CompleteFashion - Vol6, No.44 2015

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The Wedding Issue (Be Married To Your Craft) Hello #CompleteFashionistas, welcome to our special edition dedicated to WEDDINGS. We know how daunting preparing for a wedding can be all the details that have to go into it. In preparing for this issue, we brain-stormed on a few cover personality choices, analyzing suitability, popularity, social presence, and sheer guts to wear a wedding dress or two. Our session brought up many names, but the singular name everyone agreed on was social media maven, Toke Makinwa.

To complete our wedding issue we needed a take home to mama kind of guy, relevant in today’s market and of course very handsome – it was a no-brainer going for DJ Xclusive (Rotimi Alakija) brother to one of the best Nigerian wedding photographers, Jide Alakija. Everyone who knows Xclusive is aware of his ‘vain’ nature. He is that guy who’ll photograph himself from different angles – after we trained our photographer’s lens on him; we honestly can’t blame this fun-loving guy for always ‘feeling himself ’. The superstar DJ was great fun to work with -and the pictures prove he had the best time working with us.

Read about our superstar DJ in Xclusively Married to the Art of Music (page 52).

For this edition, we thought to give all of you something special for FREE, so we asked Superstar DJ Xclusive to make a special mix for Complete Fashion’s first wedding issue ever. Here are the songs on the mix; Flavour / Chidinma – Ololufe; Flavour - Ada Ada; Reekado Banks – Katapot, Banky - Yes /No; P Square - I Love You; Di’ja – Awww; Phyno / Flavour - Authe; Banky W - Good Good Loving; Patoranking - Happy Day; D’Banj - Fall in Love; Seyi Shay - Murda; Tiwa Savage - Kele Kele; Tiwa Savage - Love me, Love me; D’Banj - Scapegoat; Davido - Ayie; Flavour – Adanna; Duncan MightyObianuju; Omawumi - Bottom Belle; Chidinma - Kedike; Yemi Alade - Kissing; WIZKID - Pakurumo; Tiwa Savage – Eminado; Ice Prince – Oleku; Davido – Ekuro; Naeto C - 5and 6; Tiwa Savage - My Darling; Sean Tizzle - Perfect Gentleman; D’Banj - Bother You; Skuki FT Tiwa Savage – Gbemileke, Cynthia Morgan - Don’t Break My Heart; Kcee - Fine Face; Chidinma - Oh Baby (remix); Korede Bello - Godwin; P square – Collabo; Dr Victor Olaiya ft 2face - Baby Mi Da. DOWNLOAD the Complete Fashion Xclusive Mix only on completefashion.org. Enjoy anywhere, anytime and According to X, when the music hits you, you feel no pain. Visit completefashion.org/Magazine to download YOURS. Details, Details, Details. I LOVE details. I believe it’s the little details that matter. It’s the detail that

expresses one’s personal style the most even more than the outfit. So, we’ve captured everything you need to know when preparing for your wedding. For the newly engaged who is unsure of which dress style would suit your shape, see page 12; pick wisely. Colours are a big deal when it comes to weddings, make yours one of the year’s biggest fashion colours – see our colour palette and be inspired (page13 – 16).

When you are getting married, it’s all about shopping, shopping and more shopping – we have everything covered from rings (Rock of Ages page 17), bejewelled accessories, the most gorgeous shoes for the bride - see other colours we recommend besides white in Feetspiration (page 20). Wedding guests aren’t left out, we have over 30 dresses worthy of winning the best dressed guest award (Shine Bright page 22).

For men, it’s all about the details (Shopping Guide Accessories for the GROOM, BESTMAN & GUEST – page 49), from our sartorial choices of colours for grooms’ suits (page 46) and shoes fit for kings No Ordinary Shoes (page 48) to our style etiquette in Understanding the dress code in accordance to the invitation given (page 50).

Now to one of my favourite parts of this issue - GELEs. During the making of this issue I met make-up artist & gele expert, Funmi Olurinola of AbekeMakovers (thanks to Onah Nwachukwu, Editor of Hello!

Nigeria) and I was enthralled. It’s her energy, her attitude to her craft, her hunger for more knowledge, her business nous that got me. As you’ll see in my pictures I’m wearing one of her Avant-Garde Icon Geles which I TOTALLY love; I can’t wait to wear it to an official engagement like a wedding. The Icon gele is the absolute new way to wear your gele – (page 62) for her one-off designs. Following this, we share different geles in aso-oke you can try as a bride plus make-up ideas. For men, look out for Kaftans & Agbadas in minimalist designs by one of Nigeria’s emerging menswear designers – see page 59.

