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September 29, 2013
NATIVE & VOGUEPORT HARCOURTINTERNATIONALFASHION WEEK - The Runway- The Style Award- The Emerging Designers
It was a show to behold! The Native&Vogue Port Harcourt Fashion Week could have held in Paris, New York or London.It was spectacular. The designers, the runway, the models, the music and the clothes.Oh boy! The clothes. From Friday when the show opened to Sunday evening when the curtain closed, it was row upon row of stunning models sashaying to
ensemble to another. Sixty models (seven international), ten Port Harcourt-
based designers and seven international designers all converged at the Aztech Arcum Centre.
It was a surreal moment when Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi declared the shows open. Three days of non-stop fashion that culminated in the Allure Sytle Awards.
We delivered. Neomatta, Bunor and Allure. The fashion week was world class! With barely six weeks to put it together, no stone was left unturned. The result of careful planning came to bare as the world of fashion berthed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Will Port Harcourt remain the same? I doubt it. Neither will the fashion industry.
Indeed, there is an international fashion week in Port Harcourt which, henceforth, will contribute its quota in the development of the industry and the resilient youth of Nigeria there. In the following pages, we have tried to capture the thrills of those three days… True, the shows were better experienced!
Enjoy!
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The three day Native and Vogue International Fashion Week, Port Harcourt was one that would never be forgotten in a hurry. After three days of fashion, style, design and sheer delight from the fashion crowd, it was time to recognize certain individuals whose marks had been left in their
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transformed tent. The show went live on Channels television
various categories.
THE ALLURE STYLE AWARDS
by - Latasha Ngwube
“This award goes to the model that graced runways around the world, shown unlimited potential and possesses the X-factor that stands her anywhere on the globe”
ALLURE MODEL OF THE YEAR : BUNMI ADEMOKOYA
“There are tailors and then there are designers…both of them, hardworking at their craft. However, to be innovative in design and to achieve consistent hits locally and internationally is a different story”
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR: ITUEN BASI
“This award is given to a person who has shown undisputed and undoubted commitment to style. They usually make fashion statements, of the good kind of course and the fashion world and world at large is a more beautiful place with their input”
STYLE ICON OF THE YEAR: EUNICE EFOLE
BEAUTY/MAKEUP COMPANY OF THE YHOUSE OF TARA FOR OREKELE
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“This is an award to recognize the artistic creativity of make-up and the artiste who brings it to life”
MAKEUP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR: JOYCE JACOB
“The Image consulting and styling profession has taken off in a big way in Nigeria and we recognize as well as appreciate the innovative work being done by these professionals”
STYLIST OF THE YEAR : STAN MUKORO
“These awards are being bestowed in appreciation of their enduring style and effervescence”
YEAR: EWA
THE LIFETIME AWARDS IN STYLE: HELEN PREST AJAYI / NIKE OSHINOWO
who support, encourage and lead the cause for fashion home and abroad. In this instance they buy Nigerian, invest in the industry and give hope to those up and coming designers as well as estab-lished”.
STYLE PATRON OF THE YEAR: FLORENCE ITA GIWA
MOST INSPIRING FIRST LADY : HER EXCELLENCY DAME EDITH ROTIMI AMAECHI
“In appreciation of her support and unending contribution to Rivers State and vision for development and growth of fashion in the country”
This is an award given to the company with innovative beauty or make-up products.
(Represented by the AGM Vanguard Fred Odueme)
(Represented by commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs. Joeba West)
(Both represented by Yemisi Suleiman andJemi Ekunkubor of ALLURE magazine)
(Represented by Joyce Jacob)
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THE EMERGING DESIGNERS COMPETITION
The winner of the emerging designers competition was JAZZ EFFECTS by Doris Gam-Dede,she showcased a very outstanding collection after proper voting by the judges amongst all the other contenders.All the other designers were also brilliant in their works but a winner had to be chosen.
