MUSIC MEETS RUNWAY (MMR) unveils the names
of nine of Nigeria’s brightest new talented fashion designers to watch out for
out of a total of ten expected to showcase at this year’s event. The 10th
designer showcase will come from one of Nigeria’s established design house who
will be headlining the runway, this will be revealed closer to the date. The
anticipated event is taking place on the Monday 24th of December 2012 at the
Eko Hotel and Suites Expo Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Meet
Nine Of Nigeria’s Brightest New Talented Fashion Designers To watch Out For.
ToyinLawani
of Elegante by TiannahStyling
Toyin Lawani is a serial entrepreneur, a
graduate from the University of Lagos and now the CEO of Tiannah's Place and
also the creative director of TiannahStyling her umbrella for her styling and
designing endeavors.
Elegante by TiannahStyling is a clothing
line that was launched on the 1st of March 2012 at the Civic Centre, Lagos. Her
designs carry a modern vintage touch which can be made to order or are ready to
wear. The lines target market covers females of all ages but especially those
who are 21-45.
For
more information, visit: www.tiannahstying.com
Fashola
Olayinka of MOOFA
These trans-seasonal pieces are timeless
and multi-functional with a style and cut that always Flatter the feminine
silhouette.
For
more information, email: askmoofa@gmail.com
TolaniNkiliOnajide
of N K I L I
Each piece goes on a journey, from design
and print to production, nurtured by the highly skilled production team in
Scotland. American celebrity Angela Simmons has been spotted wearing the NKILI
Tattoo Shirt. Whilst British singer Lianne La Havas performed in the black
NKILI butterfly shirt on her world tour.
Creative Director, TolaniNkiliOnajide was
raised in Lagos, London and Oxford. She studied Architecture at the
Architectural Association School or Architecture, London and University of
Dundee School of Architecture, Scotland. She won awards, investments and grants
for NKILI from business organisations: Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust,
Starter for 6 and University of Dundee Enterprise Gym. Her design aesthetic is
hugely influenced by the style of minimalist Architect Ludwig Mies Van DerRohe
and deconstructivist Architect Zaha Hadid.
For
more information, visit: www.nkili.com
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Dumebi Iyamah
of Andrea Iyamah
Acknowledging her talent at an early stage
of 12 years old, the designer developed tailoring skills acquired through
lessons that assisted her in completing the first few creations of the Andrea
Iyamah brand.
Studying in McMaster University in Canada
the designer juggles between her passion and education, setting time out for
school and also running the Andrea Iyamah brand.
Inspired by a diverse range of ideas,
Dumebi Iyamah seeks to exhibit her creativity, from the sketching stage to the
delicate end details of the production process of every piece.
For
more information, visit: www.andreaiyamah.com
Olakunbi
Oyelese of April By Kunbi
April By Kunbi is the brain-child of
OlakunbiOyelese, a graduate of the renowned Fashion Institute of Technology in
New York. Founded in the spring of 2010 and inspired by the month of April –
the start of the Spring season, April by Kunbi has been built on the
philosophies of newness, freshness and colour.
April By Kunbi is a fashion label that
specialises in couture and ready to wear fashion for women who place a premium
on the principles of fashion, fit and functionality. With an ever growing
portfolio of prêt-aporter and custom made fashion items, April By Kunbi aims to
be a one stop source and a lifestyle brand for everything from wedding gowns,
bridesmaid dresses, evening and cocktail dresses to casual/active wear,
sleepwear, fashion accessories and footwear.
For
more information, visit: www.aprilbykunbi.com
Anthonia
Yetunde Alabi AKA Sasha P of Eclectic By Sasha
Eclectic By Sasha is a Nigerian retail
brand that seeks to provide the allure of high street fashion at affordable
prices to the upwardly mobile woman who is not afraid to stand out in a crowd.
Created by AnthoniaYetundeAlabi popularly
known as Sasha, the award winning First Lady Of African Hip Hop began her foray
into fashion as a bespoke designer in 2004, With an ever growing client base
her dream to create Nigerian high street was born in December 2011 at L’Espace
where her sample collection was met with resounding success, Championing the
cause to provide readily available female fashion, other services include
bespoke tailoring and wardrobe styling.
For
more information, visit: www.eclecticbysasha.com
Pade
Bowler of David Bowler
The label is distinguished by the
multi-category competency of womenswear, menswear, apparel and children's wear
- with innovative outerwear as the foundation.
Through a series of licensing agreements,
it will also produce and distribute eyewear, fragrances, accessories, bags and
luggage.
For
more information, visit: www.david-bowler.com
Ewemade Erhabor-Emokpae of Shakara Couture
Founded in 2004, the Shakara Couture Label
is a family-run business with a design team led by the creative director
EwemadeErhabor-Emokpae.
On attainment of her Law degree from the
University of Lagos, she sought to follow her passion and attended the London
College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins to be professionally trained in
millinery, dress-making, fashion illustration and personal styling.
The label is recognized for being heavily
influenced by vintage glamour. The style of the house is inspired by the
timeless elegance and fashion of the 1920s to the 1950s; a time where flattery
of the female form was celebrated as the focal point of design. It is a fusion of African and Western vintage
fashion using African tribal print, tie and dye, Lace, Embroidery and beadwork.
For
more information, visit: www.facebook/Shakara-Couture
Hakeem
Balogun of Kimono Kollection
Kimono Kollection is the brain-child of a
fashion guru Hakeem Balogun. Hakeem’s passion for fashion was bred during his
university years in the United Kingdom.
As a student, he schooled himself in the
vision of the craftsmen at Saville Row as well as keeping a sharp eye on the
edgy East London fashion scene. A combination of both disciplines meant he rapidly
became renowned for his own unique personal style.
With two years experience in styling and
design training in London, Hakeem moved back to Nigeria. Today, Kimono
Kollection is a label cultivated to cater to the needs of the modern man.
Whilst the structured tailoring adheres to the principles of a bygone age, the
brands appeal is to the diverse, multi lifestyle of the modern day gent.
For
more information, visit: www.kimonokollection.com
See
All The Action From The MMR 2012 Model Casting:
The MMR 2012 model casting was held on
Saturday the 13th of October at the new N-Tyce Lounge on KarimuKotun Street in
Victoria Island, Lagos. This is one of the set of campaigns lined up for the
second edition of the Music Meets Runway taking place soon.
You
can check out all the Performances, Runway, Red carpet and video highlights
from MMR 2011 on the website: www.musicmeetsrunway.com.
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Tickets & Tables please email: tickets@musicmeetsrunway.com
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Sponsorship please email: sponsorship@musicmeetsrunway.com
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