GTBANK FASHION WEEKEND 2019 BECKONS POWERFULLY. PROMISES TO BE THE BEST SO FAR IN THE SERIES

The most eagerly awaited Fashion, Lifestyle and Fun package of 2019 beckons with great anticipation and everyone, and we mean everyone, including the organizers of the soar away successful series cannot wait for the days to land.

This is what it means that the anticipation is palpable. For 4 years now, one of the undisputed premier Nigerian banks, that's GTBank for you, has shown to the world, how a premier lifestyle event should be planned and executed. Truth be told, they haven't yet succeeded in disappointing and we are mighty, mighty glad about that.

The level of organization is always top notch, in fact 5-stars, totally first class rate. The fashion shows/runways have always been awesomely impressive. The attendances have always been awesome and unbelievable. The media coverage, totally exceptional and impressive. Even the annual Masterclasses, that features some of the best in their fields from across the globe, have been extraordinary. So this 2019 offering or better still edition, is also most likely going to meet & in fact better/surpass the mark already set by #GTBank.

Over the 2 days, which is Saturday & Sunday, 17 highly creative & supremely talented designers from. Nigeria, Africa & around the world, would showcase their gorgeous and most likely, awe inspiring & gasp inducing designs to the world. Expect to see our very own Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Odion Mimonet, Ituen Basi, Nkwo Onwuka, Laquan Smith, the unbelievably awesome Sukeina. And then there's Thula Sindi & a host of others too. All of them, masters of their game. It's a thousand (1000) people, maximum capacity, arena of style & fashion. That would showcase the immense Gladiator's collections. So you had better come early to get your seats.

As expected, GTBank would put together a mesmeric showcase again over the 2 days. And apart from what would come out on the Runway/catwalk, which are always fun, different and awesome to look at, you'll also get to see unbelievable street styles, in colorful array too, the kind that would shock & excite & make you smile too, as you ponder on the audacity of the designs, all at the same time. It's all the plenty doses of fun, all added together that's the awesome package.

There would be 10 excellent Masterclasses manned by some of the very bests in their professions in the fashion, beauty & lifestyle sector across the world. The awesome Kim Kimble, the hair magician from the US; the ageless runway/catwalk empress Millen Magese & Adesuwa Aighewi, the magical Sir John, the super creative Roksanda illincic, the incredible Law Roach, David Au, Ogidi Women:Masters of Craft & others, would inspire by telling all & showing practical demonstrations, about their experiences & tricks of the game. Only 500 seats per Masterclass, are available over the 2 days, so you had better get to the venue on time too.

But the most important part of these 2 days experiences, wouldn't just be about the Runway/catwalk shows & the Masterclasses alone, the icing on the cake, in fact the meat of it all, are the 130 vendors which includes the magical crafts village, that would show their wares & parade their services over the 2 days.

These 130 vendors actually mean like the very universe to #gtbank. When #gtbank talks about supporting enterprise, they weren't playing lip service to it at all. Part of the support they have spoken about, is this platform they have created for these sellers of goods and services, in the lifestyle sector; to meet with the customers/buyers in the best of environments. It's a thing that people always look forward to, a type of a 'first class lifestyle bazaar'.

For these shop owners, they would encounter at least 5000 to 10000 or more possible customers/clienteles/buyers  spread over the 2 days. The more you sell, the more you make money and the more you Bank. And once seller & buyer meet, it could become a forever relationship, especially if both are satisfied with each other. What more excellent bridge building beats that? You just need to be a part of the script in this experience, to feel what we are talking about.

So get your garbs ready and dust those your stylish shoes, let's all meet up at 1 Water Corporation Drive, by Landmark come this Saturday and Sunday.

We would be on the lookout for you. The most stylish over the 2 days would be greatly celebrated. Ciao!!!!

GTBank Fashion Weekend 2019: Get Ready For Africa’s Biggest Fashion Experience

Segun Agbaje, MD GTBank 

Lagos, Nigeria. This November, industry leaders, style connoisseurs and fashion enthusiasts from across the globe will converge in Lagos, Nigeria for the 4th edition of the GTBank Fashion Weekend. Holding Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of November 2019 at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, the 2-day event will put a spotlight on Africa’s emerging fashion industry whilst showcasing the talent and creativity of indigenous small businesses in the fashion space.

Since 2016, the GTBank Fashion Weekend has been at the forefront of promoting enterprise in Africa's rapidly growing fashion industry. Over the years, the event has brought together renowned fashion experts and personalities to interact with hundreds of thousands of young Africans who are passionate about fashion and entrepreneurship. This year, the GTBank Fashion Weekend, which is free to attend, will feature over 30 distinguished fashion leaders, designers, and industry experts, whilst providing more than 130 indigenous small businesses with free stalls to showcase and sell Africa's finest ensemble of apparels and fashion accessories.

Attendees at the 2019 GTBank Fashion Weekend will be treated to an exciting repertoire of fashion moments, from fashion and entrepreneurial masterclasses facilitated by internationally renowned fashion experts to enthralling runway shows that will present the latest in fashion styles and design trends. There will also be pop-up stands where talented indigenous designers will display their works and interact with some of Africa’s most passionate fashionistas, an Arts & Crafts Village that showcases the beauty and dexterity of traditional African design.

