Vogue Talents: Scouting for Africa as Juliet Angela Omoniyi joins Vogue Talent for Africa team

Vogue Talents in collaboration with International Business Consortium Nigeria limited organisers of Africa’s biggest model search and owners of ECOWAS Fashion week and Africa International fashion week in partnership with Studio 24 launches “Scouting for Africa”, sponsored by Access Bank PLC Nigeria together with Baileys.
This is a new international scouting project aimed at emerging womenswear, menswear or accessories designers of African nationality (they have to be born in one the African continent countries, even if they are currently based elsewhere) or at designers of any nationality but based in Africa.
The profiles of the best designers will appear in Vogue Italia in 2015. One of the selected designers, besides, will have the opportunity of presenting their garments and accessories within the marvelous setting of Palazzo Morando, in Milan, a showcase of international scouting, in September 2015. During this special event, the chosen designers will be able to show their collections to journalists, buyers and designers.
The designers who will be picked will feature at Africa International fashion week coming up on the 2nd to the 6th of December 2015 with an award night by Baileys targeting women who have made their mark in in the African fashion industry.
To take part in the selection please submit by 5 December to the email address  scoutingforafrica@condenast.it the complete pictures of the last 2  collections, a résumé and the following information:
Designer Name
Brand Name
Where do you live
Where do you produce
When was the brand created
Contacts: email address – phone (landline/mobile)
Nationality
Age
An essential and binding prerequisite: participants must be of African nationality or their brand be based in Africa.
Good luck!
di vogue.it
Complete source: Vogue.it

Juliet Angela Omoniyi is a designer who has joined the scouting for team. She speaks Italian fluently.

AAFI presents CREATIVE ARTS SEMINAR

AFRICAN ARTS AND FASHION INITIATIVE PRESENTS CREATIVE ARTS SEMINAR

The Seminar is tagged: "Creating Jobs for Creative Minds".
Topics to be discussed at the event by seasoned speakers, entrepreneurs, professionals, and talent scouts includes: Fine Art, Fashion, Music, Modeling, Make-up, Craft, Photography, beading, Branding, and a lot more...
Keynote Speaker - Arc Princess Fifi Ejindu
Moderator - Joan Okorodudu
Speakers -
Ituen Bassey - Fashion
St Davies - Crafts
Bayo Haastrup
Uche Ibezue
Bimpe Benson
Clara Okoro
Hakeem Salaam
Moriam Musa
Uche James 'Iroha
Admission / Participation at the seminar is FREE

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Ogbebor amen sandra is Nigeria's Next Super Model/Isis Model and House of Jola new stylist.

She is young and beautiful, a former model turned  stylist she  is coming to the industry armed with knowledge of the  fashion industry.She recently joined International Business consortium team where she will be working with Isis Models,House of Jola and Nigeria's next super model.
Sandra is also one of the stylists for Africa International fashion week 2014.

ARIK AIR OFFICIAL AIRLINE AT THE ECOWAS FASHION WEEK 2014

 ARIK AIR  OFFICIAL sponsor of ECOWAS Fashion Week 2014 was present at the fashion week which ended on sunday august 24th 2014. Arik was founded in 2006 by Dr. Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, ARIK AIR airlines  Air  a regional power house, operating domestic, regional and international flight network.
Arik Air recently started its Dubai route adding yet another lucrative route to its expanding routes. 
On 24th, August, 2014 the finale day/Gala Night, models were adorned in branded Arik T/shirts, lending credence to the fact that Arik is one that identifies with the creative industry not just in Nigeria, but other circumjacent region that make ECOWAS states.I leave you with images from the show.

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ARIK AIR OFFICIAL AIRLINE FOR ECOWAS FASHION WEEK.

 ARIK AIR has  joined  as an OFFICIAL sponsor of ECOWAS Fashion Week 2014.  Arik was founded in 2006 by Dr. Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, ARIK AIR airlines  Air  a regional power house, operating domestic, regional and international flight network.
Arik Air recently started its Dubai route adding yet another lucrative route to its existing route. I leave you some images of Arik  AirWest Africa's preferred Airline.

ECOWAS FASHION WEEK COUNT DOWN.

