Fashion and Design Week Season 3 which comes up between July 15th and 18th
at the University of Lagos, Akoka. As part of the schedule this year,
there shall be five judges who shall be looking out for the most creative
designer at the Gala shows which holds on 17th and 18th from 7:30pm –
10:00pm.
The judges are successful, reputable, and experienced individuals in the
Nigerian fashion industry. A brief profile of them is given below;
EJIRO AMOS TAFIRI- Ejiro was born in Lagos. She had a background in
science but she later shifted towards fashion and thereafter proceeded to
the Yaba College of Science and Technology where she studied fashion.
Since starting out as an independent designer in 2010, Ejiro's brand has
gone on to become a household name in the fashion scene. She has
participated at prestigious fashion shows including; Arise Fashion Week in
Johannnesbourg, South Africa, New York Fashion Week, Face of Africa and at
the MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week. She has styled an endless number of
celebrities.
Yomi Casual- the brand is run by Makun Omoniyi Olorunyomi. Yomi Casual is
known for his cut to fit urban wears. Yomi casual has dressed a lot of
celebrities in Nigeria including his very famous and equally successful
comedian brother; Ayo Makun popularly known as "AY".
Yomi has participated at a number of fashion shows including; COSA Fashion
Show and Port Harcourt Fashion Week. The brand has since grown to greater
heights since its inception.
Kola Kudus- Kola Kudus first commenced business as a personal shopper in
2004. He got into designing in 2008. His work has been featured on the
style section of the New York Times and notable fashion magazines and
blogs across the globe. He has also participated as a designer in a number
of fashion shows including; Arise Fashion Week, Lagos Fashion and Design
Week and at the ECOWAS Fashion Week. He is an active executive of the
Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN).
Tewa Onasanya- Tewa trained as a Pharmacologist at the University of
Portsmouth, England. She later got into publishing with the help of her
family and friends. She is the publisher of "Exquisite magamzine". The
magazine discusses the style of the African woman. She is also the Founder
of the Exquisite Lady of The Year Award (Eloy). Tewa has been active in
the fight against breast and cervical cancer. She was featured recently on
CNN.
Onome Atinuke- Onome studied Philosophy at the University of Lagos. She
had previously worked at an event company and at an Oil and Gas firm
before venturing into fashion.
She left her jobs to found Ebonyworth; a Public Relations company that
seeks to promote young designers. She also runs a modelling agency. Little
wonder she was the 2013/2014 Executive Director of the Nigerian Next Top
Designer.
Be sure to join us at the Indoor Sports Hall, University of Lagos for fun
evenings of creative design and style.
Event tickets are Available at www.naijaticketshop.com |
www.afritickets.com | NSFDW Headquarters: 1a, Cottage Drive, off durosimi
etti, lekki phase 1, Lagos.
Further enquiries: +2347031607412, +2347030238162
www.nsfdw.com | info@nsfdweek.com