Our sister publication, BEAUTY BOX (pages 31-42) presents Nigeria’s runway darling, #AfricanBeauty, model Bunmi Ademokoya (Isis Models) in its first wedding issue sharing everything about bridal beauty; getting that wedding glow plus a guide on wearing natural hair for your wedding - #NaturalSister, Kemi Lewis of KLS Salon shares some tips (page 36). Men aren’t left out as we share tips on Grooming the Groom to ensure they look their best.

Remember, we are still in the trade of educating you in the business of fashion through FASHION 101, thanks to one of Nigeria’s renowned designers, Ituen Basi & friends. Fashion 101 is part of the intoFASHION initiative that educates designers experienced or aspiring on everything there is to know about fashion from concept to sales in Nigeria (see page 66). Fashion isn’t just about creating designs; it’s also about selling your designs, that’s what makes you successful.

I LOVE Zubby Eneoma of @ZubbyDefinition, hair stylist extraordinaire, who magically transformed Toke’s gorgeous teal mane into fabulous wedding hair styles. And lastly but never the least, a BIG thank you to Zaron Cosmetics – the whole team, for always carving out time for us, no matter the weather. Never late & always professional.

Kisses. Keep up with us daily on Twitter @cfmagonline and Instagram @completefashionmag, and follow me on both using @annetoniaA. Also visit our website www.completefashion.org to remain fashionably informed daily. You can also subscribe to Fashion Guide by texting FG to 700 (MTN ONLY) for daily tips. Got something to share with us, Email us cf@truetalespublications.com , we always love to hear from you.

My new favourite mascara, brings out even the tiniest lash creating extreme volume and curl. It’s like wearing that pair of sexy black stilettos. I can swear by it. MAC Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash

I’m not big on lip pencils; I tend to wear my lip glosses and lipsticks without any lines. Abeke insisted I try this Zaron Cosmetics Prune Juice Lip Pencil in my picture and I loved the effect. It’s my newest beauty crush.

Antonia Soares Also note: Beauty Box & Design Essentials are giving 30 lucky readers a gift pack worth N4,000. All you have to do is take this COPY of THIS Complete Fashion/Beauty Box to the Design Essentials Retail store at 66 Bode Thomas street, Surulere, Lagos.

Notes from our last issue

ed DREAMZ via Stella Dimokokorkus. com said “Killing…Loving every bit of it.”

Oyibo via Stella Dimokokorkus.com said “Dakore, very classy lady. Dj Jimmy, on point.”

Xplorenollywood.blogspot.com via Bellanaija.com said “Looking gud Mama… She looks really cool”

@uchejombostudios said “

Ihekire Tony via StellaDimokokorkus. com said ”...I love these two alot.”

@maggiehakeelah said “Wow, captivating” (via @DAKOREEA)

AbokiDaWarriBoy via Linda Ikeji.com said “Aww nice cover, See Dakore reppin o, Nice one.”

@deejayfrizzle said “#TheLegend” (via @DJJIMMYJATT)

Valentine N Egbuna via Linda Ikeji. com said “Glamorous” Officer via StellaDimokokorkus.com said...Dakore looks stunning

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@ivorypukka said “Virtuous woman!

You signed an autograph 4me @shoprite yesterday on this magazine” (via @DAKOREEA) “

(via @DAKOREEA)

@mc_asubaba said “Swaaaaaaggg” (via @DJJIMMYJATT) @emmykasbit said “This is like the best cover this year!!!” (via @MOASHYSTYLING)

Remember, we’d always like to read from you. Stay in touch with us via e-mail cf@truetalespublications.com or via any of our social media platforms.

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Toke is wearing Ivory sleeveless ballgown with the top fully beaded with crystals with drop earrings and crystal flower hairpiece from Perfect Occasions | Makeup by MaryJane at Zaron Cosmetics| Photographed

by Moussa Moussa

The TOKE MAKINWA Effect

From radio to vlogs talking about everything on relationships and beyond. Amassing a huge following on social media collectively about 200, 000 & counting on all platforms, the most being on instagram, with over 2million views on her LOG on youtube, ‘Toke Moments’ and brand endorsement with an online shopping company, Toke proves being firm with your craft would take you a long way. Find out how we turned some of the topics raised by Toke on Toke Moments on the multimedia personality.

XCLUSIVELY YOURS.

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DJ Xclusive is wearing a brown jacket from King Hakbal Exclusives | Photographed by Moussa Moussa at The Social Place, Victoria Island

XCLUSIVELY YOURS.

