ehw¶ wdo whfa · 2020. 12. 6. · weight started to pile on. by my early 50s, i was 85kg. but i...

...N

OT

IN T

HIS

DA

Y S

TYLE

? TH

EN Y

OU

’RE

NO

T IN

STY

LE

JOHN PEPPER CLARK ...A LIFE

1935 - 2020

SUN

DA

Y, 6

DEC

EMBE

R 20

20

LOADING

T H E S T A R S T O W A T C H

FASHION WEEK 2020

TALK IS

CHIP Join over 1,000 African tech entrepreneurs to discuss the post-pandemic future of tech in Africa.

THE AFF ROUNDTABLE2020 finale

Let’s talk tech resilience 20/21December 11, 2020 10am-2pm

Sponsored by

NAOMICAMPBELL

ALTONMASON

ALPHADIA

THISDAY STYLEFASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR

RUTH OSIME

EDITOR PRINT OLUFUNKE BABS-KUFEJI

EDITOR DIGITAL

KONYE NWABOGOR

SENIOR ART DESIGNER MATHIAS ARCHIBONG

CONTRIBUTORSRUKY SALAKO

ISIOMA USIADEIYANU AYODELE

GUEST CORRESPONDENTSAZUKA OGUJIUBAZINA ANUMUDU

JOANNA MACGREGORSEYI ALAWODE

PHOTOGRAPHERTY BELLO

DIRECTOR, PRINT PRODUCTIONCHUKS ONWUDINJO

08111847085

08111847086

08111847087

07054965500

08077092196

The much anticipated and much awaited show, ARISE FASHION WEEK, 30 Under 30, will take place next weekend, 10-12th December at a

spectacular location and will be virtual. Every year, AFW raises the ante and this time around, there will be $500,000 worth of cash prices to be won. For us, it is not just about launching the next generation, it is about providing monies for them to take their brand to the next level. As with every business, beginners face various challenges along their path of growth. So getting seed

monies in pursuit of their dreams must be very uplifting for them.The Queen of Catwalk, Naomi Campbell, has played a significant

role in creating global awareness of African creatives and lending her voice to its narrative has yielded astonishing results. Brand names like

Gucci have provided platforms in Africa to harness talents within. Not only that, some designers have also been able to showcase their collections in global Fashion Weeks...no small feat curtesy of Naomi Campbell so her role in the growth of the African brand can not be undermined. Her partnership with AFW over the years, has raised the stakes in the fashion industry. Other renowned models like Alton Mason and Alpha Dia have also lent their presence to AFW giving it even more credibility on the global platform.

Needless to say, these young designers are working frantically back to back to put their best foot forward in this upcoming show which promises to be very exciting. It will be another landmark occasion for AFW as we continue to do what we do best...promote Africa and its creatives. Tune in for the show which will be streamed on all our global platforms.

FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR

CONTENT

MEN STYLE GUIDE TO LOOK TALLER PG 4

• FAT SHAMING• BEADED BAGSPG 6

FLORALS PG 8-9

POWER OF TWO CO ORDS PG 10-11

360 ON THE POSITIVE WITH DR IFEYINWA PG 18

CLASSY ON A BUDGET PG

20

OWAMBE’ PG 21

TIFE’S HOLIDAY COLLECTION PG 22

Fashion

It’s that time again, ARISE FASHION WEEK ‘30 UNDER 30’ commences next weekend, 10th-12th December. The New Stars feature 30 uprising designers showcasing their collections with $500,000 cash prices on ground for some lucky recipients. And of course, no AFW is complete without some world renowned models gracing the catwalk which will be the highlights. We look forward to the spectacular virtual show next weekend as AFW takes the fashion industry to the next level! FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI, KONYE NWABOGOR & ZINA ANUMUDU report...

Instagram: @thisdaystyle | Twitter: @thisdaystyleon | Instagram: @thisdaystyle | Website: www.thisdaystyle.ng

tallerlook

GUIDE TOMEN STYLE

Tall men are often perceived as authoritative and attractive. And you’d admit, nailing that perfect

suited up look is much easier when you’ve got a few extra inches on your side. But the good news is you

don’t have to be tall to look the part. Whether you’re a short guy wanting to add some inches or a tall one wanting to appear a bit taller, a few smart styling tips are all you need! Here’s your set of ultimate

solutions to looking taller. Take a cue and amplify your dapper dressing sense.

Well-Fitted Clothing

Snug and form-fitting clothes make you appear taller, it’s true! Don’t forget that well-fitted garments

are also a sign of refinement and elegance. Stay away from baggy

pants and loose shirts as they can make you look short and stocky,

unless of course you have the right

height to pull it off! Model for KIMONO-

KOLLECTION

Monochrome LookAdding to the illusion of a taller frame is easier when you’re sporting one colour or pattern from head to toe. Monochrome dressing creates that straight vertical alignment, A taller and leaner look. The idea is to avoid breaking the body line with large patterns and prints. Model for LAURENCE AIRLINE

Zero Chunky

Accessories Streamlining your

look by skipping all the bells and whistles is one way to creating

a taller and leaner look. Avoid wearing

any eye-catching accessories as it breaks

the impression of an elongated frame.

Steer clear of chunky watches, wide ties, and

belts for men that will interfere with the slick silhouette that you’re

looking to achieve. Model for ROBERT

CAVALLI

Vertical Stripes

The rule of wearing vertical stripes has been reinstated time

and again and this may just be the perfect time to

flaunt the trend! It’s amongst the

easiest ways to add length to your

frame; so, wield out those striped men’s shorts, all-striped pantsuits and tees. It’s time

they reclaimed their spot in your

wardrobe. And, avoid horizontal

stripes at all costs as they defeat the

purpose! Model for KENNETH-IZE

Short Works

Longer shirts and jackets

for men could make you

look bulky, as though you are

wearing the wrong size. A

shorter shirt or jacket, on the

other hand, will add proportion and balance to

your silhouette. Styling this

way enhances your stature

and gives you a taller

look. Model for OZWALD

BOATENG

BY USIADE ISIOMA

J O Y O FL I V I N GWE DECORATE

THE WORLDGlamorous interior concepts for your home

KARE NIGERIA No. 45 Gana Street, MaitamaAbuja, Nigeria T: +234 (0)903 221 4162www.kare-nigeria.com [email protected]

KARE INTERNATIONAL(for collaborations outside of Nigeria)KARE Design [email protected]

KARE-NIGERIA.COMkare_nigeria kare_design KARE Nigeria KARE Design

KARE AROUND THE WORLD ABUJA GHANA JOHANNESBURG MUNICH ROME LOS ANGELES MOSCOW DUBAI SOFIA VIENNA SEOUL DOHA TORONTO

KARE Design GmbH

Recap and vital statistics:I am 5 feet and 10 inches tall and 61 years old. I was

an effortlessly super-slim 70kg till my late 40s, then the weight started to pile on. By my early 50s, I was 85kg. But I didn’t become obese till my mid-50s.

