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FA S H I O N N E W S compiled by JAMILA ILIYASU PARAGALDA
Femi Toys debut 2016 S/S collection
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pcoming menswear designer, Femi Toys recently debuted his 2016 spring/summer labalabacollection. This year’s collection had a little twist to it as he added a bit of women’s wear to the collection. The designs of this year’s collection was inspired by the seemingly androgynous beauty displayed by butterflies, which the theme of the collection portrays. Femi Toys in this season have drawn his inspiration from nature to create a stylish and yet ready to wear outfits that is soothing for every fashionista. The cloth line is different from the traditional men’s wear that are out there. His designs include, shirts with various patterns, textures and embellishments in diverse colors from white to black, red and also showcased a range of cargo pants in a range of colours.
House of Deola launches first fashion series
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he House of Deola is presenting the first of its Komole Kandids fashion series. Analysts say it is simply stunning and taking the world of fashion into a different dimension. The latest collection in the Komole range is an assemblage of designs for bridal wears, evoked by bits of royalty and royal weddings through the ages. Through many years of research and development, the House of Deola has gained stand in the Komole range. The result gave a new life to the aso-oke and the look of the modern bride. The original collection was launched in 2012. Speaking on the inspiration behind the collection, Deola Ade Ojo,
the name behind the brand said,” There is no need any more to have aso-oke and a lace outfit as two answers to an occasion’s fashion demands. We have combined both into one, and by so doing, transcended, making the new creation even better. The new fabric motifs and the fashions we have formed them into elevate the wearer to a princess level while still keeping her culturally grounded. I believe that this is what true class and elegance is about - shining in the form of a glow rather than a tinselly shine.” The House of Deola is promising a second series of KomoleKandids to be launched this season.
My fashion brand cuts across cultures, nationalities - Elizabeth Olaogun
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lizabeth Ayo Olaogun of the Ayo Van Elmar fashion brand, a Nigeria and Vienna-based designer and trained nutritionist, has spoken about the creation of her brand and ownership of a large retail space that stocks unique brands. The designer revealed that her passion for
fashion got to its peak in August 2010. According to her, the brand cuts across cultures and represents nationality. “When I started the brand, I wanted to have a name that would represent different kinds of people and ring a bell in different parts of the world. Ayo is African, Van is Dutch while
Elmar represents nationalities. I wanted to have a name that would represent different nationalities across the sea, indicating the destination of the brand. The Ayo Van Elmar brand is looking at expanding across the world.
TAMBARI FEBRUARY 28, 2016
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