Jackie Appiah on the cover of Genevieve magazine, Watch the making of the cover

Beautiful Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah is on the latest issue of Genevieve magazine. Watch the making of the cover after the jump

Genevieve Making the Cover with Jackie Appiah from Diaspora Marketing on Vimeo.

Vlisco presents “Trésor Brillant”: Mystifying Splendour

Garment manufacturer Vlisco  is out with  new stunning ad campaign tagged “Trésor Brillant”: Mystifying Splendour(the truth is that their ADs are always amazing). More pics and video after the jump

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The Rise Of Nigerian Designers

Kelis in Jewel by Lisa

Anika Nina Rose in Deola Sagoe

         The international fashion world has not only taken note of Nigerian / African fashion, she has also identified and fallen in love with some immensely talented Nigerian designers. Gone are the days when African fashion was looked down on with disdain………African Fashion is the ‘ISH’ on the international fashion scene.

There is a gradual appreciation, love and respect for Nigerian designers by some international celebrities who have been spotted wearing some of their creations.

International celebrities like Michelle Obama ( who seems to have fallen helplessly in love with Nigerian born designer ‘Duro Olowo’) , British singer Alesha Dixon (who chose to

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be clothed by bridal and evening wear designer Yemi Osunkoya of fashion house ‘Kosibah’ on her wedding day), American singer Kelis (she wore a beautiful ‘Jewel by Lisa’ skirt to BET’s 106 park show), and Dream girl’s star Anika Nina Rose (she wore an elegant evening gown designed by Deola Sagoe)

The emergence of Nigerian designers on the international fashion scene is a testament to the fact that indeed the world is ready to not just pay attention to Africa, but to also appreciate and respect the work and talent of Nigerian / African fashion designers. Even though people may argue that their emergence internationally is based solely on the fact that Ankara/Mud fabric is one of the hottest trends in Hollywood now, I personally feel it is more about the talent .....that the world is paying  attention to the amazing talent that Nigeria (and the rest of Africa) has to offer.

To view Kosibah's amazing gowns, click here
To view Deola Sagoe's latest collection 'Ori Oke' click here
To view Jewel by Lisa's 'J Label' affordable line, click here

Michelle Obama in Duro Olowo

                                                         

Michelle Obama wearing Duro Olowo

Kendall Jenner wearing Jewel by Lisa shorts

 

Naomi Campbell in Deola Sagoe

Kelis in Jewel By Lisa

Alesha Dixon (centre) & bride's maids wearing Koshiba

Dawn Richards of Diddy dirty money in a Deola Sagoe creation

E! News presenter Catt Sadler  wearing a Jewel by Lisa skirt

Picture Of The Day.......Ibinabo Looking Fab

Ex beauty queen Ibinabo Fiberesima was spotted on the MBGN red carpet. She sure has not lost her sparkle.

photo credit.... ladunlaidi

Deola Sagoe Presents 'Ori Oke' : 2011 Summer Collection

    Nigerian designer Deola Sagoe is out with the lookbook for her new collection  'Ori Oke'. The designs  were inspired by Japaneese culture while still being influenced by her nigerian roots. The clothes in this collection were made from fabrics like Aso- Oke and Adire. 

“Ori Oke…derived from the Japanese word “Shibori” and the Yoruba word “Aso-Oke.” Both words describe methods of creating the traditional cloth of the respective cultures.

This is a collection inspired by the similarities Deola Sagoe sees within the Japanese and the Yoruba style of dress.” — Deola Sagoe.

Check out more pics from this collection after the jump

Photo Credit not mine.

Arik Air unveils Agbani Darego as it's new face

Ex Miss World, Agbani Darego was unveiled to journalists yesterday as the new face of Arik Air.

This is her second endorsement this year as she is equally the brand ambassador ( along side model Oluchi) of Gentle touch cosmetics.

