allure September 18 2016

FASHION
Africa Fashion
Week London
Catwalk Report
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By - Yemisi Suleiman
Pics by Simon Seiner SDR Photos
From the streets of London, to the
Olympia West Hall, venue of this
year’s Africa Fashion Week London
(AFWL)2016, this year’s event, proved
that the show is firmly rooted on the
European continent. For a city to
which international designers have
traditionally flocked, London is
currently home to many of the
most exciting young design
talents from Africa and
Africans in the Diaspora.
The two day event which
ran from September
9 -10, primarily projected
works of young and emerging
creative talents in Africa. With over twenty
exhibitions on ground, it was a display of some
of the best hand crafted African pieces and
more, from Adubea Jensen Kente and beads
bag collection , exclusively crated jewelry,
beautiful ankara bags, umbrellas, to hair and
skin care products for the African skin. This year,
also saw the participation of the Nigerian Expect
Promotion Council( NEPC) via the NEPC stand
that had on display different wares of young
creative Nigerians. The Bank of Industry was
also on hand with a stand to provide support for
AFWL and emerging designers in the country.
The daily catwalk shows featured collections
sf about 50 designers comprising of young
emerging and established designers across
Africa. Day one kicked off to a colourful start
with the queen of kaftans Tina Ugo of Didi
Creations sending models down the runways
in her revamped kaftans. She wowed the
audience with the most beautiful chiffon pieces
in tatters, asymmetric sleeves or with the back
left unbuttoned right down the spine, all in bold
bright, colours.
Sly Monay came up with a powerful couple
collection featuring the cravat embedded in the
native attire for men, with a complementing outfit
for the lady. He gave the agbada a modern twist
with what he calls the ‘agbada detribalised’
collection. The collection was colourful and a
fresh take on Nigeria’s traditional yoruba wears.
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From the creative Ankara trendy collections
by Daviva’s Macstel and Nipo Skin to Africa
Fashion Today (Aft), day one included
a series of presentations from new and
emerging designers,which eases everyone
gently into what is usually the most
interesting fashion moments in London.
Day two of the Africa Fashion Week
London had it all. Grown up bags, print
ipad cases and carrier bag at Meme Bete,
structured pieces and bags by Lady biba
and more., Exquisite craftsmanship on
the catwalk from Victoria Grace And some
seriously star-filled front rows made up of
the wife of the vice president of Nigeria Mrs
Dolapo Osibajo, Ogun State first lady, Mrs
Olufunsho Amosun and other government
officials were there to capture it all.
The day’s collection was full of sex appeal
from Soboye, structured pieces by Lady
Biba, sheer by Tina Lobondi. Nigeria’s
Signature Secret wowed with her ankara
studded, crop tops, jackets and ankara
cigarettes pants. Ceaser Couture, sent
models down the runway in old British
look with the checkered plaid jackets with
large lapels. Laura Jane was on hand with
the ankara shirt dress constructed to an
asymmetric coat. Each girl wore a subtly
different version of what her mate was
wearing, with the majority of them in the
house’s signature pattern.
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On her part, Mrs Osibajo, used the
platform to showcase her charity
foundation; Step-Up Skills Acquisition
Training project, which was created
to empower women in Nigeria. The
show featured designs by trainees of
the Step Up program, who displayed
their creativity on the runway in various
finely crafted handbags According to
Mrs Osibajo, Step Up has participated
in some exhibitions like the Africa
Fashion Week Nigeria in July 2016 and
the Nigerian Export Promotion Council
and ITC SheTrades round-table and
exhibition in Abuja, also in July 2016, and
more, with the objective to showcase the
creative prowess of Nigeria’s talents to
the world.
On the whole, designers played with
lots of prints, flowing, silhouettes, flora
shorts, chiffon blouses with plunging
necklines, the dashiki had a swell
time on the runway with designers
displaying different cuts and styles of
the beautiful fabric. Lead designer for
the year, Tanzanian Mustafa Hassanali,
showing in London for the first time on
the platform of AFWL, closed the show
with a shimmering collection of dresses
with sleeves that were flirty and fun for
the woman who loves her glitter. For
Ronke Ademiluyi Founder of the AFWL,
success for her is not just about putting
up a fantastic show without any itch, but
there is the satisfaction of knowing that
every year, values will be added to the
business of our fashion designers who
are showcasing on the AFWL platform .
