Music Meets Runway
unveils 6 iconic designers who will be showcasing at this year’s
edition. Music Meets Runway (MMR) has
successfully showcased Nigeria’s talent in the fashion and music industry in
the past years and has also encouraged up and coming designers by giving them a
platform for recognition.
This is the 3rd
edition and its tagged ‘iconic’, which features our
established home designers who are trailblazers and internationally recognized
with several awards, reputable brand partnerships and participation in fashions
shows (local & international) to their credit. Continue....
MEET THE DESIGNERS
§ MAI ATAFO
The fashion world was
formally introduced to the ever so-classy Mr, Atafo in 2007, with the launch of
his clothing line, Mai Atafo Inspired (MAI). Fast-forward six years later and
this “fashion artist” has undeniably succeeded in making a name for himself and
his brand in the African fashion industry.
In 2010, Mai
Atafo Introduced “Weddings by Mai” a
line tailored specifically to create every element of clothing for the perfect
dream wedding.His made-to measure high end clothing line for women and specially
crafted suit for men; MAI creates lavishly designed dresses and clean cut
suits.
Favoured
immensely by a growing list of celebrity clientele, Mai Atafo has gone forward
to cut across fashion borders and reached out to a more accessible client base.
With many
accolades under his belt, Mai Atafo has truly evolved into a recognized fashion
Icon with his signature tailoring and glamour meets outlandish designs. Mai
Atafo continues to create and most importantly inspire through his lifestyle
brand.
§ OKUNOREN TWINS
Kehinde and
TaiwoOkunoren have been in the business of designing sophisticated African and
European styled suits for over a decade. The duo launched their first line of
suits at the very young age of 19 and have continued to rise steadily to
prominence ever since. Their most recent accomplishments include the showcasing
of their latest designs at the 2012 Arise Fashion Week, an event that was
flooded with the who’s who of the African fashion and entertainment industry.
G.O.O.D. Music’s latest addition, D Banj, was
also seen sporting a custom made suit by the twins during his sold-out 2013 DKM
Concert. Over the years, DJ Caise, Naeto C and Don Jazzy are a few of other
celebrity clients the twins have dressed up for red carpet events (and in Naeto
C’s case, his very own wedding).
§ ITUEN BASI
In 2009, this remarkable woman was named Africa’s most innovative
designer after showcasing one of her collections at that year’s ARISE Fashion
Week. In recent years, her designs have
also graced the cover of Elle South Africa in 2012 and the runways of Dubai
during the 2013 Dubai Fashion Experience. High levels of creativity, passion
for all things African and formal training from the prestigious London College
of Fashion have made feats like these inevitable for Ituen as she continues to
stand out as one of Nigeria’s best. Collections like Independence and Ankara
& Beads have certainly displayed this designer’s love for colorful African
print, a look that has captivated the many followers of African fashion.
§ JEWEL BY LISA
Jewel by Lisa is a multi-faceted global womenswear and
accessories collection. Designer Lisa Folawiyo perfected the art of wearing
Ankara (local West African fabric) through the use of ornate embellishment.
Jewel by Lisa has been featured in several publications such
as The New York Times, Drapers, Vogue.co.uk, Style.com, BBC.co.uk, MTV.co.uk,
Vogue.it, Dazeddigital.com, ModaOperandi.com, Lucky, Women’s Wear Daily,
Harpersbazaar.co.uk, The Financial Times Online (How To Spend It), Glamour
Magazine (South Africa), Essence, Arise, Ebony, Marie Claire (Italia, Russia,
& South Africa). The brand has also been well received and worn by the
likes of Actresses, Lucy Liu, Thandie Newton; and Singer, Solange Knowles.
Lisa Folawiyo is the creative genius behind power fashion house,
Jewel by Lisa. As an innovator, she was able to take the simple process of
ankara design to a whole new level with her expertly handcrafted
embellishments. This has led to the total transformation of African fashion as
we know it as well as its promotion of global recognition. Her pieces have been
seen on different catwalks around the world: New York (during NYFW SS10 and SS11), Johannesburg, Paris, South
Africa and Lagos.
Jewel by
Lisa has collaborated with global brands such as Blackberry and L’Oreal,
to create limited edition Blackberry Phone cases and Lipstick & Nailpolish
covers, respectively.
§ LANRE DASILVA AJAYI
The woman behind LDA, the
label with a reputation for delivering fabulous couture and prét-a-porter
productions. These have been made from a combination of different prints,
patterns and traditional fabrics, creating outstanding collections that have
wowed the fashion world consistently. Lanre has attended several fashion week events in her decade-long
career: South Africa Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2012,
Arise Fashion Week, London Fashion Week 2012 and many more. Her fashion house
is said to produce an average of eight collectiions every year, giving
fashionistas at home and abroad something to appreciate every single moment.
§ DEOLA SAGOE
This fashion visionary/ haute couture designer first showed up on
the fashion scene in 1998, introducing the world to her beautiful and colorful
designs. Using African fabrics, hand-woven materials, and contemporizing
almost-lost traditional African techniques, Deola's designs present a unique
vision and attitude for the modern woman.
Several high- fashion events have been attended ever since, with
outstanding collections like Ori Oke flooding the glamorous runways of South
Africa Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Arise
Fashion Week in Lagos and many more. This has helped in building her worldwide
fan-base consisting of many famous faces like Anika Noni Rose and media moguls Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith.
Sagoe, who will be making
her film debut as the legendary female activist, FunmilayoRansome-Kuti in the
movie "October 1”, is a fashion visionary with a unique approach to her
craft that has endeared her to fans and followers all over the world.
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