One of Nigeria's most exotic lingerie and underwear stockists - LAURENTS UNDERWEAR has begun its rebranding campaign which involved the creation of a new logo, identity and a new outlet in the heart of AFRICA's beauty capital; LAGOS. The shop opening is accompanied with a whooping 50% sales slash.

LAURENTS UNDERWEAR, a highly recognized name when it comes to stoking the most reliable Brands in the underwear factory. The LAURENTS range boasts of the most exotic multi-dimensional undergarments from the best Brands worldwide. The strength of the Brand lies in the diverse range of high profile Brands and professional ethics which it avails both the male and female genre.

Laurent’s Underwear has become a Brand synonymous with the most avant-garde definitions of exotic style which is reflected in the reputation of Brands it stocks. The Brand’s unisex offering only increases its appeal as very few Brands cater to the increasing needs of both sexes, as the wardrobe essentials of Negligees, lingerie, boxers, and sleep wears. Laurents Underwear recognizes that style is about a timeless confidence which can only be achieved by a holistic attention to the personal essentials which play a most important role in achieving the extra-ordinary, hence the dedication to collecting only the finest underwear from the best Brands in the world.

Xclamations By tomi rotimi.

Ayotomi Rotimi, CEO of Xclamations, possesses a divine gift for amazing design interpretations. Those deductions fill your mind as you enter the beautiful Victoria Island showroom on Adeola Hopewell street in Victoria Island, Lagos. What catches your fancy are her dazzling interpretation of colors and her unique finesse with the linen fabric. Her detailing is another aspect which scores her high in the fashion world. Xclamations is a leading designer and manufacturer of stylish occasion and casual wears.

Indeed, it is difficult to miss an Xclamations design. The array of colors, elegant cuts and unrivalled finish only entrenches their position as one of Nigeria’s fastest rising fashion Brands. Although she possesses an uncanny knowledge of the linen fabric which has grown to become her signature style, her dexterity in a variety of other fabrics is unquestionable. The collections are available in sizes 8 to 22 for ladies and Medium to extra large for men. Xclamations would indeed blow the minds of the fashion audience at the Beauty and the Feast. 

Xclamations' Boss : Ayotomi Rotimi

The Designs.

Exciting coloured jackets which can be paired with skirts, tailored pants and jeans.

The Multi-panel dress for that timeless touch of class.

COUVREZ ORGANIC SKINCARE

Every woman's dream is to achieve that flawless, glowing radiant skin. Couvrez organic skincare bridges the gap between the desire and the accomplishment of these dreams.

Perhaps the most apt description for the Brand is: Nigeria’s First Body Shop!
Couvrez Organic Skincare is a natural organic skincare company that specializes in producing natural & organic skincare products for the Nigerian woman on the go.

The name Couvrez which is coined from the French word Decouvrez which means discover is reflective of their vision to take the normal woman on a journey of beauty rediscovery. The Brand’s goal is dedicated to inspiring a healthy lifestyle through the creation of innovative Natural & Organic skin and body care products.

Couvrez’s natural skin care product lines are oriented towards plant and mineral ingredients from our gorgeous green earth; these ingredients are often referred to as botanical-based. These natural and organic skin care products focus on stimulating cell growth and rejuvenating the skin, by thoroughly cleansing, gently toning and moisturizing. Deep cleansing of the skin is important, but should be done using natural ingredients the skin quickly recognizes to ensure absorption & avoidance of stripping the skin of its natural oils.

In line with their philosophy to provide 100% organic skincare products to their Clients, Couvrez would be administering free skin consults at the event with a view to teaching ladies how to achieve the flawless, beautiful skins they deserve. 

Remember, You can meet these eclectic ladies at the BEAUTY AND THE FEAST at the Coral Reef hall [10, IKOYA AVENUE, OFF MACPHERSON, IKOYI] on the 11th of October by 1:00pm.

BEAUTY AND THE FEAST - It's a fairy tale experience.

As preparations for Nigeria's most exciting beauty and fashion exhibition - Beauty and the Feast - heats up, fashionistas, divas and families all over the city of Lagos are getting ready for the fashion festival. The fashion festival promises to provide holistic attention to every beauty and fashion desire - from hair to skin, fashion, accessories and beauty products.