As Part of the Native& Vogue Portharcourt International Fashion Week,the emerging designers competition took place on Saturday 21st Sept 2013.The designers were given a theme to work with Western,Afrocentric,Rivers
collection.The designers were all Portharcourt based and were all given the opportunity to showcase their talent through their collection namely J&Sby Joyce Stephen,DILEM DESIGNZ by Daniel Ukam,JASON PORSCHE CLOTHING by Jason Samuel,JOON COLLECTION by MadubuikeChidiebube,JAZZ EFFECTS by Doris Gam-Dede,MOS by Omosede Amure,JOE PAGATANGA DESIGNS by Joe Pagatanga, ADY by Linda Igwe-Ogbonnaya,PROMZY COLLECTION.
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The democratic tension and unrest that has become common place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for some time, was for three days last week, 20-22 September, set aside
and night life brought back as the Garden City played host to Native&Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week.
Powered by the Rivers State Government in collaboration with Allure Vanguard, Neo Mantra and Frank Osodi of Bunor Creazioni, the three-day fashion festival is part of the
launched in 2010, aimed at giving life to Port Harcourt and make it a destination brand to showcase the numerous possibilities that exist in the state.
In a welcome speech, Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi who said that he was glad to see the project come to fruition noted:
shown that every sector, including fashion, can
if well handled and given needed support.” He added: “It is time for the world to turn its attention to Africa and Nigeria.”
The show, which kicked off on Friday (September 20), at the Aztech Arcum,
Alvince showcasing their collections on the U-runway.
Beelicious opened the show with an eclectic mix of designs and fabrics. Her black and white monochrome collection stood out. Zhalima Grazioni also had a mix of fabrics but his work with organza stood out like a colossus. Zhalima brought on a lot of drama with his long evening dresses with layers of frills and volume that ensured grace and opulence as the models sashayed down the runway. While his organza dresses brought back girlie fashion, his white bustier evening dresses with frilly details were simply compelling.
a little too long for the models as their shoes constantly got caught in the hem, almost causing South Africa-based Warebi Martha to fall as she stumbled on the runway.
dramatic sleeves, lived up to her billing. Lace fabric featured prominently in her collection with sequins and frills forming her
just showcasing blouses alone and included
some graphic two-piece trouser suits in her collection. She used an array of fabrics: cord lace, satin, suede, cotton etc.
were really nice and simple. It was a case of less is more with great cut and really good
and what a great capping it was! His collection was dramatic, innovative and vibrant. It was
that showed intricate detailing, innovative dressy suits with sequins and shirts with graphic embellishments. Prince Alvince
safari cut suits. His collection left a grateful audience on
their feet cheering and wanting more from a show that Femi Adebayo-Jones described as “beautiful and fabulous”.
into what was to follow on the second day
works on the catwalk for a chance to get a six-month internship with an international designer in South Africa.
Jason Porsche, Joon Clothing, Jazz Effects, MOS, Joe Pagatanga Africa, Idy by Linda and Promzy Collection. The designers
categories - Western, afro-centric, Rivers-inspired and Personality. The designers made great efforts; though some were creative and others were
Fine & Applied Arts graduate of the University of Port Harcourt and Creative Head of Jazz Effects will hone her skills better when she goes to South Africa, having been pronounced
designers billed for the night.Rosbinna opened the show with skimpy
embroidered detailing also featured in her collection along with dramatic sleeves. The high point of her show was a brief drama that paid tribute to Rivers State and the occupation
sashayed down the runway with a mini-boat while a female model clad in an evening dress created from cane sponge sashayed down the runway and entered the boat while the male model rowed down the runway. This performance elicited cheers from the excited Port Harcourt crowd.
linen shirts and trousers, French suits and the traditional Rivers two-piece suit that has become a national item was also in the collection. The high point of his work was the
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who caused such sensation among the female fans. Uti was hot and smoking as he carried
By the time Ituen Basi put her works on the runway, it was obvious that it was time for the big girls and boys in fashion to line. There was rhythm in her collection of shimmering dresses, skirts and jersey dresses. She was also innovative with her jersey ankara print designs. Her signature star ankara design which has brought her fame was conspicuously absent.Sunny Rose was completely feminine with her
showcasing his designs. Frank Osodi, a
has become his signature style did not disappoint. Knowing how to put a collection together, he took off with his animal skin
graceful evening skirts and matching bustiers that the models wore and carried with such grace and elegance.
