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From festivals in Florida to touring Dracula’s digs in Romania, we round up the best destinations to visit this October. As summer abandons Europe again this October, eke out the last of the rays and raves in Ibiza, where nightclubs will be going out with a bang for the winter break. When the party finally stops head to the island’s north.
There is a great deal of difference between Made-To-Measure and a bespoke suit. Not many people can tell this difference. To put it simply, Made-To-Measure is the meeting point between buying Off-The-Rack and Bespoke. Below, ADEDOYIN JOHNSON shares some of them. Pattern Making Pattern making is essential in suit making.…
ADEDOYIN JOHNSON Artificial scarcity drives limited edition watches industry experts say. Analysts argue that watch Maison deliberately create artificial scarcity with their limited-edition watches to drive price and value. “People want to buy some pieces because there are not many created or in the market,” says an industry analyst who…
Known as the world’s most sartorial street in Mayfair, central London, Savile Row is a name identical with masculine elegance, time-honoured tradition, and discreet luxury. It’s the place to go for stylish suits made by the most highly skilled craftsmen. Here are quick steps to buying a suit on London’s…
ANGEL JAMES Winners emerge from the Natures Gentle Touch Promo. Fourteen young ladies were selected after the competition tagged Love your Natural Hair, was held on social media. The competition was born to make African ladies proud of their natural hair by posting pictures of themselves on natural hair. These…
Alcanah celebrates 20 years with new beauty product. The new range consists of product made of all-natural vegetable oil, plants, butter and herbs, powerful fruits and spices; to make natural soaps and body creams to transform the skin without harsh chemicals to give a healthy and beautiful skin. These nutrient-dense…
Jewellery Affair CEO, Folashade Adeshoye may not be on everyone’s face, but she is making a significant mark in the luxury retail sector. In this interview with FUNKE OSAE-BROWN, she talks about how she turned her love for fine jewellery into a business. A jewellery boutique is tucked away at…
Suit is an essential item in a man’s wardrobe. It is a man’s best friend to that high-power meeting. Therefore, a top executive cannot afford to look shoddy to such meetings. And so, great care is taken when deciding on a choice of suit. Below are five reasons why handmade suit…
Global jewellery and watch show, The Baselworld, has been postponed till January 2020, due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, (Covid-19) organisers have announced. Michel Loris-Melikoff, managing director of Baselworld said in a statement that the postponement has become inevitable for health safety reasons following the ban of large-scale public and…
Baselworld introduces the Forum at 2020 edition, Michel Loris-Melikoff, managing director of Baselworld has announced. The Forum is another platform newly created by the management of Baselworld, to encourage open debates, giving rise to exchanges in a setting conducive to reflection, exchange, creativity, encounters and the birth of new ideas. …
There are arguments about Nigeria having a market for luxury or not? TLR believes that we do. This story is part of the series to bring to the fore some iconic brands that have been consistent over the years in the luxury industry. The first part was the story on…
There is a difference between a tailor, designer and businessman. Over the years, many people cannot differentiate between the three. Below, Mudiagha Clement Enajemo, founder, MUDI Africa, gives his view: There are people, who are creative, they can imagine, illustrate and create designs. He may not know how to sew, it doesn’t…
Swarovski, known for its glittering high-end jewelery and crystals, has opened a stand-alone store at the lively Ikeja City Mall. It is a perfect place to shop for exquisite, affordable luxury neckpieces, gifts, pouches, including high quality luxurious and precious crystals. John Burns, regional manager, Swarovski Africa, at a press…
ADEDOYIN AMOLE Nestled under the once famous Didi Museum is a boutique that houses Italian, Ermenegildo Zegna, located on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. For the corporate, business individuals who are fashion conscious, the desire to look good and trendy has come to fruition at Ermenegildo Zegna, Italy’s finest menswear…
Dolce&Gabbana Group will make its debut at Baselworld 2020 as an exhibitor in the prestigious Hall 1.0. By participating in the show, the Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana continue to communicate their passion for craftsmanship in the watch and jewellery industry. Michel Loris-Melikoff, Managing Director of Baselworld said: “We…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN At the 2019 edition of the GTBank Fashion Weekend held in Lagos, South African designer, Lezanne Viviers showcased some exciting pieces that got the audience ecstatic. The fabrics are unusual just as her designs are sculptural. They come across as pieces hewed out of drapery of eternal beauty.…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The versatility of Chiffon and Tulle was brought to the fore again at the just concluded 2019 GTBank Fashion `weekend where designers like Odio Mimonet, Mantsho, Thula Sindi, Nkwo among others showcased many edgy designs using the fabric. Chiffon, lightweight plain-woven fabric with a mesh-like weave that gives…
ADEDOYIN JOHNSONCelebrity American hairstylist, Kim Kimble shares top four things a good hairstylist should at the just concluded GTBank Fashion Weekend on Sunday in Lagos. Below are her four important tips: 1. You will always want to have great consultations. 2. You want to talk and listen to your clients because you want…
LARA OLADUNNI Starting Nojiart When I picked up my canvases, acrylics, charcoals and pens after a hiatus of over 20 years, I was painting for personal enjoyment. Through the process of painting, a transformation occurred as I reconnected with a long-lost form of expression. The response to my paintings was…
ADEDOYIN JOHNSON DJ Cuppy shows off her Bulgari Serpenti Jewellery set as she takes to her Instagram page on Friday to announce her love Bulgari brand. Spotted in a necklace, handcuff and earrings from Bulgari’s new Serpenti Jewellery collection unveiled at the Baselworld 2019 in Switzerland, she wrote: “Dripped with…
