#ReviewingAMFW: Forget what you’ve read – This is how it REALLY went down at the Arise Magazine Lagos Fashion Week, 2012

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr. Arise Magazine Lagos Fashion Week, 2012 redefined fashionably late, period! Being 48 hours behind schedule, in an environment brimming with fashionistas, tensions were bound to flare. Evidently, this year’s show was destined to be an interesting one – whether it turned out good or bad. Forgivably, the first day of the... Read More

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March 14, 2012

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#ReviewingAMFW: What’s eating Emmy Collins?

by Lekan Olanrewaju Once upon a time, in a land far, far away -well in reality, not too far away but that’s really of no consequence right now- there lived a man; a man who was known for what some would call his stellar skills in garment making. This man was popular, and this man was... Read More

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March 14, 2012

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#ReviewingAMFW: Where are the fashion critics?

by Lekan Olanrewaju A popular bit of news making the rounds (at least in the fashion world) last week was that of Kanye West banning critics from his fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. The popular rapper and producer turned designer apparently felt he had been treated unfairly by press in the past and proceeded... Read More

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January 20, 2012

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Arise Magazine Fashion Week returns to Africa

by Hauwa Gambo Due to the phenomenal success of the inaugural ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2011, where 5,000 guests, 51 designers, 81 models, 5 musical acts performed over three days, ARISE is once again proud to announce that it will return to Lagos in March 2012. The ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2012 fashion extravaganza will run... Read More

Arise magazine fashion week, Nduka Obaigbena

April 23, 2011

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Fall in love with the Toju Foyeh “Rebirth L’or” Collection!

by Yemi Olowu If you’re in love with the Toju Foyeh brand it’s time to fall to pieces. After wowing the fashion world at the Arise Magazine Fashion week in March, with floor length gowns, gorgeous designs and exquisite finishing, the label has pushed things up a notch with a new collection called “Rebirth L’or”.... Read More

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April 7, 2011

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AMFW Runway Post-Mortem: Lace

by Yemi Olowu In this quick series We love lace. Whether bohemian, table cloth, colored or lingerie inspired, we love it all. In Lanre da Silva Ajayi’s collection, we saw the luxe and the delicate, as she modernized perfectly constructed 1940s-inspired girlie pieces. Deola Sagoe brought romantic allure to the runway with lingerie inspired lace, indulging... Read More

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March 16, 2011

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Japan On Her Mind: Deola Sagoe goes from Oriental to Ori Oke

by Yemi Olowu Deola Sagoe always infuses traditional African roots – in fabric and in design – into her collections. With her Ori Oke collection which showed at the Lagos Fashion Week however, she took things up a notch – we saw such eclectic combinations of African and Eastern style as the short Kimono made... Read More

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March 14, 2011

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AMFW Runway Report! ‘Fur-midable design’ – Deola Sagoe

by YNaija Style Team Deola Sagoe’s designs have been worn and shown around the world, and she has earned a name as one of Nigeria’s top creative heads who truly understand the realms of design. At the AMFW 2011 the Deola Sagoe showcased pieces seemed to breathe with life as her models strutted down the... Read More

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March 14, 2011

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AMFW Runway Report! ‘The best of both worlds’ – Okunoren Twins

by YNaija Style Team The Okunoren Twins, known for their bespoke European outfits and distinctive Nigerian traditional menswear are self described as “revolutionizing bespoke tailoring in Nigeria”. Their showcase at the AMFW was a delightful fusion of Western and African elements – the result: menswear that’s indeed – as we call it – ‘the best of... Read More

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March 14, 2011

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AMFW Runway Report! ‘Quirky-licious!’ – Kiki Kamanu

by YNaija Style Team Clothing and jewellery designer Kiki Kamanu’s London Fashion Week showcase was recently featured on YNaija (CLICK HERE). She is known for her quirky, one-of-a-kind pieces, as according to her, it is “deflating to walk into a room to find someone wearing the same outfit!” We report her 2011 AMFW showcase – which... Read More

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March 14, 2011

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AMFW Runway Report! ‘The funky fashionista’ – Jewel By Lisa

by YNaija Style Team Every Jewel By Lisa piece showcased on the 2011 Arise Magazine Fashion Week runway was uniquely funky and chic, confirming what we already knew – the JBL team, headed by the talented Lisa Folawiyo do not disappoint! Hello, ‘funky fashionista’! Designer: Jewel By Lisa (Lisa Folawiyo) Country: Nigeria Fabric Trends: Ankara and... Read More

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March 12, 2011

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AMFW Runway Report! ‘Blaze of glory!’ – House Of Nwocha

by YNaija Style Team House of Nwocha was launched in 2008, and since then the label has enjoyed high acclaim, with designs having been spotted on Nigeria’s A-list celebrities and in top fashion magazines. We present her Arise Magazine Fashion Week showcase! Our Runway Report below: Designer: House of Nwocha (Ugonna Umeruo) Country: Nigeria Fabric... Read More

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March 12, 2011

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AMFW Runway Report! ‘Maximum fluidity’ – Tiffany Amber

by YNaija Style Team The runway showcases at the Arise Fashion Week show started today! Our Style Team has captured some stunning pictures from the Tiffany Amber Show – they give a brief Runway Report below. Designer: Tiffany Amber (Folake Folarin-Coker) Country: Nigeria Fabric Trends: Velvet, Chiffon, Prints Colour Trends: Shades of Orange, Indigo, Yellow,... Read More

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March 11, 2011

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Street Style! Arise Magazine Fashion Week: Day One

by YNaija Style Team The Arise Fashion Week kicks off officially today, but the YNaija Style team captured some stunning off-runway images yesterday at the Federal Palace Hotel venue in Lagos. It’s a feast!

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#ReviewingAMFW: Forget what you’ve read – This is how it REALLY went down at the Arise Magazine Lagos Fashion Week, 2012

#ReviewingAMFW: What’s eating Emmy Collins?

#ReviewingAMFW: Where are the fashion critics?

One step above the rest: The Belvedere Arise Magazine Fashion Week Party – See Photos!

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Arise Magazine Fashion Week (Day 2) – Runway

Arise Magazine Fashion Week returns to Africa

Fall in love with the Toju Foyeh “Rebirth L’or” Collection!

AMFW Runway Post-Mortem: Lace

Japan On Her Mind: Deola Sagoe goes from Oriental to Ori Oke

AMFW Runway Report! ‘Fur-midable design’ – Deola Sagoe

AMFW Runway Report! ‘The best of both worlds’ – Okunoren Twins

AMFW Runway Report! ‘Quirky-licious!’ – Kiki Kamanu

AMFW Runway Report! ‘The funky fashionista’ – Jewel By Lisa

AMFW Runway Report! ‘Blaze of glory!’ – House Of Nwocha

AMFW Runway Report! ‘Maximum fluidity’ – Tiffany Amber

Street Style! Arise Magazine Fashion Week: Day One

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