Rotimi Alakija aka superstar DJ on his unquestionable talent as one of the biggest DJs in Nigeria right now (for the ladies, the ideal guy to take home to mama). We delve deep for a heart to heart with the good-humored heartthrob as he shares his aspirations to become a billionaire, his cooking skills and of course his complete passion for music.

REGULARS 6 Editor’s Letter 10 Editor’s Picks: 20 Olfactory Classics to wear on your special day 66 Fashion 101 with one of Nigeria’s foremost fashion designers, Ituen Basi.

A MUST READ for all aspiring to be in the BUSINESS OF FASHION 72 SUBSCRIPTION: Subscribe to Africa’s Number 1 Fashion & Style Magazine 74 COMPLETE ICONs: A selection of some of the world’s most Stylish & Iconic Brides

CF WOMAN 12

What is Your SHAPE?

Find out which wedding dress would best suit your body shape

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Colour Palette Five trending colours for

CF LOOKBOOKS

2015

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58 Mai Atafo’s Weddings by Mai The Grandeur Collection

Rock of Ages

Different ring styles for the stylish bride, which cut is yours?

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Glitterati Gang

60 Mademoiselle Agalia’s takes us

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BEAUTYBOX

worthy, dress your feet in nothing but the best.

Bunmi Ademokoya

Feast your eyes on these GORGEOUS pieces suitable for all occasions.

Feetspiration From budget friendly to splurge-

is Black, Elegant & Unapologetic

Dressed Wedding Guest Award wearing any of these 30 outfits.

BEAUTY Head to Toe Pre-Wedding TIPS

One Piece 4 Ways

BEAUTYBOX RECOMMENDS Get the Wedding Day GLOW with these products

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MALE GROOMING Grooming the Groom

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Four different ways to wear a Little Red Dress to a Wedding

RUNWAY REPORT

Bridal & Haute Couture Runway Edit see the most inspiring designs on the Bridal & Couture runways

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to the Edge of Glory with a futuristic outlook.

61 WeizDurhm Franklyn seduces with Autumn Crocuss ASOEBI Galore 62 The NEW WAY to tie your gele Introducing the Avant-Garde ICON geles by AbekeMakeovers 64 Real Traditional Brides Style Inspiration A lookbook of different head wraps in aso-oke or coral beads 65. Asoebi Street style Monochrome vs Two-tone, which do you prefer?

CF Events 68 Marahaja Ball: Where Nigeria meets India in fashion culture

COVER STORY

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Shine Bright like a star & receive the Best

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EDITOR’S LETTER / EDITOR’S PICKS HAIR Be a NATURAL Hair Bride on your Wedding Day – a style guide

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Shopping Guide

A Total Hair Beauty Magazine

Designers a selection of Africa’s most wanted wedding designers

CF MAN 46

Brave colours

Move away from black, try out other colours to complement your bride and her colour theme

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Mix & Match (The Groom & his men) It’s

boring to wear exactly the same, check out other ways the groom & his men can complement each other without missing a style beat.

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BRIDE & BEAUTIFUL-

taking your bridal look to another level

GROOMING THE GROOM

-be that aisle worthy groom

STYLING YOUR NATURAL HAIR FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

HEAD TO TOE

Pre-wedding beauty tiPs

-change the trend and rock your game

Bunmi Ademokoya -BLACK, ELEGANT AND UNAPOLOGETIC

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No Ordinary Shoes a selection of some of the most stylish shoes to dress your feet on your special day and beyond

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Accessories for THE GROOM. THE BESTMAN. THE WEDDING GUEST

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Etiquette Understanding the dress code as a wedding guest

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One Piece 4 Ways

How to style a JAQUARD BLAZER in four different ways.

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Icon Gele by Abeke Makeovers

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JZO’s ‘Babatunde’ 2015 Collection

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Most stylish bride of all time

TRENDS INSPIRATION

The Wedding Fair!

Your Ultimate Wedding Colour Guide for 2015 Complied by Adaeze Ibechukwu

Besides the joy of seeing two people acknowledging their eternal love publicly, one of the other exciting things about weddings is the choice of colours. Wedding colours say a lot about the bride’s personality – if she is a super stylish risk taker, a girlie girl or a modern minimalist. From the invites to the asoebi (family uniform fabric), colour sets the tone for the beautiful day. In this special issue, Complete Fashion directs your thoughts to a rich, romantic and colourful ambience on your D-day with the top five nuptial colours of the year 2015!

Heart of

GOLD Begin your golden years from your first day as husband and wife.

