Maryanne Alabi

October 15, 2018

A Day At London Tower Bridge

Everyone knows London for countless breathtaking, beautiful and iconic locations.

As a true tourist that I am, I had planned to visit London tower bridge and soak in all her glory and gorgeousness. so, on the beautiful Sunday afternoon, I embarked on this journey with my friend.

Just as a kid who gets so excited and jumpy on their first date to Disney land, that was how I was so ecstatic to behold the bridge in its real form. she stands so high up, gorgeous and surreal. All the photos I had seen of her were nothing compared to what my eyes beheld this day.

I had always daydreamed about taking photos on this bridge, and today, my dreams became reality.

If you are ever in London, make sure you visit this bridge, it overlooks the popular river Thames.

Have you visited London’s Tower bridge, how was your experience? I would love to read about your experience.

Xoxo,

MaryAnne

October 8, 2018

Style Prediction: Lagos fashion design week 2017

Another fashion season is upon us and it always feels like Christmas to all of us in the fashion industry, if I may say so myself.

Last season during Heneiken Lagos fashion design week, I curated looks that were sure to be seen on the runway and street style.

After absorbing all the hottest trends during shows I attended during London fashion week and following up on Newyork, Milan, and Paris, I am proud to say I nailed these looks and yes we in the Nigerian fashion industry and style lovers saw a lot of these elements and then some during lagos fashion design week 2017.

It is always a delight to curate runway and street style ideas for every season and help make it easier for people to follow the trends effortlessly.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram to get the scoops on this season’s lagos fashion week runway and street style prediction.

Enjoy,

xoxo,

MaryAnne

Photography: @sniperajix

October 8, 2018

All Black Everything: A Fashion Editorial

Some people say you can’t get the best or make the best with everything being black, and I say to them, black is beautiful, it is gold, it is solid, it is magic.

I and an amazing team of Nigerian creatives took to the very busy streets in the city of Lagos Nigeria to create timeless fashion stories in an all black everything editorial.

Here are first set of photos , more too come .

Enjoy,

xoxo,

MaryAnne

Photography; @thelexash

models: @shairvictoria and @orevabuwa_

Fashion stylist: @mayreejay

Entire wardrobe: @mayreejay

October 8, 2018

BlackGold: A Fashion Editorial

I have always been a fan of Cameroonian model Marie. She is the definition of a goddess.

When I got the call to style an editorial shoot with renowned ace Nigerian photographer Emmanuel Arewa popularly known as spotlightpi and Maria was going to be my muse, I was instantly blown away.

I was ecstatic and so excited to create magic with her.

Here are the first released photos from our photo shoot.

Enjoy,

xoxo,

Maryanne.

Photography: @spotlightpi

Makeup artist: @casskoncept1

Muse: @graobe_noelle

Stylist: @mayreejay

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Fashion Scout Graduate Showcase 2018; Best ones

I got invited by fashion scout uk to come see the 2018 graduate students show case and get first hand feel on what these creatives have been up to.

Let me just say it left me so breathless as I marvelled at the creation of these incredible designers who just graduated and haven’t been into the real designing world but their aesthetics and story behind their brands was definitely one to look forward to for seasons to come.

Maddy stringer

Maddy Stringer graduated from Edinburgh college of arts, and specialises in textile and material development ,exploring tactility and three dimensional surfaces for fashion. She showed at fashions fashion uk where u got the opportunity to style her collection and I’m so in awe of what she has created with persian rugs.

Leanne Callon

Leanne Callon, informal arrangement derives from a background focusing on the processes , development and construction techniques that make up a garment. As a knit wear designer she has mastered the art of creating pieces that are technical but exciting using knit wear and carpets.

This I found very interesting.

Leanne Callon and Maryanne

Alice Jardensten has perefctly created garments that tells a story of the best of both worlds ,using different fabrics to break the norm if how we to wear clothes and has successfully created more free ways of expressing oneself through mixing different structures and garment to create yet another garment that creates freedom for the wearer.

I fell in love with her garments and blown away as to how she mixed structures to recreate a master piece.

Rebecca Wilson creates garments that hopes to improve with age and I can say that she has successfully done that. As a lover of vintage fashion which is believe is time less fashion. Her collection was inspired by the Victorian working class garments with the aim to display the beauty that age creates and the story it starts to tell.

Shagun Chauhan is a graphic designer with a keen interest in illustration as clearly seen in these garments. It was love at first sight for me and I would gladly love every piece in my closet.

