‘Her Sexiest & Most Glamorous Collection Ever’ – Deola Sagoe presents ‘Vintage’ for Spring/ Summer 2010-11 at Africa Fashion Week
Posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 11:37 PMBy Ijeoma Ndekwu
Africa Fashion Week 2010 kicked off with a lavish launch party in Sandton last night. The party was attended by Africa’s fashion stars, international sports stars such as recent NBA Championship ring winner, Kobe Bryant and being that the World Cup is on in SA right now, a host of footballers.
Tonight we got that glamour on the ramp!
Nigeria’s Deola Sagoe dazzled with a ‘jaw-droppingly fabulous’ collection on Day 1 of the Africa Fashion Week. Deola Sagoe christened the collection – ‘Vintage’. She definitely redefined a more ‘fun and exciting’ vintage look with strong swinging ’50s and ’60s influences; from the sexy lace fabrics on the bodice and skirts which give a slight reveal and to the plunging necklines. We witness the re-birth of retro polka dots while the peplum still reigns.
It’s exciting details on the runway, peaked sleeves, embroidery, pleats all enhanced with sultry silhouettes. In the designer’s words, ‘I often picture the woman dancing in my clothes, and that brings its own rhythm and musical element to the creative process’ and this translates as there is an elegant and graceful movement embodied in the pieces.
It’s all glam on the runway; corseted cocktail dresses, embellished with sequins and shimmer then the contrast of lace and aso-oke. Only DS!
Deola Sagoe has had a long and prolific career in fashion, however its so refreshing to see her having fun with it!
Check out the full collection exclusively on BellaNaija.com
Video from Deola Sagoe @ Africa Fashion Week 2010
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BRAVO!! this is great!!!
The Art work and Tailoring are Amazing! Good job IJ.
Approved!
fabulous collection…love the last outfit, totally copying it!
yyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh! (screaming) im da
first to comment.. these clothes are like wow……………………….but whats wit d
gal and the showing of nipple…..all 4 fashion….na wa ohhhhh!
one word; BRILLIANT.
im taking some of these to my tailor to put a spin on it for my wedding asoebi’s
love the outfits but the cups on some of the otherwise fab clothes aren’t very
flattering. Like the grey dress with the huge bow on the side. But I love Deola Sagoe
she tries to think out of the box and I love that about her.
excuse me? but was that a nipple and a va jay jay i saw? ALL IN THE NAME OF FASHION. HISS.
anyway, i love the the collection. LOVE IT.
but uhm…..????
Deola sageo is a BEAST!!! she killed this .. i want to be more than her when i grow up like seriously .. i admire her creativity to the core .. this is the shit men .. they were some dresses with not so flattern cups but apart from that she did really good.
OMG…These are absolutely amazing. Deola Sagoe is super talented!!
Fabuloso!!!
These designs are stunning! I don’t think I would comfortable wearing such low cut dresses though. Thumbs up to Deola!
love this woman’s creativity…
Looked even better in the show . She is truly talented . And a lot of people were impressed . Could you also post pics of David tlale ……
Impressive…..some nice dresses that can be worn as a brides 2nd outfit for the
evening reception
Not sure how it’ll work for big busted ladies like myself but i absolutely
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
Well done….Nigerians are really taking the lead in everything, time for me to
start to shine
This woman is more than brilliant honestly.. I love 80% of the collection! The cups ought to be firmer and I’m not too comfy with the “nipple gate”. All in all;good job Sis!
@ Toyin..Runway pieces are usually different and more risque than the actual pieces you pick up from the store. They sew them in ways that are more wearable for the average lady and me and you
. I love Deola Sagoe. REally pretty pieces there and i
The designs are amazing but wasup with the showing of cleavage not very flattering.
Last piece is definately a winner!!!…Two thumbs up Deola….
i luv deola sagoe buh y are all ds clothes boobs exposing o plus mst of d gals v saggy boobs n it just ruins d whole stf.nice stf tho
not feeling ANY one of the clothes.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I have never liked so many outfits in one runway collection! KUDOS DS!!
dry pple wiv dry comments make your own runway collections lets see msheeeew. Anyways big ups to my darling Deola.
absolutely stunning pieces!!!!! i love pic no 21(22) and o no 29 *sigh* lovely!!!!!!!!!!!
I absolutely loved the collection! it is very inspiring….Great job Deola. my only qualms is, they wont particularly work for people who are bountifully blessed with boobs! bravo!
NOW THIS IS A DESIGNER……TOO MAD………..DAYUM!!!!!!!!!!
This is great!!!…………..kudos to you deola.
This is just beautiful! Her creativity is indescribable. Designs are definitely not for those with average/mediocre-type minds. I just love her.
I think Tiffany Amber n JBL pieces are always pretty but Deola Sagoe’s always exhibits class and sophistication on another level.
@ mimi: When buying from the shop they usually close up or adjust the cleavage and bustline to your preference so no worries.
nice for runway but I agree with the folks about the cleavage and low cut.
