ABUJA EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

The Designers Marketplace events hold on the first Saturday of every month.

Next Event: SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER

Time: 12noon -7pm

Venue: Hawthorn Suites, 1 Uke Street, Garki Area 11, Abuja. (Beside Sahad Stores).

For more information:
Phone: 08038580295
Email: info@designersmarketplace.com.ng
Twitter: @DMP_NG

House of Silk presents Dress 4 LessFashion house - House of Silk will be holding a charity event to help support the less privileged in our society.This event will also see the unveiling of HOS’s 2012 charity collection and a live auction of several designer items. Tiwa Savage will be present to keep the house interesting and there will be special appearance by PH 1st son. Admission is free but you have to RSVP by Calling 08037267276.

Date: Saturday 3rd December 2011

Time: 12 Noon

Venue: Amber Lounge Silverbird Galleria, Plot 1161, Memorial Drive, By Musa Yar’Adua Center, Central Business District, Abuja

Fusion Lifestyle 2nd Year Anniversary Edition

Premium quarterly shopping event and food fair organizers – Fusion Lifestyle is celebrating its 2nd anniversary! To commemorate their anniversary, the Fusion Lifestyle team is planning their BIGGEST, most fun-filled event! This event promises to be fun, energetic and fabulous with lots of side attractions like the “Get Silly for Charity” game where some charity organizations will win money. Attendees will get lots of prizes like clothes, shoes, bags, lingerie, jewelry and food items while two lucky attendees will win N50,000 to spend at the event.

Date: Sunday 4th December 2011

Time: 12 PM – 7 PM

Venue: BMO Events Arena, River Plate park, Ahmadu Bello Way, Wuse II, Abuja

Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 07043109988-9 | 08098389882 | E-mailinfo@fusionlifestyleltd.com | Log on to their Website

Ituen Basi Abuja Trunk ShowThis Friday and Saturday, fashion pioneer Ituen Basi will be having a trunk show in the city of Abuja. There will be lots of iconic Ituen Basi pieces & lace collection available for sale.

Date: Friday 2nd – Saturday 3rd December 2011

Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Banana Republic, 37 Julius Nyerere Crescent off Yakubu Gowon Way, Asokoro, Abuja

Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 08122597952

Blings by PA Discovery Day
You are cordially invited to attend the Blings by PA Discovery Day, where you can find out more about their products, services and reseller programmes.You have to register with N 2,500.

Date: Saturday 3rd of December 2011

Time: 1 PM – 6 PM

Venue: Rachel Centre, 23 Onitsha Crescent off Gimbiya Street Garki, Abuja

Contact: For more information on any aspect of Blings by PA E-mail toyin@blingsbypa.com |funmilayo@blingsbypa.com | info@blingsbypa.com | Call 08038237303 | 08095117828 | 08032134754 | 08020555626
Log on to their Website

ABUJA EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

OnPoint Clothing Abuja Outlet Launch 

Abeg Abeg Abeg am On POINT!!! 

Loved d cool catch phrases, vivid Colours and edgy designs, we are pleased to inform you that your favourite Custom Urban wear Production company is Now Live in the FCT!!!

Its gonna be a "buy 3 get 1 free" event baby!

VENUE:SHOP 56 OBANSANJO BLOCK C1 GARKI ULTRA MODERN SHOPING COMPLEX GARKI 2 ABUJA               
DATE:  19/11/11          TIME:  12pm~6pm                    

___________Be there!!!!__________Tell a Friend... 

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IMBUE MAGAZINE LAUNCH

You are all invited to the official launch of  IMBUE MAGAZINE

DATE: Sunday, 20th November, 2011

TIME: 5-6:30pm

VENUE: Family Worship Center, Wuye, Abuja

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Grand Opening of The Avatar Lounge & Night Club

Abuja’s social scene just got hotter and better as a new lounge and night club -The Avatar Lounge and Night Club is set have its official grand opening this Friday.This grand event is going to be one of a kind and features an unrivaled star studded line up of some of the biggest names in African music such as D’banj, Chocolate City Boys, Tiwa Savage, Cabo Snoop alongside 3 of the hottest DJs in the City.Red carpet starts by 8 PM and will be covered by Sound City and the official media partners of the event, Kiss FM Abuja.

