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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Seven Traits of the Highly Remarkable Man




Have you ever heard someone speak and felt compelled to soak up every word? You just want to know them, be around them and learn from. That’s the mark of a remarkable person.
While some people are born with an enigmatic quality, most people become that way willfully. Many highly charismatic, magnetic people didn’t get that way by accident. They didn’t stumble upon greatness; they became great deliberately.
I’ve learned that there are certain traits that can be studied, practiced and learned that will make you remarkable. But before I get into that, I should warn you that the path of the outstanding man is not the smoothest or gentlest. Timidity and shrinking has no place in the path of greatness. If you’re looking for something easy, try your luck on lotto tickets or celebrity impersonation. But if you want to be a real superhero, read on.
So here’s what you have to do…
1. Unabashedly accept your remarkability.
This isn’t about being an ego maniac (see: Kanye West), it’s about being fully grounded in your own unique genius. Everyone has natural-born raw talent in something. (Note: If you’re not sure what your inherent strengths are, get this book: Strength Finder 2.0.) Being remarkable is about unabashedly accepting your one-of-a-kind talents.
The truly great man knows he is great, but doesn’t feel he has to prove it. He doesn’t parade himself around like some beyond-human guru. He is subtle. In a disagreement, he will let you have the upper hand. He will make you feel better about yourself because he doesn’t need to belittle others to inflate his self esteem. But while he is humble, he has a certain air of confidence, what the French describe as “je ne sais quoi” (I don’t know what).
When you’re remarkable, you know it. But you also know you put your pants on the same way as everyone else.
2. Have a natural desire for exceeding the status quo.
It’s been wisely said that “perfection is the enemy of the good.” I personally reject the ambition to attain complete perfection in my personal and professional pursuits. I know that sometimes doing things “good enough” is much smarter. Sometimes the law of diminishing returns proves to be accurate. For example, the impact on productivity of having a fairly organized workspace vs. one that is immaculate is negligible. It’s a much bigger investment to obsess about perfection than to settle for something functional.
While all truly prolific people know this, they also can’t help but want to exceed and push the boundaries of what is considered acceptable. The remarkable man wants more than just average. He wants to excel and master his endeavors.
3. Work while everyone else is sleeping.
I know first hand the value of doing your research and working smart. It’s the difference between doing blind cold calls endlessly and actually taking the time to research how to market and how to sell yourself. Despite the importance of working smart, if you want to be remarkable, you’ll need to go beyond the bar of what’s expected.
You’ll work while other people are sleeping. You’ll work while other people are watching TV and while your friends are playing World of Warcraft. Whatever you seek to master, you’ll think about it when you’re driving. You’ll dream about it at night. And when you’re not working on it, you’re thinking about how you can work at it better and more efficiently.
The path of greatness requires sacrifice.
4. Seek out the unconventional, unnoticed, and untapped.
Being remarkable is largely about being masterful. To become a master, you’ll need to explore the fringes of your craft that often go unnoticed or dismissed by others. As a martial artist, I’ve discovered that this makes a huge difference between the novice and the master. A master will not just go through the techniques and the motions. He will study body mechanics, speed training, elusiveness, feinting, economy of motion and minimizing telegraphing.
Not only that, but a true master of martial arts won’t just immerse them self in the study of martial arts, but in training the whole body and the whole mind. They will research unconventional methods of meditation and becoming more aware of the body. They will study philosophy and cultivate a positive attitude. In exercising the body, they will seek out every method of training they can find. They will delve into training methods that other people might find strange or weird. But they don’t just seek out unconventional methods for the sake of being different; it’s in an attempt to train holistically, not leaving anything untapped or undiscovered or uncharted. Once you’ve tried it, you determine what works and discard what doesn’t.
The remarkable man pays attention when everyone else is distracted. He sees the sleight of hand the magician conceals. He listens when everyone else is speaking. He looks where no one thinks to look and has an intuitive sense for picking up on cues and clues that would often go overlooked.
5. Accept that you will be controversial.
Most people are satisfied with the same boring routine. They go to the same boring job, answer the same boring calls and go to the same boring meetings. They talk to boring people and drink boring coffee. They may complain about their lives, but they don’t care enough to do something about it.
These are the kind of people that would love to hold you down and keep you on the ground. Your fearlessness gives them discomfort. You arouse in them the sleeping giant of potential that they’ve long since silenced. These people will have strong opinions about what you do, but at the same time, will unceasingly defend their mediocrity.
Realize that there will be a lot of people like this. Don’t shun them, but ignore them. When they rebuke, the remarkable man simply smiles.
6. Get a mentor.
If you want to become great, you’ll need to seek out the mentorship of others that have achieved greatness. For example, if you want to be a entrepreneur, you’ll need to seek out the advice of other successful business owners. If you want to be a great athlete, you’ll need to study under other great players.
This doesn’t mean that you need to actually live with Michael Jordan or have an apprenticeship with Stephen King, you just need to study them. With a simple library card, you can get biographies and books that will allow you to carry your teachers with you in your messenger bag. Who knows, your greatest teachers might be dead.
Except having great mentors, one of the fastest ways to excel at your endeavor is to surround yourself with people that have already done what you’re trying to do. If you want to be an entrepreneur, you wouldn’t want to associate only with employees, you’d want to seek out the company of business owners. If you want to be a software developer, you wouldn’t want to talk to the convenient store clerk. You’d want to seek out and surround yourself with other experienced programmers that have already created successful software applications.
A truly remarkable man knows that he is forever a student and can always learn something from even the most unexpected sources.
7. Live on the edges.
This is probably the most important quality of the remarkable man. If you’re going to pay attention to anything, pay attention now. You can’t be remarkable by simply “doing what works,” following a pre-made template for life and keeping your head down and nose to the grindstone.
If you want to be more than just a pawn, you’re going to have to take control of the game. You’ll need to decide how your life is played, instead of living by default.
Remarkability means questioning authority and living on your own terms. You see rules as crutches for those that live their lives unexamined. The extraordinary man knows that often “collective wisdom” is really a big, fat collective assumption.
You see limits as imaginary lines. You understand that most obstacles are not physical, but psychic. You see fears and beliefs as only true in your mind.
If you truly want to live fully, you recognize that you must live on the edges. When other people are afraid to express their feelings, you speak. When others ask “Why me?” you ask “Why not?” When being true to yourself may mean that you’re unpopular, there is no question to you about the choice you’ll make.
Closing thoughts
There is no question that living the prolific life is not for everyone. It should also be noted that it requires a lot of energy to be remarkable all the time. You should spend equal amounts of time recharging and replenishing your sources of energy.
Even if your aim isn’t to become James Dean or Johnny Depp, opting to cultivate these traits in yourself to some degree couldn’t hurt. Maybe a version of “remarkability lite” would serve you better.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

