by Akan Ido

The second edition of the Glam & Essence Style Awards and Runway Show 2013 is set to hold come November, 2013. The event, which was established to celebrate outstanding individuals within and outside of the fashion/beauty sector, had it maiden edition in 2012, with special awards won by Mrs Folorunso Alakija as Style Icon of the year, Chief (Mrs) Shade Okoya as Style Personality of the year, while Mrs. Folake Majin emerge Lifetime Achiever for Fashion.

This year’s edition is with a twist, as the event is slated to celebrate style divas & blokes within the Showbiz circle. Alongside the categories outlined to honour designers, some of the categories up for considerations in the showbiz sector are: Most Stylish Comedian, Most Stylish Movie Star (Male & Female) Most Stylish Music Star (male & female) Best Styling in a Music Video, Best Styling in a Movie, Best dressed new Showbiz Personality (male & female) Showbiz Stylist of the Year. Special recognition awards are also to be given out at the event to men and women who have made impact on the style scene.