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Fashion 360 ON A POSITIVE Africa’s most anticipated fashion event, ARISE FASHION WEEK, is back on the runway and this time in Dubai.

In collaboration with the Nigerian Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai and the Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, the event set for December 3, 2021, would showcase the best of Nigerian fashion designers and music. Grammyaward winning singer, Wizkid and one of the next generation leading pop stars, Rema, would provide musical entertainment. It would be a grand event with top dignitaries from the Nigerian and Dubai government, respectively. Also attending is a long-term partner of ARISE FASHION WEEK, Naomi Campbell, alongside other global celebrities.

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NIMI BRIGGS SHOWS US 5 TRIED AND TESTED WAYS TO WEAR BLACK PG 22

It’s that time of the year again where ARISE Fashion Week takes centre stage. This time around, ARISE FASHION WEEK is taking place in Dubai in collaboration with the Nigerian Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai and the Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, on the 3rd of Dec 2021 and it promises to be the show of all shows. As expected, frenzied preparations are being put in place to make this one of the most spectacular shows to ever come out of Africa. AFW has always been a major player when it comes to celebrating and showcasing the talents of our designers and it continues to play a leading role in changing the African narrative to the world and not just the continent itself.

Never a time has this been more prominent seeing how high the bar has been raised in the growth of the fashion industry in Nigerian. And the great thing is, it is not just the quality and finish of the designers’ products that have improved, the quality of work from other players involved has also escalated in terms of delivery. The models are world class as are the makeup artistes and stylists. Each sector has proven their worth over the years working with the ARISE team both on stage, backstage and every other aspect of ARISE shows. They remain spectacular and the latest show coming up in Dubai promises to be just as exciting as the others before it.

The selection of designers already shows that there will be many jaw-dropping outfits on display not to mention a vast array of exquisitely executed garments that only the truly talented can pull off! Nigeria designers are conquering the world and they are not afraid to do so! We look forward to the most enthralling event and promise to leave no stone unturned to give you a full report of the event!

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Art X Lagos 2021

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Distinguished for its depth, diversity and excellence, ART X Lagos has yet again cemented its position as West Africa’s biggest art fair. Opening with the Collectors’ Preview recently at The Federal Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos, its high-profile events have become a “Must Attend” for avid collectors, captains of industry and VIPs. With the 2020 edition being online-only, art patrons were thrilled to gather again physically.

Guests enjoyed an exclusive first view of sensational modern and contemporary works, featuring numerous renowned and cutting-edge artists from Africa and its Diaspora.

The VIP Previews and Opening Ceremony took place the next day, where notable figures, collectors, gallery owners, and connoisseurs were in attendance.

The Founder and Director of ART X Lagos, Tokini Peterside, took to the stage to give an overview of what to expect.

Herbert Wigwe, Group Managing Director of Access Bank, Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham and Eric Idiahi, Chairman of Tangerine also addressed guests.

ART X Lagos brings together 30 leading international galleries showcasing 120 artists from over 30 countries, and continues with its online fair on ARTXLAGOS.COM till 21 November.

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The 7th Edition of The Lagos Cocktail Week

BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI

The 7th Edition of Lagos Cocktail Week (LCW) showcased and celebrated the cocktail culture in Nigeria as well as the craftsmanship behind mixology.

The event was a two day pop up at the Balmoral Hall Federal Palace, Victoria Island and many of the social Lagos crowd, mixologist, bar owners and more turned out to celebrate the cocktail culture in Lagos.

The event started with the Lagos Cocktail Week conference hosted

by Yomi Owope, which began with introductions and getting to know the attendees. Then Lara Rawa, the founder of Lagos cocktail week gave an opening speech, after which the conference was in full swing. Speakers and panelists spoke on the theme ‘Diversification and Identifying New Opportunities.’ On the panel of speakers was Milhails Minckovskis, Ibrahim Buwanhot, Andrew Bolshakov, Natalie Migliarini and James Stevenson.

Furthermore, Johnnie Walker’s Brand Ambassador, Tinya Alonge hosted the HighBall masterclass alongside Mixologist Berg Baboyan.

The LCW conference was attended by industry professionals and stakeholders. There were also opportunities for the guests to network and learn more about each other’s businesses. Once this was over the cocktail village opened up.

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Tayo and Ayo Amusan founders of Persianas Retail re-launched the Puma Flagship store at a bigger and better space at The Palms shopping mall in Lekki. The New Puma flagship store is a stop shop for all Puma products.. From shoes to gym wears to socks and many more sport accessories. The German brand is undoubtedly on the rise and here in Lagos, the brand has created an exciting new retail experience fusing sports and fashion to all who steps into the New store.

