Designer of Interest- Deola!

Hi stylish readers, how are you all doing? … no wry comments today about my weekend or Monday mornings, sorry. But I’m sure you are relieved! no? … don’t answer that!

My designer of interest today is a Nigerian called Deola Sagoe. A haute couture designer from Ondo state, Nigeria, she graduated from the University of Lagos and the University of Miami with a Masters in Finance and Management. She began designing in 1989 in Lagos,Nigeria armed only with her knowledge learnt from years of helping her mother in her tailoring shop and 25 successful years after, she celebrated her quarter of a decade by re-branding her fashion house changing it from Deola Sagoe to just Deola, making it more personal to her clients. Her aim:

“To enable our customers to reveal through our design, their unique, albeit inexplicable, `Je ne sais quoi ‘ …Which is always a joy to behold”
Deola Sagoe

This mother of three has carved her niche in the fashion industry in Nigeria as well as Africa and the world with her unique and creative ability to use the all popular Ankara fabrics as well as hand-woven African materials to create contemporary outfits and looks for the modern woman. She has been honoured with countless awards and was invited to the New York Fashion Week as an honored guest.She is also a Nigerian representative for the United Nations campaign, “Catwalk the World: Fashion for Food.” Her achievements in Africa and outside its shores are too many to count and believe me when I say they are well deserved!

Deola Sagoe

Deola Sagoe

As a fashion lover that sees life in colors,I love her designs because they are colorful, a delight to the fashion senses; sometimes playful and ethnic and other times serious and urban. She has that creative ability to bring out the many facets of  a woman in a silhouette- fun and playful, soft and feminine, flirty and sassy, powerful, strong and edgy! her designs are rift with wonderful textures and fabrics in Lace, Organza , silk, Aso Oke, Ankara and more Lace!… and in the details- epaulets, hi-low cuts, flounce, cut outs and eyelets, frog closures and fringes…oh does she love the fringes!!! sometimes you can see the inspiration drawn from the fashion ages of the 1920s to the 1960s  and other times from the simple but stylish Western Nigerian woman of the 1960s! I absolutely give her double thumbs up for her creative contributions to fashion in all these years.

I don’t own any of her pieces yet, but when I do, I’ll style it here first !!!

Nigerian Fashion Week 2003

 

This is all my personal opinion; take a look at some of her designs and give me yours OK?

Deola Sagoe Tee Shirt

DeoJeans

DeoJeans Woman

DeoPolo

DS Nigerian Fashion Week 2003

DS World Fusion

DS World fusion

Komole 2013

Komole 2013 lookbook

Komole

Komole Lookbook

SA Fashion week 2010

NFW 2003

NYFW 2010

New York FW 2010

Ori-oke-Lookbook 2011

Ori-oke-Lookbook 2011

SA Fashion Week 2010

Ori-oke-Lookbook

SAFW 2010

World Fusion 2007

2010 SAFW

world fusion 2007

world fusion 2007

At the Royal Albert Hall

Deola NYFW

Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall 2008

So hot? or hmm…I definitely think hot! your verdict?

:))

Molekor.

 

 

 

 

Source:  http://www.deolasagoe.net

Tye Dye Fashion: Would You Wear This Trend?

Hello my beautiful stylish readers, its been an eventful week both personally and work wise! I did an interview for a TV program which was short but quite fun! It is yet to be aired and I’ll tell you more about this in a few days but today, I have a fashion trend that I have made my trend for the week. The Tye Dye print! Surprising right?Isn’t fashion just a cycle?!

The Tye Dye is a process that consists of folding, twisting, pleating and crumpling fabrics or garments and then binding them with strings or  rubber bands followed by the application of dye. The use of these strings prevent the dye from coloring specific areas of the fabric. The dyes are characterized by the use of bright primary colors and bold patterns.Simple motifs, monochromatic color schemes and the use of other fabrics than cotton are what makes this look newer than the earliest Tye dye trends.

A little history: Tye dye prints can originally be traced to America- Peru,Japan and India in Asia, Kano,Nigeria in Africa which inspired the hippie look in the USA  in the 1960s.

So anyway, we now have Tye dye in more modern patterns and now its about minimalism folks! Take a look at these silhouettes from the Resort 2014 looks, runways as well as a few street styles as captured by famous street style photographer, Tommy Ton and tell me, would you wear this trend? do you think it’s hot or hmm… still thinking?