AAUGUST
FASHION
AFRICAN FASHION TODAY
L-R: a guest, Ronke Ademiluyi, Oludolapo Osibajo, Olufunsho Amosun
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FASHION
COTILDA
DIDI CREATIONS
ANYO
CEASER COUTURE
CO-IDENTITY AND MAMA BIASHARA
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ALLURE’S
WEEKLY FAB LIST!
by - Fatima Garba
Looking for the latest trends to transition into? Hopefully, our weekly fab list will
help you decide the major trends to keep you looking fab all day and all week.
Monsoon peach
romantic maxi dress
SUEDE
lipsy suede top
There is something about
the texture of suede that
makes you feel like you are
right back to the 1970s.
This year, suede buttondown
skirts, dresses and
accessories continue to
be all the rage. You can
wear these pieces with a
bit of boho flair or create a
streamlined look by pairing
your suede pieces with
classic silhouettes.
Zara burgundy
suede pants
Alice Olivia romantic
maxidress
ROMANTIC MAXI
DRESSES
It seems that the year
is taking a style cue
from the ’70s! If you
could not get your
flower child fix from
the fringe and suede
pieces. I already
have on this list, then
this next trend is for
you. The romantic,
flowy maxi dress is a
gorgeous silhouette,
and it can be styled
in so many ways.
METTALLICS
I love wearing metallics
in any way, shape,
or form. So when
I saw that mixed
metallics are in this
year, especially, on
the runways at fashion week,
I started pulling all of my shiny,
shimmery pieces out of my closet
to prepare. Rock this trend by
combining hints of metallics in
your shoes, bag, clothes,
and even nail polish.
Christian Dior
metallic bag
Giuseppe Zanotti metallic heels
Bella Hadid in
bell sleeve
trend
Roksanda bell
sleeve dress
BILLOWY
SLEEVES
Bell sleeve tops are
fun to wear with shorts,
pencil skirts, and your
favorite pair of jeans.
And they are on the
fashion forecast for this
season ! It is all in the
little details and how
you rock this trend.
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HEALTH
HEALTHY LIVING101
By - Teri Mendes
MORINGA
OLEIFERA
- part 2
...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
4. Moringa can survive in the craziest places:
Although deep frosts can knock out a moringa tree, it
can survive in many other harsh conditions that
would destroy most plants. Moringa can endure and
thrive in dry and drought prone areas, bad soil, and
the banks of the salty sea.
5. Moringa can purify water:
Thanks to its antimicrobial and coagulant properties,
moringa seeds are used to purify water cheaply and
effectively. They work to kill bacteria while also
forcing any large particles (like clay or silt) to be
pushed to the bottom of the container so they can be
filtered out. Because the seeds are abundant in many
countries, and clean water scarce, this helps solve a
real dilemma, and contributes to its “miracle tree”
nickname.
6. Moringa Extract for Weight Loss:
Moringa extract for weight loss has proven incredibly
effective. This can be explained by the fact that the
moringa powder
leaves are low in fat yet packed with protein, fiber and
calcium. With 42 percent of the recommended daily
minimum of protein, 125 percent of the
recommended daily minimum of calcium, and 15
times more fiber than wheat, moringa extract for
weight loss allows the body to feel satiated. This not
only helps kill cravings for calorie-rich meals but
provides a healthy, organic way to fill our bellies and
lower our cholesterol. It is known to lower blood
sugar and slow down the release of sugar into our
blood stream. This process is incredibly important in
weight loss, as it prevents excess sugar from
converting into fat.
Think of consuming the protein found in eggs,
without the rich calories. Think of gaining the
vitamins of carrots and other vegetables, all from one
source. That’s the beauty of moringa extract for
weight loss.
