Socialite Nkiru Anumudu is sure a head turner any
day, anywhere. The fashionista loves to stand out in her outfits and accessories at events and
occassions. No wonder at the first day of the Gtbank
Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2013, which started last night, Nkiru arrived
on the red carpet donning a lovely dress, pineapple hair fascinator and pineapple
crystal handbag.The lady just loves to be the cynosure
of all eyes and it is working for her.
E! News has confirmed that Kris and Bruce
Jenner are officially separated.
"We are living separately and we
are much happier this way," both parties told E! News. "But we will always have much love and
respect for each other. Even though we are separated, we will always remain
best friends and, as always, our family will remain our number one
priority."
It was celebrated Nollywood
actress, Genevieve Nnaji who first rocked the bag when she attended a friend's
wedding in Lagos. She was the followed by Ini Edo and Sylvia Nduka. The recent
celebrity to flaunt her own Chanel Lego bag is Tayo Odueke known as Sikiratu
Sindodo. Babes, enjoy your hard earned money. See other pix after the cut...
Nigeria's style, with specific reference to hair industry, is set for the first ever Hairdressers' Conference and Exhibition billed to hold at Time Square Event Center, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday, October 25, 2012.
The unique event, put together by Hair Media, is designed to propel the hair industry forward, in line with international standards; provide an interactive forum for networking; re-define hairdressing as delightful occupation; bring hairdressers closer to the manufacturers and distributors, educating hairdressers on current hair styles and hair care products; as well as a medium for bulk purchases, and understanding the essence of financing opportunities as well as accessing them.
The 31-year- old reality television star in this edition shares sensitive issues such as what she learned from her first marriage, feeling sexiest in high heels, hiding from mirrors because according to her sexiness comes from within. Therefore she says, “I hide from the mirror" and lots more.
Kim Kardashian landed herself for the second year in a row, on the cover of the May 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan UK magazine.
Pretty and stylish actress, Halle Berry is a lover of shoes. The 45-year-old actress has teamed up with popular German retailer, Deichmann Shoes to create her own shoe designs,‘5th Avenue by Halle Berry' collection to give women a chance to make their feet feel loved.
The Kardashian sisters- Kourtney, Kim and Khloe are known for flaunting their sexy curves, especially Kim. The babes have teamed up to launch a denim line tailored specifically to flaunt their fabulous curves.
Children at the Hearts of Gold Home would sure catch some fun come Sunday, December 11, 2011 as Meg Alabi, CEO ALABI Couture would be holding a charity fashion show for them.
The much anticipated Lagos Style Week is just three days away. It is billed for November 26 & 27, 2011 at the Incubator, City of David Church Road, Dideolu Estate, Oniru, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
A number of designers from in and outside the country have been penciled down to light up the runway with exciting designs.
Can you imagine this was what Lady Gaga wore on stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2011 which held on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland?
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, popularly known as Lady Gaga wore this ensemble to receive her award for Best female. The Paco Rabanne ensemble could best be described as out-of-this-world.
The Renaissance Fashion Sales Exhibition which was originally slated for tomorrow Saturday, November 5, 2011 has been postponed.
According to the organizer of the event, Tito Charles Shokunbi, the postponement is as a result of the many pleas from fashion entrepreneurs who have registered for the exhibition but held they do not have enough materials for display.
The Renaissance Fashion Sales Exhibition is now slated for December 10, 2011 at the same time and venue.
Tito revealed that registration has been re-opened for fashion entrepreneurs who are still interested in participating in the exhibition. He however apologized for any inconveniences.
The much anticipated MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week, 2011 kicked off today, Wednesday October 25, 2011.
At a press briefing which held at the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel, Omoyemi Akerele of Style House Files, the revealed that it would be four days (October 25- 29) of loads of fun and excitement.
There would be exhibitions during the day while the catwalk show would begin at 5;00 PM each day.
If you are a lover of fashion, acceessories such as jewellries, shoes, bags, photography or even interior decoration, then the MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week, 2011 is a place to visit.
Feed your eyes with some of the things you would see at the exhibition.
The nominations are out for the Africa Fashion Awards which will have Africa’s fashion industry holding their collective breath at the highly anticipated event which concludes the runway show at Africa Fashion Week on October 22.
Africa Fashion Week runs from October 20-23 with 18 shows at the Sandton Convention Centre, presenting designers from South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, London, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, the United States and Zimbabwe.
In the Africa Fashion Awards – which include the coveted Designer of the Year (Africa) – nomination criteria are for designers whose work represents the strong emergence of a global African aesthetic along with relevant international reach.
“By creating a platform that is relevant and credible both in Africa and internationally, the Africa Fashion Awards are positioned to be the authority on African fashion excellence to a global industry. As such, the awards focus not only on designers showing at AFW, but reach beyond that to recognize industry excellence and outstanding contributions by industry members of African descent world-wide,” says African Fashion International Executive Chairperson Dr Precious Moloi – Motsepe.
A rigorous selection for the Africa Fashion Awards has been made by a panel of local and international leaders in the fashion and media industry; with final judging set to take place during Africa Fashion Week for the various award categories.
