GET FAMILIAR: NIGERIAN LONDON BASED FASHIONISTA

f23 year old Nigerian, Alani Adenele who is based in the UK, is an obvious fashion enthusiast. He is studying business information systems at the University of East London, working at fashion high end store, All Saints, and he is currently working on his portfolio for some modelling. With his unique and attractive style, and multiple tattoos, you can’t help but notice the fashionable individual whose pictures are circulating around various Tumblrs (like StreetStyleLondon) and Blogs

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***PANACHE***

'BRANDING' IN FASHION

Hello trendwheelers, here is an article on branding, fashion wise though. The article however answers to questions such as:
What does a brand mean?
How does it affect you in the (fashion) world?
How do you create your brand?

You brand as it pertains to fashion is your 'style' (of dressing). Your brand is your trademark. You do have to have that in mind first-off. Thus people identify you with it easily.
'Dress the way you want to be addressed' is a cliche quote to most people, but forget that at the the moment and try to dig deep into it's meaning for some minutes. Whether you like it or not, when people see you for the first time, you create an immediate impression and the more they see you, the more you get registered into their minds with that same impression you've created from the onset they saw you. It's all normal.
It's not really what you say that matters here now 'cos obviously they see you as a person before you say a word. Your personality could be concluded upon by your appearance !
        This is where fashion comes in, (in line with what you do or your profession). Read more...

PHOTOS: BANKY W+GOV. FASHOLA WEARING NATIVE IN STYLE

Last week, the International Republican Institute (IRI) & US Agency for International Development (USAID) visited the Governor of Lagos with R & B Power House Banky W for a documentary hosted by Banky W. The documentary is about promoting democracy in Nigeria through the youths.
That's by the way, this Mr capable wore his sky blue gini in style. The accessories he used were just on point. Mr Governor too was not bad, but you know....lol. More pics below

TANK TOPS

Tank tops have been trending for a while now and I recently added almost a dozen of different designs to my t-shirt wardrobe, Glad!. C'mon it's summer, best time to rock 'em.
     All kinds of shorts, trousers and all sort of accessories could be combined with it. So check out this pic

RANSOM BY ADIDAS ALAN CS FALL/WINTER 2012

I present the new Alan CS low top sneaker from the Ransom by adidas Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. The shoe comes with a Crepe outer sole, suede uppers and a nice embroidery decoration on the heel. The light grey is definitely my favorite out of the two available colors.
The sneaker is now in stock at ICM in lagos, guys check it outta!!!

TRENDWHEEL: PHOTO OF THE DAY

All red everything.... with shorts!!! super cool

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Love the shades and every detail of this!!!

SNEAKPEAK ON LANRE DA SILVA'S NEW COLLECTION

A lot of people know Lanre DaSilva Ajayi but for people that do not, I will tell you. She is a reputable fashion designer & proudly Nigerian, popularly known as LDA though. More on LDA click here
She was currently in Florence for the Pitti Immagine Trade Show in Florence, Italy. This year, Pitti Immagine W included Nigeria as guest nation in cooperation with Lagos Fashion Week, designers from the country have been included to its list of dedicated space to the new names on the international creative and economic scene.
That's just by the way! The pictures of some of  the designs she showcased in Florence are:

Love the fabrics, would have loved to explain the fabrics to detail but I'm currently taking lessons and even reading books on fabrics though!

UK-NIGERIA ORIGINATIVE PARTNERSHIP

The British Council and New World Nigeria are looking for innovative creative and digital practitioners working in the UK and/or Nigeria’s film/TV, fashion, music or digital media sectors to participate in the UK-Nigeria Creative Partnership programme and seminar on 4, 5 and 6 August 2012
Fashion is the dealy here anywayz, u know...

