It
was an evening of elegance and beauty last Saturday’s July 28, 2012 as Drimcruz Entertainment staged the 1st Edition Ikeja Shopping Mall
Fashion & Music show. The show which was an infusion of fashion and
music was put together with the aim of giving budding designers and
participating clothing stores a platform to showcase their expertise and array
of unique designs. This was aimed at helping them attract the right client to
their brand.
Clothing
stores that participated included US Polo, Twice as Nice, Woolworth, Da Viva,
Nike, T.Peridot, Levite, United Color of Benniton, and Swatch. This was a
worth-while as guests were impressed with the array of materials showcased while
Designers on display included Yomi G, Uno’ell Couture, Intinct4Kids and Ajeh.
For
Yomi Gbadegesin, CEO Yomi G, “….it was a huge challenge for me….it was
tasking trying to stand out as a unique brand however I’m proud I did. ….the
commendations and patronage was worth-the-while”.
Top
Nigerian Models that graced the runway included Ken Okoli (Ex Mr. Nigeria),
Kevin Godson, Michelle Udoka (Best Model Of The World-Best Catwalk), Fredrick,
Chinko, Kaleed, Bolarinwa, Seyi and Bola_Muda. Others include Bola Coker, Uju,
Love Aganga, Bola Faweyinmi, Ono, David, Seun Bolaji and
Bosun.
The
delectable ‘Jebele’ Coroner, Kween who has a proclivity for fashion
affirmed to the uniqueness of the various designs. She urges that “…..a lot more of this kind of platform
should be provided to showcase indigenous and upcoming designers….this is one
way we can project our unique African styles and
designs”.
Also
from Wole Oni, “…I’m proud of the quality of designs
showcased today….at this pace, the world will sooner than we expect beam their
spotlight on Nigerian fashion”.
To
spice up the evening was music performances from Flowsick, Nikki Laoye, Korede
Bello, Myke O, Irap, Don Barry, Reingy Frankly and Sax Angel. The event host for
the evening was Cool Fm’s Kaylah
while the official red carpet host was GonG Tv’s- Mr.
Tunez.
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