OBSIDIAN COLLECTION SALES THIS WEEKEND...

Obsidian will be holding a pop-up sale event of their last collection – Dux Femima Fact at the L’Espace store in Victoria Island.

 

Date: Saturday 21st – Sunday  22nd January 2012
Venue: 19 A Olosa Street off Karimu Kotun, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM

Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2012 Returns to Africa!

The ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2012 fashion extravaganza will run for an extended period of SIX days from Tuesday 6th to
Sunday 11th March 2012.
 ARISE Magazine launched in 2008 and is Africaʼs first global style and culture title. Details can be found at: www.ariselive.com
On the 8th of March 2011, ARISE Magazine hosted its inaugural show in Lagos, where it invited over 50 designers to participate at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel, Nigeria. Its most recent show MADE IN AFRICA BY ARISE MAGAZINE (15th
September 2011)
  It was a triumphant show for Ms Da Silva-Ajayi and the African fashion set, also including Jewel by Lisa, Asibelua, Bunmi Koko, Tsemaye Binitie, Pierre-Antoine Vettorello and KlûK CGDT. They threw the cat amongst the pigeons of New York high fashion with an eclectic mix of bright colours, eye-catching designs and bucket-loads of African attitude.
Once again, ARISE will invite 50 designers to participate in its 2012 Fashion Week show. The much anticipated finale will host the spectacular ARISE Magazine Fashion Awards. The very best of the designers will be invited to participate in the annual ARISE
Magazine Fashion Gala at the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in September 2012.

Aya Morrison Fiji Collection Launch in Accra Ghana.

Aya Morrison, USA based Ghanaian fashion designer Aya Morrison launched her 2012 Fiji Collection in Accra Ghana. Watch video clip for more details.

               http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUGY69LNYvo&feature=player_embedded

SWAHILI FASHION WEEK NOW ACCEPTING DESIGNERS APPLICATIONS

Swahili Fashion Week is the largest fashion platform in Eastern and central Africa which is now geared towards being the most sought out after PREFERRED fashion platform in Africa for the international market. Swahili Fashion Week is a fast growing platform for fashion and accessory designers from Swahili speaking countries and the African continent to showcase their talent, market their creativity and network with clientele and the international fashion industry. This is all aimed at emphasizing to the region that fashion is an income generating creative industry, meanwhile promoting a “Made in Africa” concept.
Swahili Fashion Week is a platform founded and created by celebrated Tanzanian couturier, Mustafa Hassanali in year 2008. Now in its Fourth year, it has become the biggest annual fashion event in the whole of East and Central Africa.
Having initiated a dynamic and promising platform for the fashion industry in the region, Swahili Fashion Week is now geared towards being the most sought.
  
   DESIGNERS APPLICATION FOR 2012 PARTICIPATION NOW OPEN: email your portfolio to info@swahilifashionweek.com CC to designers@swahilifashionweek.com, DEADLINE 30 MARCH 2012.

ANGELINA JOLIE LEADS THE GOLDEN GIRLS AT THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 2012

Awards season is finally upon us and the 2012 Golden Globe Awards were held last night 15th Jan. 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills California . And while the best of the best were acknowledged for their work in movies and television, it's only appropriate that recognition be given to the best of the best on the red carpet.
But I must tell you it wasn't easy choosing just one or five gowns from last night.  Especially where a variety of style of colours reigned the red carpet.  However, one trend was clear.  And to give you a hint, they're a girl's best friend.  That's right. Bling, and lots of it!  So put on your sunglasses, sit back and enjoy my top picks from last night!

ANGELINA Jolie stood out from the cream-clad crowd in a strapless satin gown with a splash of red that matched her lipstick as the red carpet filled up at the Golden Globe Awards.

Morgan Freeman at the event

Charlize Theron's wardrobe spelled 'fun' and 'fearless'. The attitude in which the gorgeous actress carried herself complemented her casual yet flamboyant gown by Dior Couture perfectly. A vintage Cartier headband made her look diva-esque and extremely feminine. 

Sofia is wearing a custom VERA WANG peacock strapless mermaid gown with jewels. The 39-year-old actress is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a TV series

The Host of the Golden Globe Awards 2012 Ricky Gervias.

