AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON SEEKS NEW FACE : IT COULD BE YOU

With a little over five months left to Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2013 on 1st-3rd August 2013, the organizers of the annual fashion extravaganza are looking for the Face of AFWL 2013 to represent the event on all promotional material and social platforms. The winner will also have the opportunity to represent the organization at major African fashion and entertainment events in the UK as well as model on the runway at AFWL 2013.

Face of Africa Fashion Week London 2012, Edith Uba not only took part in the promotional shoot at the venue for the event Spitalfields Market but also modeled over the two days of the show and following AFWL 2012 she was signed to one of the top UK modeling agencies Strike Models.

“I could not believe that I would be given that opportunity to win it. I felt that I had accomplished something that can never be taken away from me. It made me believe in myself a lot more. It helps you to appreciate and embrace the beauty that Africa exerts and the fact I was given the chance to represent that,” said Edith of her title as the Face of Africa Fashion Week London 2012.


“I got signed with a UK agency a few weeks after the show. I also got to meet the talented designer Tiannahstyling and I modelled for her at the Music Meets Runway 2012 fashion show in Nigeria. It helped me to understand that I have the willpower, ability and the potential to go as far as I want in this industry, its just being focused and hardworking and perseverance,” Edith added.


“Edith has been a wonderful face for Africa Fashion Week London 2012 and this year we hope to find equally talented young faces to represent Africa Fashion Week London 2013,” said Ronke Ademiluyi, founder and CEO of Africa Fashion Week London.

All interested applicants need to do is upload a collage of one full length and one portrait image and include their name, age and stats (hair and eye colour, height, dress/suit size, measurements) and spread the word to ensure they get the most number of votes. The competition is open to all young men and women between the ages 16-24. Prior modeling experience is ideal but not essential. Applications can be made on http://www.facebook.com/Africafwl/app_451684954848385

Following the unprecedented success of their sophomore event in August 2012 which attracted over 20,000 visitors over two days, in a bid to grow bigger, AFWL has not only expanded to three days but also moved to a bigger venue, Old Truman Brewery F Block.

With Mrs. Fifi Ejindu, the Nigeria-based architect and businesswoman and Yinka Shonibare MBE, the London-based globally celebrated Nigerian fine artist as patrons, this year's event is set to see 100 designers on the runway and over 100 exhibitors spread across Old Truman Brewery’s massive indoor space. Once again, Africa Fashion Week London is set to be the biggest fashion event across Europe showcasing African and African-inspired fashion.


Africa Fashion Week London 2013 is also accepting applications from designers who wish to showcase on the runway and/or exhibit their merchandise over the three-day exhibition. To participate in AFWL 2013 as a designer or support the event as a sponsor, please email info@africafashionweeklondonuk.com

GHANA FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK IS BACK!!

 Ghana Fashion & Design Week® (GFDW) is pleased to announce the return of the event in the city of Accra, this October 2013, with the exact date and venue soon to be made public.

With Accra ranked 4th must visit city this 2013 by New York Times publication out of a list of 46 cities around the world, the second edition of Ghana Fashion & Design Week event promises to elevate the fashion scene in Accra to the next level of experience and development.

With the aim to promote Ghana's fashion and tourism industry to the world, tourists visiting Ghana during the event period in October this year will have the opportunity to visit the free trade Exhibition PopUp Salon and access tickets to the catwalk shows to see the other side of Ghana-Accra come to life with an event that has a global presence during their visit to Ghana.

GFDW remarkable success following its launch in 2012 placed Ghana on the international map as an-up-and coming global contender of the fashion and creative business industry.

The event platform forms a natural extension to the development activities of the industry's businesses, and educational Institutions in Ghana that focuses on fashion and product design, arts in communication and related programmes, boosting their presence within the country.

Ghana Fashion & Design Week® has opened a new door for global interest in other areas that are professionally developing for trade and investment opportunities in Ghana.

GFDW contemporary approach to event execution and global outreach continues to offer creative practitioners, companies and entrepreneurs a valuable opportunity to connect with local and global audience including press, media and buyers, through its unique platform inclusive activities.

GFDW continues interest in creating awareness and supporting Ethical Fashion and sustainability development in Ghana through its ETHIKHA™ platform embraces social enterprise businesses and product designers with a social or environmental mission for sustainability.

The platform, which is supported by EthicalFashionGhana.org and AfricanFashionGuide.com, will be creating interesting opportunities this year directly involving community experience.

