHLIGHTS:

*MAKE UP * HEADGEAR * SKINCARE * LASH FIXING * TWEEZING & ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ART

*1ST 10 Ladies get a FREE BRUSH SET

*One on One session during practical.

*2 tea breaks and a fully served buffet lunch

*A friendly and relaxed learning environment

*goody bags for participants

*follow up after the event

GUEST:
Poise by Yetunde Bankole Bernard (Managing Partner)
PGL IMAGE CONSULTING.

Make Up (Business Ethics) by Adenike Ogungbe
EWAR MAKE OVER.

When: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Where: Crockpot hall, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja,Lagos
Time: 10am-5pm

Course Fees: N10,000. (The 1week pro class is #40,000, which includes participation for the POISE & ELEGANCE CLASS)

Who Should Attend: A must attend for every Woman!

Limited spaces available!!! Registration process below:

Step 1: Book now by texting your full name to our SMS hotline -
080 2346 5653 to hold your reservation

Step 2: A confirmatory SMS will be sent to you, confirming your booking

Step 3: Payments should be made on or before the 2nd of September, 2011. This will enable us prepare our participants customized training materials & Certificates.

Payments can be made to: Facetalk International. GTBank 217/806175/110.

For ENQUIRIES, REGISTRATION, SPONSORSHIP & (SALES STAND BOOKING) Please call, 08023465653, 018114307.

Email: ololade@facetalkbeauty.com, facetalkint@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.facetalkbeauty.com, www.facebook.com/facetalkbeauty.

Discover the secrets & unlock your ELEGANT POTENTIAL and FINANCIAL FREEDOM!

Ouch dazzles at the African Fashion Week in London

Nigeria's foremost fashion retail brand, OUCH COUTURE has showcased its new collection of Urban street Wear at the just concluded African Fashion Week London (AFWL). The Creative Director of the fashion range Uche Nnaji  joined fifty other designers from across the world to exhibit Africa-inspired collections.
The AFWL provided the opportunity for the ace designer to unveil his new collection of Urban Street Wear, '234' which pays fashion homage to Nigeria's international dialling code. The designer stole the night as his collection opened to an excited reception from guests including an interview with fashion bible Vogue.  In the full glare of summer, it was the perfect time for the designer's fabulous splash of bright colours and comfy polo's stole the night; wowing the audience with his fresh mix of trendy sophistication and comfort.
"OUCH has been all about expansion this way, and deepening the sense of this brand as both a part of the Nigerian lifestyle and as an authentic African ambassador," Nnaji said. "This is another step in that direction and we are excited about it."
The OUCH brand was launched in 2007, as an exclusive menswear range operating from Maryland Lagos State, and has expanded to include outlets all over Lagos, it can also be found in stores around the country. In 2010, the
designer showcased his Platinum Collection range at one of fashion's biggest platforms, the New York Fashion Week. His latest collection of Urban street wear, the '234' range comprises mainly of Polo's and T-shirts, the designer also replicates the cosmopolitan appeal of the I love New York T-shirts with his I Love Lagos and I Love 9ja T-shirts.
The premiere of the AFWL which took place at the Gibson Hall, Bishopsgate in London from the 5 to 6 August, has been praised as the biggest platform ever dedicated to African inspired fashion in Europe. The two day event was
graced by over 4700 visitors. 


Photo credit: Des Richards Freelance Fashion Photographer. Photo and Digital Art Productions.




Website: Www.ouchonline.com

From Lookbook to Red Carpet

Its no other than Eku Edewor rocking the fresh look from the all-new Resort collection of Republic of Foreigner.
Talk about wear Nigeria = Flaunt Nigeria .