I started this battle of the bulge on March 16th, when I weighed a whopping 120kg and measured 49-47-51 (chest-waist-hips) inches. And I’ve been struggling to shed the excess lard since then.

I was at my happiest and most elegant when I was 70kg and a size 10 (UK sizing). But I think that a woman of my current advanced age will look haggard – ill/starved even - in a totally fat-free body zone…and that a bit of genteel padding does a sexuagenarian no harm.

So, since I didn’t feel or look too bad when I was 85kg and a size 14, that’s the compromise I am aiming for. And it’s been a yo-yo ride.

My weight has, alas, fluctuated since I started this journey. I’ve had weeks when I’ve lost a couple of kilos, weeks when I’ve regained every lost kilo and weeks when I haven’t gained or lost an ounce.

At one point in the summer, my weight dropped to 106kg, but it had crept back up to 115kg by the beginning of November. So I fasted on-and-off for a couple of weeks and weigh 112kg at the moment.

Now that the end of 2020 is nigh, it’s tempting to throw one’s hands up and abandon all thoughts of dieting until the New Year.

Why?Thanks to the Covid 19 pandemic and other disasters,

this has been one of the worst years in my lifetime. The world is in crisis. Too many people have died because of the dreaded virus. And America, which once seemed so

reassuringly invincible, is the biggest death trap.Meanwhile, Europe is also struggling with Covid.

Seven famous shops in the UK – where I grew up – have gone bankrupt in the past 7 days because lockdowns have triggered off a deep recession.

Yesterday, a traumatised British entrepreneur committed suicide because he couldn’t cope with the collapse of a previously thriving business he’d spent 3 decades building.

As for Nigeria – where I’m based now – good news is extremely scarce, barbaric slaughters of innocent citizens are commonplace, the government is not doing its job properly and the economy is so messed up that one now has to shell out 500 naira to buy one dollar.

With such depressing developments taking centre stage both here and in many foreign countries that my friends and I once regarded as sanctuaries, it is tempting to start celebrating Christmas early and excessively, in a desperate bid to cheer oneself up.

It is tempting, in a nutshell, to indulge in no-holds-barred socialising, eating and drinking as from like NOW…and to give myself permission to totally forget about weight loss until January lst.

In other words, I yearn to see 2020 off with a relentlessly hedonistic splurge that will involve vast quantities of delicious dishes and favourite tipples…and yearn to then commence 2021 feeling so sated that there will, I hope, be no reluctance to strictly diet and exercise.

The temptation to completely abandon discipline is exacerbated by the fact that I will, this week, be returning to London for the first time in a year…and spending Christmas with my darling only child and

siblings…whom I haven’t seen since December 2019.One of London’s strengths is that it is, alongside New

York, the most cosmopolitan city on earth, foodwise.London offers a level of culinary variety that is

simply not available in Nigeria; and I’m an adventurous gourmand/gourmet who loves to sample the cuisines of many nations.

London also has great food shops like Selfridges and Harrods food halls and supermarkets like Waitrose and Sainsburys.

So there we are: In addition to being surrounded by fab restaurants and food emporia, I’ll be going through emotional reunions with my nuclear family and beloved London pals I haven’t seen for ages. And these reunions will definitely call for plenty-plenty celebration.

So should I eat away to my heart’s content, regain several kilos in the process and be back at Square One on January lst?

Or should I pull myself together and quit looking for excuses for going on a massive December food-and-booze spree. And watch what I eat – as in still eat special London treats, but in small quantities? And only let myself off the hook on Christmas and Boxing Days? And go for long, brisk winter walks to burn calories and shed as much weight as possible this month?

What would ThisDay style readers do if they were in my shoes?

Throw in the towel? Or be mature and controlled?

DONU KOGBARA IS A VANGUARD NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST.Please feel free to share your thoughts about her weight loss journey on 0805 404 6887 or [email protected]

SHAMING!Fat

BY DONU KOGBARA

BATTLE OF THE BULGE PART 33 (Week 34)

BAGSBeaded

There’s a compelling reason for the beaded bag’s resurgence: It elevates any outfit with a splash that’s equal parts edgy and playful.

Designer Lisa Folawiyo is at the fore front of giving everyone’s favorite ‘90s bag a big come back in 2020. She has a full range of sizes, shapes and colour that makes you just want to covet one for yourself.

BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI

6

THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9341 Sunday, December 6, 2020S T Y L E & D E S I G N

SPIRIT OF BIG BANG MECA-10

18K King Gold case. In-house manual movement, with a 10-day power reserve.

Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, 1 Aguiyi Ironsi StTel. +234 9 291 4615 • [email protected]

BOUTIQUE ABUJA

Hublot_GMTAF_SBBMeca10KG_210x297.indd 1Hublot_GMTAF_SBBMeca10KG_210x297.indd 1Hublot_GMTAF_SBBMeca10KG_210x297.indd 1Hublot_GMTAF_SBBMeca10KG_210x297.indd 1 19.10.20 14:2419.10.20 14:24

body. One theory is that they got bigger because of a raging syphilis epidemic, which resulted in men needing space for bandages and medical dressings.

Powdered wigsThe big white wigs that symbolized high class from the Baroque period and beyond found their start with King Louis XIII of France, who started wearing one to hide his premature baldness. The fashion quickly spread and made its way

across Europe by the late 17th century. By the 18th century, men had started powdering them so that they would stay bright white. The British government, however, started taxing hair powder in 1795, a decision that eventually led to the end of that particular fashion.

Foot bindingThis is a case where fashion caused not only certain days of discomfort or pain but also whole lifetimes. Beginning around the 10th century in China, upper-class women who did not need to work would bind their feet as young girls so that they would not grow more than about four inches

long. This involved forcibly breaking the arches and then constantly binding and re-binding them so that they would not heal properly. This fashion, unfortunately, lasted until the early 20th

century before the campaign speaking out against it finally succeeded.