THE STOLEN VAGINA

                                                 By: Ali Afegbua


The neighbors just had their two daughters “circumcised”, these young girls were recently taken on a short trip to have their sexuality and natural rights cut away from them for the rest of their lives. These girls are just four and two years old respectively and some mothers actually get it done at birth, this makes me sick, and I heard their mother proudly saying that it’s their tradition to mutilate girls.

Female genital mutilation includes procedures that intentionally alter or injure female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The procedure has no health benefits for the girls and women. Procedures can cause severe bleeding and problems urinating and later, potential childbirth complications and newborn deaths.

Despite all the noise being made about the evil and dangers that surround female genital mutilation practices in Africa, you still find people like this woman engaging in it proudly and saying that its part of their culture and tradition, one of the excuses for this is always “to prevent the girls from being promiscuous” why don’t they chop off entire male genitals, not just foreskin, since taking away sexual pleasure is the best remedy for promiscuity?

An estimated 100 to 140 million girls and woman worldwide are currently living with the consequences of female genital mutilation.

In Africa, an estimated 92 million girls have undergone female genital mutilation; this makes me so sad because, if these girls could choose, I am sure they wouldn’t want to loose the right to an intact vagina.

In Nigeria, there is awareness about the need to stop female genital mutilation even some government ministries have shown support through campaigns against these wicked practices, although this is not enough, penalties need to be put in place in the laws and should be implemented strictly. You still find families submitting their female infants to be mutilated, and saying its part of culture, this is beyond sick and I feel these people have been brainwashed to believe that a woman is a hole for her husband to fill out, so a baby can fall out nine months later.

According to Waris Dirie Somali former supermodel and human rights activist, “FGM has nothing to do with culture, religion or tradition, and is a crime committed on innocent little girls…it is a crime that needs to be stopped and those who commit it should be prosecuted”.

