KINABUTI'S 'VLISCO KHAN' COLLECTION 2014

 

Kinabuti launched its newest “Vlisco Khan” collection at the 2nd edition of SPICE TV’s Runway Fiesta, a one-of-a-kind event fusing fashion, music and style, held in Lagos at the Federal Palace Hotel in VI on Monday, 8th September.

The live event had Kinabuti showcasing a preview of 15 female looks. Vlisco Khan collection is inspired by the biography of the great Genghis Khan and his rise to power. Whilst taking us through the Mongolia of the 11th century, evoking visual thoughts of valleys, it describes the values of good leadership, clan belonging, humility and faith.

For the very first time Kinabuti fuses a combination of Vlisco high quality African Prints and the prestigious, elegant and refined Loro Piana cashmere, to create this exquisite statement collection. Also featured in this chic collection are pieces using intricate lace, crochet, and leather fabrics with comprehensive layering, cut outs, patchwork and asymmetrical details.

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UNPRECEDENTED PIZZAZZ & ZEST PERVADES AS KINABUTI HOSTS ALMI BESPOKE MILANO IN LAGOS

LADI BALOGUN & CATERINA OF KINABUTI

FRANCESCA, KOLA KARIM, CATERINA & GUEST

The venue of the exclusive shindig was the residence of the Italian Consul General in Lagos, Nigeria on the Island. Date was Friday, April, 2014 and it was the hosting of Almi Bespoke Milano, a renowned men's fashion brand to a networking business cocktail by Kinabuti, one of Nigeria's fastest growing fashion brand.

It was a black tie event that had distinguished personalities, Captains of industries, fashion exponents and the likes in attendance; Some of those seen at the event were Ladi Balogun, the MD/CEO of FCMB, the day's host Stefano De Leo, the Italian Consul, Kola Karim, Nonna Ugboma of MTN Foundation and so many more. 

According to the feelers we got, the event was A-class all the way, but in a very relaxed atmosphere that had music provided by Tunde Sousan of Muson Center. Sumptuous hors d' oeuvres was provided also and a classic fashion show was one of the highlights of the night, that had some of the brands best apparels on display. 

Almi Bespoke Milano is an Italian Clothing Company of the best Sicilian fashion heritage. They specialize in offering the best of the bespoke art. Using high-end, luxury cashmere and Merino Wool with fabrics of Loro Piana imbued with timeless elegance. 

The Italian entourage had 2 of their designers in tow for this first of many presentations. Kinabuti would be representing the interest of the Italian Brand in Nigeria, henceforth. 


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CALLING ALL FASHION & LIFESTYLE LOVERS… FAYROUZ SEARCHES FOR BEST STYLE TEAM WITH L’ORIGINAL EXPRESSION SHOW!

… Mai Atafo, Kunbi Oyelese, Omoyemi Akerele, Orange Culture, Others Announced As Judges.

KINABUTI DUO

 

KUNBI OYELESE

MAI ATAFO

Following the launch of the Fayrouz L’Original platform in December 2013 with the ‘Party for the Originals’; Nigeria’s premium soft drink, Fayrouz has announced the search for the best fashion & lifestyle team in Nigeria.

The Fayrouz L’Original Expression show has been put together to discover and promote young and talented fashion-forward undergraduates in universities across Nigeria. The competition, which will see teams of four young creative including a Fashion Designer, Make-Up Artiste, Photographer and a Model, come together to create original ensembles. These teams will battle for the prize money of $20,000 and fashion opportunities of a lifetime.

The competition, which kicks off registration on Wednesday, April 2nd, will feature various prominent individuals who have over the years carved a niche for themselves in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry. Fayrouz has selected these fashion authorities as judges and mentors during the competition, they include celebrity designer and stylists, Mai Atafo of Mai Atafo Inspired, Kunbi Oyelese of April By Kunbi, Omoyemi Akerele of Style House, Warebi Martha of Catwalk Productions and Nobel Afrik.

Online judges who will also select the final 10 contending teams throughout the competition include the Orange Culture, Gozel Green, Kate Williams among others.

During the competition, registered teams will participate in tasks that will be given every week to move to every phase of the competition. A regional show for the final 10 teams will also hold in Enugu before a grand finale to select the L’Original team, which will hold in Lagos in July.

