Comments on: Ituen Basi Presents Ankara & Beads http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/ Inspired! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:17:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: susan http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-140670 susan Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:26:20 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-140670 Weldone! More greese to your elbow. Dont let negative comment stop you from moving forword. We all strted somewhere! Weldone! More greese to your elbow. Dont let negative comment stop you from moving forword. We all strted somewhere!

]]> By: phyzz http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-138867 phyzz Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:40:39 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-138867 Hmn...........everyone is etitled to their own opinion,thank you Yommy,thank u Mamaninio,thank u amax,Your dreams wont be dented and truncated by God's grace.Thank u Hmn………..everyone is etitled to their own opinion,thank you Yommy,thank u Mamaninio,thank u amax,Your dreams wont be dented and truncated by God’s grace.Thank u

]]> By: amax http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-134441 amax Tue, 31 May 2011 13:39:37 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-134441 really really fab. Ituen has really revolutionized ankara. see the beads too! she's just fantastique. really really fab. Ituen has really revolutionized ankara. see the beads too! she’s just fantastique.

]]> By: emem http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-127673 emem Tue, 03 May 2011 11:55:15 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-127673 i will luv 2 work wit u as one of ur model.i will b very grateful ma. i will luv 2 work wit u as one of ur model.i will b very grateful ma.

]]> By: Elizabeth Iso http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-123834 Elizabeth Iso Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:48:33 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-123834 i was with you today 4 an interview.this is lovely..great job.keep it up. Lizzy i was with you today 4 an interview.this is lovely..great job.keep it up. Lizzy

]]> By: Chantel http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-48167 Chantel Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:27:15 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-48167 Ok, I absolutely loooooove!!!!r u guys kidding??I love her pieces cuz they are totally chicky not to mention wearable...got introduced real life to her for the first time at Quintessence where she stocks some of her stuff.. Nothing boring here to me..they all look fab!! Keep it up n keep doing Nigeria proud! P.S not mentioninig names but totally agree with what someone said about some other designer....just keeping it real... Ok, I absolutely loooooove!!!!r u guys kidding??I love her pieces cuz they are totally chicky not to mention wearable…got introduced real life to her for the first time at Quintessence where she stocks some of her stuff..
Nothing boring here to me..they all look fab!!
Keep it up n keep doing Nigeria proud!
P.S not mentioninig names but totally agree with what someone said about some other designer….just keeping it real…

]]> By: New Video: Omawumi – Today Na Today | Bella Naija http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-40211 New Video: Omawumi – Today Na Today | Bella Naija Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:47:01 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-40211 [...] Absolutely steaming HOT New Video from Omawumi! The video is for her single ‘Today Na Today‘ produced by Dokta Frabz. Cinematography by Kemi Adetiba for Dragonfly Productions. The video was shot in Lagos, Nigeria; also spotted Omawumi rocking some pieces by Nigerian designers including beads and bracelets from Ituen Basi’s Ankara and Beads collection. [...] [...] Absolutely steaming HOT New Video from Omawumi! The video is for her single ‘Today Na Today‘ produced by Dokta Frabz. Cinematography by Kemi Adetiba for Dragonfly Productions. The video was shot in Lagos, Nigeria; also spotted Omawumi rocking some pieces by Nigerian designers including beads and bracelets from Ituen Basi’s Ankara and Beads collection. [...]

]]> By: troll beads Jane http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-30151 troll beads Jane Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:31:14 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-30151 Why does Ankara seem to genuinely offend some people? Haha…Ah Ah. Print wax is an African institution. Much like embroidered silk is to Asia. Embrace it. It’s not going anywhere. cheers, troll beads jane Why does Ankara seem to genuinely offend some people? Haha…Ah Ah. Print wax is an African institution. Much like embroidered silk is to Asia. Embrace it. It’s not going anywhere.

cheers,
troll beads jane

]]> By: switz http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-26674 switz Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:12:44 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-26674 wer can i get details on this designer? wer can i get details on this designer?

]]> By: lili http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-20256 lili Sat, 02 May 2009 04:42:17 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-20256 nice outfits how can i get in touch with u to place an order nice outfits how can i get in touch with u to place an order

]]> By: nana http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-18130 nana Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:56:43 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-18130 cool concept. i love the colours and fabrics. however, the styling could've been funked up better. in the 4th pic esp, the beads blend too much with the skirt. cool concept. i love the colours and fabrics. however, the styling could’ve been funked up better. in the 4th pic esp, the beads blend too much with the skirt.

]]> By: mamanino~ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-18105 mamanino~ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:30:47 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-18105 too many bright colours used but thats her style. everyone is entitled to whatever they like, abi na her designs na and thats what makes her thick. abeg enough of all dem kill dream comments. she will definately get customers who love bright and crazy aligned prints. its a style for d happening chic out there. nice too many bright colours used but thats her style.

everyone is entitled to whatever they like, abi na her designs na and thats what makes her thick.

abeg enough of all dem kill dream comments.

she will definately get customers who love bright and crazy aligned prints.
its a style for d happening chic out there.

nice

]]> By: fahioneesta http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-18073 fahioneesta Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:27:46 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-18073 Nobody is being negative or not being supportive of the nigerian attire. all i am saying is i am tired of ANKARA...there are so many ways to use it that would make it more appealing..afterall ive seen designers like deola sagoe do those things. look all im saying is dont bore me with the same old "safe" ankara design..tailors all over lagos do better..abi is it because they havent showcased on bella naija? i give talent where its due and this is so boring..it might appeal to you fine...but dont expect it to have the same effect on me. so because she displayed stuff on here i shouldnt critisize until i create my own? abegi..at the end all these designers need customers..and i think i have every right to say what i dont like. that doesnt mean im a hater..it just means i dont like it and wont spend my hard earned cash on it period! Nobody is being negative or not being supportive of the nigerian attire. all i am saying is i am tired of ANKARA…there are so many ways to use it that would make it more appealing..afterall ive seen designers like deola sagoe do those things. look all im saying is dont bore me with the same old “safe” ankara design..tailors all over lagos do better..abi is it because they havent showcased on bella naija? i give talent where its due and this is so boring..it might appeal to you fine…but dont expect it to have the same effect on me. so because she displayed stuff on here i shouldnt critisize until i create my own? abegi..at the end all these designers need customers..and i think i have every right to say what i dont like. that doesnt mean im a hater..it just means i dont like it and wont spend my hard earned cash on it period!