In my opinion, I will say that female genital mutilation is about the suppression of women. It’s the most violent form of suppression of women one could think of, an attempt to control a woman by controlling her body and her sexuality.

What really has to change is the perception of women, I believe that financial independence is a key factor for African women in gaining a stronger position within society, a woman with options to support her self and her family, will see herself as someone more important than just a tool to satisfy her husbands sexual and reproductive needs, and also that she doesn’t need to give up parts of her anatomy to prove her chastity to anyone.

Live your dream, with the MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2011


MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week aims to be a premiere fashion event which will bring together media, industry, buyers and consumers to view the current collections of designers in the fashion capital of Lagos, Nigeria. The platform aims to cut across geographic and culture barriers and position itself as a business of fashion and design event targeted at showcasing the best of the fashion and design industry, drive the Nigerian fashion economy and ultimately uplift its profile within the industry.
As title sponsors, MTN strives to enrich lives as they have dedicatedly done in the last 10 years in Nigeria, using telecommunications as a medium for communicating fashion and design in Nigeria.
Lagos will play host to the fashion and design led event that will feature –
  • runway shows featuring new season collections from the best talents in the fashion industry;
  • design led exhibitions featuring fashion products and accessories, textiles, furniture design, photography, art installations and architecture;
  • workshops that will facilitate knowledge transfer, information exchange and networking opportunities across board
Another attraction is Lagos itself – a metropolitan island that features an interesting mix of people, cultures and is fast becoming the melting pot for business in Africa. Participants, designers and visitors alike can expect a diversified and interactive platform to maximise their exposure within and beyond their industry circle and open gateways for more business opportunities.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

AFRICAN INSPIRED GLAMOUR...WE LOVE IT



Looking at the African fashion scene, there is a lot of progress in the quality of designs being belted out to the world. We are particularly proud of the exposure that the African fabrics and form of dressing are enjoying in the international fashion scene and runways, these designs by African and non-African designers should indeed make us proud to be African.

             

















Tuesday, June 14, 2011

MODEL OF THE WEEK INTERVIEW: South African Male model, Johan Wolter Brand.

  Today, we unveil our model of the week. his name is Johan Wolter Brand, a male model from Capetown. Please go through the interview, conducted by Ali Afegbua, to know more about this striking new model.

1. please tell us a bit about your self, (like a brief bio)

      My name is Johan Wolter Brand and I'm 25 years old and currently living in the beautiful City of Cape Town in South Africa.

 I'm one of two children and grew up on a small town in the west coast so I was raised in a "country" like atmosphere which
probably contributed to my love of nature and the outdoors. I moved to Cape Town at the age of 18 to pursue a career in graphic design.

     
      I would describe myself as an interesting individual. My personal style and the way I present myself is very important
      to me.

      I’m a “student” of fame and behaviors in people, pop culture and “celebrity” has always been fascinating to me
      and I look up to legends like Marlin Monroe, Madonna, James Dean and most recently Lady Gaga.

      I’m currently signed at LC Models in Cape Town.
        


   2. how did you start modeling, did you always want to be a model?

      I always knew I would reach people in some way or the other, but most likely with art or design. Some friends suggested
      that I should try out modelling, I was very nervous because I never considered myself a good looking guy being “pale” and “skinny”.
      I met with some agencies and the response was actually very good.
     
      I’m still relatively new on the scene but it’s been amazing and I really love meeting people and creating images
      and stories, its almost like acting … you can be anybody and do anything.:)

      So I wouldn’t say I always wanted to be a model, but fashion and design plays a huge role in my life so it feels like a natural progression.




   3. you were in Nigeria some time ago for the arise magazine fashion
   week,how was the experience for you?

   I was very humbled to be chosen as one of the international models to go to Arise Magazine Fashion Week. The five days
   I spent at the Federal Palace Hotel was most definitely the highlight of my year so far. I have a huge respect for African designers
   And being part of the biggest platform of its kind in Africa was amazing. The people from Lagos were so friendly and I made so
   many connections and friends.

   The scale of the production was huge, and it made me so proud to be an African. Will definitely be going back next time.




   4. what is the most fulfilling modeling assignment you have ever had?

      Like I mentioned above, Arise Magazine Fashion Week was my most fulfilling and challenging assignment to date.




   5. how do you normally dress, when you are off duty from modeling
   assignments?