The event promises to be a start-studded and prestigious affair.
Nominees in the various categories include (last year’s winners in brackets):
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – AFRICA
(BLACK COFFEE)
1. Deola Sagoe
2. David Tlale
3. Kluk CGDT
4. Soucha
5. Jewel By Lisa
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – INTERNATIONAL
(DURO OLOWU)
1. Alexander Koutny
2. Bunmi Koko
3. Casely Hayford
4. Suno
5. Ozwald Boateng
EMERGING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – AFRICA
(ITUEN BASI)
1. Thula Sindi
2. Avant
3. Kiki Clothing
4. Maki Oh
5. Christie Brown
EMERGING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – INTERNATIONAL
(BUNMI KOKO)
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AFRICAN FASHION
(MARIANNE FASSLER)
1. Iman
2. Alphadi
3. Bethann Hardison
4. Jackie Burger
Apart from the top end ramp shows, with many designers on the continent gearing their collection for potential business with the rest of the world, local & international media, trend influencers, retail-industry specialists and fashion industry insiders will descend on Africa Fashion Week for seminars on fashion development as well as the concurrent Africa Fashion Trade Expo.
Over 12 000 people are expected to attend fashion week and an additional 2000 predicted for the Expo.
Beyonce Knowles shows off her bump in a black curve hugging dress with navy stripes that clung to her stomach in Manhattan. Obviously telling the world, "my bump is real and not fake"
This was after speculation earlier in the week that she wore a fake bump for a television appearance.
The Genie bra is a sports bra-style garment that offers total support with no under wiring, hooks or adjustable straps. It has sold a million units in the U.S in just one week and sold out in four hours online in the UK.
The bra is available in UK dress sizes 8-22 and has been designed to move with the figure, molding to the correct cup size.
Half nude models stood at the steps of the entrance of the Goring Hotel which came as a shock to onlookers but definitely not to the staff of the hotel.
What where they up to? The lingerie clad girls, wearing nude heels, stockings and suspenders, were promoting M&S's new range of bridal lingerie at the Victoria hotel where Kate spent her last night as a Middleton.
The vintage inspired collection includes corsets, bras and bodices made of silk and lace. Key pieces include a 1950's inspired long line bra, glamorous waist cinching knickers, a shaping body, a beautiful basque and a multiway bra, going up to DD+ and others.
Hello my Port Harcourt peeps, something new and big is coming to town. Can you guess what it is? Well, it is the Win360 magazine launch and Fashion Shopping party.
The legendary emerald suite was bought by Elizabeth Taylor and husband Richard Burton at jewellers Bulgari while filming Cleopatra in Italy
Elizabeth Taylor was renowned for her impeccable taste for jewellery, and in her lifetime amassed a dazzling collection worth a staggering £20million.
Many of the pieces were designed by Taylor herself in partnership with her favoured jewellery house, Cartier, and many bestowed upon her by her generous husbands.
After her death at age 79 in March, the entire collection of 300 glorious pieces which is given an estimated total value of close to £100m is to go on display at the London auction house Christie's today in a three day exhibition, ahead of a sale of the hoard in New York this December.
Left, the Night of the Iguana Brooch, estimated worth £150,000 to £250,000 ($231,000 to $385,000), and Elizabeth wearing the brooch in 1965. Right, the 33.19 carat Elizabeth Taylor diamond, said to be potentially internally flawless, is expected to fetch £2.2m ($3.3m), ,far right, Elizabeth wearing the diamond ring
Impressive: Ruby and diamond drop earrings from a suite that included an elaborate necklace, and right, Taylor wearing the earrings with the matching necklace
Taylor wearing the Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond ring at the 2006 Macy's Passport gala in Santa Monica, California
Many of the stunning gems have great historic value. One, La Pérégrina pearl, is widely considered to be one of the most important pearls in the world. The pear-shaped piece dates from the 16th century, and once belonged to King Phillip II of Spain, and later to his daughters Elizabeth and Margaret.
A total of 269 pieces from her jewellery collection will be auctioned while 400 fashion items spanning over 50 years of Taylor's life will also be sold off.
Highlights from Taylor's art collection, include the 1889 Vincent Van Gogh painting Vue De L'Asile Et De La Chapelle De Saint-Remy, which is expected to fetch up to £7 million and a rare self-portrait by Edgar Degas, with a pre-sale estimate of £450,000.
The trustees of Taylor’s estate have renamed it The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, and it is estimated to fetch between £1.57million and £2.19million.
Firm favourite: The actress wore this beautifully structured metallic dress with leaf detailing back in 1992
Left, The diamond Prince of Wales brooch, made in 1935, has an estimate price of £350,000 to £600,000; right, pair of diamond and multi-coloured sapphire ball ear clips, with an estimate of £75,000 to £100,00 ($100,000 to150,000)
Charming: A bracelet from the collection features tiny charms in gold, studded with turquoise and ruby - it was a gift from Burton to Taylor, and carries charms bearing the names of both
Highlights from Taylor's art collection, include the 1889 Vincent Van Gogh painting Vue De L'Asile Et De La Chapelle De Saint-Remy, which is expected to fetch up to £7 million
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