LUST HAVE'S : MR GARBE TEES

I am usually not a huge tee person. However, when i find one(s) that capture my attention, i cant help but splurge. MR GARBE is an urban tshirt brand based in london which sources inspirations from African nations. People who reside in Nigeria can purchase at our fave indigenous online store: GIDDIMINT

Cheers.

RUNWAY TO WARDROBE: OLD RELIGION SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Happy Easter everyone! A period to remember that God so loved us that he sent His son in the form of man to die for our sins. And also proving his 'super-awesomeness' by ressurecting on the third day.

Anyway, as part of my continued interest in promoting Nigerian designers, i purchased this old religion blazer. After seeing it at LFDW (Lagos Fashion & Design week), it was love at first sight. I knew i had to have it, and only just got to wear it recently. More of this collection HERE

Here's how i wore it;

'THE FEELING' LOOKBOOK BY ORANGE CULTURE

The Orange Culture Fall/Winter 2013 lookbook is here. Titled 'The Feeling' collection explores African heritage with Adire, Aso-Oke and cow skin leather material. Once again, Orange Culture steps up the game creatively. The collection is aimed at exploring the art of textile craftsmanship and tells a tale of an artistic lover who is exploring love and his understanding of the concept.

I imagine that most people who don't understand the artistic side of fashion, would struggle at appreciating this collection. Especially, as regards a menswear collection. Kudos to the designer; Adebayo Oke Lawal, however the styling should have been able to draw a balance between aesthetics and practicability. The individual pieces don't stand out as much, and for the most part look unwearable.

AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD: THE GOOD, TRENDY, CONTROVERSIAL &THE CLUELESS

The AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD (AMVCA) has come and gone. I personally am highly impressed with the recognition Nollywood is finally getting. There's a lot of hardwork that goes behind the scenes, that only deserves rewarded.

Anyways, like most of you, i was really keen on how our celebrities were going to turn out. I was really impressed. Lots of good and trendy looks. However, some got it wrong.

THE GOOD

TUXEDOS + BOW TIES = Most Appropriate

ALEX EKUBO

MAI ATAFO

O C UKEJE

EBUKA OBI UCHENDU

DESMOND ELLIOT

TRENDY

SHADES OF BLUE

PRAIZ

JULIUS AGWU

TARYOR GABRIELS

OOTD:"LAGOS BIG BOY" NATIVE WEAR + VELVET TASSEL LOAFERS

Happy new year everyone. I know its march, i am two months late. Sigh! My Apologies. There has been so much going on in my personal life, that i just could not bring myself to blog. Also had a running battle with repairing my laptop. Well, i am glad to say most of that is over with, and  i am looking forward to this year with a lease of life. I suggest you all should too.

Anyone who lives in Lagos, Nigeria, knows that most men have this native wear uniform aptly titled as the "LAGOS BIG BOY". Popularized by the indigenous LOLU clothing brand. As an inspiring Lagos Big boy *chuckles*, it was only natural to get mine.

OOTD: GRANDAD SHIRT + DOUBLE BREASTED BLAZER

Yesterday was the last sunday of the year 2012. YAY!!! Decided to whip out the double breasted blazer; a staple in every man's wardrobe. Paired it with a grandad shirt and jeans for a classy yet casual look. If you also notice i restrained myself from wearing my velvet loafers. They are just so comfortable. Sigh! What do you think?

RETROSPECTIVE KALIEDOSCOPY SPRING/ SUMMER 2013

I came across OLD RELIGION during the  MTN LFDW and was totally blown away. So many hits with this collection, i sought them out and ordered some items. I NEVER DO THAT! That's how impressed i was. Well their customer service is not so great, as i have had to wait a long time to receive my orders. Anyway, i would excuse it on being a new label.

The spring summer collection dubbed retrospective kaleidoscopy for perception by admirers of the collection, kaleidoscopy meaning ‘observation of beautiful forms’