This exhibition which is arguably the fashion gathering of the century parades DAVIDA OKPARAH, Creative Director of DAVIDA on the exhibition stand. Davida, Barrister by profession, Distinct Shirt Maker by calling has carved a niche for her Brand as THE authority on shirt making in Nigeria. Her designs have accrued endless encomiums as her excellence hasn't gone unnoticed in several quarters. It is no wonder that the 2004 St. Moritz Style Awards Winner has garnered a cult-like following as many style oriented divas swear endlessly by her designs.

We ran a story on her POWELA collection recently where she decided to put her artistry to the test and delved into dresses as well. Her voyage was greeted with awe, her mastery of the art renewed and a new set of apostles where drawn to her Brand.

BEAUTY AND THE FEAST presents DAVIDA OKPARAH - Shirt Maker extraordinaire.

DAVIDA

THE POWELA COLLECTION

Beauty and The Feast holds at the CORAL REEF; 10, Ikoya Avenue, off Macpherson, Ikoyi on the 11th of October from 2:oopm to 7:00pm.

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Recently we told you that LDA blew their minds at the Couture fashion week in New York. This is a bit of the frenzy she created with her GOLDEN GIRL collection. More pictures will be brought to you later. The pictures are courtesy House of J'ola.

Comment by fashionista on bella naija: 

LDA was the clear winner at the show . Her talent surpasses any I’ve seen in Nigerian designers. You can tell she clearly thought out her designs .. Her vision mennnnn.. too mad .. im impressed for the 1st time.

Obsession.

One could argue that I am obsessed with every LDA collection which she churns out. Truth is they wouldn't be too wrong. In fact, all divas across the globe should be. The intricacies of the LDA collections leave a mark in the sands of time as she weaves INSPIRED couture pieces into the Nigerian Brand.

LDA's new collection - THE GOLDEN GIRL

Her latest collection spoke in high decibles as far away as New-York when she left Nigerians with a palpable sense of patriotism in the air as she showcased her GOLDEN GIRL collection at the couture fashion week. The collection is fast turning into a fashion must-have as declared in the fashion scriptures. Stay glued to this page and we shall reveal to you the beauty of LDA's 2010 predictions.

Hair Diva boss- Glory Bonsjak, has been AWOL for some time now. For those that know, Glory has been away to have her baby . Penultimate week, she gave birth to a Beaautiful baby girl - Charlotte. This new "arm candy" is every inch like her mum -A beauty to behold .

Glory who should be back on the scene hopefully in the month of November, has had her Hair care business still topping the charts in the city of Lagos , where one can not afford to fall short in terms of "Hair-tiqutte". Hair Diva , whch os situated in lekki Phase 1, in lagos, stocks a variety of  100%Human Hair types, and their services are second to non.

If there is one thing that Glory's fashion style and her business have in common, it's that ....'either is Always On Point ' 

ELITE MODEL LOOK NIGERIA the first ever Elite Model Look Nigeria which was held last year, and turned out to be a very successful event with Tracy Onyekachukwu , has begun warming up for its second edition. Activities commenced with the casting that was held on the 29th of August, and the casting for Elite Model Look Nigeria 2009 was held at Protea Hotel GRA, Ikeja, where over 1,000 aspiring models/contestants who turned out for the casting from the 36 states in Nigeria, 50 girls were selected and sent to Elite office and was narrowed down to 16 beautiful girls by the Elite Representatives.

This year, Designers would include Melissa Odabash with her "Haute " N "Sexy" range of swimwear,

ITUEN BASI  

Samantha Cole London

& Designers club

They would be showcasing 16 of their lovely collections

WHILE SPONSORS: Mercedes Benz, Moet &Chandon, Protea Hotel Ikeja, Next on Sunday, Hair Limited, Clarins, Montaigne Place, Black up

Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: 19 September, 2009.

The New Awakening magazine, a publication of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation in collaboration with Essential Interiors magazine proudly presents a photographic exhibition titled, ‘A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography.’

The exhibition is scheduled to hold at the Omenka Gallery, Ben Enwonwu Foundation at Ikoyi on Friday 25th of September at 5:00pm and end on Saturday, the next day. It will be opened by Dr. Sam Amuka, publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, who is the guest of honour. 

The New Awakening is an art and lifestyle magazine and the first of its kind in Nigeria. It educates, informs and guides its readers on the arts including visual arts; sculpture, painting and photography. The publication is also a business guide with great entertainment value.

Essential Interiors is Nigeria’s first interior design magazine. It is a source book of ideas, inspirations and product information indicating everything related to interior design in Nigeria. 

