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DELABIQUE pieces are of utmost quality at affordable prices. They are investment pieces that become your cherished wardrobe staples. L'espace now stocks pieces from the label. The brand's clothing have a timeless quality; they will never go out of fashion even though they encapsulate the trends of the moment. Each piece continues to remain relevant to the modern woman's wardrobe and lifestyle.

In stock are Shift dresses, Sheath dresses, Maxi dresses, Skirts, Pants and Jackets. All clothing are available in UK size 6 to 18 in a variety of fabrics and colours.

L'espace is at 19A Olosa Street, off Karimu Kotun, Victoria Island. Lagos.

The most anticipated launch of high end London based brand 'Mimi lee London is finally here! The creative designer, Mimi Hassan, who is of Nigerian heritage is finally setting up roots here and opening an island showroom at Lekki phase 1. The brand already has sales territories in Europe and the middle east, the label is rapidly gaining recognition as a 'haute' under the radar label to be seen in.

Widely received by a lot of Nigerian socialites and celebrities like Omotola Jalade Ekehinde, Yvonne 'vixen' Ekwere, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, Waje, Goldie, Jumai Shaba, Stephine Uche, Eku Edewor and Tiwa savage.

The launch of the Mimi Lee showroom is tipped to get unprecedented press attention with socialite and celebrity clients in attendance and the likes of Fashion TV, Cool FM, E-box, Euphoric Records, Fab magazine, ALMECA tequila, Travelstart and Bella Naija lined up as sponsors for the launch.

The event would take place at the showroom venue on the 26th of May in the afternoon, with a red carpet call and all and later on at Auto Lounge for an exclusive guest listed VVIP Party. Guests will be entertained by Davido, Chuddy K and Moblow and served personalized 'Mimi Lee' cocktails courtesy of drink sponsors Almeca Tequila.

For invitation requests and guest list and all other requests please contact abayomiusim@london.com

On Saturday 14th April 2012, Fashion House – Ella & Gabby officially launched its Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The anticipated event which kicked off at exactly 5 PM, was a sight to behold as Lagos fashionistas such as Ono Bello, Franka Asindi, Ezinne Chinkata, Toyin Lawani, Lilian Unachukwu and Veronica Odeka came out in style to support the brand headed by Ada Mgbudem - a new comer into the world of fashion.

The event was anchored by Ifeoma Williams and saw performances by Timi Dakolo and Tiwa Savage. Guests were given delicious finger foods with refreshing glasses of Champagne as the models displayed the 22 piece collection on the runway to Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera’s  hit track – “Moves Like Jagger”

Dubbed the hottest Nigerian fashion luxury brand, Ella & Gabby according to Fashion PRerogative will display at the forthcoming African Fashion Week, London in August 2012. The ever cheerful creative director, Ada Mgbudem said “Ella & Gabby is about 3 years in it’s actual realisation but has a been a big dream of mine and we are definitely on our way becoming a global brand”.

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The 1st Lagos Accessories Fair, holds on Saturday, June16, 2012 at Terra Kulture Plot,1376 Tiamiyu Savage,off Ahmadu Bello,Way Victoria Island, Lagos.

Time: 8am - 12noon (Training/Styling)
12noon - 6pm (Exhibition,Show)

There would be training by Award Winning Accessories Designer KAMSI TCHARLES

Facilitators:
Tayo Shonekan ( Creative Director of Aimas and Fashion Editor of Today's Woman (TW) Magazine
Temitope Williams ( Leading Fashion Entrepreneur and Creative Director of Martwayne)
Mai Atafo. (Creative Director of Mai Atafo Inspired and Fashion Editor of Genevieve Magazine)
Ezinne Chinkata (Fashion Editor for Wow Magazine)

Who can attend?
fashion stylists, fashion and accessories designers, fashion retailers, models, photographers, fashionistas, fashion editors, students and every one with keen interest in accessories

Registration for training:
Pay the sum of N8,000 (Eight Thousand Naira only) into GTBank
Account No: 213/7606718110

Late Registration (from 9th June)
Will attract an extra charge of N2,000 (Two Thousand Naira only)

Exhibitors:
To exhibit, choose the most convenient exhibition category for your brand:
N15,000 for Regular
N20,000 for Classic
N30,000 for Premium
N40,000 for Exclusive

For More information on Participation, Registration and Sponsorship please call
:+2348037179958, +2348029436301, +2347030926258
E-mail: ovoface@yahoo.com

The McRabbit brand originated from the East of England, United Kingdom.  The fashion brand was founded since 2010, launched and started trading on the 2nd of February, 2011, which marked the Chinese New Year termed "Year of the Rabbit".

