The Nation Newspaper

Category: Fashion

  • Beautify your home for Xmas

    Beautify your home for Xmas

    BRING festive cheer to your home with Christmas colour schemes, seasonal foliage and twinkling fairy lights.

    As we all know, the traditional time for putting up Christmas decorations is the first day of December.

    Generally, Christmas decorations are as simple as putting up a Christmas tree and a festive wreath on the front door or gate.

    For others, decorating the home for Christmas is such an important family tradition that the decoration is a well-organised and thorough annual event where all members of the family participate.

    For most families, Christmas is the time to really celebrate goodwill to all men; it’s about the family and close friends, good fun, good times, togetherness, remembering Christmases past.

    Xmas trees: The Christmas tree has become one of the best known festive symbols. A highly decorated evergreen tree, with coloured lights ablaze, inspires warm memories of Christmas.

    Decide where to place the tree, giving it a focal point, but keeping it out of high traffic areas where it might be bumped or where someone might trip on light cords. Place lighting on first, then wreath as they both need to be spaced well and tree ornaments could be bumped off if they are in the way.

    Arrange lights about halfway from the tips of the branches to the trunk of the tree, as well as on the perimeter of the tree.

    Christmas lighting:  In addition to lighting your Christmas tree, it’s nice to have window lighting that shines out.

    Table centre piece: A table centre piece can be an excellent focal point to inspire your visitors. So, go for the table centre pieces with the Chrismas logo.

    Table settings: Use Christmas tableware for every meal in December.

    Bows and ribbons: When it comes to bows and ribbons, you don’t have to stick with red and green and the colours you choose should blend with the rest of your decor.

  • Let your belt reflect your style

    Let your belt reflect your style

    BELTS are the must-have fashion items for men. Fashionable or not, belts are compulsory accessories for men. But much more than being a necessary accessory, a belt can be used by fashionable men to make a loud or quiet fashion statement. Elegant and quality belts with unique buckles can be combined with one or two accessories to get a versatile, clean and sexy look.

    Mind you, the colour of your belt must blend with the colour of your shoes. Matching any outfit was never made easier than a solid belt with matching shoes.

  • Classy opera pump

    Classy opera pump

    DO you know the shoes men are strutting these days? They are Opera pumps.

    Opera pumps or court shoes are the elaborate formal footwear for men.

    They are usually made very low, in keeping with the historical shape, to better display the feet.

    Some pairs also have a decorative quilted lining, while most are leather-line.

    The upper leather in opera pumps is usually lasted with the wholecut method, so it only has one seam behind the heel, and this seamlessness makes the shoe type seem ever daintier and cleaner.

    Opera pumps are the most difficult form in occasional dressing because they are not made by too many factories, the fit must be exact, and the shoe cannot be appropriated to everyday wear.

    They are polished to perfection and befitting of the most elegant black-tie affairs.

  • Glitzy Style Temple show

    Glitzy Style Temple show

    ABUJA-based designer, Ogugua Okonkwo’s much-talked-about label debut, Style Temple couture, has come and gone.

    The show, which fashion enthusiasts have now dubbed the hottest fashion show in Abuja, was quite memorable.

    It was an event where the best of fashion were on display.

    The label showcased unique intricate hand-beaded wedding couture and evening wear.

    Popularly known as Og, her passion for designing started when she used to cut up her mother’s old curtains to sew up her designs and alter her own outfits because she was skinny.

    “A friend told me about this fashion house, Berry’s Couture, that needed a designer. So I went for the interview. The woman who owned the outfit asked to see my portfolio and I got the job.

    “Seven months later, I left to start Style Temple,” she said.

    The show might have come and gone, but many are still giving kudos to Og for her glamorous and glitzy masterpieces.

    She has been credited with blazing the trail in turning fabrics into some of the most glamorous works of art.

    Her biggest dream is to become an African brand.

     

     

  • The Report makes a debut

    The Report makes a debut

    EMERGING men’s wear fashion label, DAMSCO by Damilola Otufodunrin, has presented its debut collection, The Report.

    This particular collection was majorly inspired by his father’s profession.

    “I grew up in a home filled with newspapers. It is no surprise that my mind was focused on a newspaper print fabric while preparing for this collection.

