Arise Fashion Week second Edition Beckons.

Olubunmi Ademokoya for Deola Sagoe

The much awaited second edition is here again and from what we are hearing, the show will be the one to beat.

The Chairman of This Day Newspaper, Mr. Ndukka Ogbaigbena in Lagos yesterday, stated that the show will baost of World class models and designers, and casting dates will be sent to modelling agencies in the Country. He also stated that the casting directors will be in Nigeria to select home based models.

The show which is billed on 6th to 11th of March will be like no other.
Nduka who has put Nigeria on the World Fashion Map has continually raised to bar in the fashion industry.

More information will sent out concerning the castings as time goes on.
Models from every Nigerian Agencies are welcomed for the castings.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC REDEEMS PLEDGE

The renowned global flyer, Virgin Atlantic, has once again redeemed its pledge to Nigeria's Next Super Model. It would be recalled, Virgin Atlantic made a pledge of giving free round trip tickets to London to the three finalists of Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011. The girls are already booked for Virgin Atlantic ticket to The London Fashion Week come February 2012.

LONDON FASHION WEEK 2012 - FOCUS NIGERIA TEAM GETTING READY.

With less than four weeks to the opening of London Fashion Week 2012, the Focus Nigeria Team which comprises House of Jola, Ayo Van Elmar, House of Farrah studio 24, Hallero and Zohe Taglit are working tirelessly on their collections.

The Focus Nigeria Team is set to leave Nigeria in Mid February for the all important Fashion Show which promises to be explosive. High profile Nigerians in Government and private business sector are booked to occupy front row during the event to give their support to the Nigerian ambassadors.

Fashion Network Africa also gathered that a number of Models from Isis Models and Europe are already booked for the London Fashion Week. Key Nigeria media companies to cover the event are Allure Vanguard, Sun News paper, Gistmaster.com, Vanguard Lindaikeji.blogspot.com, Measto Media and ofcourse FashionNetworkAfrica.

Make-Up Artist Magazine Features Michael Jackson Retrospective

Following the recent death of Michael Jackson, Make-Up Artist magazine’s next issue will feature a retrospective of the King of Pop, featuring interviews with a number of make-up artists who worked with Jackson over the past three decades, as well as some exclusive, never-before-published photos.

The story—‘The Many Faces of Michael Jackson’—goes back to 1978 when the then-19 year-old singer appeared as the Scarecrow in a big-screen version of The Wiz. “He was very quiet and shy,” remembered Michael Thomas, who worked as Jackson’s make-up artist on the film for two and a half months, “and very much to himself but he seemed to be a happy kid. He used to say that whatever he was working on at the time, that was the most important thing in his life, and he would devote all of his energy and concentration to whatever project he was working on.”

The most celebrated Jackson video of all time may well be the 1983 horror-music extravaganza “Thriller,” which permanently transformed the music-video format. It was also a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the young make-up artists who worked on the project, some of them still new to the business.

“It’s so energizing to see it again,” said Tony Gardner, who joined the crew as a runner before working on his own characters and ultimately appearing as a featured zombie. “I have nothing but positive memories of that time. I was only 19 at the time, but ‘Thriller’ helped me decide what I wanted to do with my life.”

Another major project was Ghosts, a half-hour haunted house epic directed by Stan Winston, who had designed the special make-ups for The Wiz two decades earlier. “He was one of the best actors I’ve ever had in the make-up chair,” said Mike Smithson, who transformed Jackson into two different characters for the project. “He let me do whatever I needed to do and never complained, so it was a really good experience.”

For exclusive Jackson material, see the full story in Make-Up Artist magazine #79, on newsstands July 15, or you may order it here: http://makeupmag.com/issues/id/922/.

Marc Jacobs on Dior rumors: I've still too much to do at Vuitton

Marc Jacobs has firmly closed the lid on the past rumors of a move to Christian Dior, explaining he still has "so much more to do" at Louis Vuitton.
Speaking to British newspaper The Telegraph January 9, Jacobs readdressed past reports he would be replacing former head designer John Galliano at Dior, after the latter was dismissed in March 2011 following his arrest at a Paris bar for racist and anti-Semitic behavior.
While Jacobs was flattered to be considered by LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault for the position, the designer reaffirmed his status at Louis Vuitton, arguing he still has plenty of ambitions for the fashion house he has helmed since 1997.
"It's a great honor to be considered, and Mr Arnault is a super intelligent man and a very smart man and it was certainly a very great honor for him to know that I was capable -- and not only capable but that I am someone that he would have wanted for the job.
"But I am very happy to be here. There is so much more left to do and building Louis Vuitton into a fashion company is something nobody else can say they really started," explained the creator.
"I am really happy and I do love working here. I just think there is so much more to do."
Just some of the expansion to come from Louis Vuitton includes the label's first standalone fine jewelry store, which will be unveiled in Paris's Place Vendome this month. It was also announced January 4 that the brand is planning its first fragrance since the 1930s, with master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud heading up the scent development.
Meanwhile, the most recent name associated with the Christian Dior head designer job is Belgian creator Raf Simons, with an article published in WWD last month claiming the fashion house was finalizing his contract. Other fashion heavyweights linked to the position in the past include Phoebe Philo, Riccardo Tisci and Alber Elbaz.

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Milan Menswear Fashion Week: Designers offer peek into inspirations

With Milan Menswear Fashion Week set to kick off January 14, a host of designers due to appear at the event have revealed their inspirations for Fall/Winter 2012.
Speaking to WWD January 12, creators from fashion houses including Diesel Black Gold and Nicole Farhi have discussed the ideas behind the yet-to-be-seen looks, which range from retro cuts to Asian dandies.
Ermenegildo Zegna and Pringle of Scotland's collections appear to have more practical motivations, with the latter's designer Alistair Carr explaining the upcoming menswear line is "inspired by a real man's wardrobe and the pieces he wants to wear."
Meanwhile, Zegna's image director Anna Zegna stressed the importance of versatility in the upcoming line, providing "incredible combinations between formal and sporty pieces."
Diesel Black Gold's creative team spoke of edgier inspirations, citing "military constructions," "vintage biker pieces" and "1970s-style cuts" as sources of inspiration, while Farhi's Massimo Nicosia hinted at more exotic motivations with the theme "West meets East."

AFP Relax News.

COPENHAGEN FASHION FESTIVAL 2012

The scandinavian Countries is getting ready for another experience in the fashion business as Copenhagen Fashion Week and its management are working tirelessly with partners to ensure no moment is dull during the one week-long fashion fiesta, taking place at different venues in Copenhagen, the Capital city of Denmark.

Designers who are already on regular schedules are : New Generals, Aniv von Borche, Jean and Philip, Tabernacle Twins, TBC amongst others.

The event will also showcase trade fairs, trend shows and fashion parties across Copenhagen. For participation, please visit www.copenhagenfashionweek.com.