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Olori Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi  – the force behind Africa Fashion Week London

Olori Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi – the force behind Africa Fashion Week London

By Yemisi Suleiman Africa Fashion Week London is often seen through the glamour of the sold-out catwalk shows: the designers, the models, the fabrics, the front row and the celebration of African creativity in one of the world’s most influential fashion capitals. But behind the scenes is a much bigger story – one of a […]
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What Will You Do To Make Nigeria A Great Nation?

What Will You Do To Make Nigeria A Great Nation?

This week I want to introduce you to four women who are serving Nigeria with passion and purpose. You may have never heard their names before.   But I felt you should know them.  Each is a change agent, a visionary of her generation. None of them seek the spotlight or recognition.  In fact, I […]

Storage – The New Fashion Challenge

Storage – The New Fashion Challenge

We buy, so we must store. And appropriately, too, otherwise all that money spent on purchase goes down the drain. Good old temperamental African weather doesn’t help much here – hot and dry one month, humid the next, and windy with tons of dust yet another. Irregular power supply makes the matter even more challenging […]

It Takes Two To Tango – Funmi Banire

It Takes Two To Tango – Funmi Banire

Late last year, Mrs. Funmilayo Banire, wife of Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Muiz Banire, launched a non-profit organisation aimed, according to her, at reducing infant and maternal mortality resulting from frequent and spontaneous abortions arising from unmatched rhesus factors between two partners. There is nothing unusual about wives of prominent public officials cultivating pet […]

It’s in the Belt

It’s in the Belt

By Yemisi Abah Thin or  wide, bright, or bejewelled, a belt is an easy way to add polish to any outfit. For the true fashionista this accessory is a must have this season. In whatever fabric; satin, velvet, leather or  metal, the belt  is making a comeback in a big way. No more do we […]

Embellished flats

Embellished flats

By Jemi EKUNKUNBOR Although high shoes are still the rage, flat shoes can also be show stoppers if they are properly embellished. Today’s leading designers favour shoes that are entirely embellished. Flat shoes can be embellished with studs, crystals, pearls, feathers etc. If you are not buying a new pair that is already embellished, you […]