The much-publicised maiden edition of the Warri Fashion and Style Week 2018 took place last weekend at the Delta Mall and Wellington Hotel, Warri, respectively.
Organised by Arhecal Synergy Limited, in collaboration with Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN), the two-day event saw 16 designers partner with 30 models, both regular and plus-size, to walk the runway in garments designed to suit the theme, “Shades Of Culture.”
Sponsored by laundry soap manufacturing giant, Canoe and Da Viva, day one kicked off with a street catwalk and carnival at the Delta Mall.
Lagos-based designer, Modela Couture, opened the show that saw 10 designers putting their creations on the runway.
Other designers who showcased their collections include Ejiro Amos-Tafiri, Ara-Ewa creations, Enro Wendy Fashion, Auleve Nigeria, Gudy Lagos, Regal By Fuoma, Ighogele Arts, Rudavson Creations, Da Viva Apparel and Hair Collections by Twins.
Highlights of the event was the recognition Mrs. Tosan Emume as the Best Designer of the Year, after beating other contestants with her creativity. There was also a special collection by Canoe using the company’s wrapping papers worn by models on the runway.
There was also a presentation of awards to outstanding Delta State indigenes, who have excelled in their chosen careers, and now serve as positive influence to the youths in the state. The awardees include Hon. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Emmanuel Basin Chinye, menswear designer, Mudiaga Enajemo of Mudi Creations, and Lagos-based blogger, OnoBello.
The show also featured exhibitors from both the fashion and corporate worlds- Glo Nigeria, Swarovski, Da Viva, Coastline Microfinance Bank, Basojemy’s World among others. Canoe detergent by PZ Cussons also had a very colourful and prominent stand as a brand that keeps styles intact by preserving colourful and stylish fabrics.
The two-day event was brought to a resounding close by designer, Mr. Ighowho Oyovwi of Ighogele with his beautiful collection of Autogele that left guests wanting more.
The novel show that took Warri by storm was witnessed by the representative of the Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Stephen Idogu, representative of the Uwvie Youth Council, Mr. Patrick Ogaga, President of FADAN, Mrs. Funmi Ajila-Ladipo, the Coordinator of FADAN Delta State Chapter, Emeremgini Uche Genevieve and other dignitaries.
Initiator of the Warri Fashion Week Project, Carol Arhere-Obih says, “the aim of the fashion week was to discover new talents, provide a platform to showcase and empower upcoming designers and established designers within the fashion industry. We want to provide a synergy between designers and fashion illustrators, models, make-up artists, fashion photographers and other areas in the fashion industry.”
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