November 10 , 2013

Models On The Runway- The Native & Vogue Experience

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We are proud to be joint owners ofNative & Vogue International Week. Indeed, we are extremely proud that the show has been adjudged the best in the land. Models were treated with respect. They got paid as and when due. It is no wonder that they all acknowledged the professionalism and serious attention to details.

Production of the show was done by South African production company,our partners Neomantra and Bunor Creazioni, left an indelible mark and have set standards with Native & Vogue that it has become a benchmark for others to beat. This week, we speak with six top models about the

models. Fatima Garba reports. See pp. 6 - 9The Lagos Design Fashion Week ended last week,

Yemisi Suleiman captures the prominent trends on the runwaysee pp. 4 & 5

We are a magazine with a two-pronged focus - style and wellness. If you read through our pages, you will see this is evident. For us, wellness is as important as fashion and style.

This is why we have two events we are involved in. The fashion week and WoW,

years ago as a programme to alert women, and now men, on the need to focus

November 23rd is a date to keep; on that day, we would be celebrating the 5th

you join us? Stay with me for more details.

Have a great week!

COVERMODELS ON THE RUNWAY!

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DEPUTY EDITORJEMI EKUNKUNBOR

ASST. EDITORYEMISI SULEIMAN

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Clean and Cool,it is the (non)colour of the moment.Find out how o use texture,tone and the ideal shape to work it out. White gives a pleasant look and once you wear it, you feel fresh.The trend now is to wear them casually and daily.

A classic pantsuit is anything but conservative in brilliant white.Bracelet-length sleeves and a shawl collar make this one feel modern,while the lin-en-cotton fabric transitioms from day till night.

If white is the new black,the no wardrobe is complete without a LWD.Any white dress is remark-ably versatile.

from looking too sterile and plain by embellishing it with assortment of elegant extras.

A snowy purse is the equivalent of an exclama-tion mark.Unlike a dark version,which blends,white draws the eye and punches up your look.

White framed sunglasses have been big since the 1950’s,when Grace Kelly popularized the cat’s eye.To balance graphic shades pair with a bright lipstick,colours that are juicy and impactful such as hot pink and red.

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Designers revisited glamour-favouring yellow, orange, ravishing reds and bright blue, thus

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With the catwalks over-run with vivid colours, tassels, dolly dresses, laces, to graphic prints, the just concluded GTB Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2013 gives

rock the fashion boat in 2014. In another development, Rodney Emeka

Igwedinma, the Creative Director of McMekawas, emerged winner of the MTN British Council Lagos Fashion & Design Week Young Designer Entrepreneur Award for 2013.

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Without these sensational six on the runway, the Native&Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week would have been incomplete. In this interview, they tell us about their lives in the fashion industry and participating in the show.

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MODELS ON THE RUNWABy - Fatima Garba

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AY - The Native & Vogue Experience

You are based in South Africa, at the moment. As an international model, how did you feel being a part of the Native&Vogue show?

I feel awesome and this was really amazing, especially because Nigeria is still growing in the fashion industry. This is a major stepping stone.

So far, what did you think about the show and its production?

Everything was on point. I am so impressed. The production and lightings were so good. The models were excellent and the designers were very creative and talented.

Who was your best designer at the show?I honestly cannot say in particular; the

designers were all amazing.

Do you think that Port Harcourt should keep having such shows, to give people opportunity to keep doing what they do?

It is about continuity. This show should be consistent as a platform for people in the fashion industry.

GBENRO AJIBADE

AMAKA CHIRAHEverything was on point...

- It was a huge platform...

How do you feel about the Native&Vogue International Fashion Week?

It was a platform for us, models, and I am glad about the sync between the professional and upcoming models. If I look back on my modelling career, I never got this opportunity as an upcoming model. It has been a huge platform and I have been able to see and work with other colleagues who have gone international. So, this has been fantastic so far!

Would you like to be a part of the show again in the near future?

I would love to be a part of this show over and over again. As far as I am concerned, this has been the best show I have been a part of, mostly because it is so international. I felt as if I was at the New York Fashion Week. The upcoming designers have been excellent and professional, making one think that this is not

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impressive, especially because we were treated with class. It was very motivating.

Who was your best designer at the show?Alvince was excellent. Jason Porsche was

on point. Mai Atafo was exceptional. So far, so good. I have been really impressed.

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ISIOMA ONYEBO

ALEX EKUBO

TAMAR AWOBOTU

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The organisation was international...

It was world class...

It was a hugeprofile show...

How long have you been modelling?I have been modelling professionally for 3

years. While I was in school, it was on and off but since the Mr. Nigeria contest in 2010, when

become a full time job for me.

What do you think about the Native&Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week?

I personally think this was a great project. Most of the time, such huge fashion shows

Harcourt and it is amazing. The designers are talented, the town is warm, the governor is friendly. Everything over here seems perfect. If I have an opportunity to be involved in this, I will do it again in a heart beat.

Do you think that this fashion week should take place often?

twice yearly, if possible. The organization is of international standard. The governor seems happy about the show and it encourages designers as well.

Since you took part in the Face of Africa contest in 2006, how has your career been?

My career has been amazing and my life

amazing venture so far. Apart from modelling, I am also a fashion stylist.

How did you feel when you were contacted to be a part of the Native&Vogue Fashion Week?

I was so excited, especially when Frank Osodi directly called me and told me that he really wants me to be a part of the show. I said, of course, I would be happy to be a part of this

What do you think about the show?The show went very well indeed. It is of

international standard so, I am proud to be a part of it.

Would you like to be a part of this show in the future?

show again and again, if need be!

In 2007/08, you were the winner of the Mr. Nigeria contest, Since then, how has your modelling career been and what ventures have you been involved in?

I pretty much have dipped my hands into a lot of modelling, tv acting, production and things have been great so far. Winning the Mr. Nigeria contest gave me a platform for my career and I grew with it. So, here I am today. I joined ICE Modelling Agency in Johannesburg, South Africa and New York.

I left Nigeria for 3 years to gain more international experience. I also took part and represented Nigeria at the Male Best Model of the World contest where I won African Male Model. It has been pretty exciting so far.

How did you feel when you were contacted to be a part of Native&Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week?

am glad that our fashion industry has reached this level. I was so excited. So far, it has been captivating and all promises have been kept. The designers have been so good. All in all, the show was a success. So let us use this medium to bring it home to Nigeria by showcasing our tradition so that other people around the world can see what our fashion industry is all about.

What did you think about the designers that showcased during the show?

The designers were awesome, both the upcoming and the veteran designers. They have inspired the young people. The

internationally. Now, we do not have to go so far because we have all these amazing designs over here. The fabrics and detailing have been excellent..

What do you think about the Native&Vogue Fashion Week and how did you feel to be a part of the show?

It is a very fantastic show. First of its kind, I must say. So far, so good. It was a great one and I am so excited I was a part of this fashion show. It is an opportunity for me to come back home to Nigeria to participate in this event

and, all in all, I had a good time and I got the opportunity to catch up with my old time friends in the modelling industry.

Do you think this sort of show should be held quite often?

Of course, it should be held all the time, if possible. This is the type of show we need in Nigeria. Most times, such shows are held in Lagos. But this should be an exception and should take place in other parts of Nigeria because there are a lot of talents out there in the fashion industry and the modelling world as well. This is a great opportunity.

How was the reception in Port Harcourt when you got in?

I have been extremely happy. Everyone has been treated with so much love and care. Food has been perfect; accommodation was excellent. The people have been very receptive.

What did you think about the designers who showcased?

They were all amazing; great talents, detailed and wonderful designs.

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- I had a good time...

Belinda Wright entered fashion as a graphic designer. She has been making one off garments since for private clients.

Self-taught, she works with vibrant fabrics, leather, knits and lace, creating ready to wear pieces for that heritage and cultural escapism. That feeling you get when you must have

sweet home or culture sweet culture :). This feeling for me translates to ones sense of style, inspiring me to design and create with longing and love. This year I decided to take a big step and produce a heritage and cultural ready to wear collection

to feel threaten by colour or print, but want it to be, celebrated through education along with appreciation of the way other people choose to live – what better way to do this, than through fashion.

What is your personal style?I have a varied style personality. This widely depends on what era, I am in love with. At the moment, I will say Japan and NYC in s. I love

– velvet, tights, strings, lace sleeves, headwear,

trousers with a white vest.

Who are your style icons?

How did you get started in fashion?

progression for me especially now that I am a mom, I need to come out of the studio, as they say.

Describe the TUEDORandWRIGHT woman/man?

with a smile their identity. With communities setting

remind and inspire us when it comes to our mood and sense of style, sometimes fashion helps with

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BELINDA WRIGHT

Our path crossed at Azara winery in Cape Town, South Africa. It was the venue for our last wine tasting for the Cape wine lands tour. I was immediately drawn to her because, of all the places we had been and the people we had met, she was the only woman we met who owned a wine production company called Cape Dream.

Bunty Chan is not from the elite class of wine producers. She is one of the natives who worked her way from the bottom to the top. Her success story is very similar to many women who succeed in male dominated sectors. She embodies the

the once colonized South Africa. As she shares her compelling story, and

the daunting challenges, emotions ran high

what she has gone through to pave the way for other women to come into the industry not as hired hands but as owners of their own businesses. She revealed that she has had to work between 18-20 hours a day in other to prove herself and be successful. Today, her brand Cape Dream is the evidence of her dream come true!

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I Will Neither Practice Nor Tolerate Discrimination- Bunty Khan

How did it all start for you?I was a Project Manager for a multi-national company,

in Johannesburg, before moving to Cape Town about ten years ago. I’ve always been intrigued by the wine industry, the picturesque vineyards and beauty of the Cape landscape. o about ve years ago, I decided that I was going to get into the Wine industry and I started my company called, Croft Sales and created a brand called Cape Dreams. I wanted to do something that would make a di erence. I wanted to do something that was close to my heart. With Cape Dreams, I’ve tried to incorporate everything that is important to me, rst to make my dream of having an internationally recognised brand possible, and to make a di erence in the lives of the people.

What was the initial challenge for you?As a relatively unknown newcomer in the industry,

with no prior experience and very little knowledge, it appeared to be a daunting task. To add to this, I did not have adequate capital. It was sheer determination that made me persevere and I eventually formed a formal partnership with an established winery to supply and support Cape Dreams.

What has your life in wine been like from waking up to going to bed?

It’s been a most rewarding, challenging and amazing experience. I’ve gone around the world to grow my brand and establish new markets. I’ve met and befriended many di erent people from many di erent walks of life. In a normal working day, I often communicate with people from across the globe – generally Asia in the morning, Europe/Africa during the day and the America’s in the afternoon.

What is the most amazing thing that has

happened to you as a result of what you do?I come from humble beginnings. My dad worked long

hours, went to work when it was dark and returned home often when it was dark. When my older sister went to university, my mum also went out to work to help support us. We were a very hard working family and our parents made huge sacri ces to educate us.

To be able to create a company and to be now exporting to 15 countries still feels like a dream. I feel truly blessed to have this opportunity to own my business and to make inroads into a predominately white /male industry. I also feel blessed to be an inspiration to my children, women and other children that anything is possible. With Cape Dreams, one of my goals is to establish long term relationship with business partners and I feel truly grateful to now have these relationships across the globe.

You should be very proud?I am proud, thank you.

Having come from the workers background to becoming an owner of a wine company, what is your relationship with those who work for you and how do they perceive you?

People are generally happy to work with me. I love and care about people so I am respected and I respect others. I normally inspire especially young people to do their best and dream big but to work hard.

What is the place of women in wine?There are a growing number of women in wine.

While there are still many constraints, we are starting to see more success stories especially in the export market. Major retailers locally are now also supporting developing brands with marketing and distribution.

Is the wine culture also spreading amongst the ordinary people here?

Yes. Last weekend in Soweto, there was a wine festival which was attended by over 8,000 people. Whilst the majority are still beer drinkers, the consumer knowledge on wine is growing year on year and palates are changing. Wine and food pairings are becoming more popular. It’s not a luxury drink any more. More people can a ord it now. A lot more ordinary people are beginning to make wine part of their culinary culture.

How does your father feel about your achievement now?

My dad has passed on but I’m sure if he could see what I’ve done and achieved, he would be very proud. My mum is very proud.

What are your plans for the future?Our key strategy is to grow in Africa and

also focus more on the local market.Cape Dreams is in Nigeria but we need

to continue to grow our brand awareness and make our wines more accessible in collaboration with our partner, Tendy Wines.

How many women are there like you in the industry?

I think there are probably about 6 women.

your gender?There are always challenges in business and I will

neither practice nor tolerate discrimination of any form. My business is based on sound business fundamentals, a clear strategy and speci c values that will not be compromised – trust, integrity, inclusion and objectivity.

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PORTION CONTROLRather than aiming for being perfect, just aim to be a little bit better today than you were yesterday.One of the key elements to losing weight and keeping it o is practising portion control. ou can eat the best food for your body but if you are taking in too many calories daily, you will not be able to lose weight. Here are some easy tips for keeping your portions in check to e ecti ely lose weightPortion Control Tip No. 1: Don’t LeaveFood in SightEating meals family style (where the dishes of food are in your sight) can make it much easier to reach for seconds. If they are not in the same room, you are much less likely to want more. ea e the pots and dishes in the kitchen and yourself one ser ing. et it settle for at least minutes so that you ‘acquire’ the feeling of being full.

Portion Control Tip No. 2: Use Meat as aSide DishDon’t make meat the main course of your meal. Load up on healthy grains and egetables instead and ha e meat or a meat-based side dish. This way, you will feel full faster and pack your diet with more itamins and bre, which is better for you in the long run.

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You can gain weight eating healthful foods if you are eating portions that are way too big. Practising portion control with the best type of food consistently is the ideal and will keep you feeling fuller longer because of the

volume for fewer calories due to vegetables.

Portion Control Tip No. 3: Split a ServingWhen eating out, try splitting a meal with a friend or taking half of your meal home. ost restaurants pro ide more than one ser ing in a typical meal. By splitting it up, you can sa e money and sa e on the e tra calories.Portion Control Tip No. 4: Learn Serving Sizes

By learning to isually identify some simple ser ing sizes, you can better control your portions. When eating a typical ser ing size of meat, it should be about ounces or the size of a deck of cards. standard ser ing of grains or raw egetables is about the size of a tennis ball or your

st.Portion Control Tip No. 5: Eat Small Meals

eep your blood sugar e en throughout the day by eating small meals. ou can keep your energy up and eat less o erall because you do not get ra enous and o er-eat. People who eat 5 to 6 small meals a day are much more likely to maintain portion control because they ne er become too hungry.Portion Control Tip No. 6: Portion Out Food

When you are ha ing a snack, be sure to di y up your portions before you begin eating. It is quite di cult to eat just one portion of any snack food when eating straight out of the bag. By separating out one portion, it is much easier to stick to it, and not eat too much without e en thinking about it.Portion Control Tip No. 7: Break DownLeft-overs

Instead of storing left-o ers in a big container, separate them out into single ser ings. Then you can easily reach in the fridge and pull out one single ser ing to re-heat. This will help you limit how much you are eating with ery little e ort.By practising these tips on a regular basis, you can help

to regulate your portion control and maintain a healthy diet long term.

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A polished person uses tone of voice to show respect and warmth for others. Smiling actually changes your tone of voice, giving it a more

slight smile on your face.It would amaze you to know that

you could begin a relationship

(business, personal, spiritual etc.) with persons that you have never met just because of the warmth and friendliness that they hear in your tone, probably, when you spoke to them over the phone.

Also, when people hear the sound of their own name, they feel valued and special. When you are talking to someone (especially in a business

instance, instead of just saying

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“Thank you”, you could say “Thank you, Jim”.

Names are critical in any kind of relationship with people. It also makes room for comfort and relaxation with the person whose name is mentioned feeling accepted and appreciated.

Do you know that one of the most respectful things you can do, and also

itching to speak and voice your opinion so, it may be hard to restrain yourself and listen attentively to someone else.

However, “there is more power in listening than there is in speaking,” says Grosso. “If I listen to what you say, all I need to address are the issues that are important to you, but if

learn what is important to you.”There are many other strategies

necessary to develope an attitude that shows respect to others:

In conclusion, if you remember to respect others and act in a way that makes the atmosphere peaceful, you will have the Polish Edge that leads to success.

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For me, Accra was completely live last weekend as the Ghana Fashion & Design Week kicked off over a three day period. From the moment we touched down in

Moet et Chandon VIP party held at the lavish Villa Monticello Hotel and Spa, it was simply fun, fashion and fantastic food all the ways. My travel companion was Yvonne Nwosu of Vonne Couture, who also showed at the event. We had real life last minute fashion disasters, Oh-my-goodness moments and enough laughter and fashion highs to power a small colony. The fashion week was a blast and I can tell you there are some design-ers to look out for in Ghana! 1981, Jil Boutique, TrishO Couture, Emefa Cole and so many more shut down the runway.

Shout out to Em Smith who was our personal tour guide, go-to-girl, runner, translator and google map without whom we would have been lost, Efya and her Gingam crew who came through and showed us love. Of course, the production crew of the GFDW who did an amazing job, the good waiters of the Movenpick who made sure our glasses stayed wet and all the fantastic new friends we made. I almost did not return but well

-fastly for this olive green face DateJust Lady 31, set with diamonds and an oyster bracelet … and though I know this is a shallow goal it is indeed a deep invest-ment. As paraphrased wisely by dear Aunty Inky A, “Quality remains long after price is forgotten and that is certainly the case for such glorious timepieces. These ramblings are as a result of the intimate champagne soiree thrown by Polo Limited, the luxury company owned by John Obayuwana and run by Jennifer, his daughter this past Tuesday. The party was held at the Golf bar of a prestigious hotel somewhere in Victoria Island and was in honour of Frederic Pennet and

Benson Uwatse, Terry Waya, Henry Imaseka and many other VIP individuals. I also clicked glasses with

-wani, Jennifer Olize and Jen the jeweler as we toasted to the good life.

I now believe when people tell me I have a million friends, otherwise how else can I explain why this list

birthday love to the following people

when on the day I got into university. Madam Evelyn, Publisher of St Eve magazine and

Munachi Abii, ex beauty Queen turned rapper also

Double celebrations are in order for this beautiful, young and sassy lady.

Charles Ahize the evergreen business man whose new nightclub is set to open just in time for the Yuletide festivities.

Iyanya Mbuk the sexy crooner and man with the

a party at The Bhive in Lekki that I missed from sheer exhaustion.

Launch of the Dream Maker

Bola Fadina is Back

Glitz Fashion Week Was Here!

Why I Love Rolex…

The Longest Birthday Shoutout Ever!!!

Almost like she never left and certainly not to have a baby, Bola Fadina, the MD/CEO of Blush Nigeria is back on the scene straight from the Big Apple with her newborn baby girl in tow.

away for a while, she clearly has her wits about her as she prepares to launch her new bakery in VI. The business will be called Lilies and is primed to cater for those

baking and quality dessert treats.

The GFW catwalk came to a close yesterday as over forty African designers stormed the runway at the Accra International Conference Center in Ghana. The fashion week kicked off from the 6th of November with the usual excitement only fashion can inspire. A good number of Nigerian designers, fashionistas and press left for the sunny shores of Ghana to take part in the

I was really sad but wait till I regale you next week with tales of what I got up to in Ibadan this weekend as well

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CAMBRIDGE WEIGHT PLAN NIGERIA GALA AND AWARDS NIGHT

When you are overweight, there are a lot of negative issues surrounding you. You are depressed, unhappy and sluggish; not wanting to do anything at all times and your confidence drops. That was the message to women and men at the Cambridge Weight Plan Nigeria Second Gala and Awards Night, held last Saturday at the MUSON Centre, Lagos.

This well attended educational and fun event provided an enjoyable environment for guests to listen to empowering remarks from Eniola Karunwi, Chief Executive of Cambridge Weight Plan Nigeria on the importance of being healthy and an extolling speech by Chris McDermott, Business Director, International Distributors of Cambridge Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

To establish the effectiveness of the weight management plan of the company, there were testimonials from people currently on the Cambridge Weight Plan diet, with pictures of ‘then’ and ‘now’ as evidence.

The event, which began in the morning with “Wellbeing Seminar”, created a lot of awareness – not just about the Cambridge Diet but generally about the importance of being healthy. A consultant from the University of Ibadan, Dr. Morhason Bello, also gave a talk on the social, economic, financial and psychological effects of being over-weight and the kind of lifestyle people should live to avoid being over-weight.

Guests were also enlightened on ways to manage and maintain weight, which it turned out does not necessarily mean losing weight. They were also introduced to simple lifestyle change on how to cook and eat healthy.

The event culminated with the awards’ night during which Cambridge weight-loss achievers were celebrated and nominees for “Slimmer of the Year Award” recognized. Guests were treated to musical a performance by the Universal Crew and comedy was provided by Seyi Law.

About twenty women of honour were recently inducted into the MMS Plus’ Women of Fortune Hall of Fame 2013. The 2013 class of MMS Plus Women of Fortune Hall of Fame is the second in the series of the enviable women platform of capacity building, learning, business and re-engineering and information sharing. The event which held penultimate Tuesday at the Air Officers’ Mess, Victoria Island, Lagos was well attended by top personalities from the maritime and business sector, captains of industry and top government officials, including former Aviation Minister, Dr. Kema Chikwe.

The theme of this year’s induction ceremony, ‘Appreciating the Strength in Womanhood’, according to Mr. Kingsley Anaroke, CEO of Kings Communications Limited, organizers of the annual event, is a reflection of the importance and relevance of the female folk in the society. He noted that this is one fact that President Goodluck Jonathan has elevated to a position of national priority by the 35% affirmative action on appointive and elective positions for women in his administration.

“He has set up an unprecedented record ably engineered by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, which has found King Communications Ltd, initiator of the Hall of Fame, a worthy partner to bridge the gap in the society through women,” he said.

The event also saw the setting up of an eight- member governing council to oversee the running of the MMS Plus’ Women of Fortune Hall of Fame.

November 10, 2013 / 15

By - Yemisi Suleiman

By - Yemisi Suleiman

DR JOY NWOKEDINOBI

NANA YAKUBU L-R LEKAN KARUNWI, ENIOLA KARUNWI AND CHRISTOPHER MCDERMOTT

MOTUNRAYO SHOBAYO MR AND MRS AMARIE

OTOKINI DAVID-WEST

LADY TINA OKAFOR FEMI, GRACE AND OPALEYE

ROSEMARY DUAMLONG

MRS AYO ADEDAYOMRS LAWRETTA ODAWULU