Once again this year, the Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2017 featured a diverse catwalk of male and female plus size models.
This year’s fashion week showcased a runway of plus size labels all in collaboration with About That Curvy Life at the LFDW 2017 event held at the Eko Atlantic, Lagos on October 26, 2017. The About That Curvy Life collective was made up of three designers including menswear brand Assian as well as womenswear designers Osuare and Nori.
Assian
With his spring/summer collection Assian created a sprightly vibe with his pieces. Playing with a colour scheme of black, white and navy blue, the models marched out in shirts, wrap shirts, kaftan, long sleeve jacket, sleeveless jacket and pants.
There were interesting combinations in the designer’s showcase such as a pair of loose purple sequin pants paired with a navy blue wrap top which was modelled by Nigerian-based Italian chef Benedict and a white oxford shirt paired with a wrap shirt with frayed fringes and matching pants with fringes on the side.
However, the real standout piece was a streetwear inspired monochrome jumper with a loose skirt.
Matiu Gordon
Osuare
Osuare is a mastermind of alternative style with her presentation. The womenswear label opts for dark skinned plus size models adorned with pink hair.
The collection was made up a palette of baby blue, pink, red and green prints. The models strutted down the runway with artistic makeup dressed in embellished artsy print details on dresses, kimonos, blouses and pants.
With two particular pieces, it seemed as though the line by Egbuonu Osuare was inspired by the formal tuxedo as she merges black and white into the scheme of her colourful composition.
In their showcase, Osuare pulled out a winning card by using popular media personality Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru-Demuren as one of their models.
With long curly auburn hair, Toolz stepped out in a long flowing gown with a plunging neckline.
Nori
Nori uses pink and black to make bold statements with her collection.
As the models strutted out dressed in Nori and a signature pink braid the energy could be felt. There was just something powerful and edgy about this presentation.
The collection included body hugging pieces which flattered the curves of the model. It consisted of pleated dresses, dresses with cutout details, peplum, a jumpsuit and cigarette pants. Nori’s was found by Uga Akinbode.
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