4 and 5 August 2012
As part of the larger Nigeria House programme, creative and digital practitioners will be brought together to develop innovative ways of collaborating and stronger market linkages through a team-driven solutions focused hack event facilitated by Hatch Events. Participants will benefit from being at the forefront of a wider business to business platform – gaining access to industry leaders, creative investment communities, and inspiring routes into regional and international markets.
If you would like to be a programme participant please complete  the relevant application form below:
For applicants based in the UK please visit this link for the application form, the submission deadline is 9 July
For applicants based in Nigeria please visit this link for the application form, the submission deadline is 2 July
For more information please contact cce@britishcouncil.org

6 August 2012

Participants will be invited to share their challenges and solutions at a wide reaching symposium of UK and Nigeria-based creative practitioners, businesses, consultants, investors and policymakers. Key themes will be addressed through panel-based discussions, including:

• Developing partnerships and new models of working between UK and Nigeria based creative and digital practitioners.
• Expanding the potential and impact digital technology has in sustaining links between key sectors in the global creative economy.

For more information about this symposium or to register attendance please contact cce@britishcouncil.org

COLE HAAN SHOES

Hello Guys, guess you all had a nice day? This is a novel shoe  from Cole Haan's special collection.The footwear is a blue nubuck leather that sits atop a red sole. The avantgarde Wingtip goes further to bring in red, white and blue nubuck to the shoe.
I'm gonna get this! especially to rock, this summer. You could to... Check it outta!!

TRENDWHEEL: RIB-TICKLING

I'm too sure this guy isn't a member of the Boko-Haram sect but c'mon, you paid a fashion designer to do this! Watch what you wear or put on as clothes!

Kanye and Garri hawker ! Joo o!

NEW REACHINGS: BAD-ASS SHOES FOR THE LADIES

For your hot red carpet or dinner shoes, check out mizzybshoesonline for the latest. They are also giving discounts to customers who spend more than N50,000 on their website. Click HERE to see more beautiful shoes and place your orders. With this, 'make i shit nuclear bomb if dem no compliment u say wetin u wear dey alright'. Lmao!

DBANJ, IKECHUKWU AND K-SWITCH

It's no doubt that Dbanj is a fashionista, and he's dressing never cease to amaze me. Ikechukwu and K-switch are also trialling. These trio, however, were on badt point on Nneka's album launch party recently held in Lagos.
Ike's purple and green combo is just mind-blowing and Dbanj's socks plus everything he was wearing, phenomenal; love the socks though. K-switch !Check the pic

STREET STYLE: TERRENCE SAMBO

Terrence Sambo is one of the best fashion bloggers in Nigeria and he's my best, really! at least currently. Apart from the fact that he graduated from the university I still go, which you could say inspires me, he's been doing great things as far as fashion is concerned in Nigeria especially with his wonderful fashion blog, onenigerianboy.com.
His style is really simple and unique. Most times seen with his hat and recently just got a nose piercing.....really cool. More pics....LOve ya, NO HOMO though !!!

HOUSE OF BILLIAM WOMEN'S VARSITY JACKET

The UK’s House of Billiam just announced the launch of this very covetable women’s varsity jacket. Reversible and made of 5 different varieties of reversible the limited edition Jacket is now available around, even in Nigerian stores.

 More pics after the leap

LOZA MALEOMBHO LOOKBOOK

Loza Maleombho is an Ivorian designer based overseas but came to the rural streets of his country for the lookbook photoshoot. These designs seems more like movie costumes to me...More pics

TRENDWHEEL: STREET STYLE

Hello TrendWheelers, had a fussy day yesterday. Anyways, I saw these girl, Doyin, a sociology student in her 3rd year, and her dressing caught my attention straightaway. Her vintage style was just really on point and she even colour blocked. Check out her pics...

TRENDWHEEL: FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL

With Father's Day today, surely many dads will be spending time with their children. Perhaps since he is the kind of the father who sacrifices a lot of time doing things for other's this could be a time to give him a gift that allows him to do things for himself.
First, you have to consider the type of dad you have. Is he the outdoor kind of guy who loves hanging out with friends?  Is he the die hard sports fan who loves every type of activity available?  Is he the business man who loves dressing a little more or is he the regular guy that just love spending time watching television and sitting in the back yard?