   The way I would dress on a given day usually starts with the mood I’m in when I wake up in the morning.

   I feel that the way you dress and your personal style is one of the most important things and some
   people just don’t get it. The way you are dressed is a direct reflection of your state of mind and
   it’s the first thing anybody will notice when they see you. So for me, first impressions most defiantly count.

   I would describe my personal style as quite classical with a modern twist, even preppy at times. I like to buy
   clothes that wont go out of fashion any time soon and then just accessorize with something more updated like
   a scarf or a pop of color.


   Style is about feeling confidant in your own skin, it’s an extension of your personality and you
   can wear a piece of plastic if you want to as long as you have the attitude to go with it.

Thank you wolter, for taking your time to answer the questions just nicely, we are making you a honorary "FASHION FREAK" its a special tittle reserved for fabulous and fashionable people only. congratulations!!!

this is an effort we are making weekly, to promote young African models who have the potential to represent this great continent internationally. 
feel you deserve to be on this page? send us an email on fashionfreaksafrica@gmail.com

Saturday, June 11, 2011

AT THE NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPERMODEL SCREENING AND FASHION FIESTA

BY: Ali Afegbua

It was truelly a glamorous affair at the scintilla events center recently, when celebrities, models, designers and press all gathered to witness the screening organized to pick the female models who will be competing in the NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2011, the girls where all hurdled up at a corner as the judges scrutinized them, one long legged girl after the other.

Mrs Joan Okorodudu, impressed the audience with her anchoring skills as she entertained and informed everyone on the NNSM 2011,


The event was made even more exciting when  Mrs Florence Ita Giwa, came in with her friends looking so glamorous in a chiffon animal print frock, pared with gold silk pants and red accessories.

the models had to wait for some time for the results to be announced, and from the looks on their faces they were really nervous, the results were however announced after a beautiful display of outfits by an array of wonderful designers we all know well, like House of Jola, Monami, Anjorin and others. there was also beautiful music by sugar-boy and other artists, the event was truelly a magical experience for all who attended.

Here are the final selection of girls who will compete to win the NNSM 2011 tittle.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

ANDROGYNOUS FASHIONISTAS IN NIGERIA!!!

By: Ali Afegbua

The gender line has never been as blurred as it is today, the androgyny phenomenon, strongly experienced in the 70’s and 80’s is getting stronger in 2011, and in Nigeria, you will agree with me when I say it has become a way of life for many fashion savvy individuals. If you think this is a bad thing, then have you ever rocked a pair of skinny jeans and bright colours as a guy? Or have you ever had a pair of male looking pants, blazers and shirts as a lady? These add subtle androgynous appeal to your look whether you know it or not, it may be that you feel comfortable in these outfits, but the quality of having a blend of both strong masculine and strong feminine characteristics, is the definition of androgyny.

We have seen over the years the emergence of Nigerian artists and celebrities deliberately trying to blur the gender line in their appearance;
My first example is weird mc, the Nigerian female rap artist, who has never been feminine in her dress sense, she is a perfect description of an androgynous woman, and this has been her identity for more than a decade now, we are fascinated by her and want to gawk at how masculine she looks, with traces of her femininity she cant completely conceal, she becomes interesting to watch as she wins the hearts and curiosity of people with out trying too hard.

 

The evidence of our fascination with sexual ambiguity is everywhere; the ideology of sexual ambiguity pervades the American pop media also. The fashion industry correctly predicted current trends over thirty years ago with the Unisex style, and continued to capitalize on the popularity of androgynous dress, copying the styles of Boy George, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Grace Jones and the Punk scene.
 

 
"Androgyny is in, and it's about time! Because American culture is more comfortable at handling sex and playing with gender roles”

But what about Nigerian culture? There are people who will scream “abomination” at anyone who looks remotely androgynous in this country, but the larger population seems to ignore the rise of this phenomenon and doesn’t seem to see it as the mixture of strong male and female gender characteristics, androgyny is the trend right now and a lot of people are also taking it as a way of expressing their gender and sexual identity, look at Derele Edun, who has successfully created a template for other androgynous celebrities in Nigeria. His style is a blend of male, female and a dark Gothic look, popular in Europe and America, he constantly recreates his look in different ways and he takes it seriously. We have gotten so used to him looking that way that if he shaves his hair, takes off his 12 inches platform boots and rock star outfit, we won’t recognize him or be interested in looking at him, he’ll be “normal”.