Bullet BrasFor some reason, in the 1940s, someone decided that it would be nice looking if women had cone-shaped breasts, so they created the bullet bra. By the 1950s, it was quite a popular fashion, which surely gave rise to dozens of movies featuring fem-bots whose bullet bras owned that name in a much more literal sense. They had mostly gone out of fashion until 1990, when Madonna famously wore them on tour; they are now produced by several lingerie manufacturers.

CrakowsThe Crakows were a style of shoes that were popular in the 15th century; the shoe tips were extremely long and pointy. The shoes were named after the city in which they originated from and were everywhere in Europe at that time. They were worn by both sexes, but the Crakows for men were thought to be extravagant. The physical evidence shows that the length of the shoe soles was usually more than 50 percent of the length of the foot. They had whalebone or strings at the end that were tied to the knees to enable walking.

BombastingEveryone has seen their fair share of badly placed shoulder pads, but the upper classes of the 16th century took ‘bombasting’ to a whole different level. They would use bombast, a mixed form of stuffing that could be made of cotton,

wool, sawdust, or horsehair, to make certain parts of their bodies seem larger - like their arms, legs, shoulders, or in the case of some rich men, bellies. In some cases, people would carry around six pounds of the stuff inside their clothes.

CodpiecesImagine men today wearing ornamented athletic cups outside the crotch of their pants. Coded pieces were an integral part of men’s dress in the 14th-16th centuries. While they started

out as merely extra fabric to cover up an area that normal pants left relatively bare, they eventually grew into padded and decorated objects that inevitably drew attention to that region on the

Pick any time of the year, floral prints will always be in vogue. Easy, breezy and uplifting, florals patterns can weave a fresh wave of enthusiasm, excitement and a renewed sense of purpose into your day, be it at work or leisure. The wardrobe is incomplete without a lot of colour and print to keep the days bright. Florals are a signature print. There’s always a way to pull it off, and make it your own, with the proper styling. With florals back on the runaway, it’s time to ensure you have this style back in your everyday wardrobe!

all year-FLORALS round print

STICK TO ONE PRINT We are all about being fashion forward and mixing prints, however mixing prints when a floral is involved is only for the brave and seasoned fashionistas. If you want to be bold, add an edgy piece like a jacket, to your floral, but don’t add another print that competes. Model for KLUK CGDT

FLORALS ARE NOT SEASONAL Just because you can’t grow flowers in your garden year-round, does not mean you can’t incorporate them in your wardrobe. Florals are a year-round print. The key is, like with any print, choose the styles and colours that are season appropriate. Model for ESTEBAN CORTAZAR

LESS IS MORE Keeping the overall look balanced is key. When you wear something floral; in particular a one-piece such as a dress, romper, or jumpsuit, you got your flare covered. Keep accessories to a minimum. Model for ORAPELENG MODUTLE

Historical Fashion TrendsOver the centuries, humans have come up with some weird fashion

stylings. Whether out of practicality, vanity, or a mixture of the two, historical fashion can look hilariously bizarre to modern eyes. In all likelihood though, some of the things people wear today will end up on a list of ‘bizarre’ things worn for our century! While we’re still in the 21st century, let’s have a look at some of the historical fashion trends.

BY USIADE ISIOMA

BY USIADE ISIOMA

AVOID OVERSIZED GARMENTS WITH OVERSIZED PRINTS If this is your thing and you just can’t help yourself, keep it short and show some leg, or find a way to cinch the waist to show there’s a body in there. Model for SELAM FESSAHAYE

GO RETRO There’s floral trend which revisits us from the past, and that too from the great ’70s. Vintage florals, which are also known as sofa print florals will make you reminisce sunny days. The next time you’re heading out for a Sunday brunch with your girls, don a vintage floral print outfit. Model for GOZEL GREEN

PLACE IT SMART The pattern will call attention to where it is placed. Put that print to work! Use it to direct attention where you want it, and take it away from where you don’t. Don’t like your thighs but want to try wearing white pants? Wear them with a floral print top and that will distract from your bottom half. Having a bloated day? Wear a solid black top with some floral print pants. We’ll call it the floral shuffle, and it can work to your advantage if you do it right. Model for HOUSE OF DIVAS

TURN HEADS WITH TIE-DYE The tie-and-dye floral trend has taken the fashion world. Not only are they colourful and vibrant, but also a breath of fresh air. Revived from the ’90s, these come with some modern alterations and statement piece. From one shoulder statement tops to gowns, it will be your go-to casual wear this season. They go pretty well with accessories too! Model for LANRE DA-SILVA AJAYI

BRING OUT THE CHICNESS When it comes to attending meetings, subtle dressing is the first to pop into our heads. The monochrome floral print is both, chic and edgy, at the same time. It creates a mysterious look that will instantly make you stand out amongst the others. Make a style statement by adding a pop of colour to your look with accessories like a headband or a bag. Model for GAVIN RAJAH

BLAZE IT WITH A FLORAL BLAZER If you want to make a bold statement and at the same time want to be fairly easy on the eye, then a floral blazer paired with plain trousers will be the right choice. You need to keep in mind what type of floral you will be going for. It is advisable not to choose something too much in your face but you also don’t want to wear a floral blazer that skips the whole floral trend entirely. Model for MAI ATAFO

SCALE IT TO FLATTER Large prints give the impression of a greater surface area. On that same note, the smaller the print, the smaller the frame appears to the untrained eye. If you are of more generous proportions and want to appear smaller, go with smaller patterns, and vice versa. Model for Thebe Magugu

8


body. One theory is that they got bigger because of a raging syphilis epidemic, which resulted in men needing space for bandages and medical dressings.

Powdered wigsThe big white wigs that symbolized high class from the Baroque period and beyond found their start with King Louis XIII of France, who started wearing one to hide his premature baldness. The fashion quickly spread and made its way

across Europe by the late 17th century. By the 18th century, men had started powdering them so that they would stay bright white. The British government, however, started taxing hair powder in 1795, a decision that eventually led to the end of that particular fashion.

Foot bindingThis is a case where fashion caused not only certain days of discomfort or pain but also whole lifetimes. Beginning around the 10th century in China, upper-class women who did not need to work would bind their feet as young girls so that they would not grow more than about four inches

long. This involved forcibly breaking the arches and then constantly binding and re-binding them so that they would not heal properly. This fashion, unfortunately, lasted until the early 20th

century before the campaign speaking out against it finally succeeded.

Bullet BrasFor some reason, in the 1940s, someone decided that it would be nice looking if women had cone-shaped breasts, so they created the bullet bra. By the 1950s, it was quite a popular fashion, which surely gave rise to dozens of movies featuring fem-bots whose bullet bras owned that name in a much more literal sense. They had mostly gone out of fashion until 1990, when Madonna famously wore them on tour; they are now produced by several lingerie manufacturers.

