MUSIC MEETS RUNWAY 2013 UNVEILS ICONIC DESIGNERS
Music Meets Runway unveils the theme for this year's event as the 'Iconic Edition'. This years music meets runway will for the first time ever, feature not only established designers but Iconic designers as well.
Music Meets Runway (MMR) is a platform that 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.
For third edition we will feature our established home designers who are trailblazers and internationally recognized with several awards, reputable brand partnerships and participation in fashions shows (local and international) to their credit.
MEET THE DESIGNERS JEWEL BY LISA Jewel by Lisa is a multi-faceted global women's wear and accessories collection that has featured in several publications such as The New York Times, Drapers, Vogue.co.uk, Style.com, BBC.co.uk, MTV.co.uk, to mention but a few. Lisa Folawiyo, the creative genius behind Jewel by Lisa, has been able to take the simple process of ankara design to a whole new level with her expertly handcrafted embellishments.
Jewel by Lisa has collaborated with global brands such as Blackberry and L'Oreal, to create limited edition Blackberry Phone cases and Lipstick & Nail polish covers, respectively. The brand has been well received and worn by actresses like Lucy Liu, Thandie Newton; and Singer, Solange Knowles.
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 collections 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 contemporising 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, media moguls Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith.
MAI ATAFO Mr. Atafo made his debut in 2007 with the launch of his clothing line, Mai Atafo Inspired (MAI), since then, he has undeniably succeeded in making a name for himself and his brand in the African fashion industry.
His passion to create elements of clothing for a perfect wedding birthed “Weddings by Mai” in 2010; he 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.
OKUNOREN TWINS Kehinde and Taiwo Okunoren 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.
Over the years, DJ Caise, Naeto C, D'banj and Don Jazzy are a few of celebrity clients the twins have dressed up for red carpet events. The suit worn by Naeto C for his wedding was one of the collections of the twins, while the G.O.O.D Music latest addition, D'Banj wore the custom-made suit by them during his sold-out 2013 DKM Concert.
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. Collections like Independence, Ankara and Beads have certainly displayed this designer's love for colorful African print, a look that has captivated the many followers of African fashion.