The exhibition aims to showcase the remarkable works of Nigeria’s best-known names in this genre as well as emerging talent. It provides a rare opportunity for the public to see and enjoy the exceptional skills and the progress made in the development of form and technique in contemporary Nigerian photography. The exhibition is sponsored by Interior Specifics, Regus, Cornerstone Financial Services, Svengali Designs Limited and I Design Interiors.


 

Tam Fiofori is an internationally renowned film-maker, photojournalist and media consultant. He has exhibited widely and remains a major influence to many photographers.

Internationally acclaimed photographer, Sunmi Smart-Cole is self-taught and is known for his versatility and range of his interests. He is a multi-award winner whose works reflect his lifelong advocacy for the environment and sensitivity for natural subjects. His work is influenced by his love for music, fashion and art. He has trained over 30 photographers and is a role model and inspiration to many more.

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere is recognised as a world-class photographer. He became a studio photographer for the first African television station in Africa in 1961.He is well-known for his series of photographs dedicated to Nigerian culture and owns an impressive archive of images. Ojeikere has published several books on his work including his black-and-white book Nigerian Hairstyles (shot in the sixties and seventies).

George Esiri  is a well-experienced photographer who has worked for Reuters International Press Agency UK and received many awards. He is renowned for his work documenting the Niger Delta region.

                  Kelechi Amadi-Obi

    a trained lawyer and has earned international recognition as a painter and photographer. He is well-known for his work in the advertising industry.

As a social documentary photographer, photojournalist and cultural activist, Mudi Yahaya

works largely on long-term, self-assigned projects often focusing on the aesthetic relationship between images and post colonial deconstruction of the African identity. Over the years Mallam Mudi has worked with international organizations including UNICEF, UNAIDS and the BBC Trust.

                                                                                                                  Jide Adeniyi-Jones

has worked as a professional photographer in Europe, Africa and the United States since 1974. His practice includes documentary, industrial and editorial photography.

                           Uche James-Iroha, a trained sculptor is also a photographer of international repute, having received several awards including the Prince Claus award in 2008. His works are enhanced with texts and graphics and address social and general issues. He is the director of Photo Garage, an outfit that provides logistics and offers an indigenous platform for domestic and global intellectual photography exchanges. Uche is also the director of the Depth of Field, a photography collective based in Lagos.

Emeka Okereke won the Best Young Photographer prize in the 5th edition of the Festival of Photography in Bamako, 2003. His work currently explores the relationship between video and photography. He has had a hand-full of impressive outings at major festivals and Biennales. 

‘A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography’ will feature outstanding works of veteran Nigerian photographers such as Tam Fiofori, Sunmi Smart-Cole, and J.D Ojeikere.Other famous names include Don Barber, Jide Adeniyi-Jones, George Esiri, George Osodi, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Uche James Iroha.

Others are

                                                                                T.Y Bello

Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko                                                                                                                                                                                              

Lolade Cameron-Cole

Emeka Okereke, Amaize Ojeikere,Adolphus OparaDeji Ajose and Sunday Ukonumu.

Hey folks,

How are you doing?

It has been ages since I blogged and I know you must be cross with my erratic blogging behaviour. I beg thee thy pardon this day. The MORSI blog has been under construction as we have been upgrading it to achieve a more world class outlook. We have more exciting stuff for your viewing and reading pleasure, so stay tuned as we bring you the juiciest gists and scoops on your latest fashion designers, beauty Icons, models and the top players in the Nigerian fashion scene both at home and in Diaspora.

In the mean time, we are overly excited about our Post-Summer edition of Nigeria's most exciting fashion and beauty exhibition - BEAUTY AND THE FEAST.

BEAUTY AND THE FEAST is Nigeria's finest, professionally driven Fashion, Beauty and lifestyle exhibition, designed intricately by the couture board at MORSI PR to fulfill the most outlandish fashion PR dreams. 

It is a gathering of the most outstanding, unrivalled, style-imbued designers, fashion icons and beauty professionals under one roof to showcase the effulgence of Nigerian Fashion.

We invite you to participate in this unique post-summer episode which promises to deliver to the letter your greatest fashion desires.

This event is proudly coutured by MORSI PR - Nigeria's first Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle PR firm. Our indefatiguable media supporters are Bellanaija.com, Gistmaster.com, Lindaikeji.com, High society weekly, Quest TV, Spice TV, Page 3 on STV, POT- POURRI and many more.

To book a stand here, do call Uche on 07032652172.

Watch out for more information on the exhibitors here.