7. Moringa may help fight cancer:
According to studies, the entire moringa tree,
including its seeds, leaves, bark, and roots contain
compounds, like niaziminin, which have been shown
to inhibit cancer cell growth. Animal studies utilizing
an aqueous extract specifically from the root of the
moringa plant have demonstrated its ability to inhibit
the growth of ovarian cancer. While more research
needs to be done, the sheer number of nutrients and
antioxidants in moringa make it a promising anticancer
candidate.
8. Skin & Body Care:
One of moringa’s most untapped and unknown
benefits lie in the realm of skin care. Moringa oil
carries a high oleic acid content as well a host of
vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In fact, moringa
oil is already used in a number of high end cosmetic
companies. The possibilities for skin, body and even
hair products made with moringa oil is huge.
9. Protects the eyesight:
The rich leaf pigments protect eyesight. In fact, the
nutrients in Moringa mirror those in commonly
prescribed for patients with macular degeneration.
These same plant pigments protect our skin from
radiation as well as, moderating the effects of the sun.
10. Biofuel:
It is an
economical and
ecologically
responsible
alternative to
traditional crops
which are being
used as fuel
because it can
grow on marginal land, and doesn’t require much
maintenance, fertilizer or pest control.
Extract from Last week Part I:
Traditional literature indicates that
moringa was used as a permanent form of
birth control, and even today, in certain
parts of India, like West Bengal, it is taken
by prostitutes to avoid unwanted
pregnancies. So ladies, step away from the
moringa until you’re sure you don’t want
kids. Women who are not looking to get
pregnant and men shouldn’t be adversely
affected from moringa leaves.
That is it for today readers! Hope you
enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it
here first!
For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail.
com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next
week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO
TERI Speaks
Dear Teri,
You are really doing a great job, kudos..in your previous
edition of dark armpits u said waxin is d bst method,pls
how can that be done?i don’t hav a dark ampit,bt
whenever i shave,ma armpits b’cmes rough lik dat of
chicken skin and i don’t lik it..what cn b done 2 avoid it.
Judith
Thanks for writing in judith.
Waxing is very straightforward you can buy the wax strips or
hot wax and strips from most pharmacies or supermarkets.
Alternatively if you want to spend a bit more, any beauty
parlor or spa.
All the best.
Teri Mendes
September 18, 11, 2016 // 13

FEA TURE
WITH
Mr. Anthony Shishler
By - Pamela Echemunor
The hospitality industry in Nigeria
is one of the biggest on a global
scale with foreign investors
trooping into the country to establish
their brands on our home front. One of
such brands is Le Maison Fahrenheit
run by Mr. Anthony Shishler, managing
director of the company. In this
interview, he shares his vision and a
brief history of the Fahrenheit brand
plus what makes it stand out.
Tell us how the Fahrenheit concept came to
life.
The Fahrenheit concept came to life from the
passion of one man, Anselm Tabansi. A two-pronged
passion actually: a love of architecture and design
and a very keen interest in hospitality. Add the two
and the evolution and revolution of the hospitality
industry in Nigeria began. Hence, the existence of the
Fahrenheit brand.
What difficulties did you face setting up the
brand in Nigeria?
The typical Nigerian society, for the most part,
is one where change is not easily accepted. A brand
like ours, pivoted on concepts like difference and
change, typically met the challenge of resistance.
Forcing people and organizations to think outside
the box of their comfort zones, making a very lax and
seemingly comfortable hospitality sector realize that it
needed to wake up, it took a lot of doing. The concept
of boutique hotelling was not a common one; it is
very expensive and, of course, investors got cold feet.
However, we steadily overcame that hurdle. There
was a huge thirst for impeccable customer service
and, naturally, the people gravitated towards us and
what we represent. Suddenly, art and design became
popular and the go-to source for that was us.
What makes your brand stand out ?
At Fahrenheit, we understand that hospitality
is a lifestyle business. We believe that the ultimate
pleasurable experience is one that encapsulates all
the facets of the human senses. Our brand’s unique
type of product and the way that all of the human
senses are engaged in making use of the product,
sets it apart. Focused on extreme quality and luxury,
we are not your regular ‘bed and breakfast’. Words
like ‘weird’ and ‘wonderful’ come to mind with us.