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A Total Hair Beauty Magazine

BRIDE & BEAUTIFUL-

GROOMING THE GROOM

BE THAT AISLE-WORTHY

TAKING YOUR BRIDAL LOOK TO ANOTHER LEVEL

GROOM

STYLING YOUR NATURAL HAIR FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

HEAD TO TOE

CHANGE THE TREND AND ROCK YOUR GAME

PRE-WEDDING BEAUTY TIPS

Bunmi Ademokoya BLACK, ELEGANT & UNAPOLOGETIC

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STYLING YOUR NATURAL HAIR FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

CHANGE THE TREND AND ROCK YOUR GAME

By Kemi Lewis

More and more people are ditching the relaxers and choosing to wear their hair ‘natural’ or as was said many years ago, keep their ‘virgin hair.’

Unlike years gone by, when the styling options available to ladies with natural hair was limited to threading, cornrows, didi or braids; this time around, thanks to a growing awareness, creative bursts that have taken the internet (particularly YouTube) by storm, and an ever growing ‘community’ of fearless females experimenting with styles; there is so much more available to ladies with natural hair in terms of styling options.

Now, this is even more crucial when it comes to natural haired brides because for a long time it seemed there was no choice but to either wear a weave or give in and relax the hair to achieve that look worthy of the biggest day of a woman’s life (or so they say).

However, with more options available, and more ladies coming out of their comfort zones more willing to try out different things,

there isn’t a better time to let your personality shine through your hair style than on your wedding day.

As with any style, it is important that your hair has been washed, deep conditioned, moisturized and sealed (using a water based moisturizer and a natural oil/butter afterwards to seal in the moisture) - this will not only prevent manipulation breakage when the styling process is taking place but will also go a long way to ensure your styles come out looking better!

There is nothing appealing about dull frizzy hair, and that certainly has no place amongst the glitz and glamour of the rest of your wedding repertoire!

Bearing that in mind, here are a few absolutely beautiful styles that can be tried out on natural hair for your ‘Big Day’ Visit Kemi’s Salon: KL’s Natural Beauty Bar - 29C Ikorodu Crescent, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi.

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Kérastase Reflection Chroma Reflect Masque kerastaseusa.com N6,490

Kérastase Reflection Bain Miroir 1 kerastase-usa.com N3,710 In the build up to your wedding day, two or three weeks in advance, start using Kérastase Colour Reflection shampoo, its light-reflective properties provide maximum shine to your hair.

L’oreal Elnett Supreme Hold international.boots.com N1,315 Whether you opt for an updo, curls, half-up/ half-down, you’re going to need a hairspray that you can really rely on to keep your hair camera-ready and permanently polished. Cue L’Oreal Elnett. This product is great at giving excellent hold that also brushes out easily when you need it to; you don’t want to be dealing with rock-solid hair when you get back to your honeymoon suite! It comes in a range of sizes, and the smallest will fit easily into your clutch bag - perfect for big day touch-ups.

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Every good shampoo should be teamed with its perfect conditioning partner.

The Kérastase love match? Kérastase Reflection Chroma Reflect Masque. Like a balm, smoothens cracked lips, this little pink miracle-worker will smooth the hair shaft, leaving your locks lustrous and velvet-soft

Perfect Hair Treats Before Walking Down That Aisle Give your hair the perfect bridal treat

Want a wow-factor wedding hair? It’s easy! Just check out our top treats for the perfect aisle style.

By Christie Uzebu

Bed Head Superstar Queen For A Day Thickening Spray amazon.com N2,840 Bolster, boost and big-up your hair with a root-lifting lotion that truly speaks volumes.

Apply to your roots before you blow-dry, and Queen for a Day will ensure you’ve got full, firm foundations.

As the star of the day, it’s your time to shine and nothing will make your locks get-up-and-glow like Bumble and Bumble BB Shine. It is a ray of sunshine in a can which will brighten up your big day.

Teraxcrema Conditioner teraxhaircare.com N2,240 It might not be the prettiest conditioner in the class, but it could well be the cleverest.

TeraxCrema is a cult conditioning cream and a firm celebrity favourite.

Like medicine for hair, its list of benefits are endless, but intense moisturisation, split-end healing, static-smoothing and rigorous revitalisation are among its paybacks. With a celebrity following as long as your wedding guest list - Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Charlize Theron are hooked on it - there’s no better endorsement. Use daily for a week before the wedding.

