Accra – 26th June 2012 – The organisers of Ghana Fashion & Design Week® (GFDW) have announced BlackBerry® as Principal Sponsor for the event to take place in Accra Ghana at the Moevenpick Ambassador Hotel on 5th-7th October 2012.

BlackBerry, the ultimate fashion accessory for busy trendsetters, joins a list of renowned sponsors of  the event, including luxury brands such as Porsche, Moet & Chandon and L’Oreal Paris.
Research In Motion (RIM), the company behind the BlackBerry® solution, is proud to be part of the Ghana Fashion & Design Week®. The sponsorship is a perfect fit for RIM since the latest BlackBerry® smartphones and BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets offer the perfect balance between elegance and
functionality. Ranging from the accessible to aspirational – BlackBerry products offer a blend of great aesthetics and the latest technology for busy people on the move.

This partnership will allow BlackBerry users to interact and get closer than ever before to the emerging  trends of 2013 collections as they unfold at the event. Prior to Ghana Fashion & Design Week starting October 2012, BlackBerry users will have an exclusive opportunity to engage and interact through BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), giving them opportunities to win tickets to catwalk shows.

L’Oreal’s Dark and Lovely hair range has been named the Official Hair Styling and Product Sponsor of  this year’s Fashion Week. In addition, SO Aesthetic Ghana luxury cosmetic range is the Official Sponsor for the Make-up and beauty treatments, GFDW are pleased to see two highly regarded brands step into this role during fashion week. These additions are massive opportunity for Ghana fashion industry to revive, thrive, and expand its standing as a fashion contender as the rest of the world.

CONTACT
Email: show@ghanafashiondesignweek.com
Website: http://www.ghanafashiondesignweek.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Ghanafashionweek
Twitter: @ghanafashionwk #GFDW
Blog: http://ghanafashionweek.wordpress.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/GFDWTV

GFDW’s mission is to provide global journalistic coverage of the fashion event, partnering with a selection of influential press and media to give participants the global exposure they deserve. GFDW is pleased to collaborate with both international and Local Media partners such as Vogue Italia, New African Woman Magazine, FAB Magazine, Fashion 101 TV Ghana, Shadders Africa, as well as press coverage from VOA – Voice of America, and more to be announced.

ABOUT GHANA FASHION & DESIGN WEEK®
Ghana Fashion & Design Week® is a contemporary international platform envisioned to direct, lead and promotes both emerging and established designers to a global audience. GFDW brings together creatively talented fashion and accessories designers in Ghana, and in the Diaspora alongside international designers, to showcase their collections to local and international retail buyers, Africa’s neo-fashion consumers, influential press, media, and fashion savvy celebrities. The event incorporates outstanding display of fashion shows and a creative Exhibition hub that gives fashion and creative businesses in Ghana, and across the globe the opportunity to exhibit their collections and related creative business services alongside the catwalk shows.
The annual event celebration of Ghana’s Fashion and Creative business industry is set to epitomize the fashion scene in Ghana, with platforms that celebrates Ghanaian and international designers. The organisation is structured with an aim to develop and educate emerging talents in Ghana through its mentoring platforms and inspirational industry seminars to involve internationally. GFDW is strategically placed to support and strengthen the fashion, textiles and apparel manufacturing industries in Ghana.

Accra Ghana, April 23, 2012 – Ghana makes fashion history. The organisers of Ghana Fashion and design week (GFDW) event are pleased to announce Vogue Italia as their international media partner for the upcoming event scheduled for the 5th -7th October 2012 at the Moevenpick Ambassador hotel in Accra, Ghana. The digital luxury fashion publication has joined forces with GFDW to bring exclusive coverage of the event to the world.
This collaboration is truly one-of-a-kind – with Vogue Black Italia high readership from all over the globe, GFDW mission is to provide international journalistic coverage of the fashion event. Making history for Ghana and the African continent, such collaboration has never happened before and we hope this partnership lead GFDW commitment to the promotion of designers, ensuring international publishers are able to easily access official, sought after GFDW images, content and enabling designers to promote themselves to a global audience.
Vogue Italia will exclusively be covering the runway shows, with special backstage features and interviews. It is with great pleasure to add Vogue Italia to GFDW list of global partners, including luxury brands such as L’Oreal and Porsche. This partnership provides participating fashion designers, models and sponsors with brand coverage in key markets; allowing them to be discovered by new contacts globally.
About Ghana Fashion & Design Week
Ghana Fashion & Design Week® is a contemporary international platform envisioned to direct, lead and promotes both emerging and established designers to a global audience.
GFDW brings together creatively talented fashion and accessories designers in Ghana, and in the Diaspora alongside international designers, to showcase their collections to local and international retail buyers, Africa’s neo-fashion consumers, influential press, media, and fashion savvy celebrities. The event incorporates outstanding display of fashion shows and a creative Exhibition hub that gives fashion and creative businesses in Ghana, and across the globe the opportunity to exhibit their collections and related creative business services
alongside the catwalk shows.
The annual event celebration of Ghana’s Fashion and Creative business industry is set to epitomize the fashion scene in Ghana, with platforms that celebrates Ghanaian and international designers. The organisation is structured with an aim to develop and educate emerging talents in Ghana through its mentoring platforms and inspirational industry seminars to involve internationally. GFDW is strategically placed to support and strengthen the fashion, textiles and apparel manufacturing industries in Ghana.
CONTACT
Email: show@ghanafashiondesignweek.com
Website: http://www.ghanafashiondesignweek.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Ghanafashionweek
Twitter: @ghanafashionwk #GFDW
Blog: http://ghanafashionweek.wordpress.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/GFDWTV