]]> By: tatafo! http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-18062 tatafo! Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:38:56 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-18062 I really like that her models were all smiles and had on great makeup and hair styles, very chic. I really like that her models were all smiles and had on great makeup and hair styles, very chic.

]]> By: Femo http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-18054 Femo Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:16:28 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-18054 The third dress is stunning! i agree that in this case it seems to be too much of a good thing especially when you see them all on the runway at the same time. The detail in some of the outfits is mind numbing. It would take a few non-stop days of work to put together a dress with the quilting technique (one small square at a time) as she (or her tailors) have done. If she had paired her outfits with more solids, it would have been more palatable. Why does Ankara seem to genuinely offend some people? Haha...Ah Ah. Print wax is an African institution. Much like embroidered silk is to Asia. Embrace it. It's not going anywhere. People are still experimenting with it so some results might seem "weird" but that's the price you always pay for innovation. Just look at third dress and you will see the potential that this new mash up style she is doing has. I won't be surprised if an oyinbo designer copies this very soon. Perhaps then it will gain more legitmatcy in your eyes.... Wow. I have written enough to fill a book. I guess I am really passionate about this fashion thing. As a designer, I can't help but get defensive when people want to flippantly dismiss something because it doesn't have instant appeal. Even if you don't like it, it helps to try and at least see what the designer's vision was. The third dress is stunning! i agree that in this case it seems to be too much of a good thing especially when you see them all on the runway at the same time. The detail in some of the outfits is mind numbing. It would take a few non-stop days of work to put together a dress with the quilting technique (one small square at a time) as she (or her tailors) have done. If she had paired her outfits with more solids, it would have been more palatable.

Why does Ankara seem to genuinely offend some people? Haha…Ah Ah. Print wax is an African institution. Much like embroidered silk is to Asia. Embrace it. It’s not going anywhere.

People are still experimenting with it so some results might seem “weird” but that’s the price you always pay for innovation. Just look at third dress and you will see the potential that this new mash up style she is doing has. I won’t be surprised if an oyinbo designer copies this very soon. Perhaps then it will gain more legitmatcy in your eyes….

Wow. I have written enough to fill a book. I guess I am really passionate about this fashion thing. As a designer, I can’t help but get defensive when people want to flippantly dismiss something because it doesn’t have instant appeal. Even if you don’t like it, it helps to try and at least see what the designer’s vision was.

]]> By: yommy http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-18005 yommy Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:12:46 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-18005 Come on people how many of you can do one percent of what this designer is doin if u have your own ideas lets see it on the runway not on run mouth . For me i commend the designer alot . Amani didnt become a household name overnight Come on people how many of you can do one percent of what this designer is doin if u have your own ideas lets see it on the runway not on run mouth . For me i commend the designer alot . Amani didnt become a household name overnight

]]> By: Trendy http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-17996 Trendy Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:06:24 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-17996 Thank you O. This ankara has been done to death. Nice collection though, not great, just nice. Thank you O. This ankara has been done to death. Nice collection though, not great, just nice.

]]> By: xoliquoricexo http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-17986 xoliquoricexo Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:08:23 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-17986 in fairness to JBL, she's doing a pretty good job and her success is well-deserved. granted, she's not avant-garde or exceptionally "creative" and that's fine because not every woman's looking for that. she seems to have a keen understanding of what her target group likes and she delivers. basic business sense, i guess. i don't think she overestimates her own abilities either. i remember her saying on "moments with mo'" that designing doesn't take her terribly long as her designs don't have any fuss or frills to them. i'm paraphrasing but that's basically what she said. if her thing is to take current trends and ankarize + blingify them and she's making enough $$ to keep at it, i'm most definitely not mad at her. in fairness to JBL, she’s doing a pretty good job and her success is well-deserved. granted, she’s not avant-garde or exceptionally “creative” and that’s fine because not every woman’s looking for that. she seems to have a keen understanding of what her target group likes and she delivers. basic business sense, i guess. i don’t think she overestimates her own abilities either. i remember her saying on “moments with mo’” that designing doesn’t take her terribly long as her designs don’t have any fuss or frills to them. i’m paraphrasing but that’s basically what she said. if her thing is to take current trends and ankarize + blingify them and she’s making enough $$ to keep at it, i’m most definitely not mad at her.

]]> By: mary http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-17985 mary Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:01:59 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-17985 Print (ankara) has always being used its not today's fashion all other parts of Nigeria- North, East, Edo and Delta have always worn it ,its just Nigeria is taking its fashion scene serious with designers cropping up daily what better fabric to use than our own! keep up the work. It can only get better Print (ankara) has always being used its not today’s fashion all other parts of Nigeria- North, East, Edo and Delta have always worn it ,its just Nigeria is taking its fashion scene serious with designers cropping up daily what better fabric to use than our own! keep up the work. It can only get better

]]> By: xoliquoricexo http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/03/10/ituen-basi-presents-ankara-beads/comment-page-1/#comment-17983 xoliquoricexo Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:36:47 +0000 http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3631#comment-17983 AMEN to that! AMEN to that!

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