Everyone of this designers have out in so much time, funds and resources to create amazing garments that tell very relatable stories that in turn inspire us and best of all make us crave to have their garments in our closets.

To see more of these designers please visit their Instagram pages :

Who is your favour designer, share your thoughts.

XO,

Maryanne

September 24, 2018

Paul Costelloe’s spring summer 2019 “JOY” Collection

Paul Costelloe creates a joyous collection in an area of rainbow colours and optimistic sihouettes, powerful enough to stop the traffic from Piccadilly in London to Madison avenue in a sunny , spring morning in New York.

From pure silk blends from Lyon and comp to rich, crisp linens from emblem Weaver’s of Ireland and intricate Italian jacquards in fresh, modern floral and graphic prints .

I particularly loved the styling of this collection , the white socks paired with white boots and the over size bags were to die for .

Hope you love this collection as much as love it.

XO,

Maryanne

September 24, 2018

Nabil Nayal; The Library presentation

This presentation was all shades of awesome. Loved it so much.

For his Spring summer19 debut at London fashion week, Nabil Nayal, becomes the first designer to host his presentation at the British library on the official London fashion week schedule.

His love for the classic white shirt is further redefined, the shirt- form offers a putitan back drop that white washes the complex hand cur embellishments made of bonded poplins and Marcella. Cape like silhouettes are synched , heightening drama as dark taffetas erupt into skirts and sleeves.

For more of Nabil Nayal visit their site HERE

What do you think of this presentation? Share your thoughts

XO,

Maryanne

September 23, 2018

Gayeon Lee ; A Presentation

When I received the invitation for Gayeon Lee’s London fashion week presentation, I was excited to see that there were going to have dancers and i wondered how the presentation would be.

It really was amazing and dreamy with ballet dancers doing this routine while the models walked, such a calm and transcending scene.

I really loves the shoes and the details on some of the garments.

To see more of Gayeon Lee ,head on to their Instagram.

Do you love this collection? Please share your thoughts.

XO,

Maryanne

September 23, 2018

DeWe DeWe Woman

I recently came across an Asian women’s luxury brand that creates such beautiful garments for women of all age and color.

Each piece has been carefully made with the best of fabric, detail and cuts, elements that would make you not sleep well at night if you don’t own one of these verstile and timeless pieces.

This was how I felt when I saw the DeWe DeWe garments. They are so luxe, and breathtaking.

I personally love clothes that are timeless, where you can wear them multiple times in different ways and they make you feel so beautiful and powerful.

I really do hope DeWe DeWe will come into the Nigerian fashion market as they sure have what we need.

See some of their new spring summer 2019 collection which just featured for the first time during London fashion week.

To see more of DeWe DeWe please go to their Instagram page to see more.

Would you wear their pieces? Do let me know your thoughts.

XO,

Maryanne

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Fashions finest uk 2018; Behind the scenes.

Fashions Finest, known for their stance on Diversity within in the fashion industry, pushed the envelope this weekend with models, designers and audiences representing all ages, sizes, (dis)abilities, and cultures on and off the catwalk.

Fashion Finest completed an exciting weekend with their off-schedule show this season. Designers from 12 different countries in support of Fashions Finest ethos and agenda, received a warm welcome from industry insiders and VIP from the world of fashion, music, film, and TV.

Designers Misora Nakamori (France), Romina Dorigo (Italy), Louisa Moody (Wales), Gauhar Ali(Italy), and Yurita Puji (Indonesia) showcased their collections to a full house.

The late afternoon saw Gillian McKeith and daughter Afton McKeith walked for handbag designer Claud Fürst (UK). Followed Mena Odi Collections (UK), George + Ginger (USA), House of Delire (USA), Linda Blissett (UK), Shay Jaffar – (USA), and Jeanette Young London (UK)

The 7pm show included who had the first professional international model with down syndrome hailing from Australia; Madeleine Stuart, who walked for designer Colleen Morris (UK/USA). Followed by Glamour Hunter(Spain), jewellery designer Jadau by Kanwal Toor(UK/India), LeViCo (Indonesia), Sander Bos(Brussels), and Relax Baby Be Cool (Estonia).

The pop-up area was a space for audiences could connect with designers could engage with Fashion Enter Training Academy, and brands such as Caivo, Dressathon, Misora Nakamori, Hermosa, Lian Cara, Mayreejay introduced guests to the newest trends.

It is always such a humbling experience to be able to work with amazing creatives, designers and a great back stage team for every fashion show I’m part of. I had yet another amazing experience backstage this season.

Enjoy the photos ..

XO,

Maryanne