The world is a global village and almost everything is now done online; from airline check-in to meeting up with friends via social networking sites and even studying; the list is endless.

One aspect of life which isn’t left out is Fashion & Style. Trendy pieces, notable brands and fashion accessories can now be viewed from the comfort of our homes. Even better still, in more developed countries, one can actually acquire them by shopping online and having it delivered right at your doorstep. Such bliss!

This bliss was previously out of reach of Nigerian divas and men of style, but not anymore!


The SABUNTA.COM shopping experience is centered on a huge selection of top quality products, great customer service and most especially saving Nigerians the time of being stuck in traffic. With SABUNTA.COM, you now have 100% easy, fast and secure shopping anywhere at any time.




Leonard Stiegeler is the Managing Director of Sabunta and heads the major developments of the new Rocket Internet venture from Lagos, Nigeria. He brings a wealth of experience from previously engaging roles where he was a Cooperation Partner at the Boston Consulting Group and attended The London School of Economics. Leo’s most recent role was as Business Development Manager at Zando (Sabunta's sister company, located in Cape Town, South Africa) where he expanded the market share of the e-commerce website to become the biggest online fashion site in South Africa.
Anthony Vita, a Princeton University graduate, is Sabunta's Vice President of Operations where he’ll perform his role from its base in Lagos, Nigeria. Prior to Rocket Internet, Vita spent two years as an Investment Banking Analyst at Deutsche Bank in New York and three years as an associate at Apelles, a private equity fund, in New York City as well. He most recently served as VP Operations for Zando in Cape Town since January 2012 before joining Sabunta.
Onyeka Akumah is the Marketing Leader at the new Rocket Internet venture – Sabunta. He graduated from Sikkim Manipal University, India with a First Class Degree in Applied Information Technology. He oversees all traditional and new media marketing operations coming from his most recent role where he was Online Marketing Manager since December 2010 at Wakanow.com. His previous roles also includes functioning as E-marketing coordinator for Deloitte in East, West & Central Africa and before that, Webmaster for British Council, Nigeria.
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 To mark the end of the month of June , there will be a MASSIVE SALES @ THE STUDIO 9 LAGOS .

Brands available include -
- TOSHO WOODS 
-ION 
-SERENDIPITY
-SCUUP WOMAN 
-O'ECLAT
-RAVISSANT 
-XELA 
-VELVET CHOCOLATE HAIR 

So get your Shop on and Gooo........





Venue - Suite 9 , Surulere Super Plaza
Akerele ext, Surulere
Lagos
Phone: 08185011897
Mobile: 08034054156
 OR  you can pick items online HERE  and we deliver to your doorstep. 

Luisana Lopilato wowed today in a stunning set of photographs for Ultimo's latest lingerie campaign.
The blonde actress, wife to singer Michael Bublé and a successful actress in her home country of Argentina, signed up as the face of the brand for a two-year stint in October last year.
Since then, sales have rocketed by 37 per cent - a spike that Ultimo founder and CEO Michelle Mone attributes in part to the Lopilato effect.


The latest diamante bra is the answer for those looking for something special to add a sparkle to a backless outfit.
Made from luxurious satin, this bra comes with an embellished stretch diamante back strap for comfort and flexibility and can be worn 10 ways to suit any backless lingerie dilemma.

If the new lingerie collection isn't 'bling' enough for your backless dress, the ‘Ultimo Diamond Back Miracle Bra’ - a diamond encrusted creation worth a staggering £800,000 which can be made to order may be the answer.
When Michelle Mone was awarded an OBE in 2010 for her services to business, she gave thanks to Luisana and the other Ultimo models (Tamara Ecclestone and Amy Childs also modelled for the brand in 2011).
And when she promised that 2012 would be even bigger, she was not wrong.

