The beautiful hall of Oriental
Hotel, Lagos on Saturday, July 25, 2015 witnessed an unusual convergence of the
most fashionable personalities in Nigeria to experience the glitz and
glamour of the Fayrouz L’Original Expression Show, season two finale.
True to the event's reputation
as a first-of-its kind fashion and lifestyle competition, guests were treated to
exciting fashion displays from the finalists, teams Meddlelane and Hai. The
teams, each comprising a make up artiste, model, designer and photographer,
took turns to showcase their pieces, dazzling judges, guests and fashion lovers
with the exquisite pieces which represented the theme for the night...
Enchanted.
Team Meddlelane later emerged
winners of the competition and walked home with the grand prize of N4m while
Team Hai received the sum of 1.5 million naira in second place. Both teams also
went home with MacBook laptops as well as cameras for each photographer.
According to the jury, ace
photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, make up expert, Rhema Akabuogu from House of
Tara and creative fashion designers, Mai Atafo and Kunbi Oyelese, the choice of
Team Meddlelane as winner of the
competition was in recognition of the team’s display of originality, creativity
and confidence displaying the Enchanted theme, which was evident in their
creation,
‘Success in
the fashion world is based on how creative you can be and this is the yardstick
with which we have been judging the competition from inception. Not just that,
the confidence in which you defend your creativity also matter, we have found
all of these in Team Meddlelane which is why they are winners of the
competition’, Atafo
explained.
Speaking shortly after the event,
Nnenna Ifebigh-Hemeson, Senior Brand Manager, Fayrouz expressed her confidence
in the judge’s decision and in the ability of the winning team to make positive
impact in the fashion industry, ‘Tonight has turned out amazing not
just for the participants but also for the Fayrouz brand because for the second
year in a row, we are celebrating Originality, which is a key message of the
Fayrouz brand. We are proud of the results tonight and we are sure
Team Meddlelane will make great waves moving forward’ she said.
On ground to heighten the
excitement of the competition was young singer, Kiss Daniel who thrilled guests
with his Woju and Laye hit tracks. His performance
was followed by a fantastic display of vocal dexterity and energetic dance
steps from EME song bird, Niyola, singing some of her popular songs like Toh
Bad.
Triple MG singer, Iyanya wrapped
up the night taking guests way back with some of his old songs to which
everyone sang and danced with excitement.
The red carpet was not spared of
the glamour as the red carpet host for the night and celebrity
mixologist, Zainab Balogun spoke to beautifully dressed guests who
followed the theme of the night. Miss Balogun also doubled as the celebrity
mixologist of the night and excited guests with skillful mixes of various
Fayrouz cocktails including Fay Martini, Dirty Fayrouz, Omoge, Virgin
Royalty, Ultimate Lady, Tattoo, Implication and Champaigne De
Fayrouz.
Notable faces at the event include
Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries, Walter Drenth, Corporate Media and
Brand PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries, Edem Vindah, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Zaaki,
DJ Jimmy Jatt, Toke Makinwa, Dotun, Adunni Ade, Gbenro Ajibade, Reekado banks,
Dare Art Alade, , Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Lamide Akintobi, Omalicha, Moet Abebe, VJ
Adams, Tunde Demuren, DJ Sose among many others.
Along with the grand cash prize,
Team Meddlelane will also enjoy fashion opportunities including an automatic entry
to showcase their designs at the International Lagos Design Fashion Week just
like winners of the maiden edition, Team Elan who are currently doing exploits
in their chosen careers.
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