Ghana Fashion & design Week is now accepting applications from Designers and Exhibitors, including Ethical fashion designers, and ethically produced lifestyle product manufacturers who wish to showcase on the runway
and/or exhibit their merchandise during this grand event.

GFDW 2013 welcomes APPLICATIONS from interested participants and Models to email using the contact details below.

For Information Relating To
DESIGNERS: designers@ghanafashiondesignweek.com
EXHIBITORS: exhibit@ghanafashiondesignweek.com
MODELS: models@ghanafashiondesignweek.com

MAKE-UP ARTISTS, HAIRSTYLISTS, & INTERNSHIPS - email to:
show@ghanafashiondesignweek.com

FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: EMAIL: sponsor@ghanafashiondesignweek.com

TO BECOME A MEDIA PARTNER: EMAIL: press@ghanafashiondesignweek.com

General Information: info@ghanafashiondesignweek.com
Website: http://www.ghanafashiondesignweek.com
Official Media Blog: www.ghanafashionweek.wordpress.com
F: http://www.facebook.com/Ghanafashionweek
T: http://www.twitter.com/ghanafashionwk(#GFDW)
E: Press@ghanafashiondesigndesignweek.com

RIHANNA FOR RIVER ISLAND: AN EPIC FAIL??

Rihanna is unapologetic with her collaboration with River island. The sexy fierce artiste has teamed up with River island to produce a collection of clothes and accessories.
 I am not so sure what to make of this collection but i am not so into it at all. i kind of expected more from her..
what do you think about it? YAY OR NAY?

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/02/18/4627473/rihanna-for-river-island-at-london.html#storylink=cpy

BATTLE OF THE BOOBS!!

I love the color white, i love what it stands for, for me i will say it stands for flawless elegance, But when it's innocence is taken away from it,then it calls for correction.
There is nothing wrong with showing off cleavage but when your goodies are crying for help then it is a No! NO!!

who wore this white cleavage popping dress better? Kim k or our 9ja babe?
 picture credit: Bella naija and Getty images

Kim Kardashian: THE RED CARPET GODDESS

We all have different opinions about Kim Kardashian, but we cannot deny that she always looks great and flawless on the red carpet and every time we see her on our screen.
I have put together for your viewing pleasure my favorite Kim K red carpet looks from Darey's " Love like a movie" to loads of other red carpet events she has attended.
 PLEASE!! feel free to tell me your favorite look and don't be shy to steal her look and make it yours. LOL

ENJOY!!!

Jessica Alba all hot and smiles for instyle magazine

Jessica Alba covers the February  issue of in style magazine 2013. she talks about her husband, mother hood, but the catch for me is her style sense she says'' My style is more adventurous since I became a mom. In the past, I was into my uniform of leggings and a sweater. Now I’m willing to try bold prints, bright colors, and different cuts. Never say never, but I probably won’t ever wear booty shorts. I feel pretty confident about that.”  if you ask me she really has grown and evolve with her style.
The question is can you wear any of these clothes?? let's hear from you.
view pictures from her cover shoot.
picture credit: ECOSTATIC!

Every stylish man needs a Taryor Gabriel suit

 This goes out to every man who appreciates perfection in his style.

T'ARYOR GABRIEL'S MEMOIRS OF TIMELESS CLASSIC WAS INSPIRED AND INFLUENCED
BY THE SAVVY STYLE OF THE 70S IN MAD-MEN. THE TARYOR GABRIEL BESPOKE LABEL
PREMIERS ITS DEBUT COLLECTION AS IT USHERS BACK IN THE EPOCH
OF TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES, TEXTURES FOR THE REFINED GENTLEMAN.

THE IMPECCABLE TASTE FOR TAILORING WITH PRECISION AND
UNRIVALLED EYE FOR DETAILS AND FINISHINGS ARE NOTHING SHORT OF PERFECTION.

DESIGNER - TAYO ADEYEYE

STYLIST AND ART DIRECTOR- OGUNDADEGBE OLUWATOSIN FOR ChicNiCity

MODELS- VICTOR KWEN
                SUNDAY BALOGUN
                IKECHUKWU OGBONNA

PHOTOGRAPHY - IAMBLAWZ(http://www.iamblawz.com/)

MAKE UP - JJ UKPENDU OF MAKE UP MAVEN

LOCATION - FEDERAL PALACE HOTEL