A peek behind the scenes of my work/ giving you a closer look at the stories we are telling @fashionandco_ng (spoiler: it’s mostly passion and strong coffee ☺️)
Had an interesting conversation with @riaananas about the design ethos @lilabare for our most recent issue. Link in bio.
Follow @fashionandco_ng for the full interview and more fashion, beauty and lifestyle updates
CREDITS
Photography - Kola Oshalusi for Insigna Media @kolaoshalusi@insignaonline
Outfits - FashionandcoECo, LilaBare @fashionandcoeco@lilabare
Accessories - KHOI @shopkhoi , Ria’s wardrobe
Makeup - Joyce Chukwueloke for Mystique Beauty @mysticbeauty.101
Production Logistics - Bernard Akede @benakede
Styling & Creative Direction - Olamide Olarewaju @elemdeeo
Social Media/Assistant - Omotolani Odumade @thatgaltolani
Creative Team
Editor In Chief - Olamide Elemdee Olarewaju @elemdeeo
Contributors - Gbenga Samuel-Wemimo @gbengawemimo , Kunbi Sijuwade-Peretz @kunbikay , Hajarat Usman @islamic_coop_fin_skills , Olajumoke Olarewaju @olakiito
Photography - Unsplash. Insignia Media
Visuals Editor - Oluwademilade Aremu @king_remus
IT - Solan Moor
Social Media - Omotolani Odumade
#FashionAndCo #FashionEditor #LilaBare #BehindTheScenes
Lagos Fashion Week continues to prove that sustainability isn’t a “new” concept for us; it’s our ancestral language. At Woven Threads VII, this year’s theme, CRAFTED, served as a reminder that fashion at its best is a bridge between our history and our future
The intricate weaves, the intentional dyes, and the slow pace of making are reimagined for a modern world by these brilliant designers (here and everywhere)
I left this edition at Megister with renewed commitment to create more responsibly and also maintain a circular wardrobe. The future is bright, beautifully handmade. I would know this!
Two Saturdays ago at Moromoke & Steele LaTouche- Coichy’s wedding 😍
@sheilashittu got me together for my amazing uncle’s daughter’s wedding last minute. She had my fitting done the night before we traveled - finishing up in my living room super late.
Also, I had a virtual measurement done and my final look came together well. Thank you Sheila! Please patronize her, her attention to details and great work is commendable. Also, pay her what she deserves.😘
This is also a thank you to my fashion designer friends, I know disturbing you last minute is annoying but you love me & I promise to take pictures to post in appreciation 😅
Congratulations guys, God bless your home ❤️
My aunty @adekemiking turned 60th at an intimate birthday party surrounded by her amazing kids, family and close friends at her home in Ibadan recently and it was beautiful
I celebrate you my darling aunty turned mama bear, love, role model and everything beautiful. I’m grateful we got to plan a birthday you loved so much
We love you aunty and here’s to more beautiful memories ❤️
Thank you to everyone involved in planning, execution and in every way
xo
So excited to share my story in Harness Magazine!
It’s wild to look back on my journey: from lifestyle editor at @pulsenigeria247 to starting a little blog (that, let’s be real, got a little out of hand 😂) and growing it into @fashionandco_ng after getting a ‘name lift’ from my dearest @codewithtolu.ai , to now developing our sustainable arm, @fashionandcoeco . It’s been a ride!
I loved getting to share my thoughts on:
The incredible talent coming out of Nigeria & Africa, the creativity is unmatched! Staying stubbornly true to my vision, no matter what. The real talk about the fashion industry – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Mental health and learning to generally navigate it all
Thank you, Genesis, Harness Magazine & @harnesscommunity for the feature and for creating such an empowering space! 💖
Read the interview through the link in my bio!
So last Sunday, we finally hit PUBLISH on @fashionandco_ng FCO Quarterly! We’ve been cooking up FOREVER. Years in the making, talked about, and now it’s LIVE. The numbers within the first few hours were exciting!
This cover story talks about fashion feeling a bit closed off..That’s why our debut is about the power of COLLABORATION We got the amazing Monica Awe-Etuk & Alexandria Alli to talk about working on their MONI Clutch collab – they spilled gems on how creatives can win together
We have even more goodness packed into the 30 pages: ✨ Ituen Basi runway spotlight, Meet Nigerian brand Enadia 💰 Fashion finance secrets w/ Hajarat ❤️ Health & nutrition real talk w/ Dr. Blossom 💄 Beauty standards & consumerism w/ Yemisi minimalist style w/ Danielle. Raw, unfiltered stories & an Ooni of Ife throwback
Basically, your perfect dose of fashion, beauty & lifestyle inspo just landed
LINK IN BIO! Read it, love it, hit share,place ads, sponsor! Let’s spread the word!
Creative Team
Editor in Chief- Olamide Elemdee Olarewaju @elemdeeo
Senior Lifestyle Writer - Danielle Anene - @danielle_raymond
Visuals Editor - Oludemilade Aremu - @king_remus
IT - Timi Ogundare - @timi_price
Monica’s Makeup & Styling - Monica’s team
Alexandria’s Makeup & Styling - Alexandria’s team
Contributors
Dr. Blossom Maduafokwa - @blossomsfitnesshub
Hajarat Usman - @islamic_coop_fin_skills
Olajumoke Olarewaju - @olakiito
Oluwayemisi Seriki - @justmisy
Kunbi Sijuwade-Peretz Esq. - @kunbikay
#FCOQuarterly #MagazineLaunch #FashionCollaboration #NigerianFashion #LagosFashion #ItuenBasi #Enadia #FashionBusiness #DigitalMagazine
Join Olamide Olarewaju (@elemdeeo ), Co-CEO and Editor-at-Large at Fashion&Co (@fashionandco_ng ), a fast-growing fashion and lifestyle platform, at FashionEVO X ACM 2024( @africacreativemarketglobal )for an panel discussion on "Influencer Impact: Leveraging Digital Creators to Elevate Your African Fashion Brand."
With a solid background in Communications, specializing in Integrated Marketing Communications/Public Relations, Olamide holds professional diplomas in public relations and brand management. As a lifestyle journalist, content editor, and consultant, she brings over a decade of experience in fashion writing and lifestyle journalism.
Click the link in our bio to secure your spot at ACM!
📍 Landmark Event Center, Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
🗓 September 19th, 2024
⏰ 9am
#FashionEVO #ACM2024 #AfricanFashion #InfluencerMarketing #OlamideOlarewaju #FashionBranding #DigitalCreators #VictoriaIsland #FashionAndLifestyle #FashionPanel #NigeriaFashionIndustry #ContentCreators #FashionEventLagos