CrakowsThe Crakows were a style of shoes that were popular in the 15th century; the shoe tips were extremely long and pointy. The shoes were named after the city in which they originated from and were everywhere in Europe at that time. They were worn by both sexes, but the Crakows for men were thought to be extravagant. The physical evidence shows that the length of the shoe soles was usually more than 50 percent of the length of the foot. They had whalebone or strings at the end that were tied to the knees to enable walking.

BombastingEveryone has seen their fair share of badly placed shoulder pads, but the upper classes of the 16th century took ‘bombasting’ to a whole different level. They would use bombast, a mixed form of stuffing that could be made of cotton,

wool, sawdust, or horsehair, to make certain parts of their bodies seem larger - like their arms, legs, shoulders, or in the case of some rich men, bellies. In some cases, people would carry around six pounds of the stuff inside their clothes.

CodpiecesImagine men today wearing ornamented athletic cups outside the crotch of their pants. Coded pieces were an integral part of men’s dress in the 14th-16th centuries. While they started

out as merely extra fabric to cover up an area that normal pants left relatively bare, they eventually grew into padded and decorated objects that inevitably drew attention to that region on the

Pick any time of the year, floral prints will always be in vogue. Easy, breezy and uplifting, florals patterns can weave a fresh wave of enthusiasm, excitement and a renewed sense of purpose into your day, be it at work or leisure. The wardrobe is incomplete without a lot of colour and print to keep the days bright. Florals are a signature print. There’s always a way to pull it off, and make it your own, with the proper styling. With florals back on the runaway, it’s time to ensure you have this style back in your everyday wardrobe!

all year-FLORALS round print

STICK TO ONE PRINT We are all about being fashion forward and mixing prints, however mixing prints when a floral is involved is only for the brave and seasoned fashionistas. If you want to be bold, add an edgy piece like a jacket, to your floral, but don’t add another print that competes. Model for KLUK CGDT

FLORALS ARE NOT SEASONAL Just because you can’t grow flowers in your garden year-round, does not mean you can’t incorporate them in your wardrobe. Florals are a year-round print. The key is, like with any print, choose the styles and colours that are season appropriate. Model for ESTEBAN CORTAZAR

LESS IS MORE Keeping the overall look balanced is key. When you wear something floral; in particular a one-piece such as a dress, romper, or jumpsuit, you got your flare covered. Keep accessories to a minimum. Model for ORAPELENG MODUTLE

Historical Fashion TrendsOver the centuries, humans have come up with some weird fashion

stylings. Whether out of practicality, vanity, or a mixture of the two, historical fashion can look hilariously bizarre to modern eyes. In all likelihood though, some of the things people wear today will end up on a list of ‘bizarre’ things worn for our century! While we’re still in the 21st century, let’s have a look at some of the historical fashion trends.

BY USIADE ISIOMA

BY USIADE ISIOMA

AVOID OVERSIZED GARMENTS WITH OVERSIZED PRINTS If this is your thing and you just can’t help yourself, keep it short and show some leg, or find a way to cinch the waist to show there’s a body in there. Model for SELAM FESSAHAYE

GO RETRO There’s floral trend which revisits us from the past, and that too from the great ’70s. Vintage florals, which are also known as sofa print florals will make you reminisce sunny days. The next time you’re heading out for a Sunday brunch with your girls, don a vintage floral print outfit. Model for GOZEL GREEN

PLACE IT SMART The pattern will call attention to where it is placed. Put that print to work! Use it to direct attention where you want it, and take it away from where you don’t. Don’t like your thighs but want to try wearing white pants? Wear them with a floral print top and that will distract from your bottom half. Having a bloated day? Wear a solid black top with some floral print pants. We’ll call it the floral shuffle, and it can work to your advantage if you do it right. Model for HOUSE OF DIVAS

TURN HEADS WITH TIE-DYE The tie-and-dye floral trend has taken the fashion world. Not only are they colourful and vibrant, but also a breath of fresh air. Revived from the ’90s, these come with some modern alterations and statement piece. From one shoulder statement tops to gowns, it will be your go-to casual wear this season. They go pretty well with accessories too! Model for LANRE DA-SILVA AJAYI

BRING OUT THE CHICNESS When it comes to attending meetings, subtle dressing is the first to pop into our heads. The monochrome floral print is both, chic and edgy, at the same time. It creates a mysterious look that will instantly make you stand out amongst the others. Make a style statement by adding a pop of colour to your look with accessories like a headband or a bag. Model for GAVIN RAJAH

BLAZE IT WITH A FLORAL BLAZER If you want to make a bold statement and at the same time want to be fairly easy on the eye, then a floral blazer paired with plain trousers will be the right choice. You need to keep in mind what type of floral you will be going for. It is advisable not to choose something too much in your face but you also don’t want to wear a floral blazer that skips the whole floral trend entirely. Model for MAI ATAFO

SCALE IT TO FLATTER Large prints give the impression of a greater surface area. On that same note, the smaller the print, the smaller the frame appears to the untrained eye. If you are of more generous proportions and want to appear smaller, go with smaller patterns, and vice versa. Model for Thebe Magugu

9

THISDAY Style Vol. 22, 9341 Sunday, December 6, 2020S T Y L E & D E S I G N

POWERTWOofCO

OR

DS The most-wanted

and wearable item right now is not a one piece but a two-piece set called Co-ords. For the uninitiated, co-ord is shorthand for ‘co-ordinated outfit’ - matching separates that can work better than anything else in your wardrobe, providing a just-thrown-on, ready-built ensemble, as well as a plethora of combination possibilities. Designers are churning out tones of these co-ords and it’s a no- brainer outfit for anyone who is always on the go!


ODIO MIMONET

TIFFANY AMBER

DEOLA SAGOE

10

THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9 December 6, 2020S T Y L E & D E S I G N

Fashion, Style and Personality

Fashion has been influencing lives of people all around the world in one way or the other. The fashion trend keeps changing according to the seasons and wants of the society at the times. It is taken as a mood lifter for most of the women. We all love fashion, but some of us are not as aware of some interesting fashion facts that prevailed in the history. Here are a few of them...

Hoop skirtsOn the other end of the leg-space spectrum when it comes to skirts, there is the hoop skirt or crinoline. The hoops under the skirt started out as a practical way to keep the legs free, be it for cooling purposes or to save women from tripping, and then caught on as haute couture. They’ve taken various forms throughout the years, including the pannier or ‘side hoop’ in the 18th century, which made the skirt into a sort of horizontal oval shape. Those and other grand circular ones are often so wide that it’s difficult to walk through doors wearing them.