Whatever your dad's person style, there are various fashions to suit his needs. Knowing his favorite designers and noticing the type of clothes that he wears in vital to getting the perfect gift.  Remember, when shopping don't seek styles that you like, but focus on what he really like and will actually wear.  It is pretty safe to say that dad will appreciate whatever you buy him because of the gesture, but when he receives something that he always wanted, that makes it all better.
Many of the major stores might be having last minute Father's Days sales so sometimes waiting to close to the day of a holiday can work for the shopper.
Keep in mind, fashions for Father's Day are plentiful, so going to the store with some ideas in mind can make the shopping experience even better.
You just have to be creative, that's all. There are lot's of fashion items to buy :
Clothes: shirts, pants, jeans, hats, tees, ties.
Accessories: wrist-watches, perfumes, wallets, shoes, belts.....
and what have you............just be creative u know. *smiles*

TOMMY CAMERA BAG

Tommy delivers their new compact Tommy camera bag larger enough to fit an SLR camera with attached lens, and spare lens. Removable padded pockets help get things in order. Shove in that external hard drive while your at it. Made from waxed canvas cotton and available now.

ADIDAS ORIGINALS AUTUMN/WINTER 2012t

To celebrate the upcoming London 2012 olympics, adidas collaborates with the uber cool Opening Ceremony on a capsule collection of apparel, swimwear and footwear. See the complete look book over a
The collections launches at retail in July and  August 2012, cannot wait!
      The one thing I like and that is unusual is the fabric...

More pics after the leap

DAVE PRINCE: JORMUNGAND WATCH

Here’s a watch that would go well in this time period as well. The brainchild of Dave Prince, a designer flexing his creativity here for Integrated Design Solutions, this futuro timepiece looks like it might go on like a slap bracelet. The real draw, of course, is the use of sexy light features that give readouts on the hour and minute in place of clunky old-fashioned hands.
“The concept behind Jormungand is from Norse mythology,” Prince says. “Jormungand is a serpent that is large enough to encircle the earth and hold onto his own tail … when Jormungand lets go of his own tail the earth will end.” While the watch would make it impossible to tell someone the exact time it is when the serpent decides our fate, you will be able to render a close and extremely stylish estimate before the world comes to a screeching halt.

TREND WATCH: BLAZER

Blazers have been a fashion come back and really, for every man or gent that wants to be fashionable (who doesn't by the way), you've got to have one. It's got to be in your wardrobe!!!
Kwen Akomaye who is a model rekindled my love for blazers ***menn***

 The combination white tee and pants is dope singly. The blazer, on bad point with velvet shoes.......end of discussion!

TREND WATCH: THE OLD RELIGION BOSS !

Funny title huh! Anywayz, OLD RELIGION is a clothing line founded & owned by Okoro Onyebuchi. The astonishing part of the whole the old religion boss is that he is just in his sophomore year in the university and has so much insight as regards fashion and style.
His view of fashion is 'introspective'; 'A way of life, communication and extension of one's self. Most of all, fashion is about being comfortable in your own style, who you are and coin it into a personal style'.
   He is basically into corporate clothing, all kinds, and deals with the men at least for now. His designs are classics that have an old world appeal infused with the blend obtainable in today's fashion world with distinctive fabric range and flawless tailoring. He recently showcased some of his deigns in the annual REDEFINTION fashion show held in covenant university and was the 2nd runner up. He his currently working with Olumai Atafo of Mai
 Some of his fabrics and labels are imported but mostly of them purchased in Nigeria.

 His designs are incredibly decent and the choice of fabrics are just top-notch. He however intends to continue the business after school amongst other businesses he will be controlling.
He does knows waht he's doing and apparently knows where he is going. Shout out to you mann! Check out some of his deigns...