Nigerian Fashion Brand – Nonnistics Showcases Erin Collection at Newyork Fashion Week

Nonye Goodie -Obi of– Nonnistics over the weekend did Nigeria proud as she showcased an all womenswear collection tagged ERIN at Newyork fashion week.

The collection which was showcased by the Oxford Fashion studio, held at Pier 59 . The Erin collection was about colours, vibrancy and style. The collection was well received as Nonye closed the show in a rain of applauds.

 

Behold The Adire : The New Fashion Vibe

 

Recently we have been  enjoying a surge of fashion designers in the Nigerian landscape experimenting with various fabric types and kinds, fulfilling the desires of  fashion adventures of each emerging season with their disruptive and exciting approach . This edition we are talking about the new fashion rave -Adire / Kampala / Batik fabric .  These designers are exchanging their Ankara  for the exoctic-ness of this hand made fabric  , are using their designs to challenge everything we have come to understand about style, design and even the way we view gender identity. While for some , it has been their fabric of choice from Day 1 , others are beginning to embrace the home grown culture .
The uniqueness, originality and versatility of the prints is also  quite exciting . The bright colors and the way the fusion of the prints and patterns come together is so beautiful. This age long fabric design from  Ogun State and some parts of the North( the region where these ancient traditions originated) has opened up the potential for exponential business growth for export in the Nigerian fashion industry . 

Fashion is being used as a vehicle to spark conversations and the more we tell our own stories, the more the rest of the world will be forced to sit up and listen.Whilst we have nothing but respect for the veterans that have come before and paved the way for there to even be a functioning industry, we have to make way for the new wave of creatives that are catapulting Nigeria into a new era of creating.

These are some of the brands that are magically contouring this unique patterned fabric into functional and uber whimsical red carpet pieces . These brands  are definitely ones to watch as they are having a significant impact on the face of fashion as we know it.

More on www.tribeandelan.com

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Barbie Now Introduces Dolls In Wheelchairs and with Prosthetic Limbs

Barbie has introduced a new range of dolls that recognizes and represents people living with disabilities.
Mattel, the toy company that manufactures Barbie, will soon debut a doll in a wheelchair, a doll with a prosthetic leg and a doll with textured, braided hair as part of its Barbie Fashionistas line.

In a news release, Mattel said the company intends to expand its doll collection to broaden the definition of beautiful.
The statement reads:

As a brand, we can elevate the conversation around physical disabilities by including them into our fashion doll line to further showcase a multi-dimensional view of beauty and fashion.

The upcoming doll with a wheelchair will have an articulated body so she can easily sit in the chair, but other dolls within the Made to Move line can also be used with the wheelchair. The doll, wheelchair, and compatible DreamHouse ramp will sell for about $19.99.
Other Fashionista dolls sell for $9.99, including the doll with the removable prosthetic limb.

Abebi By Tan Unveils Its Bridal Luxury Line

The AbebiByTan Bridal Collection is a line of timeless bridal kimonos (cover ups), designed for today’s fashionable brides and inspired by the airy, elegant mood and intimate nature of the bride on her big day.
The brand is an affordable ready-to-wear line for the everyday stylish Bride and Bridesmaid.
Kicking off on a very vibrant note, Abebi by Tan’s first bridal collection intends to be a convertible style that can be worn while a bride gets ready for a boudoir session or as a finale touch to your honeymoon lingerie.
It also features colourful bridal kimonos, which come in lace, silk and floral patterns tailored to perfection.
Each piece is stylishly designed to make every bride and bridesmaid feel comfortable and beautiful on the wedding day.

The creative director-  Seyitan Atigarin describes this line as lush and versatilile. when asked her inspiration for the line she said “I want every woman wearing each piece to feel comfortable, stylish, luxuriant, chic and sexy. Each kimono can be worn long after the wedding day and is sure to become a perfect aide-memoire of your special day”

Are you ready to say I do?

Credits
Brand: Abebi By Tan –  (@abebibytan)
Photography: Anny Robert – (@anny_robert)
Veil: Elsie Bridal (@elsiejoybridal)
Accessories: Pink Perfection  (@pinkperfection_accessories)
Videographer :  Ajifa Atuluku – (@ms_ayjay)
Models: Taje Prest – (@missvivacioust), Amiola Aguda – (@darkskinnedfemale), Stephanie Ani – (@ani_stephanie)
Makeup: Chidinma (@chydymmah)
Creative Direction: The Style Concierge (@tsc.agency)

Glam Africa Magazine’s Features South African Chef and TV Personality- Lorna Maseko

 

What does beauty mean to you? Your answer to this question just might change once you read Glam Africa’s “Beyond Beauty” issue.   

This edition which features popular South African Chef and TV Personality, Lorna Maseko, on the cover, is jam-packed with an eclectic range of beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content you will love.   

Some highlights include the ‘Real  Women,  Real  Beauty’  shoot, featuring nine women of colour with inspirational stories, who have embraced  their  bodies  unapologetically  and  are empowering  others  to  do  the  same.   Not only are  these  incredible  women  united  by  their  melanin,  but   they  have  each  also  battled  with  their  individual  beauty  in  some   shape  or  form.  And by learning to  love  themselves  just  the  way   that  they  are,  they  have  been  able  to  challenge  conventional   beauty  standards  and  show  the  world  that  they  too  deserve  to  be   seen  and  represented  in  magazine  spreads  and  on  billboards.   

