The much publicized Native and Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week, kicked off, on Friday, in Port Harcourt, with designers raising the bar with vibrant innovative collections.
The event place Aztech Arcum, venue of the show, was packed full with fashion enthusiasts and eminent citizens of the state led by its number one citizen, Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
From left; Alabo Graham Douglas, former Minister of Youth and Culture, Governor Rotimi Ameachi of Rivers State and Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu, MD, Shell Nigeria at the Port Harcourt International Fashion Week 2013 ( Native and Vogue). Photo: Oscar Ochiogu.
Organized by Rivers State Government in conjunction with Allure Vanguard, Neo Mantra and Frank Oshodi of Bunor Creazioni, the first of its kind show is part of Amaechi’s efforts to bring Port Harcourt back to peace and possibilities after a long time of militant activities, according to Ibim Semenitari, the state Commissioner for Information.
Five designers, Beelicious by Bee, Zhalima Grazioni
Davida, Tejiri and Prince Alvince, showcased their collections on the catwalk.
The show was opened by Beelicious whose collection was dominated by black and white monochrome dresses that were very striking.
Zhalima brought a lot of drama with his long evening dresses with layers of frills and volume that brought grace and opulence as the models sashayed down the runway. While his organza dresses broght back girlie fashion, his white bustier evening dresses with frilly details were simply compelling.
Davida, known for her characteristic dramatic sleeves, lived up to its billing. Lace frabric featured prominently in her collection with sequins and frills forming her detailing. For once, Davida departed from just showcasing blouses alone and included in her collection some graphic two piece trouser suit.
Tejiri was simple with his collection of shirts and trousers. It was a case of less is more with clean lines and sophisticated cuts.
From Left: Frank Osodi-Richards,CEO, Bruno Creation, Elohor Freeman-John, Tunji Ologbodi, CEO, Verdant Zeal and Mai Atafo at the event.
Perhaps more dramatic, innovative and vibrant was the collection of Prince Alvince. It was a good way to close the show with a collection that showed intricate detailing, innovative dressy suits with sequins, as well as shirts with graphic embellishments. Prince Alvince brought back the 60s skinny trousers with safari cut suits. His collection left a grateful audience on their feet cheering and wanting for more.
Speaking to vanguard after the show, London based designer Adebayo Jones, described the show as an absolutely beautiful show.
“I love the ideas, I love the fact that they had a lot of innovation in their designing and a lot of detailing. I could see the intricacy of the beading and all the embroidery and even the styling as well. There were beautiful models to showcase them. It was vibrant and it was fabulous”.
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