Very importantly, we have an established company
culture. This controls the way that we operate such
that wherever in the world you go, the Fahrenheit
people and brands are all the same. We do not lay
hold to any one particular way of doing things. We
ANTHONY SHISHLER
are a kaleidoscope of many different elements coming
together as a beautiful whole.
What are the things you expect from the
brand in the next few years?
We expect that the Fahrenheit brand will have
become a household name representing all things
fine and unique. Already, plans to expand to other
African countries are underway; in Ghana and final
negotiations are being held in Mali. In the next few
years, concepts like Fahrenheit College, Fahrenheit
Estates, Fahrenheit Short-lets and Fahrenheit Resorts
will come into play.
The hospitality industry is growing fast in
Nigeria. What would you say it needs, the
most, to put us on the map globally?
First, Nigerians need to adopt the culture of
tourism. So concentrated we are on other aspects, like
oil, that we ignore the sectors that are potential gold
mines. Tourism and hospitality are much entwined.
We keep treating them as separate entities.
Encouraging a culture of travel and making sure
that the hospitality set ups that are on ground are
world-class will go a long way. We need to take the
business serious and be very consistent in the type of
services that are offered with particular attention to
supreme customer service. More airtight marketing
strategies should be adopted. Lot of businesses in
Nigeria look down on e-marketing but how else
can a person in, take for example, Mongolia know
about a hotel in Nigeria if they are not marketing
their products and services online? We need to put
ourselves out there. Be bold. Focus on our specific
targets and stay true to them. A culture of thinking
outside the box should be encouraged and not
dismissed.
Where would you say Nigeria is, right now,
in the business and hospitality map servicewise?
I would say that Nigeria is rising slowly and
steadily. There is still much to be done, however.
Nigeria is booming because infrastructure is
improving and there is a knowledgeable customer
base that understands the value of what is on offer.
Yet, from a hospitality perspective, room rates are
high; almost on the level with London or New York,
for standard rooms, but the quality of service that we
are able to offer, at this point, does not warrant the
room rates that we charge. This is a result of Nigerian
businesses often being forced to pay for dieselgenerated
power, an unsustainable expense that we
have to deal with at the moment.
Until the government starts working hand-in-glove
with private enterprises, the price point is not going to
drop so, it is up to the service providers to find ways
to provide competitive service while maintaining
cost efficiency. There is a general re-awakening in the
hospitality world but that’s only the beginning. That is
where we are, in the beginning.
What challenges do you face running your
hotel daily?
There are different challenges for different days.
However, the most prominent one would be lack
of power. This automatically cuts across the other
aspects of the business. Tons of money that could
be channeled to other parts of managing the hotel
gets spent on diesel purchase. Others include human
capital, capital market interest rates, consistent
supply of material goods, credit management and
purchasing controls.
Would you say your hotel is affordable?
Well, ‘affordable’ is a very relative word, depending
a lot on who is asking. And, you have to keep in mind
that cheap and affordable are two different things.
Comparing the type of services that we offer with the
corresponding prices, you can say that we are steadily
bridging the gap between luxury and affordability.
Tell us about the interior design?
Our designs are one of the most unique things
about us. Call us quirky, if you like. All the furniture
that we use are from Svengali, our furniture company.
We focus on colour, abstract angles, in-your-face tone,
gloss and pop art; very modern art odds and ends
coming together to create something very beautiful.
No part of any of our hotels are decorated the same.
Each part is decorated to tell its own unique story.
Basically, you can travel the whole world just by going
from one part of the hotel to the other. No particular
pattern but with luxury, beauty, and comfortability
foremost in our minds.
Making profit in hospitality is tricky. Would
you say you have recovered your capital and
over since inception?
We are not there yet but we are making good
progress. We operate at a cost model which
accentuates our profitability. We aim to increase
activities with detailed costing models attached to
them which always makes the bottom line look very
attractive and is.
Tell us about your facilities?
