Ella & Gabby Launches its Autumn/Spring 2012 Collection in Lagos! View the Red Carpet & Runway Photos from the Event
Posted on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 2:25 PMBy Damilare Aiki
Ada Mgbudem (Creative Director, Ella & Gabby)
On Saturday 14th April 2012, Fashion House – Ella & Gabby officially launched its Autumn/Spring 2012 Collection at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The anticipated event which kicked off at exactly 5 PM, was a sight to behold as Lagos fashionistas such as Ono Bello, Franka Asindi, Ezinne Chinkata, Toyin Lawani, Lilian Unachukwu and Veronica Odeka came out in style to support the brand headed by Ada Mgbudem - a new comer into the world of fashion.
The event was anchored by Ifeoma Williams and saw performances by Timi Dakolo and Tiwa Savage. Guests were given delicious finger foods with refreshing glasses of Champagne as the models displayed the 22 piece collection on the runway to Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera’s hit track – “Moves Like Jagger”
Dubbed the hottest Nigerian fashion luxury brand, Ella & Gabby according to Fashion PRerogative will display at the forthcoming African Fashion Week, London in August 2012. The ever cheerful creative director, Ada Mgbudem said “Ella & Gabby is about 3 years in it’s actual realisation but has a been a big dream of mine and we are definitely on our way becoming a global brand”.
Didn’t attend? Don’t sweat BN has got the photos just for you.
Photos
Arrivals
Toyin Lawani
Emeka Mgbudem
Folarin Odubeko
Timi Dakolo
Ngo Okafor
Lilian Unachukwu
Maduka
Ijeoma Ndekwu (BellaNaija's Style Editor)
Latasha Ngwube
Hope Osuya
Chibuzo Egwuatu
Uche Obiakam
Amede Anozie
Fife Aiyesimoju
Amy Ajuonuma
Nnanna Fossmaria
Aku Ilodibe
Chioma Okoye
Uzo Inno Okoye
Toyin Badeji
Frank Okamigbo
Nkiru Chigbo
Vivian Chiologi
Ada Obiajunwa
Chiazor Ikedife Ileka
Gary
Isioma Chigbo
Jennifer Chiologi
Layole Oyatogun
Yinka
Moriam Musa
Yinka Odumakinde
Veronica Odeka
Ozioma Okposo
Ndidi Anyaehie
Yinka Fashola
Titi Okoye
Ugochi Odemelam
Ozioma Onyeka
Sylvia Uzoebo
Telo Abili
Nina Offiah
Og Ogbebor
Nkechi Okocha
Njide Ilodibe
Anselm Tabansi
Amaka
Amira & Clem Okoye
Stephanie O'hare & Ifeanyi Uzodike
Chima & Iyke Mgbudem
Osarieme Ezekiel & Judith Okoye
Ono Bello & April Abanulor
Osayi Ezigbo Esere & Anu Amusan
Bose Alimi & Efe Ogoghomen
Mr & Mrs Obi Udeze
Esme & Nkechi
Joy & Emeka Etiaba with Adaora
The Runway
Ifeoma Williams
Tiwa Savage performs some of her hit tracks
Ada Mgbudem (Creative Director, Ella & Gabby) takes a bow
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Tags: Ada Mgbudem, Ella & Gabby, Ijeoma Ndekwu, Tiwa Savage
yayyyyyyyyyyy am the 1ST to drop a comment…. nice event
yaaay,1st to comment,lovely pics bella, new faces,cept for tiwa,nice one tho
Like Natasha’s combo! Drooling over the Vivienne Westwood bag and her OTT necklace! Nice. Would have cinched the dress in with a belt though to show her voluptuousness!
Love Ella & Gabby!! Nice. Love every piece!
http://www.bexluvs2dress.blogspot.com
Sorry Latasha not Natasha. *giggle*
Loving Ijeoma Ndekwu’s colour combo too
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Lovely collection. At least they are dresses Nigerians can wear and be comfortable in.
Everyone looked amazing 4 a change and I mean everyone n u can tell its a classy event. But why is timi standing like dat? Does one hav 2 advice somone on a red carpet pose again? :s and Bella, ur style editor is so on point.*thumbs up*
Really nice
You know! This is where Lagos Big Igbo babes come out to play
nice
nice pictures…wish i was thr…hi bella n fans, pls visit my new blog http://www.fabproserv.blogspot.com.
Thank u
Beautiful collection. Am impressed
nice concept
yay 2nd…naijas r stylish sha..
Thia am guessing is nnewi connection…..lol kne hi okocha give me dat shoe please na….lol
Lovely!!!
lol @ Ann
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Rather Than Hail The Pix and Guests Above, I Will Once Again Doff My Hat For Bella Naija For Always Keeping Us Updated With News and Fashion. Wot Will A Day Be Like Without Bella Naija……So Boring!
Very very nice.
some of these chics have aged finish on these red carpets…right before our eyes too. hahhahah. they all look like aunties…pls we need to see more youngins jare.
the collection looks nice. nothing new but still nice.
Natasha Ngwube looks fierce. me likes
Ijeoma Ndekwu …fun and chic…hearts it
Ozioma Okposo looks divine..me likes
Toyin Badeji and her bib + boubou…i’m not even sure what to make of this. pls invest in some eye cream too.
Ngo okafor, aint you like 40? pls find another career jare.
Fife looks chic
toyin lawani needs a stylist…yeah ironic eh?
