@ BYGE FASHION SHOW IN LAGOS

On Tuesday 1st May
2012, budding new fashion brand – Byge officially
unveiled its brand and launched its new collection – “Regeneration” at
the Coral Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The well attended event which kicked off at 2 PM was hosted by the ever gorgeous Nigerian
actress – Omoni Oboli, who gave a brief speech of how Obijie
(Byge) got her to audition for her role in Figurine, even though she hadn’t met
her. After her speech, she and Obijie cut the ribbon and officially declared
the event open.

The special guest of honour – Adesuwa Onyenokwe
(Publisher, TW Magazine) encouraged upcoming designers to take bold steps and
ended her speech by commending Byge. The fabulous event also saw performances
by Onos, Ayuna Dance Troop and Ameena who
performed on stage with Ashionye Ugboh Raccal’s son.

The MC – Cordelia Okpei called
Byge on stage and interviewed her. Byge gave insights on her journey so far and
the inspiration behind the regeneration collection. The Regeneration collection
came out in 6 different categories, first was the organza pieces called Kijie
– named after Byge’s niece meaning love or precious in her local dialect,
followed by the Law Series inspired by her university days, then the Utsu
Collection meaning chic in her language comprising of contemporary outfits made
of ankara and damask, then their bustiers collection. The fashion
presentation came to an end with the Skeske collection, after which byge’s
bridal gown was shown.

The event was packaged by  Evade Ohiowele, CEO of
Fabulouscity. This professional  stylist and make up artist,  trained
at the  University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion.