Sunday, March 4, 2012

6 Days of Fashion Heaven!!


If you are in Lagos this month, Arise Magazine Fashion Week is one event you shouldn't dare miss. The 2012 edition of one of Africa’s most buzzed about fashion outing, will kick off on Tuesday, 6th March, 2012 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos and run till Sunday 11th March 2012.

With 77 designers from 6 continents, you can be sure it'll be days of sheer fabulosity. ARISE Magazine founder Nduka Obaigbena says: “There has been a surge of interest from around the world including major UK and  American brands this year, following our successful inaugural event last year, which is why we have decided to give even more  designers an opportunity to participate. The world has recognised that Nigeria has much to offer in the way of vibrancy and extraordinary talent in abundance making it the cultural capital of Africa....”. Nuff said! The Lagos Life brings you the full schedule of the Fashion week. 

Tuesday 6th March 2012
12 Noon – 4 PM: Press Registration/Ticketing Office Hours
4 PM: Lighting of the Fashion Torch
5 PM: Business of Fashion Seminar – Africa
6 PM: VIP Cocktail Reception (Invitation Only)
8 PM: Frank Oshodi for Bunor Creazioni (Nigeria) | Kluk CGDT (South Africa)
9 PM: Closing Music Acts

Wednesday 7th March 2012
12 Noon – 4 PM: Press Registration/Ticketing Office Hours
4 PM: Phunk Afrique (Nigeria)
Poisa (Kenya)
House of Silk (Nigeria)
5 PM: Meena (Nigeria) | Mustafa Hassanali (Tanzania) | Amede (Nigeria)
6 PM: Maki Oh (Nigeria) | Zooni (India)
7 PM: Bridget Awosika (Nigeria) | Romero Bryan (UK/Jamaica)
8 PM: Imane Ayissi (France/Cameroon) | Odio Mimonet (Nigeria)
9 PM: Closing Music Acts

Thursday 8th March 2012
12 Noon – 4 PM: Press Registration/Ticketing Office Hours
4 PM: House of Divas (Nigeria) | Kaveke (Kenya) | Kola Kuddus (Nigeria)
5 PM: Toju Foyeh (Nigeria) | Loza Maléombho (US/Côte d’Ivoire) | Re Bahia (UK/Nigeria)
6 PM: Paul Hervé Elisabeth (France/Martinique) | Laquan Smith (US) | Sandra Muendane (Portugal/Mozambique)
7 PM: David David (UK) | Mai Atafo (Nigeria)
8 PM: Okunoren Twins (Nigeria) | Gavin Rajah (South Africa)
9 PM: Closing Music Acts

Friday 9th March 2012
12 Noon – 4 PM: Press Registration/Ticketing Office Hours
4 PM: Davida (Nigeria) | Jil (Ghana) | House of Farrah (Nigeria)
5 PM: Christie Brown (Ghana) | Kezia Frederick (US/St Lucia) | Buki Akib (UK/Nigeria)
6 PM: Madam Wokie (Sierra Leone) | Eki Orleans (UK/Nigeria)
7 PM: Prey of London (UK) | Sunny Rose (Nigeria/Thailand)
8 PM: Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (Nigeria) | Amrapali (India)
9 PM: Closing Music Acts

Saturday 10th March 2012
2 PM: Taibo Bacar (Mozambique) | Hse of Nwocha (Nigeria) | Adama-Paris (Senegal/France)
3 PM: Kiki Kamanu (US/Nigeria) | Karolyne Ashley (US/Bahamas) | Kinabuti (Italy/Nigeria)
4 PM: Ejiro Amos-Tafiri (Nigeria) | Prajje 1983 (US/Haiti) | Clan (Nigeria)
5 PM: Ohema Ohene (UK/Ghana) | Amine Bendriouich Couture & BS (Germany/Morocco) | Iconic Invanity (Nigeria)
6 PM: Laurenceairline (France/Côte d’Ivoire) | U.Mi-1 (UK/Nigeria) | Mataano (US/Somalia)
7 PM: Jacob Kimmie (UK/South Africa) | Tsemaye Binitie (UK/Nigeria)
8 PM: PPQ (UK/South Africa)
Tiffany Amber (Nigeria)
9 PM: Closing Music Acts

Sunday 11th March 2012
2 PM: Kastle Design & Treasure Chest (US/Ghana) | Vonne Couture (Nigeria) | Viv La Resistance (Nigeria)
3 PM: Bestow Elan (UK/Ghana) | Kiki Clothing (Ghana) | Grey (Nigeria)
4 PM: Nkwo (UK/Nigeria) | Gloria Wavamunno (Uganda) | Duaba Serma (Ghana)
5 PM: Koke (Bostwana/India) | Funlayo Déri (UK/Nigeria) | The Vessel. by Lois (US/Jamaica)
6 PM: William Okpo (US/Nigeria) | Telfar (US/Liberia)
7 PM: Petrou\Man (US/Europe)
Jewel by Lisa (Nigeria)
8 PM: Ozwald Boateng (UK/Ghana)
Arise Magazine Fashion Awards
10 PM: Closing Music Acts

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Aside from talismans, some of us follow certain superstitions and traditions which we inherited from our great grandparents, such as the turning of the plate whenever someone leaves the house during eating time, the giving of gift or payment to an elder sibling whenever the younger sibling marries ahead and many more.. [url=http://www.vanessasac.com]vanessa bruno sacs[/url] vanessa bruno pas cher
[url=http://www.canadagoosessoldeparis.fr]Canada Goose Pas Cher[/url] maybe it's just what i needed, even if it wasn't necessarily all about me..
[url=http://www.thomassabojewellerystore.co.uk]thomas sabo bracelets uk[/url] Lilli was as high-profiled and successful as a toy as she was as an adult novelty, although outside of Germany she is mostly remembered in the latter guise.. [url=http://www.beatsbydrdresoldesfrance.com]monster beats[/url]

Anonymous said...

clawed position. [url=http://www.vanessasac.com]Sac vanessa bruno[/url] vanessa bruno en lin
[url=http://www.canadagoosecaoutlet.ca]http://www.canadagoosecaoutlet.ca[/url] The skirt helps in pressurizing and controlling the air cushion thus giving the lift.
[url=http://www.parkaoutelt.ca]canada goose jacket[/url] The full line of Dansko shoes can be found on a number of websites, letting customers find the exact shoe that they want without having to spend hours visiting shoe stores in order to find a style that they like. [url=http://www.pandorajeweluk.co.uk]pandora bracelet charms[/url]

Anonymous said...

Schlossenberg, Director, MyWoman2Woman Network, states: Don't wait to start your own business. [url=http://www.vanessasac.com]Sac vanessa bruno[/url] sacs vanessa bruno pas cher
[url=http://www.canadagoosecaoutlet.ca]Canada Goose Chilliwack Bomber[/url] When quite a few ethnical complaints are to ensure that an individual can industry merely can not cope with all of them, the Think stomach in carry out, but yet, first,Proenza Schouler PS1 permit a cost-free sector always be challenged in the answer and invite this market to operate.
[url=http://www.parkaoutelt.ca]canada goose toronto[/url] A variety of other fast food and casual dining eateries are close by. [url=http://www.pandorajeweluk.co.uk]cheap pandora[/url]

Anonymous said...

They will be glad to help, I promise.. [url=http://www.vanessasac.com] vanessa bruno boutiques [/url] sac vanessa bruno en ligne
[url=http://www.dresshotsale.co.uk]maxi evening dresses[/url] Tiffany Jewelry Store Tiffany Co.
http://www.ithomasuk.co.uk Stability shoes have a centered post of dual-density foam. [url=http://www.beatsbydresoldesa.fr]monster beats[/url]

Anonymous said...

Seeing that your kids developments by way of the the pool instructions, they will graduate to your much larger swimming pool, and at last, another university completely. [url=http://www.vanessasac.com]sacs vanessa bruno soldes [/url] vanessa bruno sac
[url=http://www.dresshotsale.co.uk]long evening dresses uk[/url] With 38 ounces of Hollofil-808 insulation, this extreme-temperature sleeping bag keeps you warm in temperatures down to 15-degrees Fahrenheit.
[url=http://www.ithomasuk.co.uk]thomas sabo uk[/url] Empathy is yet another interpersonal skill that I have cause I truly care about others feelings. [url=http://www.pandoracharmstore.com]pandora jewellery[/url]