Ijeoma (BN style editor) is beautiful, and has great style! She should feature her self on a BN Style session
The collection is lovely, everything is very wearable.
You people have spring and autumn in Naija?
bwhahahhahahah…lwkmdfho
Perhaps ‘Rainy, Dry, and Harmattan’ Collections are in order?
You people wouldn’t kill me with laughter. Too funny. Lol.
well. why not? They could also theme it differently instead of using the weather.
this is pure class.at least pple dressed well and the collection was superb!
Nicely dressed peeps. Gimmer, one day we shall all be old o. Norring wrong with that.
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commenter Bex, ‘Latasha’s’ dress is belted. its clearly some kind of batwing dress. love lilian unachukwu’s pumps they are so in. This designer is gonna go far. bella naija thanx for the fresh pix
Austin the weasel chap cant you c this is a paid 4 event? Why are u praising this site? if Ella and gabby no pay how u for see the pictures? Abeg jo! all hail ELLA & GABBY. Pscheww
why are you angry????
very nice…everyone dressed well….
The show was just fantastic. Am a witness… Lovely Lovely dresses on display, nmh!
Luvin them dresses lik mad ‘ creativity@it’s best’ Ella & Gabby u gud…
@Audrey na so we see am oh!! We even have winter and summer definitely no rainy or harmattan collections!!lol………
The long blue gown was ♍γ̲̣̣̥ fav…..
Dear BN,
With all due and humble respect. Show more of the collection next time and less of the attendees. Personally, some of these so called celebs do not know how to dress, even if their life depended on it.
Thank you, thank you….this collection is very nice. I like it.
We already did a post on the entire collection. You can view it here. Thanks
http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/04/13/beauty-boldness-class-ella-gabby-autumnspring-12-collection-the-lookbook/
Ohaneze ndi igbo in Lagos!!!
I don’t see other ethnic groups propping themselves on here, only Igbos. You willl never see people come and say ‘Yoruba big girls’ when Funke Fowler Kuku or Bisola Ajimobi-Daisi are featured or Hausa people shouting when the Laushis or Tukurs are on here…
Most ppl just rep for their cities – ABJ! or Lagos baby! Or Asaba! Why do igbos have to prove a point? After ALL the years we have all spent in Lagos, we still cannot mesh together as Nigerians. We must segregate ourselves. This is so disappointing.
Why does everyone have a problem with Igbos being proud of themselves? On the one Kalabari wedding posted here a few days ago a lot of Kalabaris propped themselves up and NOT ONE COMMENT in disapproval was posted. When Northerners post their events and weddings people go googoo and gaga over how beautiful, rich and classy they are. Everyone is allowed to be proud of themselves EXCEPT Igbo people (who are labeled arrogant if they do so). Yorubas can say “Omo Yoruba ni mi swagger,” and get away with it. But Igbos? Oh no!!!!! Seriously guys CHILL OUT and stop letting a few people being proud of their groups affect your self esteem. We are still Nigerians. One love, okay?
My thoughts exactly, Lol never seen that many Igbo people congregated in one event on Bella Naija, the owner of the label is obviously Igbo
Sweet and Sassy
This designer is in a world of her own. More madam. More.
Pls let us know where you will be showing in London. A lot of my friends would like to attend. This is excitingly different coming from our country Nigeria,
The babe in the green African print is enticing. Amazing collection.
Lilian Nnachukwu did it for me. She looks Stunning!
Love the haircut, neck piece, dress and shoes.
Ijeoma (BN style editor) is a beautiful girl.
Aunty Vivian chiologi looks nice to too.
That Chika girl is too fierce. The camera loves her, vice versa.
lovely.
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BN style editor, u re so beatiful,simple & classic.slim gals are always on point.
Wow. You sound really dumb.
nice one
i must say lovely pictures……
luv,tiwa savage’s dress..
I should migrate to Nigeria, very fashion sensitive women and men
i love toyin lawani’s dress very vintagy…love struck
nice designs
The following look gor-josh!!!!
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http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Lilian-Unachukwu.jpg
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and all the dresses on the catwalk………Stunning! All of them!
All dem Ibos, Eboes, Igbos; Fashion statements not so much in my face very appropriate 4ds event I like I like….!
kk, we get to see Ijeoma of Bella!and yea!…she looks good and passes my vote of confidence.*applause*
almost everyone looked fantastic..great red carpet.
Amaka has got a HAWT legs! nice event!
see as igbo babes full everywhere…. yawns… nice…
I love the model with low cut..i think her name is chika, dunno. she can sell all she wears. wish i was that beautiful on low cut. pretty lady/gurl
I think the ibo tribe have d fairest chics, c all dem yellow paw-paw dem! Am really proud of ♍γ̲̣̣̥ pple joo! Igbo kwenu!!!
You’re scary. So you’re proud that they are light skinned. This must mean thatthey are superior right?
I am simply amazed, go Ella & Gabby, am excitingly looking out for you around the globe !!!
really cool outfits,would love to model for you
Some really beautiful clothing up in here, and user-friendly without being run-of-the-mill…i like!
Whoever said toyin lawani needs a stylist is obviously one a hater if I may say she actually standout of the whole crowd and looks different if you don’t get what fashion is all about pls don’t comment at all….daft fool like you don’t know the girl is a stylist….
My fab peeps …toyin badeji,toyin lawani and lilian unachuckwu