In this century we have seen androgyny all over the fashion world, Adebayo Jones, a UK based Nigerian designer, creates outfits that have a blend of both genders and are comfortable to wear. The celebrities are on it also, and we have spotted several of them in outfits that look androgynous.





The fashion industry has evolved into an era of androgyny and this was a gradual process with Calvin klien and Ralph Lauren leading the way, designers have sent out Models in androgynous styles at fashion shows and enticing the conservative dresser into an adventure of gender experimentation, this is a consequence of being part of a youthful generation, where there are no limits, and the only thing that matters is comfort.



 
We all have male and female qualities, why not be able to show both? ...People are being looked at for what's in their eyes these days, their inner sexuality and not what they wear, if you are still stuck in uncomfortable clothes, I think its time to try something else, explore the male and female characteristics you have and dress accordingly. Why? Because I said so, Ciao!!!

Friday, June 3, 2011

NIGERIAS NEXT SUPERMODEL 2011 IS FINALLY HERE!!!


 Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011 - Screening and Music Fashion Fiesta - will be coming up in Lagos, Nigeria on the 5th of June, 2011 and afterward will be hosting various Designers such as Naa Amanua Williams - (Ghana), Monami,  Daviva by House of Jola, Eternally Zoe, Sally Bawa - Lagos, Berry Couture - Abuja, Remi - Lagos, Zhalima Grazioni - Port Harcourt, Ajonri Couture, Hallero, Daviva by Patience Please, Queen Ahneva.Ahneva Cultural Couture, Tellu - J. Couture (Nigeria's Next Super Model Finalists 2010)

Also Music by Harry Song, Sugarboi, Charlie Nathan, Azaka, Oge

The Venue is Scintilla KB 20, Lekki Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria.

Date 5th of June, 2011

Time: Screening - 9:00am 
Music Fashion Fiesta - 4:00pm

Monday, May 30, 2011

AFRICA FASHION WEEK TO ROCK LONDON AUGUST 2011



For the first time in history, the city of London will host an event that will showcase fashion which is inspired from Africa. The event is known as  Africa Fashion Week London ;( AFWL) 2011. It will be held between 5th and 6th August 2011 at the Gibson Hall, 13 Bishopsgate London EC2N and will make history as the biggest platform ever dedicated to African inspired fashion in Europe.



Africa Fashion Week London will showcase UK and non UK based fashion designers. The Revelation shows within AFWL will give new and emerging fashion designers are opportunity to showcase to the UK and international press, buyers and stockiest of high street and independent stores.

AFWL is open to members of the public who can come see the latest collections and buy from the numerous exhibitors from within the fashion industry who will be parading their wares for sale.
   

 Africa fashion week London is a project designed to create a loud and wide exposure and propagation of style, beauty and fashion from an African perspective, in European environment, thereby creating an atmosphere for cultural exchange; a fusion of western and African cultures, through fashion. 

Africa Fashion Week London is organized by Ronke Ademiluyi of Rukkies Concept and produced by Mahogany Productions.
For General Enquiries please contact:ronke@africafashionweeklondon.com.
For Media Enquiries please contact: kamari@africafashionweeklondon.com.
www.africafashionweeklondon.com.

How to Wear Skinny Jeans for Men

  By: Ali Afegbua



With all the guys pulling off the skinny jean look, I must say the skinnies are here to stay “Men can actually wear skinny jeans” and not look weird in it. The first thing you have to know is that there are rules--the main one being that you should wear only male skinny jeans. Nobody wants to see you in your girlfriend's pants.
Here are the tips on how to rock those shinnies:
  • Have the right body type. You don't have to be a super skinny or androgynous man like Denrele Edun, to wear skinny jeans. You just have to be proportioned well. That's a delicate way of saying you can't be built like a pregnant lady. As long as you are reasonably shaped in mostly straight lines, you can rock the look.
  • Have the right personality. You don't have to be an actual rock star, but if you are a happy accountant who loves his serious and corporate wardrobe, the minute you put on skinny jeans you might look like an unhappy police undercover agent. Unless you will be comfortable wearing them, don't do it.
  • Choose a brand with spandex. This will be a little tricky. The major brands who have incorporated spandex into their skinny jeans lines do not advertise the fact, because they think men will see that as effeminate--not the fact that they are basically women's jeans in larger sizes, but that they have spandex.
  • Make sure they fit properly. Skinny jeans should not look like denim pantyhose. They should sit just below your waist and have enough room in the legs, butt and crotch so that you can sit down without cutting out your blood supply.
  • Accessorize properly. If you are manly enough to wear skinny spandex pants, you can rock accessories. A fitted, slim shirt is good as long as it is not too tight or in an annoying color or pattern. Slim, flat shoes or sneakers work well. Don't choose something too clunky or you will look like you have Mickey Mouse feet, and there is nothing as insulting to the eyes than a guy parading the streets in skinny jeans and large dress shoes.

