13 FASHION EDITORIALS THAT DEFINED FASHION IN 2013

We’ve had an amazing year in 2013 as a team of creative. I am exceptionally excited at the number of fashion editorials we could churn out in 2013 against all odds, however, every image celebrated here is an attestation of will, creativity, spontaneity, resilience and the unquenchable need to tell our own stories with fashion as the closest means of communication.

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Do expect more exciting fashion editorials in the coming year. Happy New Year!

December Issue beautyMANIA

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Make-up: Bayo Haastrup @Khuraira Cosmetics

Model: Nneka Edozie

December Issue Cover and Special Feature

Our cover girl this December is Temi Dollface. The eclectic songstress and style star bares her agenda, influences and the purity of her distilled genre of music in an exclusive interview. We've also introduced Kaline Akinkugbe, a rising star in the Nigerian alternative music scene.

The Independence Issue

This edition covers Oluchi orlandi, one of Nigeria’s most formidable exports. In an exclusive interview with Asanda Sizani, she shares on the humbling experience playing executive producer of ANTM (Africa Next Top Model) and more.

Fashion also takes a minimal but heightened impact with editorials revealing the best pair of accessories to outfits and unique and affordable items to own this season.

Cover

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Stylist: Dimeji Alara

Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya

Hair: Ugo Igbokwe

THE POWER ISSUE

This issue covers Mo Abudu, a media personality with many stripes of entrepreneurial competence; in an exclusive interview with Dimeji Alara, she shares on her journey so far. Also featured in this edition are profiles two formidable entrepreneurs Ruth Obih, Ceo 3Invest and Betty Irabor, the doyen of lifestyle publishing in Nigeria.

Fashion takes an exaggerated twist in this edition and with daring attempts at showcasing the politics of power in Nigeria; we also stage a number of bold luxurious accessories to splurge on this season.

Cover

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya

Hair: Ola Garuba

The Travel Issue

The award winning songstress and Pepsi ambassador, Tiwa savage covers the travel edition shot on location at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort. She talks about her long awaited debut album, her forthcoming marriage and more. Also in this issue are profiles of musicians of African origin who are taking the continent and the world by storm- Psquare, Somi and Efya made the list.

You can also get a peek at travel diaries from Oluchi Orlandi, Ono Bello and Shade Ladipo, and for that escape into the world inspiration through fashion, the editorials in this issue are a dime and a dozen.

Credits

Cover

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Stylist: Dimeji Alara

Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya

Hair: Ugo Igbokwe

StyleMania

Photographer: Gbenga Akindele-Nelly

Fashion Editors: Dimeji Alara & Godson Ukaegbu

Make-up: Dorcas Otobo

Model: Shalom Obi

BeautyMania

Photographer: Gbenga Akindele-Nelly

Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu

Make-up: Bayo Haastrup

Model: Imade @Isis Models Africa

FashionMania

Time Travel

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Stylist: Dimeji Alara

Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya

Hair: Ugo Igbokwe

Model: Bunmi Ademokoya @Isis ModelAfrica

 

Ego Trip

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu

Make-up: Bayo Haastrup

Hair: Abbey @ Bobby’s Signature

Models: Oc Ukeje and Nneka Edozie

Life’s A Beach

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu

Make-up: Dorcas Otobo

Model: Julia Otobo

RUNWAY TO MAGAZINE- ITUEN BASI'S S/S 2013 COLLECTION!

THE NEW GENERATION ISSUE

 

Our very first twin cover features a young woman who needs little or no introduction- Linda Ikeji. An exclusive interview uncovers her rigorous journey to stardom and her immense relevance in Nigeria today.

Also featured in this edition are profiles of a few remarkable young people in diverse endeavors. The following made the list- Tunde Aladese (Head Writer, Tinsel), Ehizogie Okoeguale (Winner MTV Base VJ Search), Shalom Obi (Budding Supermodel), Dj Obi (Official Dj, Syndik8 records), Akanimoh Umoh (Sensational Artist), Anniette James Ekiko (AJE Filmworks) and Aderonke Adebanjo (On Air Personality, Smooth FM).

