Cocktails & Dresses “Made-in-Africa” Movement
plus Dressmeoutlet.com officially launched on Sunday, May 22nd 2016. This marks
the maiden edition of the bi-annual fashion exhibition.
The long awaited fashion exhibition which has been
the outlet’s brainchild from inception took place at the Grand Ball Room of
Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, which was completely ‘revamped’
exclusively for the special event. The space was transformed (literally overnight)
by Chronique Events into a fashion exhibition gallery, which showcased
high-quality fashion, which had new life breathed into it by both new and also well-known
African fashion designers.
The ‘Made-in-Africa’ exhibition was without a
doubt an addition to the growing fashion industry showcasing exactly the best of
bags, shoes, accessories and beauty products. Cocktails and Dresses fashion industry
event is all organized by the “Fashion Amazon of Africa” Dressmeoutlet.com.
Cocktails & Dresses was hosted by Coolfm OAP
Kaylah
Oniwo while Idia Aisien of Spice TV was the black carpet host who was looking
elegant in a dress by Amarelis and clutch from Mobos Fashion. The black carpet
certainly came alive with the likes of Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, Hon. (Mrs.)
Lola Akande, Mrs Oyinda Ogunsawo, Olatorera Oniru-CEO Dressmeoutlet, Kate
Henshaw, Chief Majekodunmi, Stephanie Coker, Kaylah Oniwo and many others.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce expressed and re-enforced
just how important and worthwhile this event is providing people reasons to buy
Nigerian products to grow the naira as well as highlighting the social and
economic benefits. Honorable (Mrs.) Lola Akande emphasized on the importance of
supporting women entrepreneurs and promoting made-in-Africa products. Mrs Oyinda
Ogunsanwo represented the First Lady of Lagos State.
The event received great support from media organizations
like Pulse.ng, Spice TV, Silverbird TV, EbonyLife TV, GuardianLife, Ovation TV,
City People, 53 Extra, MyTv Africa, Daily Times, Glam Squad, Onobello and many
more.
In a nod towards a made-in-Africa fashion, Tiannah
Styling, Kiki Kamanu, Trish O’ Couture, Kinabuti, Amarelis, Princess Aisha
Turban, Udo Culture, Terre Lagos, Fin Afrik, BimBeads, TWC Accessories, Addict
by Pawprint, Xclamations, Ciana Jewelries, Mobos Fashion, MaBello Clothier,
Crystal Hair, Lawiza Creations, The Potter’s Signature and Dot Fashions made
special creations. These handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces are sourced entirely
from the best manufacturers in Africa.
They are a superbly elegant reminder that Nigerian
and African fashion is classy. Guests enjoyed great music throughout the day as
well as delicious treats by Intercontinental Hotel, Buttercups, Bimbimmz events
and cocktails by Unbeatable cocktails and Cointreau. Guests were also treated to a massage from ‘Tirta
Ayu Spa”.
Audio docks from Samsung mobile, free exquisite
dresses from Trish O Couture and free Ankara-made robes from Udo Culture were
given out to lucky winners.
Planning has begun for
the December edition of Cocktails & Dresses which would be bigger and
better with massive publicity and visibility within and outside Africa and over
50 creative and innovative designers to shop from.
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