MulletsThe mullet isn’t exactly a historical fashion trend, as it’s still eminently possible to run into one on the street today. However, it had its biggest moment in the 1970s and 1980s when many famous musicians like David Bowie and Paul McCartney started wearing them. The hair cut was referred as a famous description of ‘business in the front, party in the back.’

Perfume conesThese cones are thought to be made of perfumed animal fat, and they would gradually melt, releasing their pleasant scents as they went. If you imagine a warm roomful of people having come in from the desert sun with no deodorant, then you can probably imagine why these cones would have been so necessary!

ChopinesChopines were originally used as a way to protect shoes from the mud and dirt off the street, but they gradually grew into a fashion item, also growing in height. The higher the chopine, the higher class the wearer; some chopines, therefore, were up to 20 inches tall. While walking in them would have been quite treacherous for the novices, experienced chopine-wearers could even learn to dance in them.

Egyptian eye makeupThe typical Egyptian eye makeup is the heavy black eyeliner encircling the eyes of pretty much everyone in the paintings. More than just looking fly however, this makeup, usually made of kohl, had a set purpose. The purpose of the make-up is to cut down on the glare from the sun.

BliautsBliauts were dresses with extremely long sleeves mostly floor-length usually to indicate the inactive hands of societies upper ‘echelons.’ It was popular between the 11th and 13th centuries and was very trendy among the elites. The wearer couldn’t perform many domestic tasks; therefore, activities were limited to ones that didn’t require much movement of the arms, like crocheting and embroidery making.

Male CorsetsMen wearing corsets is nothing new, as several notable men in history have been known to wear corsets or corset-like garments for therapeutic or aesthetic purposes. They were worn in the 19th century to promote proper upper body posture while on horseback, help soldiers fit into their uniforms, and to protect the spine if they were ever thrown off the horse. It also served to prevent the bruising of the kidneys as the soldiers were galloping along.

DID YOU KNOW?

BY USIADE ISIOMA

MULLETS

PERFUME CONES

HOOP SKIRT

CHOPINES

BLIAUTS MALE CROSET

EGYPTIAN EYE MAKEUP

ALCOHOLIC DRINKSMOST EXPENSIVE

ISABELLA ISLAY WHISKEY ORIGINAL VERSIONThe cost price: $6.2 millionThe Isabella Islay Whiskey Original version has over 8500 diamonds, almost 300 rubies and the equivalent of two bars of white gold all covering a fine English Crystal decanter and the Very Old Single Malt cask strength Islay whisky inside which is also available in refills. This product was crafted to take the whiskey and beverage market to a new level for the first time combining premium whiskey and finest crystal with gold and diamonds encrusted by the most respected jewellers in London, this is the first time this has been done in the world whiskey market. Each individual Isabella Islay is handcrafted to the wishes of the customer.

BILLIONAIRE VODKAThe cost price: $3.7 millionHaving billionaire in the name is right for this one. Each bottle uses a top-secret Russian recipe and is made in small micro-batches to ensure exclusivity. The huge five litre bottle is covered in approximately 3,000 diamonds and swarovski crystals and designed by Leon Verre.

THE PASIÓN AZTECA, PLATINUM LIQUOR BY TEQUILA LEY .925The cost price: $3.5 millionIt is expensive because of the claim that the 6,400 different diamonds on the bottle help to improve the flavour of the tequila. However, it remains unsold so it might end up selling for a lot less in the future.

HENRI IV DUDOGNON HERITAGE COGNAC GRANDE CHAMPAGNEThe cost price: $2 millionIt has been aged for 100 years. The bottle is coasted in 24 karat gold housed in a platinum casing and covered with diamonds.

RUSSO-BALTIQUE VODKAThe cost price: $1.35 millionThe bottles are made to look like vintage automobiles. Each bottle top is made from 100% pure gold with inlaid diamonds. Russian luxury car maker

Russo-Baltique is said to have created the vodka to commemorate the centenary of the company’s factory. The front of the bottle is decorated with leather and has a replica of the radiator guard used for Russo-Baltique cars. The cap is shaped like a Russian imperial eagle and is encrusted with diamonds.

SCOTTISH DIVA VODKAThe cost price: $1 millionMajority of its value is found on its bottle which comes adorned with crystals and gemstones. Diva Vodka is a triple filtered expression ice filtered through Nordic birch charcoal and then filtered again through sand peppered with precious and semi-precious stones. A swathe of Swarovski crystals runs through the centre of the bottle which can be used to ‘garnish’ the drink.

MENDIS COCONUT FACTORY VSThe cost price: $1 millionReleased in 2007 Mendis Coconut brandy was the world’s first clear brandy distilled from coconut and matured in special Halmilla wood casks. Distributed by luxury brand Luxe Coterie, its first release was sold for $1 million, a bottle which was signed, numbered and dated by the House of Mendis’ founder, WM Mendis.

ISABELLA ISLAY SPECIAL EDITION WHISKEYThe cost price: $740,000The Isabella Islay Special Edition Whiskey showcases the finest British craftsmanship in Crystal, White Gold, and diamond lettering with also the Very Old Single Malt cask strength Islay whisky inside which is also available in refills.The Isabella Islay Whiskey ‘special edition’ showcases the finest craftsmanship of the British Isles. The decanter is made of the finest English Crystal with the neck ridged to an ancient design and then hand crafted into an intricate leaf by a master English Crystal maker. The body of the decanter is the covered in the highest grade of white gold and then the pinnacle of the neck and decanter are hand crafted in diamonds, these diamonds being hand placed, one by one by London’s leading jewellers. As a final touch, the diamond encrusted wording is added to bring this stunning piece to its marvellous conclusion

MACALLAN 64 year old LALIQUEThe cost price: $625,000 The Macallan 64-Year-Old Lalique Cire Perdue is world’s most expensive whisky sold at auction – that’s official. Guinness World Records has awarded The Macallan 64-Year-Old the accolade of ‘most expensive whisky sold at auction ’for US$460,000 (£291,125), with 100% of the proceeds going to charity: water. Only four bottles were created.

1945 ROMANEE-C0NTI WINEThe cost price: $558,000It has become the king of collectable wines and 1945 is considered its most prized vintage. They only produced 600 bottles in 1945 which is also significant because this was the last year before they replaced their vines. The wine was on sale with Sotheby’s and they described it as “concentrated and exotic with seemingly everlasting power, a wine at peace with itself.”

