Mademoiselle Aglaia releases vibrant 'FRIDA Collection'

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April 21, 2016 12:22 PM

Upcoming Nigeria based fashion brand Mademoiselle Aglaia unveils a ready-to-wear lookbook titled 'The FRIDA Collection'. Peep the offerings.

Mademoiselle Aglaia unveils a ready-to-wear lookbook titled The 'FRIDA Collection'.

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Featuring an array of creatively constructed pieces, the upcoming Nigeria based brand sets the tone for the shoot against Frida Kahlo, an iconic female artiste who inspired the collection.

Kahlo was regarded as one of Mexico's greatest icon who was known for her unique fashion style as was displayed in her self-portraits.

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The collection featured vibrant sequin jumpers, floral dresses with classic details styled with floral headbands, floor length figure hugging dresses and more impressive styled.

The beautiful backdrop for the shoot was carefully constructed with detailed vintage floral arrangement that made the pieces pop.

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“This collection evolved from not just gaining inspiration from but also the Italian culture, their dancers and the famous matadors. The headpieces and flower print fabrics used represent ’s look and fashion style. The consistent use of red is also a way of emphasising the inspiration from a rose and the colour used mostly by the Italian flamenco dancers” Mariam Afolabi the creative director of the brand revealed .

Credits:

Instagram: @mademoiselle.aglaia

Photographer: Emmanuel Oyeleke | @emmanueloyeleke

Make up Artist: Artistry By Tolani | @artistry_by_tolani

Hair: Golden Touch Salon | @dstyleloft

Styled by: Moses Ebite | @moashystyling

Female Model: Melissa Devidal, Few Models Management | @mel_devidal

Male Model: Victor Chima, Few Models Management

Nails: Nail box, The Style Loft | @dstyleloft

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