FREE ENTRY TICKET (VIP / STANDARD) TO ECOWAS FASHION WEEK 2014

Nigeria’s Next Super Model 2014 Lagos Screening - Season 8

Nigeria’s Next Super Model Season 8 is set to roll off with the main Lagos Screening which has been fixed at 21st of July, 2014 at Plot 19 block 77 Admiralty Way Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, Nigeria.
All registered models and prospective applicants are required to take note of this date and venue. The map may also be used for specific direction as may required.
The following items are required to be brought along to the screening venue:
Payment Teller
A pair of high heels shoes
A piece of bum shot
A piece of Tank Top (white)
As always, shortlisted screened applicants will be heading to the camp for preparations for the Grand Finale Contest.

If you know you’ve got what it takes to be the next Nigeria’s Next Super Model, hit the “register now” button and get started.

PRESS RELEASE FOR ECOWAS FASHION WEEK 2014

Fashion is one huge contributor of economic growth for any country and/or region if the right things and structures are in place. Take for example,
Milan, regarded as the current fashion capital of the world has major fashion houses labels such as Versace, Gucci, Armani, Valentino, Prada, Moschino and Missoni headquartered in the city. This greatly contribute to its economy. The United States of America enjoys about 25% of its GDP through fashion alone! Arguably, China, the world's biggest fashion land mine "is a rapidly growing consumer market and more companies are looking for ways to develop marketing, branding and communication that is relevant to Chinese consumers." [SOURCE: marketingtochina.com]. From the foregoing, Africa, particularly the West African region could enjoy attendant benefits of fashion given the raw talent and creativity available, moreso the continent is overly blessed with mineral and human resources. Again, with the right structures in place, West Africa and extension could be a fashion "land mine" just like China.
OBJECTIVES OF ECOWAS FASHION WEEK 2014
Being the maiden edition, the organisers of ECOWAS FASHION WEEK will seek to cash in on the growing African fashion market, especially the West African region. ECOWAS-governed region is comprised of fifteen (15) countries, namely: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The objectives of the upcoming fashion week will be to:

• To revive the African culture through fashion.
• To promote the dignity of womanhood.
• To open new windows of business opportunities.
• To encourage indigenous fashion designers.
• To redefine fashion shows by showcasing other fashion accessories.

Encouraging the exportation of local designs in the region.
This will be the focal point and preoccupation of organizers of ECOWAS FASHION WEEK who are desirous of making impact during the fashion week coming up in August, 2014. Talks are ongoing with buyers who will be expected to grace the fashion week.
 
ATTENDANT BENEFITS OF ECOWAS FASHION WEEK
The average African youth is known for their vibrant and entrepreneurial spirit especially if in an enabling environment.
Apart from the chrematistic gains of ECOWAS FASHION WEEK in the region, one other key benefit will be the entrepreneurial engagement of youths across the 15 countries. Young fashion creatives in designing, manufacturing, makeup artistry, styling, media, PR, photography, and beauty segments will be brought on board.
Secondly, as mentioned earlier, organisers of ECOWAS FASHION WEEK are partnering with top buyers who will be exposed to the raw ingenuity of these fashion creatives.
Thirdly, awards and recognitions like "Lifetime Achievement Award" and The "ECOWAS Young Designer of the Year" will be given to designers who have contributed immensely in the area of fashion and most outstanding upcoming designer respectively. Being a yearly event, this will spur healthy competitiveness among young upcoming designers in the ECOWAS region to put in originality in their work.
Finally, one other critical benefit when ECOWAS FASHION WEEK kicks off is it will put Africa on the world map thereby attracting mainstream investors in the region.

CONCLUSION
Billed to take place between 22nd to 24th August 2014, ECOWAS FASHION WEEK will be holding at the ultramodern, world-class Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Studio24 is the event planner. World Press Conference with major sponsors will hold in Lagos and is expected in July 2014.
For more on ECOWAS FASHION WEEK 2014, visit www.ecowasfashionweek.com

Nigeria's next super model coming soon to your city!

