The Fayrouz
L’Original fashion and style event, tagged “Party for the Originals” had
some of the biggest names in the fashion, music and movie industries
come together to celebrate Nigeria’s sense of originality in fashion.
The event,
which held at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island,
Wednesday, December 18, 2013, was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and featured
exciting activities including a runway exhibition of designer outfits by
top designers, Mai Atafo, April By Kunbi and KinaButi who were
celebrity judges for the competition, Mr. & Ms. Original.
Starting out
with a lush cocktail session where guests had to spend unique Fayrouz
currency from the Central Bank of Original, celebrity scouts, Uti
Nwachukwu, Tee A, Osas Ighodalo and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu mingled with
guests while selecting uniquely styled guests who would take part in the
Mr & Ms Original competition.
“The idea
behind Fayrouz “Party For the Originals” is to introduce the L’Original
platform which celebrates young and upcoming designers who want their
work to be recognized in the fashion industry. This platform is to helpuniversity students compete as an expressive group in creating exceptional style which exhibits originality through fashion.” Senior brand manager, Fayrouz and Climax, Nnenna Ifebigh-Hemeson said during the show.
Port
Harcourt’s finest, Burna Boy who is known for his original style in
music opened the show to the delight of guests in attendance. He later
came on stage to perform hit songs like Like to party, Run my Race, Tonight, Yawa Dey, Remember Me among other tracks.
At the end of
the competition, Ms. Efosa Ogbeide and Mr. Rume Okoh beat six other
contenders to win the Mr & Mrs Original titles due to their bespoke
outfits and they will work with some of the biggest fashion designers in
the Nigerian fashion industry like Mai Atafo, KinaButi in building
their own unique designs.
“Ms
Original, Efosa’s style showcases originality. If I wasn’t wearing mine
I’d totally want to wear hers. Originality is about standing out that’s
why I picked her.” Esosa said during the competition.
In the spirit
of giving, top designers, Mai Atafo, April By Kunbi and Kinabuti later
gave away their unique pieces that were exhibited on the runway during
the L’Original auction where guests had to bid with Fayrouz currency.
Davido who was
the last act for the night drove guests wild with excitement as he came
on stage with B-Red to perform hit songs like Skelewu, Gobe, One of a
Kind among other hits. Official DJ for the night, DJ Sose took over the
stage and had guests dancing late into the night with an amazing mix of
Nigerian contemporary music.
Guests in attendance include Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Tomi Odunsi, Deji Awokoya, Sheifunmi, among many others.
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