Zizi Cardow is a forerunner in contemporary African fashion.

Zizi Cardow is a forerunner in contemporary African fashion. In 2000,when the label was launched, she began a revolution for the African fabric with a view to globalization, resulting in a growing patronage in ethnic fabric.After her first year of breaking into the Nigerian fashion scene, zizi cardow the founder and brain behind the label, won the prestigious designer of the year award at the premier event, NFS (Nigerian fashion show) in 2001.this award launched her designs in to the African market in (south Africa) and Europe(Italy, France and Britain)
2002 ushered in a series of awards like DAME award for outstanding achievement in fashion, an occasion graced by the president and commander in chief of the federal republic of Nigeria chief Olusegun Obasanjo, st moritz style selection award, Imo state chamber of commerce conferred as an ambassador of fashion.Added to her list of laudable achievement is the nomination of her as the only Nigerian representative to the fashion and art exhibition in Milan tagged AFRICANDO, an occasion graced by the mayor of Milan, dignitaries and foreign ambassadors.
In 2002 her fashion house staged a top-notch fashion show tagged ''jungle Renaissance'' which receive rave reviews from both local and international critics in fashion industry, this then created the scene for the staging of ''jungle renaissance reloaded'' in 2006.by 2006 zizi cardow had become a household name.

Remembering the Publisher: A Tribute to Ibru

 

By Yemi Ogunbiyi

I recall clearly my first meeting with Mr. Alex Ibru. It was in June of 1983. After months of prodding from Dr. Stanley Macebuh to join the nascent team of The Guardian, I accepted his offer to visit the premises of the organisation at Rutam House. And as was the tradition in those days, Dr. Macebuh took me to see Mr. Ibru first. Coming from Ife, with my heavy dose of latent left-wing biases, I was not sure that I wantedto meet with Mr. Ibru just yet! The meeting turned out to be brief and I remember asking Dr. Macebuh later on how best to address Mr. Ibru.

Good Men Keep Quiet, Evil Thrives

Simon Kolawole Live!: 

Introspection. That’s one very scarce commodity among Nigerian politicians. When they gather at regional level, what you normally hear is lamentation about how they have been cheated in the Nigerian federation. You never hear them say: “How culpable are we in the condition of our people?” When Northern leaders gather, they spend hours lamenting how they have lost out of power and why they must regain control of Aso Rock as soon as possible. None of them will say: “Gentlemen, one of us donated N17 billion to Olusegun Obasanjo’s third term agenda. That is enough to sink 40,000 boreholes and eradicate the incidence of cholera that kills thousands of our people every year!”

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The Slippery Slope of Moral Legislation…

Following the Senate’s passage of the so-called anti-gay bill last Tuesday, we decided we would examine the issues thrown up by homosexuality and its criminalisation. We encountered understandable difficulty in getting anyone who is gay, at least in Nigeria, to speak on record. More, many ordinary people we reached out to wanted no part of it. Their reactions varied from advising that we leave well alone, to curt answers to admissions of being homophobic.

Conflict and the Decline of Private Sector

Malam Isa Yuguda

 

Iam happy to have this chance to contribute on this very important topic that will continue to deepen the search for sustainable peace in the North in particular and the whole country in general. No doubt, this is a search to which we are all committed, and in pursuit of which we shall never slacken.

Stars to Join Others for Fab Nightout 2011

D’banj; Yvonne Ekwere and Gideon Okeke

Leading international fashion journal FAB Magazine, has announced a star-studded list of entertainment, fashion and music icons nominated for the second edition of FAB Night out- An annual fashion and awards show scheduled to hold at the Landmark events centre Victoria Island, Lagos on December 11.

The long list of nominees was unveiled at an event held at the Marquee in Lagos on October 22. Nollywood acts Kate Henshaw Nuttal, Monalisa Chinda, Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Nse Ikpe Etim,

Men and Their Clothing Needs

Wardrobe Basics

We will cover the basics of what every man should have in his closet. You don't want to be caught off guard when certain situations like weddings, a first date or just an outing with the boys arise.

The Corporate Man’s Wardrobe
You wear a suit Monday through Friday, often find you are having dinner with clients, and even on the weekends dress well as you might run into colleagues and clients out on the town. Your image is tied closely to the reputation you have carefully crafted over the years – a man who pays attention to the details and can be trusted to handle others people’s affairs with professionalism.

Items that should be in the Constant Professional’s wardrobe:
• 6+ Suits
• 3+ Pair Dress Shoes
• 2 Pair Casual Leather Shoes
• Belts that match above shoes
• 15+ Dress Shirts
• 15+ Ties
• 1 Pair jeans that fit – no holes
• 4 Pair Slacks, Dark & Light
• 4+ Button-up collared sport shirts
• 2+ Solid Polo Shirts
• 5+ Sweaters
• 10+ Undershirts V-neck
• 2+ Sports Jackets
• 1 Navy Blazer
• 10+ Pocket Squares
• 2 Simple Dress Watches
• Presentable Athletic Clothing
• Collar Stays, Cuff Links

How to Tie a Four-in-Hand Knot

12 Qualities a Woman Looks for in a Man

Put a smile on her face

By Eudora Ndubisi

Last week we wrote on what men appreciate or need to see in their women. Today it’s the turn of the women, what they desire in their men.
After a lot of research including Steven Aitchison creator ‘change your thought’ (CTY) write-ups, the following values we gather are what our women need in their men:
Qualities a Woman Looks for in her Man

An Eclectic View of Being Nigerian

Heathrow Airport radar tower

It’s a pity being a Nigerian on any international flight. The air hostess treats you cautiously with varying degrees of subtlety. You are triple checked by the immigrations community.

Your fellow Africans seem not to like you very much. Unfortunately, I’m not writing anything new but I reiterating what we already know, so that we do not carry on with business as usual.

The reality hits you first when you get to the international airport (Lagos in this stance). The commotion in the name of check-in is amazing. Woe betides you if you travel with kids. Your children will wonder why you’ve decided to invent a new form of punishment all by yourself.