The search is on once again for Nigeria's next supermodel, the contest which is undoubtedly the most prestigious model contest in Africa is now in its 8th season. Its a contest that provides girls the opportunity to have a fabulous career in modeling with a professional goal to discover new talents who will become the next super models both locally and internationally.  the bars have been  raised even higher as it keeps getting bigger and better. From its inception 7 cars have been given away and so many mouthwatering prices which include a chance to work with big fashion brands both home and abroad and grace high fashion magazines from around the world. This is a contest that everyone is a winner and more lives have changed from just being participants.  Its not too late to grab your form. it is coming soon to your city!

NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2014 - ENUGU SCREENING

NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL - ENUGU SCREENING

A’FAM LIVE SHOOT, ENUGU.

 

SHOOT VENUE: 172/179 Ogui Road, Enugu, Nigeria
Designer: A'FAM
Photographer: Hakeem Salaam
Videographer: Dhanuska
Model: Juliet Ojeh, Onyeka
Director: Joan Okorodudu
Media: Olucapri
Crew: Jude, Lynda
Stylist: Muniru Shielu

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Exclusive interview with Cynthia Abdulahi

She is young pretty and vibrant, one can say the sky is the limit for the Kogi state-born mannequin with stunningly high cheek bone. Shortly after winning Nigeria's Next super model  she rose from obscurity to fame and fortune, now she is the proud owner of a 2014 Hyundai Accent and has already flown out of the country for major fashion shows including Newyork fashion week, Mercedes benz fashion week Joburg, 100 Atlanta black women show produced by Dwight Eubanks of Atlanta housewives, to name but a few. She has also graced the pages of Numerous fashion publication ranging from mode men, Monalisa to Vogue. Cynthia Abdulahi speaks on modeling, her reign as Nigeria's next super model and what she hopes for the future.

Tell us a little bit about yourself? 
 My name is Cynthia Abdulahi. Am from Kogi state. Am from a family of six. Am the third born.
Did you always wanted to be a model, or did you just stumble upon it? Who or what inspired you to become a model?
Sincerely speaking i never knew i was going to model not until someone told me about Nigeria's next super model, ever since i've loved modeling. My rolemodels are Bunmi Ademokoya and Aisha Bello.
How would you describe yourself as a model in three words? 
Confident, Passionate, Enduring.

As the winner of Nigeria's next super model how would you describe your reign so far?
Nigeria's next super model has helped me grow is so many ways anyone can ever imagine, i've travelled out of the country, and i have walked internationally with top designers and some top models from around the world, i feel so blessed to be given this opportunity to pursue my dreams.
How do you feel Nigeria's next super model has empowered you in term of modeling?
It has empowered me to be more confident and courageous.
Do you do any exercise to maintain your slender figure? What is your beauty routine like?
My slender figure is natural. I dont do any beauty routine except good sleep, good healthy foods and i take a lot of water and fruits, that has really helped me a lot.
What outfit are you most comfortable in?
I love being simple and wearing comfortable outfits like my denim and tank top with flats, but usually i dress according to occasion.

Have you had any tough moments in modeling so far?
No i havent had any tough moment except the competition which was really tough, so far its been fun all along.
You mentioned the competition is tough, in what way?
It wasnt an easy journey from the casting, there were so many girls aspiring to win, hundreds of girls which were eventually shortlisted to 15 finalist, it was a tough process convincing the judges and by the special grace of God, i won it.

What is your vision for the next few years?
In the next few years, i see myself as a top model, modeling with top brands from around the world and being looked up to as a role model to young girls.
Would you share some of your life motor, any words of wisdom that you get by in life?
To be good, loyal and prayerful.
What tips and advice do you have for aspiring models just starting out?66
My advice to them is they should be focused on their dreams and they should not be intimidated by anyone. They should be confident and passionate about modeling.

Styled by Muniru Shielu

#BRING BACK OUR GIRLS... RALLY FOOTAGE FROM ISIS MODELS

UCHE IBEZUE KICKED OFF AFRICA FASHION AND ARTS WEEK IN SAVAGE MARYLAND USA.

It was class all the way at the debut of Africa  Fashion and Arts week in Maryland USA this past weekend.
Nigerians in the diaspora gave a good account of themselves at this epic event.We at Fashion net work Africa are proud of Uche Ibezue and her awesome work.Uche is the ceo of O'mak designes and will be in Nigeria for ECOWAS fashion week.
We leave you with images from this event.