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From Oluchi to Ajak – 12 Years after Oluchi’s breaththrough, Ajak Deng graces the Pre-Spring 2011 cover of i-D Magazine

From Oluchi to Ajak – 12 Years after Oluchi’s breaththrough, Ajak Deng graces the Pre-Spring 2011 cover of i-D Magazine

Friday, February 4th, 2011

It is hard to believe that it has been 12 years since Nigerian supermodel, Oluchi graced the cover of fashion magazine, i-D….
After winning the Face of Africa competition in 1998, Oluchi rapidly rose up the ranks when she

More Than A “Passing Fancy” – Flaviana Matata in the February 2011 Issue of Dazed & Confused

More Than A “Passing Fancy” – Flaviana Matata in the February 2011 Issue of Dazed & Confused

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Oh Flaviana…!
2011 is surely the year of the African model. African models including Ajak Deng, Aminata Niaria, Georgie Badiel, Flaviana Matata & Ataui Deng have graced the pages of Vogue, i-D, Uptown and other high profile publications.
Some

Viv La Resistance in the spotlight for Week 2 of Toni Tones’ “Support Nigerian Fashion” Photography Experience

Viv La Resistance in the spotlight for Week 2 of Toni Tones’ “Support Nigerian Fashion” Photography Experience

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Last week, we kicked off a 5 week photographic journey spearheaded by Toni Tones Photography‘s “Support Nigerian Fashion…” campaign.
The purpose of the series is to spotlight emerging Nigerian designers and promote our emerging fashion industry.
Week

Grey presents “The Indispensables” – Capsule Collection for 2011

Grey presents “The Indispensables” – Capsule Collection for 2011

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Grey – the fashion label by Obida Obi & Rukky Ladoja… was chosen as one of BN Style’s “11 Young, Fabulous & Talented Designers to Watch in 2011“. As we noted in that feature, the Grey ethos is built around

BN Red Carpet Fab: The Future Awards 2011

BN Red Carpet Fab: The Future Awards 2011

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

It is the first BN Red Carpet Fab… of 2011!
The 2011 Edition of the Future Awards was a celebration of all that is great about Nigeria – the brave and enterprising youth who are challenging the status quo and

Zed-eye extends the honeymoon with “Tribal Romance Revisited Volume II”

Zed-eye extends the honeymoon with “Tribal Romance Revisited Volume II”

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

The series of “Tribal Romance” collections by Zed-eye… is the gift that keeps up on giving. The designer presented the original “Tribal Romance” collection over a year ago and then in 2010, reimagined the collection for Spring/Summer 2011

A Sneak Peek of “Happy Lives Here” – New Collection from Nkwo

A Sneak Peek of “Happy Lives Here” – New Collection from Nkwo

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Nkwo has just delivered a sneak peek into her new lookbook. The collection which is named “Happy Lives Here…” will be debuting on Nkwo’s new website/e-store in a few weeks.
UK-Based Nigerian designer Nkwo is renowned for their

Mango Nigeria teams up with Side View Magazine to highlight “effortless chic” to kick off the new year

Mango Nigeria teams up with Side View Magazine to highlight “effortless chic” to kick off the new year

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

The Mango Nigeria team opened its doors to the fab people from Side View Magazine… for a photoshoot to highlight “understated yet chic” looks for the season.
The relaxed fit of the clothes has an effortless ease about it. Love

“The Intricate Singular Fluid Vocabulary”- Jewellery By Maya Antoun

“The Intricate Singular Fluid Vocabulary”- Jewellery By Maya Antoun

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Maya Antoun… is a jeweller and a designer with a unique multi ethnic background. Born and raised in the Sudan, her work is influenced and informed by her culturally diverse upbringing as well as her experience gained from living in

BN Style Spotlight: Naeto C

BN Style Spotlight: Naeto C

Monday, January 24th, 2011

We are back this year with BN Style Spotlight.  BN Style Spotlight … is a periodical feature on the style page that provides our readers with  a detailed analysis of the personal style of a budding fashion star.
Since the