Model to Designer…Nigerian Model Isi Atagamen reveals her New Collection “Athena”
Posted on Monday, August 13th, 2012 at 8:59 AMBy Damilare Aiki
In America and other European countries, models, socialites and celebrities, have been known to start their own fashion labels because of their love for the art, some famous examples include Victoria Beckham, Jessica Simpson and Jay-Z and even in Nigeria, Nollywood star Stella Damasus made headlines when she collaborated with AM Victorious USA for her own clothing line which is yet to be released. “Mirror Boy” star Genevieve Nnaji launched her St. Genevieve line for charity a few years ago, actor/rapper Jim Iyke who launched Untamed Closet in 2011 and Ini Edo is set to unveil her shoe line at the Dallas International Fashion Show.
Nigerian model Isi Atagamen has just launched her launched the Isi Atagamen Fashion Label after graduating from the LISOF Art and Design College in South Africa.
Now in her early 20s, Isi has unveiled her label’s latest collection “Athena” which according to the rep is designed for the chic, versatile, practical, sexy and glamorous woman.
The “Athena” collection is inspired by the idea of Greece; the ancient Greek costumes, the peaceful environment and the sea of Greece. The designer, whose line was featured in Style Mania’s 2012 Special Travel Issue, said “My designs are versatile, creative and sometimes simple but with an edge. They’re basically ready to wear pieces. From daring cuts which are in high-grade, carefully embossed embellishment to proper asymmetric silhouette that highlight the most endearing parts of the female body, each piece in this collection builds on a theme of its own while still molding a form of steeliness with constructive designs of capes, floral and pleats.”
Check out Isi Atagamen’s Athena Collection
Credits
Photography: Frank Nsoedo
Styling: Godson Ukaegbu
Make-Up: Dorcas Otobo
Model: Damilola @ Hues & Shades Modeling Agency
Press Contact: debuzzpr@gmail.com
Over the past few years, there has been a rise in celebrities venturing into the fashion industry, from musicians to actors and even models. BellaNaijarians, are you in support of celebrities venturing into the industry? Let us know what you think.
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The white peplum is my fave!
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Nice pieces, I saw some very eye catching pieces i may like to copy :0)
Am first yay!!!!
Cute model!Nice wearable pieces.
nice collections…buy isio is in her early 20s kee?i’ m sure u guys wanted to write early 30s and made a mistake.
no, it’s early 20′s. there’s no mistake.
Nice……. has a vintage feel
I agree. Not bad for her first go.
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Bleh!so boring..and basic..nxt pliz!
Love the white peplum dress and the floral one! xoxo Demmy
Nice one,the designs are totally weareable and elegant….
Fab model,but was expecting more collection
For a first collection, I’ll say she has done well. She can only get better.
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Love the white peplum dress. Loads of nice pieces. way to go!
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Not bad. Nice.
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Beautiful collection. Is that the model in question? It might have been a better idea to have someone else model the designs for her. Given the outfits, a different model may have brought some pizzazz to the outfits.
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the model is Damilola, not Isi Atagamen
Nice
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i kind of connect with the designs. My type I would say!
beautiful n nice collection. she just made my day.
Great pieces and I gotta say the model is beautiful! Well done Isi, may the Lord continue to bless the works of your hands!
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I like these showcase of design.
The designs are too somehow ^_^ my opinion
nice
love it
Luv it! At least she’s beta than republic of foreigner! Yea that’s my opinion.
Unique cuts! Just what I look out for! You’ve got to be in the art to appreciate em. I love em!
Lovely, clean and wearable pieces. Love the fact that the model isn’t skinny skinny.
I love the collection. They are wearable, and sophisticated. All these popular designers are overrated anyway, they put clothes out only for specific bodytype, so that’s the reason Americans are starving themselves to look like some skinny models. These dresses looks like anybody can wear it, which is very important.
very nice!!! Well done.
Very nice and creative style for a change. Love them…
absolutely fabulous
so beautiful
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nothing more exciting than “wearable” pieces and a hot curvy model!
A breath of fresh air. Less is always more. Love it!
Lovely!
So wow!
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yaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!? My friend e haf turn to supermodel oh! Dammy odunukan i see uuuuuuu!!!!!!!!
No thank you, me no likey
Nice and good work, keep it up
me likey def! wearable pieces!!!!!!!!!!!
Just there.
Nice collection…Good to go gal
FRESH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This doesn’t look like a collection to me, just a set of nice pieces.
loving the lace
they are stylish.. good work girl.. http://www.maknisy.com.ng
I have a feeling 80% of these comments were composed n posted by the designer n frnds. I mean these r just basic designs. Noffin to die for. NEXT!!!!!
her face n legs dnt have the same color due to foundation right? be careful