ARMAND DE BRIGNAC MIDAS The cost price: $265,000It is a popular drink amongst rappers and sports stars. It’s been aged for around 30 years and uses some of the finest grapes to achieve its distinctive flavour.

DALMORE 62The cost price: $215,000It is still the mystery from where it gets its name. It is one of the worlds expensive alcoholic drinks. There were only 12 bottles created, so limited numbers play a big part in its prices.Interestingly the last known bottle to be spotted in public was purchased at Singapore’s airport.

THE SAPPHIRE REVELATION BY BOMBAYThe cost price: $200,000One of the most recognised gin bottles in the world is from Bombay, London’s most well-known gin company. For $200,000, you will receive a jewel shaped bottle, made from Baccarat crystal, diamonds and Sapphires filled with the best gin the company has ever created. After finishing the gin, you can resell the bottle or can keep as a house ornament.

PENFOLD AMPOULE The cost price: $170,000Its hand blown and makes one hell of an impact, which certainly helps justify its insane price tag. There are only twelve handmade bottles of this expensive wine on the plane, all are individually numbered and all were crafted by south Australia’s finest craftsmen.

THE BLACK PEARL LOUIS XIII ANNIVERSARY EDITION BY REMY MARTINThe cost price: $165,000In this alcoholic drink, some ingredients used are 100 years old. The bottles are made in astonishingly small numbers to maintain exclusively and are all inlaid with gemstones. They were also constructed using a special technique and process, which is thought to be locked away in a secret vault somewhere.

WORLD

Whether it’s a bottle of ancient champagne, or cocktails being served up in posh bars throughout the world, the following drinks have ranked on lists as the most expensive drinks in the world at one time or another.

SCO

TTIS

H D

IVA

MEN

DIS

CO

CON

UT

ISA

BELL

A SP

ECIA

L ED

MAC

ALL

AN

LA

LIQ

UE

ROM

AN

EE C

ON

TI

ISABELLA ISLAY WHISKEY ORIGINAL VERSIONTHE COST PRICE: $6.2 MILLION

BILLIONAIRE VODKATHE COST PRICE: $3.7 MILLION

THE PASIÓN AZTECA, PLATINUM LIQUOR BY TEQUILA LEY .925THE COST PRICE: $3.5 MILLION

HENRI IV DUDOGNON HERITAGE COGNAC GRANDE CHAMPAGNETHE COST PRICE: $2 MILLION

RUSSO-BALTIQUE VODKATHE COST PRICE: $1.35 MILLION

ARM

AN

D D

E BR

IGN

AC

BLAC

K PE

ARL

REM

YPE

NFO

LD A

MPO

ULE

BOM

BAY

SAPP

HIR

E

DA

MO

RE 6

2

TIFFANY AMBER

LISA FOLAWIYO

11

S T Y L E & D E S I G N THISDAY Style Vol. 22, 9341 Sunday, December 6, 2020

STARS TO WATCHAlton Mason was discovered on Instagram by an agency in 2015 and has since then walked kilometers worth of runway all over the world.

“We’re on our way, and though we’re not there yet, we’re getting the platform we deserve to have or rather, the platform and recognition African designers deserve to have. They are also getting the opportunity to learn more skills and work with big brands. When people say ‘global’ to me, l ask them if they are they in Africa. If they say no, then they’re not global to me” - Naomi Campbell

Alpha Dia is a top Senegalese model distinguished for walking the runway for several top brands such as Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Calvin Klein, Kenzo, Fenty x Puma, Givenchy, and Versace to mention a few.

BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI, KONYE CHELSEA NWABOGOR & OZINNA ANUMUDU

10 -12th December 2020

14

THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9341 Sunday, December 6, 2020C O V E R

NaomiCampell

Credited to having one of the longest and most successful careers working in the fashion industry today, Naomi Campbell is one of the elite group of models directly responsible for the term ‘supermodel’ being coined. It would forever be on record that she was the first black model to appear on the covers of French Vogue and Time magazine. And also the first black model on the cover of American Vogue’s key September issue.

As a woman of colour, her love for Africa and it’s growing fashion industry is evident in the role she plays in supporting young African talent.

Joining hands with one of Africa’s most respected fashion showcases, ARISE FASHION WEEK as a Co-Producer, Naomi was very much present as Africa took its long-overdue place on the global stage. An feat that pushed the likes of Kenneth Ize on to the international fashion scene. Naomi’s voice has been very strong in changing the African narrative and her relentless pursuit of its global presence has yielded fruits opening doors for several African designers. She has not rest her oars since her collaboration with AFW and this upcoming one is no different as she has used her global influence to draw more focus to the talents within the African continent.

This year, she’s back again as a judge to put her wealth of experience in the industry towards picking a winner of the ARISE FASHION WEEK, ‘30 under 30’ competition.

MAI ATAFO

TIFFANY AMBER

KENNETH IZE

LDA

C O V E R

15

THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9341 Sunday, December 6, 2020

AltonMason

Mason’s first major modelling gig was for Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 3 collection at New York Fashion Week held at the Madison Square Garden in February 2016.

The following year, he presented Gucci’s Cruise 2018 collection and subsequently, Gucci’s 2017 Pre-Fall campaign.

Alton Mason has since then walked the runway for many reputable brands including Chanel’s 2018/2019 Métiers d’Art show; becoming the first black male model to walk for the luxury house in its then 108-year history.

He was awarded the title of Model of the Year for 2019 by Models.com, named male Model of the Year by GQ Australia in 2019 and listed in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2021 for Art & Style.

Alton Mason is an advocate for the recognition of Africa’s contribution to the global fashion sphere. He graced the ARISE FASHION WEEK Lagos in 2019, walking alongside Naomi Campbell for Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize and in his words described it as “One of the greatest experiences of my life!”

Alton is her again for this recent AFW and will no doubt make the dream of some of the uprising designers come true as he adorns their clothes. To borrow his comment, that would also certainly be “one of the greatest moments” in the designer’s life!

C O V E R

16


He is also distinguished for having worked with high end designers like Ann Demeulemeester, Christian Pellizzari, Roberto Cavalli, and Christian Dada. Alpha has also been featured on the cover of several highly regarded magazines such as Numéro Homme, Document Journal, Italian Vogue, Another MAN, Kein and MFF Magazine.