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BANKE KUKU

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Growing up, Banke Kuku was primarily influenced by the sophisticated minimalism of fashion houses like Céline and the eclectics of West African prints.

Following a course in Fine art at Central Saint Martins and a Fashion and Textiles Degree from Chelsea College of Art and Design, she launched her fabric-focused label.

Given the nickname “Queen of Color”, whilst working for fashion house Jasmine Di Milo, Banke draws on her cultural heritage to create bespoke patterns and textiles rich with colour and texture.

DESIGNERS READY TO CONQUER THE WORLD Africa’s most anticipated fashion event, Arise Fashion Week, is back on the runway and this time in Dubai.

In collaboration with the Nigerian Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai and the Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, the event set for December 3, 2021, would showcase the best of Nigerian fashion designers and music. Grammy-award winning singer, Wizkid and one of the next generation leading pop stars, Rema, would provide musical entertainment. It would be a grand event with top dignitaries from the Nigerian and Dubai government, respectively. Also attending is a long-term partner of Arise Fashion Week, Naomi Campbell, alongside other global celebrities.

This is Arise Fashion Week’s first live show since the pandemic. Last year, the event, which was virtual, was televised and streamed on all ARISE/THISDAY platforms. In a twist from the norm, it was a competition that showcased 30 designers under 30 Since its inception, Arise Fashion Week has been promoting and celebrating the next generation of Nigerian and African fashion designers and preparing them for global dominance.

FUNKE BABS KUFEJI and KONYE CHELSEA NWABOGOR report .

HUDAYYA Hudayya is a leading fashion brand based in the capital city of Abuja, founded by Huda Fadoul-Abacha.

The brand started out offering bespoke tailoring services for women, making occasion clothing, bridal wear and casual wear and has since grown into a bespoke ready-to-wear fashion brand. Now the Hudayya brand provides high-end class tailoring and luxury dressing.

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ITUEN BASI

Ituen Basi was founded by Ituen Bassey, a graduate of Theatre Arts. She designed and tailored costumes for stage productions and beauty pageants during her undergraduate years.

Her love for the arts and fashion took her to London to further her studies in the American College in London and London College of Fashion, where she majored in Tailoring and Clothing Technology. She went on to excel in sample making for established designers. She continued building her repertoire by moving onto bespoke bridal wear for various clientele, later introducing her day and formal wear under the Ituen Basi label.

KENNETH IZE

Kenneth Ize is reinterpreting traditional West African fabrics and Nigerian craft with his namesake label that he founded in 2013. He studied fashion and design at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, and Upon graduation in 2013, he launched his eponymous label at Lagos Fashion Week. He took a two-year hiatus while doing an MA at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. The designer relaunched his brand for Spring/Summer 2016.

“We’re reviving, reinterpreting and giving new context to artisan techniques that have given meaning to West African identity,” he says.

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LAGOS SPACE PROGRAMME Lagos Space Programme (LPS) is a genderless brand with an eye for craftsmanship. The quietly revolutionary brand deconstructs societal norms and champions a new African future in fashion. Founded by Adeju Thompson, the creative director, the brand designs are where the past lives with us but doesn’t dominate, and it’s offering a vision of a possible tomorrow. All LSP pieces are one-offs, and the production is made in Africa exclusively.

LANRE DA SILVA After studying finance and business in the UK, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi changed her path and became a fashion designer in Nigeria. Her designs first arrived on the fashion scene in 2005 with her now-iconic couture signature.

From then till now, she has evolved into a much more modern and cutting-edge brand and a full-blown fashion house with global recognition.

Her style is rich in femininity with a multitude of embellishments.

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LISA FOLAWIYO

Having trained as a lawyer, Lisa Folawiyo came into fashion with no formal education on the subject. Still, today she is regarded as one of the leading names in the industry. She founded her line, Lisa Folawiyo - previously known as Jewel by Lisa – in 2005.

She is celebrated for her colourful collections that fuse traditional West African fabrics with modern tailoring and beaded embellishments “Our mothers, grandmothers and probably great-grandmothers have worn this fabric”, she says.

She attributes her success to finding and sticking to this unusual aesthetic.

ONALAJA

Onalaja is a contemporary women’swear brand with semi-couture elements. The brand blends the designer’s Nigerian heritage with Italian design aesthetics and a contemporary appreciation of beauty in its beautifully crafted pieces.