The McRabbit brand was inspired by the Rabbits of the city of Norwich, which were predominantly seen during the sunny days hopping around the carefully grazed green lawn of the beautiful city.

The Rabbit was hereby dressed to reflect the style of an Urban Youth, and to cap it's uniqueness and suave a royal Arabian hat was put at the top of its head. Team McRabbit characterised the Rabbit by giving him its own identity, hence the name "Mr McRabbit".

Today, McRabbit is a registered trademark, trading in over 3 continents and several cities around the world. The fast growing brand has since then not relented in bringing out one of the most carefully cut apparels that money can buy.

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Complete Fashion is back with another sizzling cover, with their male/ female front and back cover style which is what we've known them for and don't think they will change the format anytime soon 'cos it's #winning.

The cover features sexy Nigerian model Ojy Okpe, who opens up about motherhood and also what brought her here in the first place - modelling. The back cover features one of Nollywood's leading man Mike Ezuronye. This edition also covers AMFW 2012  and some of the creative designs we saw at the event.

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Adeyemi  Femi is an undergraduate of the University of Lagos studying Educational Administration, who is also following his dreams of being one of Nigeria's sort after designers.

What is the origin of your label?

FemyToys is my label name and I don’t intend making any changes to that, before I came about that name there had been series of changes in my label name especially my logo. I have used name like toys & co, toys couture and my previous logos had shield and crown with so many colors. I wasn’t cool with the name because so many designers make use of the word couture. I wanted a unique name for my label and one day it just occurred to me I could actually use my name (Femi). So I decided to fuse FEMI and TOYS together. I know you would be wondering what is it with the TOYS. Toys originated from my baptismal name ANTHONY which is TONY if you decide to shorten it. Still in my quest in having a unique name I decided to remove the N in TONY which leaves us with TOY. So many addition and subtraction you would say. I pluralized TOY  to TOYS and based on that I came up with a full meaning  for the acronym TOYS which is (Touch Of Your Style). That remains my motto and I also call myself the CHARTERED TAILOR.

What was the first piece of clothing you ever designed?

I started designing with making of t-shirts and polos, so the first piece of cloth I worked on would have been a t-shirt .

What are the fabrics you like working with?

I have worked with so many fabrics and wouldn’t say this is my most preferred. Every fabric has its own texture and feel. I would say there is always this kind of communication between the designer and the fabric. Sometimes when I go fabric shopping, I see some fabric which immediately tells me this is what you should do with me. Generally speaking I like to work with glittery materials like sequence.

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Sleek Studio, Nigeria’s premier beauty brand, is organising a Skin Care Summit to be held at the Lagos Resource Centre on May 1, 2012 and you are cordially invited.

This summit is an avenue created by the brand to answer all questions on the What, Why and How of Skin Care products.

There will be a consultant dermatologist on the panel of speakers. Also, product demonstrations and the introduction to the fabulous Sleek Studio Skin Care range.

The seminar is FREE and will provide all attendees with that perfect opportunity to hear, first hand, from a dermatologist at no extra cost. As the saying goes, 'Knowledge is Power', so come absorb all you can and need to take the best care of your skin.

There will also be a lucky dip to win some fabulous products and services.

Be there! Seats are limited.

Venue: Lagos Resource Centre

Address: 9, Anifowoshe Street, Off Adeola Odeku, Lagos

Date: 1st May, 2012

Time: 11am

Let the 'Catwalk Queens' stand up. WOW magazine adds the wow factor to their April 2012 issue with Nigerian runway models, whose career has sprang due to their hot features and ability to dominate the fashion scene. The cover includes, Isio Wanogho, Chika Emmanuel, Doyin Haastrup, Marcia Okhai, Anthony Bukola, Banke Olutimehin, Shola Duromola and Opeyemi Awoyemi. The cover was styled by Ezinne Chinkata and lensed by Kelechi Amadi-Obi.