His career as a model started when he was only 22 working as a barkeeper in a bar when a photographer named Christian Bendel spotted him and asked to take pictures of him and his career in modeling took off from there. Since then, Alpha has gone on to be one of the most sought-after male models in the fashion industry. His first major jobs were for designers Iceberg and Prada, which is not bad for just starting off in the modeling industry. He stands at towering height of 6 ft 2” (188 cm) and weighs 83kg. Not to forget, his broad smile, as well as tall height are the distinctive features that gets him noticed a lot. Besides that, his natural black hair, along with his dark brown eyes, plays a vital role in completing his outlook. He currently calls Hamburg, Germany his home but he is rarely ever there since his career demands he travels all over the world. Alpha will, for the very first time ever, grace the ARISE FASHION WEEK ‘30 under 30’ taking place next weekend.

The virtual show and competition will have distinguished judges who will change lives of the winners when they cart home their collective $500,000 cash prices to be won. Alpha has never been to Nigeria so this will be an ample opportunity for him to experience the AFW show and also the warmth of the people not to mention giving delight to the designers and those who watch him do what he does best...model!

Alpha Dia

C O V E R

17


She knew how not to allow challenges to overwhelm her. She was sometimes unhappy like many other people but she would quickly get out of the unhappy state and start dancing or laughing. She was an encourager of many people and focused mostly on people’s strengths, deemphasizing their weaknesses, helping them to grow and be successful.

My life’s passion as an integrative care practitioner is to encourage people to live their best lives and become the best versions of themselves. To achieve this objective, my company Healthy Living Services in collaboration with an Amazon Hajia Lami Tumaka, set up THE PHENOMENAL WOMAN (TPW), a Community of women, who have committed to living their best lives and become the best versions of themselves.

Life is full of challenges, and if we do not consciously focus on the positive side of our lives, we would be easily overwhelmed, our high stress levels will lead to deleterious effects on our bodies.

As an integrative care practitionerI realize that our spiritual, mental,

emotional and physical lives are all inter-related and an imbalance in one will definitely affect the other.

One of he best ways to have a successful life, is to constantly improve all areas of our lives in order manage our thought processes to make us phenomenal personalities.

Being phenomenal, means we keep searching for effective methods that can help us empower our members to achieve the objectives for setting up the community.

Women are a very important segment of any society. They are wives, mothers, career women, and business women. They give birth to children, nurture them, are caretakers of their families and in some cases, the providers of the home.

Women’s holistic health is very important, because when a woman dies, it could be very destabilizing for her family. Many men find it difficult

to cope when they loose their wives.My focus in this write up is to share

my perspective on the topic - BEING THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF

- BECOMING PHENOMENAL - showcasing the life of a phenomenal woman- BIG CHI NGONADI.

It is often said that it’s not how long one lives, but how well.

We recently lost one of our members

of the THE PHENOMENAL WOMAN TPW and the WOMEN ALLIANCE GROUP ( WAG ). Mrs Chinwe Ngonadi popularity known as Big Chi. WOMEN ALLIANCE GROUP is a community of women who are passionate about putting in place Prine sew that can enable our youths earn a living and promote the election of women and youths into various leadership positions in Nigeria. We are shocked beyond words at the death of this beautiful woman, who was beautiful inside out.

In this society we focus mostly on external looks forgetting that inner beauty is more important.

Big Chi as she was fondly called, had a beautiful inner being and was very positively programmed. Her inner beauty sprang forth several fruits of the spirit. She was a happy, kind, loving, dependable, honest, caring, warm, energetic, passionate and hardworking woman.

She was a committed wife, amazing mother and grandmother. She was very supportive of her husband and together, they built a happy home.

They nurtured children that are all very successful in life.

Her daughter Ngozi Nkwoji is a top executive of Nigerian Brewery. She had two amazing sons and another daughter in America. She often sent me videos and pictures of memorable moments spent with her adorable grandchildren and her daughter in law who gave her so much joy and happiness.

Big Chi and her daughter Ngozi are members of their church choir, because she loved to sing.

She had numerous friends, that cut across all strata of the society.

She was a philanthropist, a peace maker, bridge builder, empathic, and a supportive friend. She never spoke evil of any one. If she was angry with you, she would engage you constructively and immediately resolve the issues.

Big Chi never lived a lie. She would call a spade a spade. Her inner being reflected mostly positive emotions. She knew how not to allow challenges to overwhelm her. She was sometimes unhappy like many other people but she would quickly get out of the unhappy state and start dancing or laughing. She was an encourager of many people and focused mostly on people’s strengths, deemphasizing their weaknesses, helping them to grow and be successful.

Big Chi supported numerous people, so it’s not surprising that many people are giving very positive testimonies about her.

Out late member was a committed and dependable friend. Her communication skills was first class. To show how caring she was, she created a bulk messaging system, where she constantly sent uplifting messages to her numerous friends and family members.

She was a very happy-go-lucky, boisterous energetic woman.She was the life wire of most parties, and radiated a beautiful inner being.

Her company was sheer pleasure and I must say she helped many people learn how to be happy and enjoy life.

Many people look beautiful or handsome in their external being, but their inner being is in chaos.

They are usually bitter, envious, unhappy, frustrated with inner conflicts. Big Chi often told me “Ify I run away from these kinds of people, as my spirit gets unsettled, in the

midst of such people, so I keep my distance from them”

Big Chi had a successful career in the Nigerian Customs Service, but I will leave that for people who knew her then to speak professionally about her. I can recall when her friend Adaugo lost her son, Big Chi was so devastated, she co-opted me into feeling as bad as she did even though I was not very close to Adaugo at that time. She did same thing when another friend lost her only son. She grieved so much you would think it was her own son that died. Big Chi was honest and genuine. All that glitters was gold with Big Chi.

It is from the likes of her that phenomenal families, society and Nigeria can be built.

Let me conclude that Big Chi’s life is a lesson for many women to learn from. She had leadership qualities. Her life was love, peace, unity and harmony. No wonder Igwe Gerald Mbamalu

of Ojoto is personally involved in the arrangements for a befitting burial

for her. I want to salute Igwe for his passion and commitment to Big Chi and her family. She was a great daughter of the Ojoto family and was greatly respected and adored.

My condolences to her husband, children, the Okoro people, all in-laws and her friends. Her legacies will continue through her amazing children.

Adieu, a great woman Ugegbd Ojoto Good night.

Dr Ifeyinwa Nwakwesi Stess, Cell - revitalization, Integrative medicine and Personal Development Specialist. Healthy living servicesCo - initiator THE Phelomina woman ( TPW) Co - initiator Women alliance group ( WAG)

Being the Best Version of YourselfCelebrating Big Chy Ngonadi - A Phenomenal Woman

360O N T H E P O S I T I V E

Living A Phenomenal, Healthy, Happy And

Fulfilled Life.