Miranda Kerr in Proenza Schouler Tee shirt

A dégradé effect maxi dress from Alberta Feretti

Bottega Vaneta

Burberry Prorsum

Costume National

Etro SS Milan 2015

Gucci Resort 2014

Michael Kors resort 2014

Michelle Elie in a Rodarte skirt

I like the bleached effect in the Burberry look as well as the flirty skirts and maxi dresses! The pullover is lovely and Miranda Kerr’s tee-shirt looks so stylish. For the skirts , you can style with a simple blouse/ shirt or mix and match different patterns like the fit and flare skirt with the blouse in a similar blend of colors. Shop this trend below:

 

The Tye Dye Look by stylebymolekor featuring Romeo & Juliet Couture

FUZZI dress
marissacollections.com

Boohoo dress
boohoo.com

Vintage Havana black top
metroparkusa.com

Romeo Juliet Couture top
metroparkusa.com

Lucky Brand blue tank top
luckybrand.com

The Ragged Priest destroyed skinny jeans
asos.com

Chiffon skirt

windsorstore.com

 

However you choose to style it, consider your body type and shape and always remember, style is about owning the look!

hugs

Molekor.

 

 

 

Photos: http://www.style.com

 

Guys, You’ve Got to Shop These Menswear Trends From Milan FW 2015.

Crisp white shirts, Color Blocks, Floral prints, Stripes, Washed out and ripped Denim, Minimalist tailoring and Sharp cuts in wool, silk and linen, all made in palettes of blue, yellow, orange and fiery reds and basics of camel, white and black! whew! (taking notes?) there was also some shimmer, mesh and blazers in stripes, floral and prints.

This is your trend roll call from the runways of the Milan Fashion Week 2015 and they are smoking hot! some designers were about food,fruits and flowers like Etro, Cavalli, while others were about the stripes and window panes. I was wowed by the Emporio Armani collection totally in black and white with a bit of his customary blue but so masculine, I was taken over by the entire collection!

Accessories complemented the looks as white, brown and black as well as colorful bags and shoes strutted along. Calfskin sandals, slip ons, moccasins, sneakers and lovely two-tone loafers were officially celebrated as the footwear for summer.

Men who are tired of the boring looks and colors of menswear fashion need not worry about this one as fabrics and cuts while still minimal, were made more interesting in their colors and themes.

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men’s fashion trends by stylebymolekor featuring suede loafers

J Crew snakeskin jacket
jcrew.com

Striped jacket
$125 – menlook.com

Red zip jacket
boohoo.com

Rivieras suede loafer
marissacollections.com

Velcro strap shoes
openingceremony.us

Brown leather shoes
etsy.com

Lightweight shoes
crocs.com

Lightweight shoes
crocs.com

Brown tote
$475 – thenandnowshop.com

MiPac red bag
$51 – bankfashion.co.uk

Shop these cheaper versions of the trends and have fun!

Hugs,

Molekor

 

 

 

photos: http://www.vogue.co.uk.

Top Fashionistas Hit The First Two Days of Milan Men’s Fashion Week

Milan Fashion week for men is here. Check out the street fashion that never bores…

A Stairway To Fashion

On Saturday, in Milan, kicked off the Men’s Fashion Week for Spring 2015, and for the weekend we were able to see the shows of Dolce & Gabbana, Ermenegildo Zegna, Prada, Missoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Moncler Gamme Bleu, Calvin Klein Collection, and more than a dozen big-name designers. Aside from the new men’s collections, in which many brands have shown rather curious female outputs, we meet again the heroines of the street style chronicles – the most successful outfits are here in front of you.

Street Style at Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Street Style at Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Street Style at Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Street Style at Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Street Style at Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Street Style at Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Street Style at Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer…

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Quotes,Anyone?

5 Things You Must Own This Year!

Good morning stylish readers, how was your weekend? I am very well thanks for asking…

So, you know from the title of this post that this will be an exciting one right?  what are the 5 things you must own that will definitely be a style must have for the year? now I must admit, this list consists stuff I can’t get enough of more than anything else but the good news is that you’ll love them too and no matter your skin color (yes, I always have my color seasons on hand) or your body type (…and that too) you will be the envy of all that set their eyes on you no matter where you go not only now but throughout the year!

A STATEMENT NECKLACE

There’s really no jewelry that stands out in a look like a statement jewelry. Lanvin gave us a full dose of these trends last year, immortalizing everyday words like ‘Help’ , ‘Cool’ and ‘Happy’  on the necks of thousands of fashion lovers until we cried ‘Enough!’

Lanvin Statement Necklaces

Now we want more with colors, designs and metals! A statement necklace can turn a simple outfit like jeans and a shirt or even a dress to a unique and stand out look! try one of these:

 

statement necklaces by stylebymolekor featuring a gold statement necklace

 

BRIGHT COLORED HEELS

Spice up your feet with bright-colored heels and add color to your look in an unusual way. So many colors are out there for you to choose from- blue, orange, yellow… just have a ball! note that when you wear bright shoes though, you should try to down play the rest of your outfit so you look stylish and not like someone took Jamaica’s national flag out for a walk!