Interested participants can register on the Fayrouz L’Original official website (www.fayrouzloriginal.com/competition), register all team members and create a portfolio for your team and complete the task given. Contenders must be a student in a university or a corps member to be a part of the competition.

Since inception, Fayrouz has differentiated itself as Nigeria’s only natural premium soft drink within a market of various products filled with chemical ingredients such as artificial additives, preservatives and sugar substitutes. Fayrouz has proven its originality with this unique formulation and stands out as a unique brand for its counterparts to follow.

KINABUTI HOSTS NICE APERITIVO IN GRAND ITALIAN STYLE

 

CATERINA, GENEVIEVE NNAJI & FRANCESCA

GUEST, LINDA MESROB (MIDDLE) & JENNIFER OBAYUWANA (RIGHT)

Growing Fashion brand Kinabuti based in Lagos, where Italian Caterina Bortolussi is the Creative Director hosted a few friends a few weeks ago at their address on Adeyemi Lawson. It was a beautiful informal setting where canapes were served and those invited networked and also the opportunity to have a one-on-one with Miss Bortolussi. 


Some of those seen at the cool event/ which also doubled as a private viewing and consultation were the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Jennifer Obayuwana, Linda Mesrob, Maje Ayida, Obaro Ibru, Nonny Ugboma, Lami Phillips, Suby Onabanjo, Tola Adegbite, Akin Ajibola, Maria Martinez, Ladi Balogun, Veronica Ebie-Odeka, Francesca Rosetti and a couple of others. 

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MARTELL & KINABUTI COLLABORATES @ THE MILAN FASHION WEEK IN LAGOS

 

CATERINA BORTOLUSSI & STEPHANIE LINUS

EZINNE CHINKATA- FASHION EDITOR, GENEVIEVE MAGAZINE

2 exceptional brands, both lifestyle brands. One a world renowned liquor brand- Martell, the other a top fashion house based in Nigeria, but with ideas to conquer the international fashion market; To make their presence known more officially, Martell the famous cognac brand & Kinabuti had a lifestyle collaboration very recently, it was at the tail end of last month, April 25, 2013 to be more precise. The event was tagged- Milan Fashion Week 2013, sponsored by Martell. The brand-Martell is undoubtedly one of the best cognac houses in the world and is owned by Pernod Ricard. 

The venue of the occasion was the Italian consulate on the Island, the event was graciously hosted by the Italian Consulate General in Nigeria, Mr Stefano De Leo and in attendance were the creme de la creme of the society. While Martell was being officially introduced to the Nigerian market & connoisseurs of excellent cognacs (those who appreciate drinking the golden blend more commonly referred to as brandy, but better referred to as cognac), Kinabuti had a showcase of their new season's collection, tagged Vlisco's Carnival in the desert, which got massive applauds from those in attendance. One of the pictures of their model failing on the catwalk had particularly trended round the world in the past week, coincidentally the Martell slogan states ''Rise above with style'', the young model graciously got up and finished her walk in the true spirit of the Cognac's slogan. Truth be told, the Kinabuti brand has grown in leaps and bounds in recent times. We especially love that they are always connected to the best brands around. Kudos to Caterina Bortolussi, the creative director at Kinabuti & her exceptional team for a job well-done.

We have a few pictures of the happenstances & also the fashion showcase for your viewing delight. Check 'em out!

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CHIKE NWABOGU & CATERINA BORTOLUSSI FINDS LOVE

Love seems to be so much in the air. Cupids’ arrow seems to be touching or striking many hearts. And we just love it! It's the season to love and be loved, we hear the creative genius behind Kinabuti- Caterina Bortolussi, the gorgeous Italian who loves Nigeria so much and the MD of Nimbus Art Gallery- Chike Nwabogu are presently in a Love Tango.

We hear the love dance has been on for a while now, and the intensity of it has been increasing as the days go by, the duo are said to be head over heels in love with each other. Many of their mutual friends are of the opinion that something major could happen anytime soon.

Caterina's fashion brand Kinabuti- is an Italian- Nigerian, ethical fashion label, which uses the fashion platform as a vehicle to train and empower women (young ladies from the ghettos) in Nigeria. She has discovered many young girls, who normally might not have turned out well, from the ghettos of Port Harcourt and helped to train them as models.

CATERINA BORTOLUSSI