DR IFEYINWA NWAKWESI

She knew how not to allow challenges to overwhelm her. She was sometimes unhappy like many other people but she would quickly get out of the unhappy state and start

dancing or laughing. She was an encourager of many people and focused mostly on people’s strengths, de-

emphasizing their weaknesses, helping them to grow and be successful

18

S T Y L E & D E S I G N THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9341 Sunday, December 6, 2020

Join over 1,000 African tech entrepreneursto discuss the post-pandemic future oftech in Africa..Theme: Let’s talk tech resilience 20/21

December 11, 2020

10am-2pm

Sponsored by

ON A

Do you want to look like a million bucks, but think you can’t because you don’t have the money? You don’t have to be rich to look expensive! And, when you wear clothes that you love and fit well, you have confidence!Follow these tips to look expensive while on a budget:

Carry A Structured BagWhen you see a woman who looks

poised and polished, she almost always

is carrying a structured bag. This type of

bag completes the “expensive” look. It’s

simple lines and hardware gives an outfit

a “finished” look.

Wear Lipcolour Wear a lip colour that has a coloured

tint, like red, coral or pink. Red is a

classic lip colour. Wear a shade of red

that looks good with your skin tone.

Wear SunglassesWear sunglasses and you’ll look cool

and collected! Perhaps the images of

celebrities wearing beautiful sunglasses

have been an influence on us to wear

them. The fancier sunglasses helps

make your outfit look expensive.

Wear a Statement Jewelry Wear jewelry that makes a statement.

Fancy jewelry adds a polished look to

any outfit.


CLASSY BUDGET ‘ wanbẹ’

MODEL FOR ODION MIMONENT

CHIOMA IKOKU

20


This popular word used mostly to describe lavish parties, especially among the Yorubas was coined from a slang in the 60s.

At the time, it was believed that no beautiful Yoruba woman’s beauty accessories were complete without the Ilẹkẹ (waist

beads). Yoruba men mostly look out to have a feel of these beads whenever they danced with them at these parties. The moment

any man felt the beads with his hand placed around the woman’s waist while dancing, he would look in the direction of his fellow men

and they would ask in unison, “owanbẹ?” (Is it there?), he would reply “Owanbẹ” (It’s there).

That was how ‘Owanbẹ’ became a slang to describe parties where beautiful and sociable women attend which covers all

Yoruba social events till date.

-EniObánke

If it’s not on a weekend, it’s not owambe: In Nigeria, no owambe is done on weekdays, except in rare cases, but not always common. If it is not on a weekend (especially on Saturdays), it is not an owambe.

Party jollof rice: At a typical Nigerian owambe, food flows in abundance. Varieties of foods are usually served but the signature dish at any owambe is jollof rice. Some people will even say the success of a party hinges on how tasty the Jollof rice is, and this is very true. While the emphasis is being made on food, an owambe is not complete without drinks of all kinds especially Champagne which Nigerians at Notoriously known to serve in abundance which is why the phrase “Champagne Dey flow like water!” You might need a ‘little connection’ though to be served food and choice drinks at some owambes.

Aso Ebi: Aso Ebi is an attire sewn from matching clothing materials that a group of people wear to a ceremony in uniformity. Aso Ebi is special and the people who wear them understand the significance of the attire. Some even canvas for it so as to be seen ‘to belong’. Buying Aso Ebi can be a very expensive habit especially if you attend a minimum of 10-20 a year!

The Uninvited: If it a top notch party where the invitation is as hard as getting a British visa, some die-hards hang on to the coattails of invited guests. They beg for a spare headgear from the invited guests as these head ties usually comes in two, they then get a fabric as close to the colour as the Aso Ebi. In such cases, you find that the estimated crowd of say, 300, can easily run to 500. These uninvited guests

are called are called “Mogba-Moyas” (I heard, I came). When you ask them about their relationship with

the host, the response is usually something like “I’m a friend to the brother of the

host’s aunty’s cousin’s sister’s nephew’s mother’s sister.”

Loud Music: If the music isn’t loud, it is probably a get-together. Owambes feature loud music. Without music, there won’t be dances. Music precedes the dance. Dance precedes spraying of money. Some Nigerians hire DJs to play trendy jams, while others make use of live performers. The influential ones usually prefer top musicians like King Sunny Ade, Saheed Osupa, Wasiu Ayinde, Pasuma Wonder, among others to entertain guests at their functions.

Overdressing is allowed: Everyone is on the wave to look very good at any event they attend. However, some people take this to the extreme. There are people who actually come to other people’s parties to stand out. Some do this by not following the dress code and picking their own material for the event while some just have a lot of accessories on, that you would think they were the assistant celebrant. Their plan is to come and kill it at the party.

Single and Searching individuals doing a partners’ hunt: A lot of times, you’d meet some people at events and ask them “So, why did you come here all the way from Ibadan.” They’d probably smirk and reply with “You don’t know where God would answer your prayers “. There are a lot of people who go to parties with other motives other than celebrating with the host. At the reception of a wedding, you would see some of them getting phone numbers of someone they saw on the dance floor or that they talked to by chance. Souvenirs: For an owambe to be interesting and end colourfully, it must feature good souvenirs as parting gifts. Souvenirs are items used to remember the event; hence, Nigerians strive to give their guests the best gifts during owambes. Among such gifts are branded notepads, pens, utensils, etc.

Interesting facts about Owambe

‘ wanbẹ’

21

THISDAY Style Vol. 22, 9341 Sunday, December 6, 2020S T Y L E & D E S I G N

While 2020 has been utterly unpredictable, the most wonderful time of the year is upon us and in the spirit of holding onto some happy traditions and ending the year in high notes, fashion label TIFÉ unveiled her 2020 holiday collection. The collection features a variety of ensembles that is bold yet understated,

invariably imbued with warmth and depth that accompanies all the elegance of the TIFÉ

woman from day to night. The simple yet elegant design with glamorous details is crafted to

satisfy the desire to be demure with an edge; with just enough elements to stand out of the

pack, compliment the wearer with an interesting fashion angle and adapt perfectly to a modern

lifestyle that guarantees both comfort and elegance to be cherished for seasons to come.

Holiday Collection

TIFE’S














22

S D E S I G N DAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9341 Sunda er 6, 2020

ehw¶ wdo whfa · 2020. 12. 6. · weight started to pile on. by my early 50s, i was 85kg. but i...

Documents