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Fashion Alert: Lookbook Photos From Onolaja’s SS16 Collection

Fashion brand Onolaja has released the lookbook photos for its Spring Summer 2016 collection. The relatively new womenswear brand debuts its SS16 collection featuring contemporary pieces for the trendy woman in bright and subtle pinks, prints and white neutrals that were cut into day and evening ensembles. The label, founded by Kanyinsola Onalaja a graduate of the Istituto Marangoni, aims to bridge the gap between her Nigerian heritage and flair for artisan crafts, Italian design aesthetics with the formality of the British tribalism and traditions. The collect

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Michelle Obama Stuns In Jason Wu At State Dinner In Honour Of Canadian PM

Michelle Obama,  practically came out in a very stylish floor length bath robe by Jason Wu , we literally died and resurrected in fashion heaven! The first lady looked gorgeous as she attended the state dinner in honour of Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau at the White House yesterday. Donning a strapless floral gown by Jason Wu, Michelle was the centre of attention as they posed for pictures. She wore her shoulder-length hair in loose waves that perfectly framed her face, while keeping her makeup and accessories minimal.

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Meena Presents Its SS16 ‘Ochiagha’ Collection

Nigerian Womenswear fashion label Meena led by Uju Offiah presents its Spring Summer 2016 collection titled ‘Ochiagha’ (translation – Neoretic Warriors). With inspiration drawn from the past and present. Their first venture into custom-made prints was influenced by Nsibidi, (a pre-colonial means of communication and storytelling using ideographic and logographic symbols and clusters of said symbols, which existed among the Igbos in the south eastern part of Nigeria), and modern construction. The collection was done in mostly neutral tones with hand embroidered Nsibi