The Onalaja brand is founded by Creative director Kanyinsola Onalaja, who is inspired by traditional craft techniques and works with local artisans to create designs that tell authentic stories of the designer’s journey. Every design gets the attention befitting of the discerning wearer, a cosmopolitan woman with an appreciation for intricately made items.

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TIFFANY AMBER Folake Coker came back to Nigeria with a Masters Degree in Petroleum Law, but her love for fashion reigned superior, and instead, she became a fashion designer. In November 1998, she launched her fashion brand Tiffany Amber the first ready-to-wear label in Nigeria. Fast forward 23 years, and she has grown into a luxurious lifestyle brand that transcends the whole of Africa with outstanding global recognition.

TJWHO

Taju Ibrahim, the creative director of TJWHO, is a graduate of Architectural Technology – Nottingham Trent University, UK. Driven by passion, most of his design skill set in fashion has been self-taught over the years while undergoing only a few months of professional training in tailoring. Being raised in Northern Nigeria and of Yoruba descent, his cultural background and upbringing and years of study and travel experiences play a significant role in his designs.

His minimalist menswear brand, TJWHO, aims to blur the lines between the past, the present and the future.

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Tzar Studios is a contemporary menswear brand founded in 2014 and birthed from the ineffable love for prints inspired by the ethos of the metrosexual man. The brand challenges the conventional approach to menswear, creating unique items that embody the purpose of form and functionality.

Chukwuma Ian Audifferen is the art director of Tzar Studios. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, he schooled at the University of Lagos, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology.

He believes in clothes that promote comfort and confidence and strives to incorporate this notion in his designs.

YUTEE RONE Since launching her eponymous label in 2007, Yutee Rone has designed unique structural pieces from the finest quality fabrics and exceptional attention to detail. Known for her use of experimental fabrics and well-detailed craftsmanship, Yutee Rone’s pieces are designed to captivate and empower the woman wearing them.

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Living A Phenomenal, Healthy, Happy And Fulfilled Life.

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It is also important to support recovery from chronic diseases with nutritional protocols and lifestyle modifications.

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Many chronic diseases start with mild to moderate digestive dysfunctions usually from lectin poisoning in our foods . This leads to leaky gut syndrome and digestive system micro- flora inbalance .

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SHOWS US 5 TRIED AND TESTED WAYS TO WEAR BLACK

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In the ever-evolving menswear fashion world where colour, trends and cuts constantly evolve, one thing remains constant –BLACK. It’s elegant, moody and mysterious. It’s immune to seasonal trends, and, most importantly, anyone can wear it. Get it right, and you are the best-dressed man in the room.

Today, Luxury Connoisseur and Creative Director of Tommy Briggs Lifestyle, Nimi Briggs, shares with us five of his favourite ways to wear black, alongside some pointers on making it work for you.

Athleisure is fun

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Combining sportswear with casual staples has become common practice in modern menswear. It’s a look we’re big fans of due to its laid-back nature, practicality and the relative ease with which it can be pulled off. Mix and match athletic and streetwear staples to create a comfortable yet refined off-duty looks.

1 Statement OuterwearStatement For those who tend to shy away from patterns and colour due to a lack of styling knowledge, offsetting one lively garment against an all-black backdrop is a simple but effective trick to master.

A statement shirt in black is something every man should have in his wardrobe. Wearing this would make a straightforward all-black ensemble becomes interesting and personal. Think of the black part of this look as a blank canvas upon which your outerwear will paint a picture.

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2 Update your Evening wear

As long as the invitation doesn’t explicitly state“blacktie”, there’s no reason a classic tux can’t be given a few tweaks. Replacing the pop of white from a dress shirt with another layer of black in the form of some fine-gauge knitwear is a refined way to dress down eveningwear, should the occasion allow it.

3 Less Is More

Often it’s the simplest outfits that make the most statement. It makes dressing up easier. It always looks sharp, and getting it right couldn’t be more straightforward.

Dressing head-to-toe in black is a tried-and-tested way to approach to nailing a simple minimalist look. Ensure your pieces are pared-back and subtle – they should flow into one another with fluidity, unpunctuated by detail or embellishment.

5 Weekend Casual When you’ve spent the whole week working hard, anything that can make your weekend relaxation a little more relaxing is a valuable asset.

Having a few go-to black casuals in your wardrobe can make deciding what to wear at the weekend a little bit easier. You can pull any combination of them out safe in the knowledge that they’ll work as a cohesive outfit.

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