Design Essentials Hydrience Argan Moisturizing Crème N2,927

Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops amazon.com N3,290 The perfect finishing touch - Paul Mitchell’s glossgiving, style-defining dazzle drops. Its humidity-defying formula means your bridal style won’t frizz under the spotlight, and its potent shine properties guarantee a day-long glow.

Bumble And Bumble BB Shine bumbleandbumble. com N8,500

Philip B Creme Of The Crop Hair Finishing Crème philipb.com N6,490 This gem of a product is a multipurpose miracle. Not only can it be used as a styling cream, it also fights the frizz and soothes static, provides dewy shine and reinvigorates all types of hair.

A handy little hair-saver - don’t walk up the aisle without it.

A lightweight Argan Oil infused crème that instantly nourishes the hair, restores moisture and strengthens strand, leaving hair soft and silky with exotic shine. It is great for taming fly-aways and a great thermal protectant from heat styling. It helps to instantly heal dry and damaged hair reducing split ends and hair loss.

Special Note:

Design Essentials + Beauty Box

are giving 30 lucky readers a gift pack worth N4,000. All you have to do is take this COPY of Complete Fashion/ Beauty Box to the Design Essentials Retail store at 66 Bode Thomas street, off Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, Lagos.

ONE PIECE 2 FOUR WAYS

SAINT LAURENT Leather trimmed aviators sunglasses N83,772 mrporter.com

SET 1: ALL BLACK & JACQUARD

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STYLE

BOY NEXT DOOR

WEDDING GUEST EDITION A JACQUARD BLAZER Compiled by Isiuwa Ikponmwosa

INCOTEX Slim –fit floral jacquard linen and cotton-blend blazer N169,039 mrporter.com

INCOTEX Slim –fit floral jacquard linen and cotton-blend blazer N169,039 mrporter.com

A CF man is not afraid to take fashion risks! We decided to go for a statement making dark tone jacquard blazer, which is a playful piece but at the same time formal enough for a wedding. Which set best defines you? Be guaranteed to make a statement with our style guide below.

FACONNABLE Braid –trimmed cotton t-shirt N35,897 mrporter.com

ZARA Stretched shirt N7,775 zara.com TOD’s Woven leather wrap bracelet N50,849 mrporter.com

GRENSON Scott tasseled country-grain leather loafers N59,837 mrporter.com

LANVIN Reversible 3cm leather belt N59,836 mrporter.com HUGO James Ronson smart black trousers N14,660 slaters.co.uk

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INCOTEX Four season slim-fit cotton-blend chinos N59,837 mrporter.com

ZARA Leather slip-ons N14,958 zara.com

PERFECT GENTLEMAN

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GUCCI Silk bow tie N29,923 mrporter.com

MIANSAI Gold plated cuff N45,530 mrporter.com

BLACK FLEECE Button down oxford shirt N38,805 mrporter.com

CRAVAT IN STYLE

BLACK FLEECE Button down oxford shirt N38,805 mrporter.com

INCOTEX Slim –fit floral jacquard linen and cotton-blend blazer N169,039 mrporter.com

INCOTEX Slim –fit floral jacquard linen and cotton-blend blazer N169,039 mrporter.com

HUGO James Ronson smart black trousers N14,660 slaters.co.uk

HUGO James Ronson smart black trouser N14,660 mrporter.com

UNIFORM WARES C41 chronograph stainless steel wristwatch N224,409 mrporter.com GEORGE CLEVERELY Anthony Cameron leather brogues N297,739 mrporter.com

PETER CHRISTIAN Velvet slippers N56,153 peterchristian.co.uk

MOSS 1851 Wine paisley silk handkerchief N4,555 moss.co.uk

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LOOKBOOK

Emerging Nigerian Menswear Designer JZO’s ‘Babatunde’ 2015 Collection Minimalism meets Kaftans & Agbadas JZO’s first 2014 collection DU NORD gave us a new appreciation for traditional Nigerian menswear. His newest collection titled, BABATUNDE is inspired by the legendary Yoruba belief of rebirth ‘Atunwa’, which implies that the original essence of our ancestors may indeed be reborn in a new form retaining its wisdom. The collection reflects a fabled journey of the Yoruba people from the Nile Valley to South-Western Nigeria. Staying true to the minimalist aesthetic that has come to define JZO, the BABATUNDE collection comprises what is best described as playful Kaftan/Buba hybrids and smart Agbada pieces with very simple embroidery patterns, graphic necklines in an earth-tone colour palette, a mix of browns punctuated by vibrant shades of blue and burgundy.

Credits: Photography: Aham Ibeleme | Model: Sunday Balogun | Art Direction & Styling: Ola Akindeinde

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