I was nervous appearing half nude - Sylvia MBGN

Sylvia, a native of Anambra State for winning the crown, became a proud owner of a brand-new Hyundai car and cash prize of N3million.  In this interview Sylvia who said standing half naked before the audience made her nervous shares her dream and aspiration as the new Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN). Enjoy. 

Did you ever imagine you’ll become the beauty queen?

 Yes I did and it was fun all the way at the pageant. (Laughs). 

Why did you enter for the contest? 

I went there because I wanted to have fun and

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at the same time clinch the crown. 

How did you get involved? 

A friend of mine told me about the pageant and I got the form. But before now, I knew about the pageant and I’d heard many good things about it. I picked the form at the Silverbird Galleria, went for the first screening in Port-Harcourt and scaled through. The second screening was held in Lagos-I also scaled through. 

Are you based in Port-Harcourt?

 No, I live in Lagos. So why did you go all the way to Port-Harcourt? I was in Port-Harcourt for a wedding and was less busy so, I decided to attend the screening. 

So what went through your mind when you passed the screening? 

I was just wondering whether I’d be able to cope with the challenges. Were you not intimidated by the number of girls who also came for the screening? Not at all. And what do you think is responsible for your winning? Nothing and no one but God. Did you parents know you put in for it? No, I didn’t tell anybody until I scaled through the screening. What did you tell your boyfriend? I don’t have a boyfriend. You have no boyfriend? I don’t have a boyfriend So how did your parent get to know about it? I told my mother after I scaled through the last audition. She was so excited about it. She was happy for me because she believed in me. And what did you father say about it? He was happy too. How many siblings do you have? We are five in number-three girls and two boys and I’m the last. Does that mean that we still have more beauties queens in the house? They are all married-I’m the only unmarried among all. What was your experience like in the house during the pageant? It was wonderful and it’s an experience I won’t forget in a hurry. What did you learn there? How to endure Endure what, pain? Laughs. Sometimes, some of the girls get on my nerves. So I learned how to endure their weakness. Apart from endurance, what other things did you learn? I also learned to be humble Have you ever stood half naked before strangers? No. So how did you feel when you were asked to stand half naked before strangers? Well, I wasn’t really worried but I must confess that at first, I was nervous that I’d be wearing the bikini in front of everyone. But later, the nervousness left. So where did, you get the courage. ? From my mother and God. What went through your mind after you were crowned queen? I was dazed but after some seconds, I got myself back If given the opportunity to hide a part of your body, what part would that be? Why would I want to hide anywhere? Why did you cry after you were crowned queen? It was tears of joy. What went through your mind after you won all that money? It was how I’m going to help the society. I need to make an impact in the lives of people. Why would you think of giving away the money when the money hasn’t been given to you yet? I should think of giving because givers never lack. Who was the first person that called you after you won? My mother was there but my father wasn’t. So it was my father whom I called first. Where was he? He was in London. What does daddy do? He’s a business man …And your mother? She works with First Bank. Whom did you get your beauty from? My father. Is your mother not beautiful? She is but I love my father so much. What project would you like to use the money for? I’ll like to give aids to children who don’t have the opportunity to go to school. Miss World is very competitive. Do you have what it takes to win? Yes I do How? I have the confidence, charisma and the voice. How do you describe yourself? I’m down to earth. Are you the party type? No, I’m not. In fact, I’ve never been to a club. I go to parties when necessary And you are a student? Yes. I’m a student of the University of Lagos. I’m in my third year. So how many of your friends have called? Many of them have called and they are happy for me. What’s your daily routine like? When I wake up in the morning, I say my prayers, I go greet my father and I wait for my breakfast You wait for your breakfast-don’t you cook? My mother does that and I help out sometimes You don’t wear makeup? I do but it depends on the kind of dress I want to wear. But I don’t like heavy ones. Can speak about beauty routine? I wake up in the morning, I wash my face and take a glass of water, shower and get dressed. And at night? I wash off my make up and shower. 

Source...Vanguard Newspaper