Date: Friday 18th November 2011

Time: Red Carpet Starts 8 PM

Venue: The Valley Shopping Mall, Konoko Street off Ademola Adetokunbo Street, opp Eco Bank by AP Plaza, Wuse II, Abuja

Contact: For more info, general enquiries and reservations Call  08035875265 | 08038175617 | E-mail frank@avatarlounge.net | devante@avatarlounge.net

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Casa De Moda Fashion Fair

Have you been looking for fashion houses to shop for rich African clothing items for you to shine and sparkle among friends and families this holiday season? Then don’t look far off as Abuja based Fashion house Casa De Moda will be holding a Two-Day Shopping Expo where they will showcase their different collections such as Casa Afrocentric Wears, Casa Maternity Wears, Shorts, Jackets, Baby Doll Dresses, Couture Dresses, Everyday Life Casual wears, Male and Female South-South Attires and so much more at cost effective prices.

Date: Friday 18th November – Saturday 19th November 2011

Time: 11 AM – 6 PM Daily

Venue: A Class Park, Kashim Ibrahim Road, Wuse II, Abuja

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Bamboo House Launch & Tebazille Jewelry unveil Fab and Fun Fall Collection

Come and see the unveiling of the Fab and Fun Fall Collection this weekend. Admission is free but you have to RSVP by Calling 08037101146 | 08023087249

Date: Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th November 2011

Time: 2 PM – 8 PM Daily

Venue: No 3 Salt Lake (off Usuma Street), Maitama, Abuja

LOOKBOOK: PREVIEW OF THE AUTUMN/WINTER SEASON; THE ELITE CIRCLE HOODED GILET BY ELEVATED MINDZ

After much anticipation the indomitable ELEVATED MINDZ releases it's preview of the first piece for the Autumn/Winter season. THE ELITE CIRCLE HOODED GILET!

Constructed using 100% fill down, this piece in slick black lacquered nylon shell is super soft, light weight made to give a subtle finish and is the perfect insulator, ensuring protection from cold air. It also features the Classic ROYALTEE crest uniquely crafted from metal thread and placed on the right chest panel with white contrast fastening zip, two side slip pockets to ensure warmth and a ribbed bottom hem.

Release date for this piece is soon to be announced.

ABUJA EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Runway Abuja
Hosted by Denrele Edun and Big Brother Africa’s Vina
Date: Friday 11th November 2011
Time: 6 PM
Venue: This Day Dome, Abuja
Ticket Price: Gallery N3500 | Regular N 5000 | VIP N 20,000 | Table For 8 N150,000

Contact: For more info, general enquiries and tickets Call 08030822698 | 08123912124 | Follow onTwitter@runwayabuja | Check out their Facebook Page | Log on to their website

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‎​ABUJA STAND UP............Effyzzie Clothing company present "SOSO FFYZZIE" were,FASHION meets HIPHOP n RnB our clothing exhibition and sale ranging from dresses,tees to our snap back cap line,we also have limited edition of  "BEAT by DRE"HEADPHONES in all colours for sale.

VENUES:

@ KETCHUP(omega center wuse 2 abuja) STARTS TODAY 

Friday -11/11/11 

Sunday -13/11/11

Time : 10am-6pm,

@ the LOFT(Lake Chad Palace, No.4 Lake alau Close Off Lake chad Crescent, Maitama, Abuja)
where Dipp will autograph his album ,

Sat: 12/11/11  

Time: 10am - 12pm      

Our guest stars performing are: DIPP,MAYTRONOMY,BOOGIE,LALAH,J DIZZLE,DIVAD,SNOWFLAKE,O.Z,MINOLI,AT,THE FACULTY,CASSEY of glo Nija sings n lots more...........BE THERE!