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You can be one of the 5 Lucky brides who will get an opportunity to relax and win freebies before their wedding day! These brides also stand chances of winning fantastic prizes ranging from a trip to Ibeshe beach resort, Handmade Swarovski crystal jewelry, up to 40% discount vouchers on décor, Household equipments, Spa treatment , Wedding photography, Wedding cakes , Bridal make up, Bridal dresses , Shoes and Lingerie.

Other attractions include Cake tasting , free consultation from our professional spa consultant and star wedding planner.

How to Enter.

Simply nominate a recently engaged bride by a short write up on why you think she deserves to win this experience and send it to thestudio9lagos@gmail.com. Entry submission ends on the 3rd of may 2012 and the event will hold on the 13th of may 2012.

Sponsors

Ibeshe Beach Resort, Adonis Makeovers, Tosho Woods Bridal, Rootz Groomed, Eniola Makeovers, Aquarian Touch Events, Femme Spa and body works, Cakes by Andy Clark, Fotolighthouse, Makeup by Alexia Horsfall, JFR Shoes, Ravissant, I.O.N. Jewelry

Media Partners

Bella Naija, YNaija, Fashion Eye Naija, Net.ng

The organizers of the Design Workshop Series are delighted to announce the confirmation of Bez Idakula contemporary Nigerian composer and super talent, Omoyemi Akerele creative director of Style House Files and curator of the MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week and Tunde Ero-Phillips Fulbright scholar and sustainable development architect as speakers for the tenth (10^th) edition of the DWSeries

Bez Idakula has been tagged as “The next big thing” on the Nigerian music scene by The Guardian and ThisDay newspapers. He has lived up to the hype with his many live performances at Hennessy Artistry Concert Series, Rhythm Unplugged Concert, Lagos International Jazz Festival and the worldwide show- ‘106 & Park’. Bez is currently working with one of Nigeria’s most gifted producers, Cobhams Asuquo. Together they are crafting a sound that can be succinctly described as a breath of fresh air. Bez’s music style is a hybrid of Jazz, Soul, and R&B, a delicious potpourri of sounds he calls Alternative Soul. Though quite different from the ever-popular Afro hip-hop genre in Nigeria, he believes the quality of his music will carve a niche by itself taking him to greater heights as he takes this life long ride, creating and sharing his music with the world.

Bez learnt to play the guitar at the age of nine under the guidance of his late father, studied at the Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja and received a degree in Information Communication Technology ICT at Nigeria’s Covenant University.

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Over the long Easter weekend, This Is How We Do (TIHWD) and CASAP (Child Adoption and Sponsorship Awareness Project)  organized an Easter Soup Kitchen and Clothes Drive for street kids and community residents of Kuramo.

On Saturday, April 7, a total of 43 volunteers came out to cook and feed community residents of Kuramo, these volunteers also took their  time to interact with the community residents and also distributing clothes and shoes them. The residents were excited and grateful as you could tell from their excitement and smiles in the pictures.

CASAP and This Is How We Do are two individual charity groups who are well known for their works in the society.

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Alicia Keys appears on the cover of VIBE’s second annual global issue, which hits newsstands on April 16, in designs by African labels. The very edgy and sexy cover look was completed with an Anita Quansah London A/W 2012 statement neck-piece. Other designers whose pieces were featured are Tsemaye Binite, who was awarded as women's wear designer of the year at the AMFW Lagos 2012 in March and Christie Brown with the label's signature layered print neck-piece. Check out the spread, styled by Laura Jones and shot by photographer, Jill Greenberg.

Anita Quansah London neck-piece

Christie Brown layered print neck-piece

Tsemaye Binite

We've been following the Haus of Hercules brand for a while now and we must say we're impressed with their growth so far. The label recently released their first look book which was done in classic comic style, zoning in on the Lagos metropolis as their city of choice to feature models like Dudley, Nnamdi, Sebastian and Tunde in the look book which they have termed 'The Ekopolitan Memoirs: Ricochet'. Lensed by Lolu Osinbanjo, the memoir is supposed to capture the essence of the human form in simplest ways.

If you wonder what Ekopolitan and Ricochet is, Haus of Hercules has you covered.

Ekopolitan:- The lifestyles of millions of people who are mostly African or of Western descent, exuding fun, fearlessness & resilience in Every area of their lives, originating from a place called Lagos.

Ricochet:- /rik-uh-shey/:- The rebound, bounce or skip off a surface, particularly in the case of a projectile.

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