Monday, April 4, 2011

WALE ADEYEMI (B SIDE COLLECTION): THE LAIDBACK, FAMILIAR TREND WE LOVE SO MUCH!!!

By: Ali Afegbua

Wale Adeyemi has been a big influence to a lot of people for different reasons; but for me personally, wale Adeyemi gave  me loads of healthy inspiration as an aspiring designer, i just love the laid back normalcy of his clothes, really familiar and wearable, GREAT STUFF!!!


Androgyny which seems to be taking over, was seen on the runway at the Wale Adeyemi show at the recently concluded ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK in Lagos, he unveiled his collection which featured Urban-Style pieces and a few work wear-inspired pieces. I loved how the female models were styled , they looked like they were one of  the male models – stylish and edgy!






Thursday, March 31, 2011

Exclusive interview: AMFW 2011 Designer of the Year Award winners– Kluk CGDT


By: Ali Afegbua

Meet Malcom and Christian, the brains behind the Kluk CGDT brand and also the AMFW 2011 Designer of the Year Award winners.
What was your favorite piece on display at the Arise Magazine Fashion
Week? 
We loved Ituen Basi and Lisa Fulawayo and  Jewel by Lisa very much.
Our collection is one of our favourites that we have ever done and we loved
the luxury of the Afghan embroidery we used.

How did you feel about the level of recognition Kluk CGDT received at the
AMFW? 
We were so overwhelmed, we thought we would never get a mention, as we
are in a foreign country. It was almost more recognition than we receive in
South Africa.

What has been your proudest moment since the establishment of the Kluk CGDT
brand? 
When we started we wanted to reach a level of Luxury and exclusivity,
and offer an international standard of design - I think by getting the
designer of the year award against designers from Paris, London, New York
and Lagos, shows that we are getting closer to this goal. Winning the award
made us very proud. Being invited to show in New York for the second time,
makes us very proud

What are your plans to expand from SA, to West Africa maybe? 
We have a lot of Nigerian, Angolan, Ghanaian customers that visit our boutiques in Cape
Town and Johannesburg already. We want to remain exclusive, so we encourage
more people to visit us in South Africa. We have also been looking into
representation in Lagos for Trunkshows.

What do you think makes Kluk CGDT stand out in the competitive industry of
fashion in Africa?
I think we aim to make the customers happy, we look after
our customers and give them the service they would like. Our designs evoke emotion, We want our ladies to feel fantastic when they wear our
clothes

What is your ultimate goal for Kluk CGDT?
We would love to find a backer to
take us to the next level, maybe a store on each continent.
Thank-you for all your encouragement.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

TIFFANY AMBER: THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES!!!

By Ali Afegbua

In 1998, Folake Folarin-Coker launched Tiffany Amber revolutionising the fashion industry in Nigeria. Having spent most of her childhood in Europe, and exploring diverse cultures she has successfully translated her love for different cultures into an  iconic fashion brand in Africa.

Every collection shows the designer’s love for luxurious fabric and intricate embellishment from all over the world whilst at the same time instilling her African heritage to produce timeless , feminine and effortlessly stylish pieces.






Tiffany Amber is an international award winning label - an accolade that was received by designer Folake Folarin-Coker who was awarded Designer of the Year 2009/2010 at the Arise Africa fashion week in South Africa.

More recently at the  Arise Magazine fashion week 2011, it was all dazzles on the first day of the fashion extravaganza as Tiffany Amber, sent models out to the runway in sequin numbers and bold colors  ; here we  see a few floor length numbers, and we are absolutely loving the relaxed tailored floor length silk dress. Might we be seeing a bit of androgyny floating around at Tiffany.Amber? fashion is always bending and dulling the boundaries between male and female, just look at the lovely black blazer dress. Amazing Collection!!