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DEPHINO ENTERTAINMENT presents SOUL NITE - "a nite of live music"

Date- Saturday, 12th November, 2011

Venue- Play Sport Bar & Lounge, Wuse 2.

Time- 7pm-12am

STRICTLY BY INVITATION

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The Reveal: Tees by Vulpes Fulva

Tees by Vulpes Fulva represents the middle ground between the war of western over traditional attire.It is the complete mutation, fashion for the fearless, be there!

Date: Saturday 12th November 2011Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

Venue: Sofa Lounge, Adetokunbo Ademola Cr, Wuse 2, Abuja

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The Launch of Footwear brand Madre’s

Come Saturday 12th November 2011, Madre’s, a new brand of luxurious footwear is launching the opening of its flagship store in Abuja.

Madre’s footwear are a combination of unique colors, creativity & detail which will make it a favorite for all stylish women in Nigeria and beyond its shores.Come for this launch and get yourself some of the most beautiful footwear you can find anywhere in the world.

Date: Saturday 12th November 2011
Time: 1 PM
Venue: Suite CO5 Maitama Shopping Plaza off Limpopo Street, F.H.A, Maitama, Abuja
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 092912202

BLOG BUZZ: 1ST OCTOBER 2011, DESIGNERS MARKETPLACE FAIR IN PICTURES

Designers Market Place 1st October fair was themed to celebrate the 51st independence of Nigeria and was graced with so much fun activities for the young entrepreneurs, designers and buyers alike. There were musical performances, hiphop dance performance and exquisite designers like Wanger Ayu, HeadArt by Pepe, Miss Dee, The Fashion Academy, Duob Apparel, and dEN.MODE showcased some of the newest collections on the runway.

The fair was absolutely beautiful and indulging, not forgetting the the cakes and cocktails ( my personal fave!). below are snippets from the 1st October Event.

However the November DMP is tomorrow, come hang out, have fun, meet people, share ideas and most importantly... BUY!

Date: Saturday 5th November 2011

Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM 

Venue: City Park, Wuse 2, Abuja.

Contact: For more info & general enquiries Call 08038580295 | E-mail: info@designersmaketplace.com.ng

BLOG BUZZ: SUNNY ROSE COLLECTION AT THE 2011 MTN LAGOS FASHION & DESIGN WEEK

Maureen Ikem Okogwu-Ikokwu

Abuja's very own Maureen Ikem Okogwu-Ikokwu of Sunny Rose was one of the designers featured at the just concluded  2011 MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week in Lagos. The latest pieces she displayed are absolutely breath taking! The collection spells simplicity and ease. its very chic and urban with a delicate twist of ethnicity. There's something about this collection that makes me happy. I don't know about you guys but i definitely can't wait to get me one!

The entire collection will be on display and sold in Abuja this week at a Tea Party to be hosted by Sunny Rose.

Venue: Summerset Hotel, 73 Usuma Street Maitama, Abuja

Date: Thursday 3rd - Friday 4th, 2011

Time: 12noon - 7pm

www.maureenikemsunnyrose.com

Facebook - maureenikemsunnyrose

Maureenikem@yahoo.com

LOOKBOOK: AGI & SAM SPRING/SUMMER 2012 SHOES

These eccentric and color burst collection for Spring/Summer 2012 is brought to you by the Design duo Agape Mdumella and Sam Cotton.

BLOGBUZZ: BAGS & CLUTCHES 2DIE4!!!!! BY ZASHADU

Zashadu bags are carefully handcrafted using Nigerian leather that has been exported and treated in Italy, Spain or Portugal, exotic skins and rough cut semi-precious stones, each unique piece is a collector's dream.

BLOGBUZZ: SNEAK PEEK AT GREY

I've been following the Grey team (Rukky Ladoja, Tola Ayanwale, Obi Obi) for awhile now, and i must say they never fail to wow me with their unique easy to wear pieces. 

