#Funmi Fagbemi

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The New Black Vanguard “My greatest inspiration has always come from women. My first introduction to fashion and arts was through my mother and aunts. My first fashion internship was with my mentor Funmi Fagbemi. So in a better world, or tomorrow, I don’t think female creatives should still be a minority. The level of impact their works have is so big and often becomes a landmark or a turning point for us. The works of my friend Ruth Ossai, who is featured in the book, takes you back to a contemporary style of photography that I grew up with as a kid – going to a studio, mostly a small makeshift one, and posing in front of an animated or colourful backdrop. Every Nigerian has experienced that at least once. So, it’s beautiful seeing her preserve and repurpose that form of photography in a world that is edging further into minimalism.” - Daniel Obasi, Art Director, Fashion Stylist & Photographer. A new book by Antwaun Sargent is celebrating a new wave of creatives intent on bringing positive change to the fashion industry. In 2018 Tyler Mitchell become the first African American to shoot a cover of American ‘Vogue’ in its entire 125 year history (Beyonce for the September issue) while Nadine Ijewere became the first black woman to ever shoot a cover of any Vogue in its global history. It has been a watershed year for black creatives with a new wave of image-makers and stylists breaking through to change the landscape of the industry. Sargent’s debut book ‘The New Black Vanguard’ chronicling the historic moment, feels like a cultural milestone in and of itself. By definition, a vanguard consists of a group of people trailblazing in their ideas and developments. But while Sargent's book celebrates such individuals, it also pays homage to those who have come before, including Gordon Parks and Anthony Barboza (the first photographer to shoot supermodel Iman in the 1970s), the latter of whom writes an essay exploring the black fashion image from the mid-nineteenth century to our present day. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5pXiO2AvWy/?igshid=ifpxv6i8iocq

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Fashionable Faces At The IAMISIGO Showroom Opening - Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa, Denola Grey & More

NEW POST: Fashionable Faces At The IAMISIGO Showroom Opening - Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa, Denola Grey & More

On Saturday June 30th, IAMISIGO Creative and Artistic Director Bubu Ogisi opened the IAMISIGO Showroom for an exclusive preview of the AW15/16 collection, East of West and the brand’s new line of interior furniture and design pieces. Installations and artworks by Kasen and EC Okiogun were displayed throughout the showroom. “The brand is diversifying into interior decor which explains the current…

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For The Men - Let's Talk About Hats

NEW POST: For The Men - Let's Talk About Hats

For the last couple years hats have been making an amazing comeback with celebrities like Pharrell making them even more popular especially after he wore the amazing vintage, oversized Vivienne Westwood hat and it’s been amazing to see how every fashionista in different parts of the world style their hats. (more…)

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Exclusive - More Photos From IK, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Praiz's Guardian Life Cover Shoot

NEW POST: Exclusive - More Photos From IK, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Praiz's Guardian Life Cover Shoot

TV stars Ebuka Obi -Uchendu and IK Osiakoduwa and recording artist Praiz covered Guardian Life this weekend as “new generation men, living their dreams”. They certainly made a handsome trio and we have some exclusive pictures including some behind the scenes moments.

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Look Of The Week - David Oyelowo At The National Board Review Gala 2015

NEW POST: Look Of The Week - David Oyelowo At The National Board Review Gala 2015

My first Look of the Week for 2015 goes to David Oyelowo. His new movie Selma has been nominated for 2 Oscars and his style has rocketed through the style charts. (more…)

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Best Dressed Men At The SAG Awards 2015

NEW POST: Best Dressed Men At The SAG Awards 2015

The 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards was held yesterday at the shrine Auditorium in Hollywood bringing with it more red carpet action from the stars. (more…)

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The Air Jordan IV Remastered

NEW POST: The Air Jordan IV Remastered

Air Jordans; we all have a pair, well maybe not but everyone should I say and if you don’t now might be the perfect time to invest in a pair. Air Jordan has just released a new version, or as they have called it a Remastered version, of the classic Air Jordan IV. (more…)

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Five Men Whose Style We'll Be Watching In 2015

NEW POST: Five Men Whose Style We'll Be Watching In 2015

January seems to be flying away but there’s plenty to look forward to yet in 2015 and one of the things well be doing is seeing who’s topping the style stakes. Some gent’s caught my eye in 2014 and so I    present you with my list of men whose style should be worth watching in 2015.

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Take A Look At The Louis Vuitton Trailblazer Sneaker Boot

NEW POST: Take A Look At The Louis Vuitton Trailblazer Sneaker Boot

Right now, over excited is not the word to use; let me think, yes ecstatic is the right word to use and let me tell you guys why – Louis Vuitton has revealed its new street wear inspired sneaker boot and I tell you guys, it is the dopest pair of sneakers I have ever seen. (more…)

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Best Dressed Men At the Golden Globes 2015 - David Oyelowo, Common, Kit Harrington, Channing Tatum & More

NEW POST: Best Dressed Men At the Golden Globes 2015 - David Oyelowo, Common, Kit Harrington, Channing Tatum & More

I have been away for a while so first, Happy New Year! On to the 72nd annual Golden Globes Awards in Good Old Hollywood Sunday night, and no I’m not here to discuss who won what but to talk about, yes, you guessed right men’s style. (more…)

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Behind The Scenes With Orange Culture At LFDW 2014

NEW POST: Behind The Scenes With Orange Culture At LFDW 2014

Lagos Fashion & Design Week was a great experience and it’s always great to have memories captured and something to look back on and so I am honored to have been part of this amazing video shot by Kazeem Kuteyi for Orange Culture SS15 at LDFW 2014. (more…)

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Look Of The Week - Lewis Hamilton At The 2014 BFAs

NEW POST: Look Of The Week - Lewis Hamilton At The 2014 BFAs

I know it’s late but as they say, better late than never. I only want to talk about one gentleman that caught my eye at the British Fashion Awards 2014 that took place earlier this week, and Lewis Hamilton really kind off took my breath away. (more…)

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Style Spotlight - BOJ of DRB

NEW POST: Style Spotlight - BOJ of DRB

For my first Style Spotlight since joining the Style Vitae team, I didn’t have to think too hard to decide on the fantastic BOJ of DRB. For those who don’t know he is the eclectic Nigerian Rapper/Singer and is part of the collective DRB LasGidi and has a style all his own. (more…)

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Okunoren Twins Draw On Traditional Yoruba Techniques For SS15

NEW POST: Okunoren Twins Draw On Traditional Yoruba Techniques For SS15

I’m very excited as I have known not just the brand but the brothers for a long time and I have watched them grow from their humble beginnings to the success that they are now and I’m very much impressed from how they have established a flagship store and are fast becoming African global ambassadors for Nigerian fashion. (more…)

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Top 5 Hot New Sneakers To Snap Up

NEW POST: Top 5 Hot New Sneakers To Snap Up

Everyone who knows me knows my undying love for Sneakers and (no surprise here) I’ve decided to share with you my top five pair of sneakers that are about to hit the fashion scene and you guys know you have to grab a pair. (more…)

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Rapper A$AP Rocky Models For Salvatore Ferragamo SS15

NEW POST: Rapper A$AP Rocky Models For Salvatore Ferragamo SS15

I know what you guys are thinking – I just featured A$AP Rocky as our Look Of The Week, but he seems to be on a great streak and it continues as he is one of the male celebrities that has been chosen to feature in Salvatore Ferragamo new menswear campaign called A Man’s Story.

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