Commenting on the 2019 GTBank Fashion Weekend, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Segun Agbaje, said; “Africa is home to some of the most creative fashion talents on the planet, and we are delighted and proud to provide them with a global platform that connects them to the world. As we work towards the 4th edition of the biggest fashion showcase in Africa, our goal is to not only showcase the wealth of talent, innovation, and enterprise that abound in Africa’s fashion space, but to also, grow the continent's contribution to the global fashion industry by empowering budding entrepreneurs at home with everything they need to thrive on the world stage.

He further stated that “At the heart of the GTBank Fashion Weekend is our vision of promoting enterprise in industries where we believe that we can help small businesses grow and dominate. In fashion, as well as in food and the creative industry, we see not just the amazing talents and passion of our people, but how, by championing their entrepreneurial spirit, we can enrich millions of lives, uplift communities and grow our economy.”

GTBank has consistently played a leading role in Africa’s banking industry. The Bank is regarded by industry watchers as one of the best run financial institutions across its subsidiary countries and serves as a role model within the financial service industry due to its bias for world-class corporate governance standards, excellent service quality and innovation. The Bank is also going beyond the traditional understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility as corporate philanthropy by intervening in key economic sectors through non-profit consumer-focused fairs and capacity building initiatives for small businesses.

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WHOOPING N20MILLION NAIRA UP FOR GRABS AS SCISSORS REALITY SHOW DEBUTS. IT PROMISES TO BE SCINTILLATING

This is what it means Entertainment with responsibility. Not just entertainment just for the sake of it. It's an investment, a proper investment into the future of talented and skillful Nigerians, who needs the necessary push, the much needed  exposure, the right direction etc to be the next Nigerian superstar entrepreneur

The Nigerian TV viewers and fashion scene is about to witness unprecedented action as the 'Africa Content Powerhouse', Digital Interactive Media, DIM producers of several award winning reality shows likes of  the most watched reality show-The Next Movie Star; the emotional and highly captivating-The Supermom Reality Show; behavioral change advocacy drama, Mama Bomboy; amongst several others have announced the debut of their brand spanking new show-the Scissors Reality Show, with the main objective of promoting creativity among young fashion entrepreneurs in Nigeria, where viewers will be thrilled with exceptional and signature Designs, unlimited Suspense and Showcase of the Styles Nigeria and by extension Africa, have to offer.

SCISSORS is a World Class Fashion, Style & Entrepreneurship Reality TV Show. An explosion and exploration of latent talents. A celebration of boundless Youthfulness, unparalleled Creativity, exceptional Hard /Smart work, invigorating Freshness and an exciting Break from the Norm in fashion value chain.

Giving the background into the idea of the Scissors Reality Show, The CEO of Digital Interactive Media, DIM, Mr. Sola Fajobi said, “Back in the days, the fashion industry was seen to be dominated by the uneducated in quote. People who had supposedly failed in school were pushed by their parents or guardians to learn a skill from tailoring, to hairdressing, welding, and even auto-mechanics”.

But “In the immediate recent past, fashion designing has moved away from such a perception. Now we have proper University Graduates with excellent degrees, well trained Entrepreneurs, Top Corporate Players and other highly Educated and Experienced People, holding sway in the fashion industry value chain. From Deola Sagoe to Folake Coker to Mudi to Dakova to Vivid Imaginations, Ethelberts amongst others. The fashion business has seriously evolved in leaps and bounds.

In recent years we have seen young educated, trendy, savvy, ambitious, creative entrepreneurs who are changing the game in the fashion business. Thus, the new generation stakeholder in the fashion value chain must be very creative, highly disciplined, very focused, digitally savvy, trendy, showy, and business minded”, he concluded.

The Scissors Reality Show is set to create an ultimate fashion experience, where the most promising and very talented fashionista from Fashion Stylist to the Tailors to the Models will showcase the latest fashion trends and products to a large and diverse audience of consumers, fashion aficionados and industry professionals.

According to Sola Fajobi, who doubles as the executive producer of the show, Scissors is a platform on the quest for the new digital fashion entrepreneur. It is design to seek, discover and promote hidden talents in fashion industry.

"With World Class Production, The Best of Aesthetics, A Marriage of African Culture with Contemporary Styles...... We are Showcasing the Most Youthful, Stylish and Fashionable Designers in Nigeria to the World".

"By the end of the show, we would have engaged the minds of the participants towards endless creative opportunities, which would serve as a brand recall to Made in Nigeria wears and products.

The Most Outstanding Performer(s) will leave the Show with a Fully Set Up Multi-Million Naira Business Empire.

The show will have Eight Teams, each made up of four members: a stylist, a fashion designer, a male and a female model. Teams will be paired to do battle, one against the other, in the quest to win a spot in the creative world of patterns and craft.

It will be 42 days of an Exciting and Engaging Show, Broadcast for 30mins Daily, with One Hour Omnibus show on Saturdays and Sundays on leading Terrestrial & Cable TV Stations in Nigeria and Across Africa. The Production will be Shot by a Multi-National & World Class Production Crew using the latest Production Equipments and Technology.

One Mansion with Residences, Lounges, Sitting Rooms, Kitchen, Styling & Design Room, Runway by the waterside, Makeup & Costume Parlor, Judges Lounge, Interview Room, Props Room, and The Main Lounge for all the tasks. The Show will highlight the Lifestyle of the Contestants, Special Tasks [On Site & Off Site], The Pressure of Work, The Creative Process, The Production Process and loads of Entertainment.

N20m Naira worth of Prizes would be on Offer for Winning Teams. This comes in Cash, Equipments, Business Set Up e.t.c.

It's free for participants across Nigeria.

To Apply, Log on to www.scissors.ng and follow the  social media pages @ngscissors on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.