LOOKBOOK: "LOOK AT MY SHOES" TSHIRT COLLECTION AND "SMILEY FACE" SLIPPERS (LIMITED) EDITION BY OVERALLS APPARELS

Much anticipated Overalls Apparel collections are finally out!!!!. 

Overalls Apparel presents to you the "Look at my shoes" tshirts collection and the "Smiley face" limited edition.

LOOKBOOK: PHYLLIS TAYLOR OF SIKA DESIGNS PRESENTS THE “BLOSSOM COLLECTION” FOR A/W 2011

Phyllis Taylor of Sika Designs is one Ghanaian/British Designer I simply adore, her collections are always executed well with beautiful choice of fabric and finishing, staying clear away from complicated designs. Sika designs presents their “Blossom collection” for Autumn/Winter 2011.  In this blossom collection, the pieces includes maxi dresses, high waist flare trousers, ruffles, print jackets, pencil skirts/dresses and Sika Design signature piece which I believe she makes the most adorable African print baby doll dresses.

CLICK TO VIEW THE WHOLE COLLECTION AND SHOP

ABUJA EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

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Cayenne Lounge & Bar
Cayenne Lounge & Bar is officially opening today!. Come and enjoy the Great ambiance, Food & Music! and a 20% off all drinks Be there!
Date: 2nd September, 2011
Time: 7pm.
Venue: UpTown Asian Cuisine & Lounge. Plot 179, Aminu kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja

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Designers Market Place
Date: Saturday 3rd September 2011
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: City Park, Wuse II, Abuja
Contact: For more info and general enquiries call 08038580295 | e-mail info@designersmarketplace.com,ng | Log on to www.designersmarketplace.com.ng

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Delphino Entertainment Presents "GLOW IN THE DARK"
Date: 3rd September, 2011
Time: 10pm.
Venue: Play Sport Bar & Grill, Wuse II, Abuja
STRICTLY ON INVITES ONLY...

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House Of Silk Sallah Sale 50% off Everything
Date: Thursday 1st – Sunday 11th September 2011
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Plot 960, Ahmadu Bello Way Beside Nigeria Turkish International School Wuse II , Abuja
Contact: For more info call Jennifer on 08037267276

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LOOKBOOK: SEEN Global 2011 Spring collection

SEEN Global was started from the designers's love of travel, culture and fashion.  They shop the globe for unique accessories that capture the rich cultural heritage of international artisans.  Their mission is to infuse culturally inspired accessories into everyday fashion.  

CLICK TO SHOP

www.seenglobal.com

facebook.com/pages/SEEN-Global

TWITTER - @SEENGlobal

Email: info@seenglobal.com

LOOKBOOK: YOMI ADU 2011 COLLECTION

Yomi Adu, a 'made to measure' brand which has been well received by many young women who love to combine hippy and serious in one look.

His philosophy is simple; I always infuse play, adventure and a large dose of personality into my designs because I believe women's work wear should be edgy and demure.

He create beautiful pieces of classic business casuals combined with modern and futuristic trends for a new generation of expressive working women who are ready for a fashion adventure.

Email: yomiadu@gmail.com, info@yomiadu.com

www.yomiadu.com

LOOKBOOK: IBEELA TEXTILES PORTFOLIO

ibeela.com is the online portfolio of Nabila Idris, a multidisciplinary designer.

She specialises in digital design for fashion textiles.   

Her work is influenced by African and Western aesthetics resulting in a hybrid explosion of designs.

Her design studio - House of Beela provides textiles for fashion and is also a textile/fashion brand.

Visit House of Beela on .... (coming soon)

Contact Nabila@ibeela.com for more information.

She is currently based in the United Kingdom.

Current Services

- Exclusive print design for fashion textiles 

- Design consultancy

coutrtesy: www.ibeela.com