On Monday 24th December 2012, the 2012 edition of Music Meets Runway,
will take place at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos in
style. Just before the event, the organizers have released the names of
the 9 designers who will showcase their most creative pieces on the
D-Day.
According to the rep, the 10th designer
showcase will come from one of Nigeria’s established design labels, who
will be headlining the runway – the name will officially be released
closer to the date.
Meet the 9 Designers showcasing at the 2012 Music Meets Runway Event
Tolani Nkili Onajide of NKILI
NKILI, meaning “Seeing Beautiful Things”, is a women’s luxury
shirt-making brand focused on bringing light to the traditionally
neglected yet single most important garment in a wardrobe, the
shirt. 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 and British singer, Lianne La Havas performed in the black
NKILI butterfly shirt on her world tour.
Creative Director, Tolani Nkili Onajide 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 Der Rohe and deconstructivist Architect Zaha Hadid.
For more information, log on to
www.nkili.com
Dumebi Iyamah of Andrea Iyamah
19 year old Dumebi Iyamah is the founder and designer of the Andrea
Iyamah brand founded in March 2011. 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, log on to
www.andreaiyamah.com
Olakunbi Oyelese of April By Kunbi
April By Kunbi is the brain-child of Olakunbi Oyelese, 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-a-porter 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, log on to
www.aprilbykunbi.com
Anthonia Yetunde Alabi – 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 Anthonia Yetunde Alabi 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, log on to
www.eclecticbysasha.com
Toyin Lawani 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, log on to
www.tiannahstyling.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 Ewemade Erhabor-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, log on to
www.ShakaraCouture.com
Fashola Olayinka of MOOFA
Fashola Olayinka is a graduate of Sociology from Olabisi Onabanjo
University and the creative director of MOOFA. The label is
characterised as being classic with a twist for today’s modern woman who
love bold, contemporary and edgy pieces that provide directional
styling for her wardrobe.
These trans-seasonal pieces are timeless and multi-functional with a style and cut that always Flatter the feminine silhouette.
For more information, e-mail
askmoofa@gmail.com
Pade Bowler of David Bowler
David Bowler has an authentic African heritage with its unique style
that expresses new forms of elegance, presenting itself as a modern
classicism, based on superior sartorial content and creativity.
The label is distinguished by the multi-category competency of
womenswear, menswear, apparel and childrenswear – 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, log on to
www.David-Bowler.com
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, log on to
www.kimonokollection.com
You can check out all the performances, runway, red carpet and video highlights from MMR 2011 on the official website –
www.MusicMeetsRunway.com | Buy your tickets for the 2012 edition on
www.MusicMeetsRunway.com/Register1/Tickets
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