Much A Do About "The Front Row"

The "Front Row", fashion's seat of power and influence is one of the most sought after items in the fashion world ( yes, even more sought after than Balmain or Versace).
Many people outside the fashion world may not seem to know what the front row really means but trust those in the fashion world to stumble over each other to get front row invites to fashion shows.
More than anything, the front row or " frow' as referred to it by bloggers is a symbol of status and importance in the fashion world.
The front row is usually reserved for relevant people in the fashion world example Anna Wintour of US Vogue or Alexandra Shulman of the  British Vogue. In Nigeria, its usually reserved for fashion bloggers and influencers like Denola Grey, Idia Aisien.
The front row, is arranged by designers' publicists and is as hierarchical as the British monarch system.
The front row is a statement, to yourself and to everyone else as to how important you are or how relevant the designers sees you or your publication.
The front row has come to be more controversial over the years with the introduction of celebrity listings in front row line up.
This trend sees celebrities being paid fat sums of money by designers just to sit front row at their show.
To these designers, it is a symbol of importance and credibility to have these celebrities in their shows.
Anyway, sitting front row at a fashion show is every fashion intern's dream and every fashion editor's reality (depending on the relevance of your publication that is..)
I guess we'll never know what the rave about the front row is..All that hassle just for a seat??
Yeah right! Who am I kidding? "I want me some front row!!" Lol!

T. I Nathan 'Soliloquy' collection

As valentine draws nearer, I can't help but muse on T. I Nathan's SS16 collection.
The collection which is themed 'Soliloquy' is a very artistic collection. The colour scheme of Red and Black evokes this dark feeling from a romantic vampire movie.. Yes!, complete with blood. It has the looks of a 'valentines day gone wrong' movie costuming.
The Soliloquy collection is and art that Expression both love and heartbreak. It takes these two ironical factors and blends them into one to form the perfect muse.
With lots of red roses, dark sheer velvets, red mesh fabrics and oh dear Lord!... That blood stained shirt! (which happens to be my personal favourite), T. I Nathan's Soliloquy collection doesn't fall short of the designer's past glory.
T. I. Nathan who is known for his outrageous but irresistible designs came aboard the fashion scene after his team won the maiden edition of the Fayrouz L'original Expression.
His designs have been described as being 'dark with a twist'. And the 'Soliloquy' collection is just another expression of his dark side.
The collection is nothing short of 'draculan glory'.
Pieces from the collection after the cut.

Nigerian Designs Dazzle In New Editorial For Vogue

Within the week, a select few of the move outstanding Design brands in Nigeria starred in and editorial for VTalents on Vogue Italia.
The editorial which was shot by ace photographer, Jerrie Rotimi included exotic design pieces from the likes of Gozel Green, i.am.isigo, Kenneth Ize, Maxivive, McMeka, Orange Culture, Re, Sisiano, Tzar Studios and Tokyo James.
The editorial which was coordinated by Vogue journalist, Declan Eytan, was Styled by Bubu Ogisi, Adebayo Oke-Lawal and Tzar, featured Models from Few Models Management.
Click http://www.vogue.it/talents/talenti-sul-set/2016/01/lost-in-colour-jerrie-rotimi-adebayo-oke-lawal-bubu-ogisi to view the editorial on Vogue Italia.
Some pictures from the editorial after the cut.

Re-Launching

After such a long hiatus,  I'm back to bring you the best into from the fashion world and beyond. Do keep it glued to this blog.
MUCH LOVE!

Elite Model Look Nigeria FAQs

Confused on what to wear to the Elite Model Look Nigeria national casting? Well, here's the scoop.

Males:
Black or white T shirt
Black jeans
Black shoes
Briefs (shorts)
Well Shaved- underarms lower abdomen and beards

Females:
Black or white tank or tube top
Black leggings or jeggings
Heels
Bikini
Well shaved- underarms and bikini line area.

N/B: All contestants must bring along Two Polaroid photos (one headshot and one full shot)

See image below for reference.

Elite Model Look Nigeria 2015 Casting

Hello there top model hopefuls. Are you ready? Coz all is set for Elite Model Look Nigeria 2015 national casting. Are you tall, thin, fit and fierce enough to be Nigeria's next Elite model? Well here's your opportunity. Elite Model Look 2015 national casting holds on the 15th of August at Eko Hotels, Lagos.
Contestants are to appear at the venue in black or white tank tops (female), body hugging T-shirts (guys) black jeans (guys), black leggings or jeggings (female). Contestants are also to come along with one headshot and one full shot photograph of themselves. If you are below 16years of age, come along with a letter of approval from parents or guardians.
N/B: No weaves or makeup allowed.
  All contestants selected through the #elitemodellooknigeriaselfie online photo contest must attend the national casting.
Good luck guys and girls!

Team HAI and Team Meddlelane For Fayrouz L'original Expression Finale

After series of challenges and nerve racking competition, Team HAI and Team Meddlelane emerged finalists of the Fayrouz L'original Expression Show season 2.
   The two teams exhibited dexterity and virtuoso that made them stand out from among the six teams that made it to the Semi finale. The semi finale event which was held at Tinapa Lakeside Hotel, Calabar was anchored by Ebuka Uchendu and Chioma Otisi.
  The teams were tasked to create outfits from the various Fayrouz elements. The teams put in their best efforts to impress the judging panel which was made up of Mai Atafo, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Kunbi Oyelese and Rhema Akabuogu.
  At the end of the show, Team HAI from Ibadan and Team Meddlelane from Lagos impressed the judges with their originality, creativity, synergy and their ability to interpret the task which landed them the  position of the finalists of the show. These two teams will battle for the N4 million cash prize at the Grand Finale holding in Lagos this July.
  See photos of the teams below.