Also in this edition, Lorna Maseko gives the publication the exclusive  scoop on transcending personal setbacks to ultimately smashing all the  goals she set for herself.  

 In this issue, African men of different age ranges share what beauty means  to them, and boy would you be pleasantly surprised by some of their  responses.    This edition also gives you all the latest scoop on trends  in  beauty   tech  –  the  hottest  gadgets  to  enhance  your  regular  beauty   regimen.  Looking for the  ultimate  party  looks?  It’s all here. Plus  the latest on your favourite celebs, stylistas, travel destinations and  cuisine.   

The latest issue of Glam Africa in stores from October 5th, and will be  available across the country at locations including, Shoprite, Terra  Kulture, Oriki Spa, Sari Signature, Quintessence, and more. It is  available now and on demand at www.glamafrica.com/magazine offering card,  bank transfer and cash on delivery payment options.   

Glam Africa Magazine is a quarterly lifestyle publication that showcases  African excellence with a worldwide readership of 1.5 million and  distributed in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and United Kingdom.   

 

 Read more HERE  - http://www.tribeandelan.com/2018/09/glam-africa-magazines-goes-beyond-beauty-with-south-african-chef-and-tv-personality-lorna-maseko/

Top Nigerian Make up artist(MUA) Joyce Jacobs gets “the rock’’

Still in the mood of fairy tale stories, top Nigerian Makeup artist Joyce Jacob is engaged. the happy bride-to-be, took to her Instagram page to announce the proposal

FOR MORE CLICK  http://www.tribeandelan.com/2018/05/top-nigerian-make-artistmua-joyce-jacobs-gets-rock/

FASHION FINEST AFRICA 2018 SET TO HOLD THIS WEEKEND, 25 - 28TH, MAY.

The Epic Show will kick off on Friday Morning, with a Fashion conference where those who matter in the fashion industry will take on panel sessions. The conference themed; “Increasing Nigeria’s participation in the Global Garment Production industry” has Her Excellency Hajia Aisha Abubakar, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment as the Guest of Honour while Mallam Ismaila Zakari(ICAN President) would be speaking at the conference.  Jennifer Sutton (Development Director, Fashion Enter/Capital Uk) who is the Headline conference speaker will be discussing the British fashion industry and how Fashion Enter now successfully produces up to 10,000 units a week in a fully compliant factory, and how their practices and approaches can be executed in the Nigerian Garment/fashion industry

For more , click on  http://www.tribeandelan.com/2018/05/fashion-finest-africa-2018-set-hold-weekend-25-28th-may/

MAKIOBA RADIATES ROYALTY IN NEW PHOTOSHOOT

Port-Harcourt born fashion designer, Makioba Susan Bob-Manuel Olugbile releases beautiful pictures from her birthday shoot.
Makioba CEO is one of Nigeria’s finest talents, globally admired for her exquisite couture and ready to wear creations.
for more from her photo shoot, click  http://www.tribeandelan.com/2018/05/makioba-radiates-royalty-new-photoshoot/

written by Lawal Dolapo

PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK: SOLA 'MAHOGANY' OYEBADE

Sola (Mr Mahogany) Oyebade is our personality of the week; he is the CEO of Mahogany International.
Sola Oyebade aka Mr. Mahogany, AKA Mr. Mahogany, was born on 18 November 1962 in Hackney, East London England, to Thomas Oyebade, a chartered accountant, and Christianah Oyebade, a nurse, who both originate from Ondo Town in Nigeria, is a multi-award winning show producer and fashion icon. Born in London England, he has spent his entire life working in the fashion and entertainment industry.
He started as a model working on major advertising campaigns throughout Africa and later moved into show production. Such shows include

• Fashion Finest Africa
• London Fashion Week
• Africa Fashion Week London and many more.

For more , click  http://www.tribeandelan.com/2018/05/personality-week-sola-mahogany-oyebade/

ROYAL BRIDES : PRINCESS DIANA, DUCHESS KATHERINE AND NOW, MEGHAN MERKLE

With the royal wedding coming up, it will be nice to pay some homage to the late princess Diana who brought fashion and poise to the royal family.

Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton has been the only one that has stepped up to the fashion game since the demise of Princess Diana, either she’s dressed in summer or winter outfits, Kate has made royalty more beautiful, we might attribute that to her runway experience.

The royal bride to-be, Meghan has also brought her A-game since the royal engagement announcement, making royalty more beautiful.

Formally, it had always been the royal trio, Prince William, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, right now, we have a new royalty, Meghan Merkle, we will definitely be looking out for her Outfits and hopes she brings her A-game because Princess Diana and Kate are definitely still unbeaten.

princes diana

meghan merkle

kate middleton : duchess of cambridge

royal brides: priness diana, meghan merkle, kate middleton

written by : Lawal Dolapo

Banke Meshida Lawal , Funke Bucknor Obruthe & Temiladyofkwamuhle debut Gbenga Artsmith Jollof Collection

Leading Nigerian jewelry brand, Gbenga Artsmith, has cooked something new and it is soooo yummy! Their latest bridal jewelry lookbook has an interesting name that will definitely catch your attention; it is titled "THE JOLLOF COLLECTION!"


To view the rest of the collection , click here -  http://www.tribeandelan.com/2018/04/banke-meshida-lawal-funke-bucknor-obruthe-temiladyofkwamuhle-debut-gbenga-artsmith-jollof-collection-banke-meshida-lawal-funke-bucknor-obruthe-temiladyofkwamuhle-debut-gbenga-artsmith-jollof-c/