Josenta Ogbhemhe is the CEO of Jojo Bernard’s Couture, a budding fashion outfit in Benin-City, Edo State, that specialises in creating customised clothing. A graduate of Computer Science who says designing has always been her first love, Josenta is fervently working towards becoming one of Nigeria’s biggest designers. In this interview with FEYI BANKOLE, she recalls her childhood love for designing and lets us into her life as a young designer.
Adekelu Ogunleye is the principal consultant of KIC, an image consulting firm that specializes in providing unique and exquisite services to individuals: like image styling and first class advisory shopping tips at an affordable rate.
From Paris, New York, to London the ankara called prints and tribal by the western world , has taken a strong stand on the international fashion radar.
Rebecca Fashion Ltd, makers of Noble & Black Pearl hair range are set to host this year’s edition of the Noble Hair Show 2011. The organisers are already putting final touches to make sure that the Noble hair show 2011 is grand in all ramifications.
Pushing all other event centers to the background is a new, multi-purpose party and entertainment centre, The Bespoke Centre, a visible, convenient and secured, outfit located along Lekki-Epe Expressway in the upscale Lekki Peninsula Scheme of Lagos State.
Ayotomi Rotimi a Business Administration graduate from the University of Lagos has emerged winner of the MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week (MTN LFDW 2011) Awards Screening Road Show.
Spring summer 2012 will see the launch of ASIBElUA’s third collection, As Fati Asibelua, the founder of Momo and one of Africa’s most celebrated design talents launches her new international luxury label ASIBELUA to the global fashion community at IMG Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week.
The 68th Venice Film Festival kicked off last Thursday August 31st with a screening of George Clooney’s political thriller. Celebrities were in full force during day one of the Venice Film Festival
Experience a soft blend of contemporary style and classy design at the PENTHOUSE IKOYI, a prestigious and classy hotel situated in the heart of Ikoyi.
Top designer Adebayo Jones showcased an exclusive line from his latest collection when top business men, women and other dignitaries gathered in London recently to raise awareness on Down Syndrome amongst the populace, The event which was a fashion and fund-raising event in one, was aimed at reducing cases of down syndrome and raise funds for the activities for Down Syndrome Associations of Nigeria and UK.
Zhukkii Afro Designs in Collaboration with MonaMathew Shoes is set to present an exclusive Fashion fair, sales and exhibition.
This season is not all about baring shoes, not with so many intricately designed shoes out there. The look of airy and breathable, but closed-toe platforms, clogs, heels, sandals and flats are absolutely fun and classy.
Stephanie Ijeoma Eze, is the Founder of I JAY MODELS, a modelling outfit set up with a passion to giving aspiring models a platform to achieve their dreams through her project tagged Project Old School.
Talk about a brand that celebrates individuality and feminism in a stylish combination of timeless elegance and a touch of contemporary twist in the Nigerian fashion industry, one name that readily comes to mind is “Ituen Basi”
The search for the Face of Sleek Nigeria has commenced. This year’s competition which will be the first of its kind ever to take place in Nigeria, features Studio Woman and Style Star.
The search for the Face of Sleek Nigeria has commenced. This year’s competition which will be the first of its kind ever to take place in Nigeria, features Studio Woman and Style Star.
Talk about a brand that celebrates individuality and feminism in a stylish combination of timeless elegance and a touch of contemporary twist in the Nigerian fashion industry, one name that readily comes to mind is “Ituen Basi”.
A total of sixteen beautiful and talented young girls have emerged from the screening of the Miss Black is Beautiful pageant that took place recently at the Air Force Officers Mess, Kofo Abayomi Victoria Island, Lagos.
Tiwa Savage is one of Nigerian female artist currently making waves as her passion for life and love transforms her passion into the lyrics that she composes.
Ejeme Iloube creative head of Jini, is the fresh voice of fashion. With a collection which blends traditional African prints with edgy designs in many ways is a brand for any woman who loves beautiful clothes made with vibrant fabrics.
In other to provide clients with a venue to rediscover the inner self through an extensive range of treatments ranging from massages and body scrubs, to relaxation treatments and beauty therapies. Spa Lavender has opened in the heart of Lagos.
Prints seem so popular this season as designers have come up with some amazing print designs, simple or complicated, multi-colored or simply colored, depending on the style of the outfits.
Over the past few years,local fabric has been undergoing a dramatic revival, with more and more Nigerians returning to their traditional roots and choosing Ankara fabric over the other choices available to them. What is most exciting about the resurgence of Ankara, is that it is not just the older generation who are choosing to go local, the younger generation has also seen the beauty and variety that is available to them in Ankara and are adapting its use to suit their modern lifestyles.
Yosola Afemikhe is the creative director Fascination Bespoke accessory. A fashion company that specializes in unique, custom made fascinators, hats and other fashion accessories. With profound emphasis on quality, creativity and exclusivity, Yosola’s work is gradually establishing her presence in the Nigerian fashion circuit.
Here is a chance for aspiring models to achieve their dream as the search for the Elite Supermodel 2011 has begun..Offering thousands of girls the opportunity to achieve their dream and follow in the footstep of top models in Nigeria is Elizabeth Isior CEO of Beth Models and organizer of Elite Supermodel contest.
Former beauty Queen Ololade Facus founder Gems of the world foundation, recently brought together young and stylish entrepreneurs and charitable Nigerians for a night of fun and charity,
Brooches are one of the oldest accessories, that has an eternal life. Once you buy a brooch, you can keep it forever , they never really go out of style. Brooches present a unique styling tip that take your outfit from drab to fab
Lekki Wedding Fair an outdoor wedding exhibition is set to create an avenue for business owners in the wedding/events industry to exhibit their goods and services to an array of intending couples and their families as well as network with other stakeholders in the industry.
Lagosians are in for a swell time as the best of Foods, wine and the finer things of life premiers at the international food and lifestyle festival in Lagos. Tagged; ‘Taste of Lagos” the premier food, beverage and lifestyle promotional festival billed to hold on the 9th of December, 2011 over 3days is expected to bring together exciting restaurant, fashion and lifestyle exhibitors under one roof.
Entertainment
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Sexiest in Nollywood 3 is on, vote your nominees
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Debt Allegation: Omotola’s counsels fined for delay
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Jay Z coming to Nigeria
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What binds my husband and I – Omoni Oboli
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Kunle Afolayan opens up Japan for African films
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Ibinabo relives memories of her prison diary
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I will invest more with Glo money – Lynxxx
Health
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The bee venom as HIV, cancer cure
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Can eating yams really give you twins?
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Newborn deaths: FG urged to finalise passage, approval of NHB
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Meals inspired by ancestors satisfy appetite, combat obesity, diabetes – STUDY
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Doctors react to alleged detention of patients in hospitals
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In Africa, a third of malaria drugs sold are substandard – NIMR
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Insecurity: NMA directs UMTH doctors to down tools