 

Our take on fashion in this edition centers on muted colours with a sporty feel. Another remarkable perspective is our tribute to literary icon, Chinua Achebe in form of a fashion editorial.

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Credits

Cover

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Stylist: Dimeji Alara

Make-up: Bayo Haastrup @Khuraira Cosmetics

Hair: Ugo Igbokwe

Cover Dress: All from Ituen Basi

BeautyMania

Photographer: Williamanuel @Imageye Studios

Stylist: Alice Ty

Make-up: Carla Tersini

Models: Shaila Stigger & Elie Rose

FashionMania

Things Fall Apart

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu

Make-up: Bayo Haastrup @Khuraira Cosmetics

Hair: Make Me

Models: Doyin Haastrup-Olatokunbo and Simeon @ Hues & Shades

Opposites Attract

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Stylist: Dimeji Alara

Make-up: Funmi Olurinola @Abeke Makeovers

Model: Binta Sani @Isis Models Africa

FEBRUARY 2013 ISSUE!!!

Our take on this love season is a celebration of five fashion models (Binta Sani, Oiza Atoyebi, Emilia Faturoti, Moyin Arowosola and Ngozi Ugo) who have become endeared faces both on the runway and on numerous fashion editorials. You will also find our advice on what to wear on a romantic date and to this season’s award events very helpful.

With four-fashion editorial with accompanying love stories and a profile of an exemplary young couple who express the bliss of early marriage, this edition is all things lovely.

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Credits
Cover
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Stylist: Dimeji Alara
Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya
Models: Binta Sani, Oiza Atoyebi, Ngozi Ugo, Emilia Faturoti, Moyin Arowosola.

StyleMania
Photographer: Gbenga Akindele- Nelly
Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu
Make-up: Dorcas Otobo @Elite Make-up
Model: Shalom Obi

BeautyMania
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Make-up: Dorcas Otobo @Elite Make-up
Model: Ify @Hues & Shades.

FashionMania
Wanderlust
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu
Make-up & Hair: Bayo Haastrup
Models: Kemi @ Erigks Models & David @ Isis Models

Days Of Our Lives
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu
Make-up: Kazeem Akinpelu
Hair: Ugo Igbokwe
Models: Beverly Naya and Uti Nwachukwu

Two Can Play
Photographer: Gbenga Akindele-Nelly
Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu
Make-up: Joyce Jacob
Models: Shalom Obi & Kwen @Hues & Shades
Wild Romance
Photographer: Ade Spade
Stylist: Veronica Odeka
Make-up: Oriton Faloughi
Hair: Ola
Model: Ndidi Odogwu

NEW YEAR ISSUE FEATURING TY BELLO!

The New Year Edition of StyleMania covers Ty Bello, the iconic photographer and recording artiste. A revealing profile encapsulates the woman whose lens has photographed some of the most laudable names in the country. Also, bouquets of fashion editorials give good direction on what to flaunt this new season.

You will find a profile on Yetunde Babaeko’s ingenious artworks and Adeyeye Adetayo of Taryor Gabriels Ensemble, a fast growing fashion designer.

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Credits 

Cover 

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi- Obi 

Stylist: Terence Sambo 

Make-up: Adenike Ogungbe 

Hair: Ugo Igbokwe 

BeautyMania 

Photographer: Gbenga Akindele- Nelly 

Make-up: Adepitan Mary- Tosay 

Models: Brenda, Anita, Anwuli and Rachael @Hues and Shades 

Tres Urban 

Photographer: Gbenga Akindele- Nelly 

Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu 

Make-up: Dorcas Otobo @Elite Make-up 

Model: Shalom Obi 

Coming Clean 

Photographer: Yetunde Babaeko 

Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu 

Make-up: Kazeem Akinpelu 

Hair: Ugo Igbokwe 

Model: Binta @Isis Models 

Male Extra: Kwen @Hues and Shades 

Bring It On! 

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi 

Stylist: Dimeji Alara and Godson Ukaegbu 

Make-up: Oriton Faloughi 

Model: Oiza @Beth Models.