As the bar continued to rise, expectation
fashion and entertainment witnessed by Governor Chibuike Amaechi, his Information and Communications Commisioner, Ibim Semenatari, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa and other eminent Nigerians.It was a night for the masters of the game. There was symmetry in the collections and precise attention to details. London-based Adebayo Jones opened the show with a classic collection of black dresses, skirts and blouses that one dubbed “the black glamour”.Adebayo Jones brought on elegance and femininity; the models were on point as they carried the exquisitely designed works of art for which he has become known for with equal dignity.
Revamp presented some playful velvety dresses with unique details. The tempo of the show was heightened when Mai Atafo presented his Mai Inspired collection of form-
collection, which I doubt, it was made up for
with his choice of models. The quartet of Brian Okwara, Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo and
sensation with their looks, form and swag. They raised the roof and the audience went wild with cheers.
South African designer, Paul Van Zeal, capped the night with a brilliant collection that wowed the audience. His collection, an
jazzy.The high point of the closing day was the
Allure Style Awards instituted to honour men and women who have contributed to the development of the fashion and style industry in Nigeria.
The Allure Style Awards were presented in 10 categories with property developer, style savvy Miss Eunice Efole, emerging as Allure
She was recognized for her consistency in fashion and style. Senator Florence Ita-Giwa
Judith Amaechi, got the award for the Most Inspiring First Lady.
Nike Oshinowo won Lifetime in Style and Style Legacy awards respectively.
Presenting the awards, Editor of Allure,
were instituted to appreciate the efforts of men and women who have contributed personally and professionally to the fashion and beauty industry in Nigeria. She said: “Our hope is that with these awards, we can stimulate more interest in people to go the extra mile in how they present themselves – both personally and professionally.”She added that with the success if this edition of the awards presentation, “we hope to make it yearly – as part of our contribution to the growth and development of the industry”.
The awards were presented by General Manager, Vanguard, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye. The Events Content Manager, Mr. Tunji Olugbodi,
credible, capping to what has happened here in the last three days and, much more importantly, for the bigger fashion industry”.
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by LATASHA NGWUBE
SIDETALKS&CATWALKSA weekly column
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It was all about fashion and style last week as designers, stylists, makeup artists and fashion
fashion week in Rivers State. I had an absolute
out were Davida, Ituen Basi for Ada,JazzEffectsRosbinna. Meanwhile, Uti, Gbenro Ajibade,Bryan Okwara and Alex Ekubo, who all modeled
every time any of them walked out on the runway.
very happy to know that they arrived safe and
all through but I did take before and after makeup shots when the blessed hands of Maureen of
from some models who shall remain nameless,
till the next fashion week…Do I hear Ghana
BEFORE AFTER
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The Native&Vogue Portharcourt International fashion week was a star studded blue carpet event,it was an event not to have been missed.Everyone came out looking fashionable and glamourous.
BLUE CARPET MOMENTS!!! by - Fatima Garba
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ADAEZE AGBAI JENNIFER WILSON
ADAEZE IWE SAMUEL ELENDU
GOVERNOR RIVERS STATE ROTIMI CHIBUIKE ROTIMI, ALABO GRAHAM DOUGLASCOMMISSIONER OF INFORMATION RIVERS STATE IBIM SEMINI TARI.
CHIKA IBEH ADAEZE UDEM
IYAN WEST
RUKKY IDEH EMSA ROTIMIKATE STANLEY
ADEBAYO JONES, JEMI EKUNKUNBOR, YEMISI SULEIMAN & FATIMA GARBA
IFEOMA OKEKE AND UWEM OKORAFOR UJUMARYANN UGOFRANK OSODI,TUNJI OLUGOJI,MAI ATAFO NWANDU NONSO
JENNIFER SPENCER AND PAMELA
DAYO DANE
HAUWA YUSUF MAUREEN COOKEYIFEOMA IDOKO
CASSANDRA KALIO