BUT I DO HAVE A problem with the MODELS!!
African women have breasts now?
These models were way to flat chested and I dont think did the outfits justice but that is just MY opinion …. yeah and I saw the nipple!!
nice colletion. fall in like ds49
oooooh iii lurrrvvv it!!pple b4 u start hating with d nipple ting “runway collection” is usually madedifferently frm d ones u buy in store obviously she doesnt xpect normal “everyday” pple to walk around wit their bangers or nips hanging out does she?! we see channel runway collectn on tv wit d models nips nd boobs out there on tv dnt we?
@ those on about d boob cup being to small 4 their big boobs, come on!! d models re size zero super skinny remember??even me that is “kinda” lepa sef those dresses on d model wnt size me bet it go past me hips (got pretty huge ones for a lepa).nyhoo am sure if i go to the shops and pik my correct size it will fit my body size..
Today its all great, yesterday Nigerian fashion designers are not professionals. Nigerian ladies and double mouth.
lovely,amazing art work but the girls are just too skinny ,i know they models but t…….
Fabulous pieces, my favorite is slide #28. Hope she makes cups for bigger boobs.
@ mariaah……so you’re “kinda” lepa…and have got pretty huge hips for one…
Congratulations!!!!!
PS: i realy don’t understand how people turn even the most mundane things to become about them…
Cant the limelight be on another (in this case, Deola) even for second??…smh
Very nice collection…The shoulders ‘thing’ remind me 0f Sasha Fierce.
Still love em tho
No bad for a copy cat designs, alexander mcqueen and so may other western designers are all other collection. The first dress was worn by Keri Hilson some months ago. Beyonce performed once with number 4. Do i need to go on?
Designers are supposed to be inspired by other designers designs, Not copy. But hey only those who are not informed will believe
I have not commented in awhile but one word i must express is: IMMACULATE!!
OMG this is a Tailor/Desighner for real!! the detailing is on point!!
this is perfect work, cuts and finishing perfection.Go Deola Sagoe!!!!
for those of u who just come and run your mouth here must u comment?
Nice collections.
For me, these clothes are ”tha bomb”.
Lovely!!! but like someone said earlier, it has been done b4, especially from Mcqueen. But nonetheless Bravo and job well done.
p.s shouldnt this be spring/summer 2011? or this just came to us late?
i dont get most of it
I bet Beyonce will come knocking on DS’s door very soon. Awesome attention to detail.
You know, i have been follow comments on other desiners and to have
anything negative to say is ridiculous especially about this collection.
You are a bunch of negative people who happen to have access to the internet and have
and absolutely no idea about fashion. If you don’t like it then where is your
fall/winter 2010 collection?????
love love love! this collection. It is definately her most glamorous collection ever, and like the fact that most of the designs are ready to wear. LOVE IT!
1. Detail
2. Definition
3. Immaculate
4. Sex appeal
5. TALENT!!!!!!!!!!
Just read Tunde’s comment….LOL!!!! to funny and i quote “You are a bunch of negative people who happen to have access to the internet and have
and absolutely no idea about fashion.” hahahahahahahaahhahahahahahah
awesome collection! my fave so far…someone has some fresh ideas!!
raving about this collection and how it’s soo maddd shows that y’all dont know jack shit about fashion.. as in seriously? this is sposd to compete with chanel, armani and the likes? puh-lease… she’s not awful, but theres nothing spectacular about her works… she does have some nice dresses, but really thats all… she needs to be on her grind cos a new breed of designers r coming to overthrow her supposedly throne… and ijeoma my dear if ur gonna write about fashion, the most u could do is “tush” up ur vocabulary, ur write-up’s are tooo blehhh…im not being mean,just the truth.
Deola Sagoe is the best established designer in the WORLD!
Better than any Lanvin or Demeulemeester or Chanel, forget whatchu heard!
TAILORING-CHECK!
STRONG & CLEAR P.O.V.-CHECK!
AFROPOLITAN-CHECK!
INGENUITY-CHECK!
WEARABILITY-CHECK!
HIGH FASHION-CHECK!
TASTE-CHECK!
CLOTHES THAT AREN’T FOR WEAK-MINDED PPL-CHECK!
DEOLA SAGOE HANDS DOWN TAKES THE CAKE IN MILAN, PARIS, LONDON
& NEW YORK.
Nipple ke? Yes I know that before the Europeans came, we were roaming about naked, but that was then, this is now. Nice collections, it’s definitely something celebrities like rihanna and co will fight for, but please, represent we africans well. Haba, we no dey waka for road dey showcase nipples now!
Wow every piece in this collection is amazing! and the choice of fabric is purfecct Deola Sagoe is definitely one of the best African based designers…
C’est fantastique et magnifique!
OMG! Ojy Egwuenu-Okpe looks really emaciated! God help these models.
Meanwhile, lovely outing Deola Sagoe.
Fantastic, you are the best!
Really sexy. Me likey. …but the chic with nipples outside, what gives?