ORANGE LIPSTICK

I’m sure you know this just had to be on this list! I’ve said so much about this color, I think I’m just going to let you do the talking for me. Join our new fashion darling, Lupita in the trend as well as other fashion trend setters who love the look almost as much as I do and let me know what your orange lipstick is doing for you OK?

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See also these wonderful shades below for every skin tone. Fair skins can enjoy any matte or glossy shade of orange especially brighter ones. Medium skin tones would like to play up the warmth with a red based shade paired with a bronzed up neutral and Dark Skins can enjoy darker tones in matte or gloss.

                                                                                       Orange lips!!! by stylebymolekor featuring lips makeup

THE SHIRT DRESS

The shirt dress borrows details from a man’s shirt from the collar, button front and sometimes even the cuffed sleeves. Often, these dresses are made up in crisp fabrics like cotton or silk much like a men’s dress shirt would be. As they are typically cut without a seam at the waist, they often have a looser fit, usually relying on a belt to define the waist. Button fronts and a forgiving fit make this a flattering look for most body types…need I say more? OK I will- just three words… sleek, minimal and Chic!

The Shirt Dress by stylebymolekor featuring long sleeve dresses

And for when it gets cold, you could belt it up blouson style with a pair of  skinny jeans, leggings and boots.

THE PLISSÉ SKIRT

Finally, the plisse skirt. Plisse is a light kind of fabric made to wrinkle or look pinched by chemicals added to it. You see them on the runways but how about in your wardrobe?! they come in all sorts of colors and lengths and even as palazzo pants. They feel so good and light on the skin you’ll be surprised at how come!

Plisse Skirt , Madeleine.co.uk

There you have it! give your wardrobe an extra boost and dare to look trendy! get shopping!!!

;))

Molekor

Photos: Google images, Instyle.com.

Now Trending: The Covered Up look For Evening Gowns… Move over Rihanna!

Yes indeed! Move over Rihanna, a new trend has come to fashion town! I know a lot of us did analyze and try to understand the lack of mystery  in her Swarovski-jeweled naked dress, but let’s be honest, a little lining never did any one any harm! hear! hear! as designers are beginning to lengthen the hems and yes, satisfy our desire for a little mystery in our evening wear! do I speak for myself when I say we are truly tired of the show-all, bare all looks for evening? If you are with me then check these truly chic and elegant looks from the spring looks for your own pick and go out shopping!

Another good news? it fits every body type and every style personality out there from the boho chic, the curvy bombshell, the minimalist , feminine edgy and even the eccentric!!!

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The Colors, the cut, all are not lost in this trend and the taller you are the more easily your frock will flow! If you are a fruity apple (body type with a wider waist and full bust) go for looks with cuts that skim through the middle or an empire cut like the Dolce & Gabbana piece or the Cavalli caftan. Curvy pear? (small bust and waist and wider hips)Funlola’s dress will be a hit for you and the slim athletic shape should definitely be running to the Lanvin look, or Iman’s cobalt and black look. The Gucci dress will look cool in the hourglass shape eager to show off a slim waist and of course all the right curves and finally the juicy strawberry can take a bite into the DVF wrap dress number as her full bust and slim waist will definitely give the dress a desired fit and add curves, also the flirty D & G dress will be a good alternative for you too.

So the next time you have to dress up for evening,my darling stylish readers,  know that it’s OK to be covered up, comfortable and trendy all at once!!! I’m not even going to ask if you would wear this trend- you’ve got to!!!

Hugs :))

Molekor

My Not-so-Little Black Dress!

Hey Stylistas! yesterday I styled a post of my color for the season- Orange!!! well, today, I want to show you my not so little black dress gifted to me by Emem, a dear friend. One of the benefits of being Petite-by-Nature is that dresses that would otherwise be seen as ‘too short’ for some, end up being the perfect length for me! It’s fabric is of a smooth silk satin finish with a diagonal cut of lace eyelet detail finely embellished in black stones and camel colored lining that shows through.I wore it for the first time today. How do you like the fit? :))

Dress:Rengin. Shoes:New Look. My jewelery

Orange, Definitely My New Black.

This is definitely my color for the season!!! what do you think? hot? or hmm…

Orange, the new black. by stylebymolekor featuring Topshop

H M a line knee length dress
$42 – hm.com

Joe’s Jeans nude sandals
heels.com

Straw tote
raleighvintage.com

Topshop earrings
topshop.com

Forever 21 artificial jewelry
canada.forever21.com

Chloé chloe sunglasses
neimanmarcus.com

Quotes, Anyone?…

I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little- if only out of politeness. And then you never know , maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny and it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny!

CoCo Chanel