Nicole Kidman The 44-year-old actress stuns alongside her husband, country crooner Keith Urban in a Versace dress, Fred Leighton jewels, Manolo Blahnik shoes

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler look take away at the Golden Globe Awards

Clive Owen arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Don't you just love this! Kate Winslet wore a stunning black and white Jenny Packham gown.

CRANTZ FASHION SPOTLIGHT: ZED EYE NOW SELLS ON ASOS

Nigerian born uber talented designer and fashion stylist, Ngozi Pere-Okotie is the creative head behind fashion label; ZED EYE. Ngozi is a graduate of the London College of Fashion who takes inspiration from fashion goddess – Vivienne Westwood.
 Her passion for fashion and garment construction stems from sweet childhood memories of her mother’s fashion academy, this means that Ngozi was constantly surrounded by fashion education. One life changing experience occurred when she learnt how to use a measuring tape at the age of six, long before she embarked on a promising career in the fashion industry.
 Her standout pieces have been worn by international celebrities such as; KELIS and SHINGAI. Her pieces have gotten critical acclaim amongst fashion experts.
 Adding to her long and impressive fashion resume, is her active role in fashion editorial publications. She recently showed  impressive styling skills in the PRIDE magazine’s issue which celebrated coloured girls. In this particular issue of the Black British magazine, she gave African prints a high twist by creating alternative fashion twists. Hence, opening our eyes to how boundaries can be pushed in using African prints.
 Zed Eye has further done the Nigerian fashion industry proud by stocking her unique pieces from the Tribal Romance collection online at the ASOS MARKET PLACE; a prestigious online market for budding designers, fashion experts, buyers and sellers.

                         ZED EYE ROMANCE COLLECTIONS

To shop Zed Eye at the ASOS MARKET PLACE go to – https://marketplace.asos.com/
 ....edited by Crantz

FASHION FOR MEN OF SWAGS

Fashion and style, has always been seen as a woman’s domain, an area in which men until recently have not taken a great interest in. Unlike women, men’s fashion trends are greatly different; they exist with their cycle and seem to be a lot slower. Men’s suit trends tend to be in the fashion year in-year out. So it’s worth investing in a good one.
I will call this category of suit a masculinity suit. It’s that cut of suit that compliments the male physique. It broadens the shoulder and trims the waist highlighting an exercised body hmmmmmmmm. To cut the all flattering story short, it’s a cut of suit that makes you the wearer; feel more masculine and more confident. After all, feeling confident and stylish is the key. The Tom Ford’s suit falls perfectly into this camp. The clean cut, with extra details that is takes a certain attitude to pull off well. Personally I will say it’s made for that dude with a certain attitude to life.
   So the on trend styles and design for that guy with the attitude and sense of personal style would be a slim cut, the sort that would appeal to a military officer, one that accents a sense of the masculine through three elements
• Broad shoulders
• A slim waist
• Slim trousers
So with these elements in mind, let’s explore the actual cuts in fashion.
 Single breasted suit- they are like the classics, they are never out of fashion. Despite been the default style, they stand in contrast to the double breasted suit. They have two dominant styles:
The sleek cut: this I call the suit for the slick guy, who wants to wear his suit toned down. They are impeccably made, but they are never casual. If a sleek cut, single breasted suit is what you want to add to your wardrobe then you should lookout for the following details- slim to medium sized notched lapels -upper button should be positioned around your navel, a breast pocket that accommodates nothing more than a pocket square.

 Double breasted suits: if there is one cut that am glad has returned to the male wardrobe. It has to be the modern “double breasted suit” The double breasted suits were originally designed to hide a plump figure, but instead they are now designed to accent and heighten the perfect masculine shape. The V-shaped, well worked out body. The double breasted suit is a slim cut, which doesn’t have to be as formal as you think. It is definitely a suit that gives you the stand out look in a crowded room.

Plaid ties are also in vogue now, in all rainbow colours. They can be worn with your average white shirts for those days when you feel like been noticed. Bow ties are still very much in vogues as well.
This season the suede buck shoes for men are screaming in all block colours, gone are the days when men wore the usual boring brown and black shoes. Bucks are variety of shoes that adds spice to your wardrobe, they can be lovely paired with nice suit- mixing formal and a smart casual look.