World class facilities, all of them. Our rooms are
very modern – standards, executives, deluxe suites,
wow suites; all tastefully furnished with a personal
feel to them. We have one restaurant called La Spiga
– local and continental dishes extraordinaire - and
then, we have the roof top bar and lounge called Rue
80 for the let-your-hair-down type of hang outs.
We have a beautifully designed swimming pool,
some private lounges tucked away in-between
the rooms for the wandering guests, very flexible
conferencing and event facilities that are of very high
standards and up to date. There is a lobby that is
exceptionally beautiful yet feels like your sitting room
with books, mind boggling art and music at your
disposal. We are the real deal; rivaling services gotten
only in cities like New York and Paris.
Why should one visit and lodge at Le Maison
Fahrenheit?
Being our flagship property and epitomizing
our brand philosophy that is emulated at our sister
hotel - Fahrenheit Loft; our sister brand - Morning
Side Suites, to our baby property - Austasun and our
upcoming properties - Fahrenheit Muse, Fahrenheit
Artemis, Fahrenheit Rue 80 Abuja, one thing that is
certain is the common thread of very fine and quality
things. A lot of emphasis is placed on personalized
and supreme customer service. With us, it is very
important that our clients get more than what they
see or bargain for.
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11

P EO PLE
“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”
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CELEBRATING
BMW @ 100
By Oscar Ochiogu
Members of the BMW Club
Nigeria, a lifestyle venture serving
the needs of BMW enthusiasts in
Nigeria, recently, celebrated 100
years of the BMW brand. The
initiative was fully supported by
BMW club headquarters in
Munich, Germany.
The club with 100 fully
registered members celebrated the
landmark event recently, at Eko
Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event which brought
together BMW fans, provided
another avenue for networking
opportunity and an enjoyable way to
widen circle of friends and
associates.
Captured here are some of the
faces that graced the ocassion.
President of BMWCNG,
Kennedy Njideofor
L-R: Formula One Driver- Shahin
Nouri with Freeze of cool fm
One of the faces
of BMWcng
Performer at
the event
Treasurer of bmwcng-Al ma’ruf
adeniyi, Gen. Secretary of BMWCNGchibuzor
kamma
Theo and Lotanna
gbenga fale and
kunle ajayi
Mr Abiona, Manager of BMW Sales Coscharis
Group (2nd Left) posing with other senior staffs
of Coscharis Group.
Officials from First
Bank of Nigeria
Representatives of Power horse energy
drink at the event
guests at the event
It’s Her Day
Movie Premiere
By Oscar Ochiogu
adunni ade
kate henshaw
oluchi onwabo
basketmouth and
elsie okpocha
bovi and juliet ibrahim toni tones femi durojaiye adeola akinfewa
The Premiere of Bovi’s movie “ It’s Her Day’ took place recently at
Genesis Deluxe Cinema, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki.
The movie which featured great personalities like Ini Dima-
Okojie, Omoni Oboli, Shaffy Bello, Toni “Tones” Adefuye, Gregory
Ojefua, Enajite Dede and a host of others was shown to a select
group of celebrities and actors alike.
Is the story of a girl who wants a fairytale wedding and met a guy
who promises to give it to her. This brought two families with
different orientations together to forge an unlikely headway. It was
written by Bovi Ugboma, edited by Akin Alabi and directed by
Aniedi Anwah.
The Red Carpet saw top Nigerian celebrities such as Adeola
Akinfenwa, Adunni Ade, Alexx Ekubo, Omawumi, Ann Inuk,
Basketmouth, Bovi, Buchi, Timi & Busola Dakolo, Daniel K.
Daniel, Elsie Okpocha, Eva Alordiah, Femi Durojaiye, Funke
Bucknor-Obruthe, Gregory Ojefua, Ini Dima-Okojie, Jude
Chukwuka, Juliet Ibrahim, Kate Henshaw, M.I, Michael Okon,
Najite Dede, Omobaba, Shaffy Bello, Sound Sultan, Teju babyface,
Zaaki, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and a whole lot of others.
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