At the time, she said: 'This year we have unveiled some amazing images designed to best showcase our collections and it has been fantastic to be involved with some incredible women.'
'Signing Michael Buble’s wife Luisana is one of our biggest international stars and the response we have had has been phenomenal.

Flying colours: Salvaged scarves made this stunning dress for Carley Rugman, Miss Bristol & Avon in the Eco Catwalk fashion show at the Athena Leicester
These girls went all out to impress, salvaging items from charity shops, family hand-me-downs, bin liners (and the bags themselves, in one case) to create their winning looks.
Who do you think rocked the recycled look best ? 

From delectable sandals to breezy, floppy hats, summer affords the opportunity to experiment with eye-catching accoutrements. The warmer temperatures are also the perfect time to dabble into new accessories like body jewelry. If your stomach or back is on display, the right body jewelry can provide added interest while giving your outfit a seductive and feminine flair. Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Beyonce are fans of body jewelry, using it to accentuate some of the very physical attributes. Whether you choose an elegant anklet or a dazzling belly chain, we’re convinced body jewelry can take your accessory game to another level.


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Shot by Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi, Naomi Campbell glows in a regal embroidered blouse and bold jewelry for Pinko’s Fall/Winter 2012 campaign.

VANE STYLE to launch Show Room

The VANE-STYLE SHOWROOM will create a perfect platform for clients to receive styling and shopping services from Veronica, ensuring that they look their best at a reasonable price.

The showroom will deliver current trends, high-end fashion and is open to individuals, designers and stylists.

Designers are also given the opportunity to have buyer access to their collections. It also gives an opportunity for their pieces to be used by stylists looking for clothing and accessories to style major editorial shoots, advertorial campaigns and celebrity red carpet events and for editors reporting on the latest trends and featuring articles on up and coming designers.

For more information and enquiries please contact business@vane-style.com

  Shakara Couture will officially be launching its label and open its flagship store in grand style this weekend.
The family run label which was founded in 2004 and led by a creative director professionally trained in millinery, dress making, fashion illustration and personal styling will showcase its ready-to-wear collection which includes dresses, blouses, skirts and accessories that will be made readily available for purchase at the store.
 Influenced by vintage glamour and inspired by timeless elegance and fashion of the 1920s and 1950s, the label is set to bring into the Nigerian Fashion industry like never before, a fusion of African and Western Vintage fashion using African tribal print, tie and dye, lace, embroidery and bead work.

Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: 20 A, Olubunmi Rotimi Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, E-mail enquiries@shakaracouture.com

BASKETMOUTH OPENS BAR

Such as ----Open to the general public from 12pm till mid night, EmBARssy bar and lounge is a modest and sophisticated relaxing space where guests can come unwind after the everyday hustle of the workplace. 

-They offer the finest drinks and liquor to their esteemed customers with premium service from our courteous staffs ensuring a pleasant evening of excitement and entertainment. 

-They have entertainment in the form of our in-house DJs as well as from our opening comedy night activities, Friday Nite Laffs, One night stand as well as our monthly comedy and music show Laffs 'n' Jamz. The lounge will also host Ladies Night, Saturday Nite Fever and Open mic nights in what should be a feature rich space for relaxation, recreation and excitement.

-Friday nite Laffs comedy performances are designed to usher in the weekend break and relaxation essential after the hectic schedule of a working week while Sunday’s One night stand ensures  guests are charged up and ready for the subsequent week.

Friday nite laffs: Each Friday nights at the Embarssy will feature Stand-up comedy performances by a selection of some of the best comedians in Nigeria. With back to back performances,  MCs for each night will be reputable comedian in the Nigerian comedy industry and our guests are guaranteed professional performances throughout the night.

-One night stand: Every Sunday nights will similarly include comedy acts however this will be a performance of a kind where 1 notable comedian for the Sunday night will thrill the crowd to a nonstop 1 hour performance.

  -Ladies Night: A night for the ladies every Wednesdays with free drinks for ladies between 7pm to 8pm. An exclusive night for the divas and sisters can dance till their hearts content while also being treated to inspired music for the ladies.

-Open Mic Night: Every Thursdays will feature ‘talent’ performances by upcoming comics and other members of the crowd who feel the urge to express their veiled skills in comedy, poetry and/or music.

  -Saturday Nite Fever: will be a night of grooving and jive with the house Dj serenading our guests to the best of the best of Nigerian and international music in classy ambience of the EmBARssy bar and lounge.

Laffs ‘n’ Jamz: The hugely popular comedy and music brand concert for very last Saturday of each month will be making its comeback at the EmBARssy bar and lounge. 

Reservations for the maximum number of 100 persons will be required for access to the lounge for Laffs ‘n’ Jamz. Please call Kayode (+2348023276251) or KP (+2348023000206) to make your booking in advance.

 

YES MAGAZINE OUT ............