By Hauwa Gambo Dumebi Iyamah is a young up and coming Nigerian designer. Her artistry and creativity are on full display in her newest “Plush collection”, a line where she transitions her designs into a more matured look, featuring a blend of darker shades but still managing to keep the excitement. There are outbursts... Read More
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by Daniel Essien SEGI’s is an African Fashion accessory brand dedicated to the creation of beautiful handbags, wallets, purses, footwear for male and female, belts, bangles, earrings, brooches, hairpiece, tops with Ankara designs using beautiful African fabrics like Ankara, Aso-Oke, Kente and beads. Inspired by the desire to infusing the African fabrics in a stylish... Read More
Chioma Igbokwe Clothes are more than just pieces of fabric – they are a way of expressing our personality and our feelings. Still, it’s easy to fall prey to dressing for a trend rather than personality. There are many women who just wear what’s in vogue forgetting that apart from covering our body clothes are... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche So what exactly do fashion stylists do? In these times when it seems like everyone and your friend’s sister is a stylist, we caught up with pioneer, uber-stylist and Editor-in-Chief of StyleMania, Dimeji Alara, and he puts us in the know. What exactly does it mean to be a stylist? Being a... Read More
by Yemi Olowu BETH Model Management Africa has teamed up with MARTINI for a new modelling competition with a twist. The Male Model Search competition is looking for guys who are interested in casting for commercials and headlining fashion shows with the drive to become the next Tyson Beckford. Casting begins on Novemeber 26, 2011 at the Rehab Pool Lounge, Victoria Island-Lagos. BETH Model... Read More
MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2011 – by Kayito Nwokedi There was a grown up sensibility about Maki Oh’s clothes, and it was there from the first look out: an iconic long-sleeved semi-sheer organza dress with architectural piping. It had a subtle kind of elegance and glamour that only women of a certain caliber can pull off.... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The Expo centre of the Eko hotel and suites will come alive once more on Saturday 9, July as La Reve Events presents Music Meets Runway, an industry event fusing the best of both worlds as music meets fashion in one explosive combination. It will feature performances by some of the hottest... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Our first ever Cutting Edge competition came to an end on the 30th of May, and in the poll we featured our favorite young designers – House of Nwocha, iamISIGO, Souza and Fablane by Derin. Congratulations to Fablane by Derin who had the highest number of votes, with Souza closely towing behind her... Read More
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
by Yemi Olowu Fashizblack magazine recently released a new edition tagged The Afro-luxury Issue. The vibrant cover features a model in a catchy wax print outfiit, complemented with luxurious accessories. Flip the pages and read an interview with David Tlale, speaking about success, Paris and his favorite muse. The new edition also includes a feature... Read More
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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