    Damilola
    Damilola

    “The Report aims at achieving two things: first, reporting that DAMSCO has come to stay as a men’s wear fashion brand and second, helping the non-adventurous fashion lover to stay within the confines of what he perceives to be the safest colours, white and black,” Damilola said.

    Damilola, a graduate of History and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos, is an extreme lover of arts. He started out as a fashion illustrator and later established himself more as a designer with focus on men’s wear.

    His ultimate aim is to be able to produce ready-to-wear men’s wear that would match international standard and raise the bar of the Nigerian fashion industry as an integral part of Africa’s economic growth.

    Damilola hails from Ogun State.

  • Midi skater trend

    Midi skater trend

    GUESS what is back in vogue after a long time? Midi skater! The midi skater dress is not exactly new as it dates back to the 80s and they are not going anywhere too soon. The dress basically comes fitted at the top to the waistline, then cross over the hips and thigh in the way of a blown out skirt and stops above the ankle.

    It highlights the waist. It’s quite cute and flattering on all body size and shape. It can be worn casual or dressy for any occasion. You can glam it up with blazer, sandal and scarf. Accessorize to your liking but remember to keep it minimal. Skinny belt can be added to give it a more refined look.

    Importantly, get the right dress for your body size, not too tight or loose. Also make sure the waist of your dress falls onto your natural waist.

  • CHIC PANTSUIT

    CHIC PANTSUIT

    TOKEPANTSUIT is a matching or coordinating blazer set and trousers . It was originally menswear, but has been transformed into women’s suit with feminine framework. Pantsuit is quite versatile, varying from the 70s pantsuits, tuxedo inspired with V-plunging necklines, 60s printed pantsuits to skinny cut pantsuits.

    It gives a formal, professional and enterprise look. It can be worn to the office or business meeting. It also gives an edgy-chic, polished and sophisticated look, therefore, can be worn for events such as book launch, red carpet and award. Get a nice clutch, statement ring or bracelet and fabulous shoes to pair with your pantsuit.

    It is important to always go for a good fabric and perfect fit when picking a pantsuit.

  • LOOKING GOOD IN ANKARA ATTIRE

    LOOKING GOOD IN ANKARA ATTIRE

    AKIAFRICAN print, popularly known as ankara, has gained popularity in the global fashion scene and formerly known as Dutch wax print.

    The material is primarily associated with Africa, mainly because of the tribal-like patterns and designs. It is also a very versatile fabric and many items, such as hats, blazers and shoes, to name a few, can be made from it.

    Ankara fabric is a luxurious fabric but most men find it difficult to put it on. It can be worn on special and formal occasions. The fabric can be worn with chinos pant trousers, cotton trousers, jean trousers, sandals, opera shoes or moccasin shoes. Most fashionista have ankara fabric in their wardrobes.

  • SLIT-SLAYING

    SLIT-SLAYING

    slit2SLIT trend never gets outdated. You don’t need to have killer legs, super-slim body or perfectly shaped waist to slay the slit. The slit adds a touch of elegance, vogue and a little sex appeal to your look.

    Slit could be worn in form of a dress or skirt: short, maxi, midi, floor length, long fitted. Slits include the side slit, thigh high slit, and curved slit; zip detailed slit and front slit. It brings excitement to your look and it could be worn for any occasion: wedding, date night, cocktail party, red carpet and dinner. You can also wear a slit dress or skirt to work without looking raunchy.

    For that glamorous effect, you can pair with statement belt, sleek silver accessories, ankle boots, high profile sandals or heels.

  • LOOK FABULOUS ON ALOHA SHIRT

    LOOK FABULOUS ON ALOHA SHIRT

    THE Aloha shirt, commonly referred to as a Hawaiian shirt is in vogue at the moment. The dress shirts are printed, mostly short-sleeved, and collared. They usually have buttons, sometimes for the entire length of the dress shirt, and sometimes just down to the chest (pullover). Aloha shirts often are printed on the interior, resulting in the muted colour on the exterior, and are called “reverse print”. Aloha shirt is seen as the happy medium between excessive formality and casual wear (i.e business casual). Aloha shirt is worn by the fashionista.