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SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Arise Magazine Fashion Week Lagos to be Held March 6th-12th, 2012

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THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK RETURNS TO AFRICA

Due to the phenomenal success of the inaugural ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2011, where 5,000 guests, 51 designers, 81 models, 5
musical acts performed over three days – ARISE is once again proud to announce that it will return to Lagos in March 2012.

The ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2012 fashion extravaganza will run for an extended period of SIX days from Tuesday 6th to
Sunday 11th March 2012.

Once again, ARISE will invite 50 designers to participate in its 2012 Fashion Week show. The much anticipated finale will host the spectacular ARISE Magazine Fashion Awards. The very best of the designers will be invited to participate in the annual ARISE
Magazine Fashion Gala at the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in September 2012.

At last yearʼs AMFW 2011 fashion event SEVEN designers: Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi, Jewel by Lisa, Asibelua, Bunmi Koko, Tsemaye Binitie, Pierre-Antoine Vettorello and KlûK CGDT were given a golden ticket invitation to showcase their designs in September 2011, as part of the Made in Africa by ARISE Magazine Collective at the Avery Fisher Hall, New York.

ARISE Magazine founder Nduka Obaigbena says: “There is a side of Lagos that chimes well with the international fashion scene. We at ARISE Magazine recognise that the city has much to offer in the way of vibrancy and extraordinary talent in abundance making it the cultural capital of Africa. Once more we are proud to be associated with nurturing new designers from the vast continent – and continuing our support of those who are more well-known in Nigeria and in the diaspora.”

ARISE Magazine launched in 2008 and is Africaʼs first global style and culture title. Details can be found at: www.ariselive.com
On the 8th of March 2011, ARISE Magazine hosted its inaugural show in Lagos, where it invited over 50 designers to participate at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel, Nigeria. Its most recent show MADE IN AFRICA BY ARISE MAGAZINE (15th
September 2011) at the Avery Fisher Hall, New York, received huge acclaims from the media including this quote from Londonʼs Daily Mail:

“It was a triumphant show for Ms Da Silva-Ajayi and the African fashion set, also including Jewel by Lisa, Asibelua, Bunmi Koko, Tsemaye Binitie, Pierre-Antoine Vettorello and KlûK CGDT. They threw the cat amongst the pigeons of New York high fashion with an eclectic mix of bright colours, eye-catching designs and bucket-loads of African attitude.”

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32 Comments

  1. alexis says:

    i heard of this yesterday cause i was at federal palace hotel yesterday for a luncheon. so i wanted to ask a quick question. im like 5ft 11inches tall and between a size 8-10 is there any possible place forme to actually be amongst the models??

  2. Grace Ameh says:

    I,m an up coming fashion designer in Benue state. I’d luv 2 participate in d coming fashion show. Pls, i need all d details n requirements. 08131296401

  3. Stanley says:

    I am an upcoming model with a passion for it, I love runway modeling and would like a chance to audition with other models like i have done in a few auditions i attended and got complemented for my performance.. If audition is open for Arise, my number is 07062168149… to keep me posted with date and venue. Thanks i need a pace.

  4. Victoria anyanwu says:

    I am an up coming model,and would love to be one of d models.i need detailz and time if possible.07033003547.tanx.i need this

  5. Joe Usman says:

    Hi,my name is joseph,I’m a model and i reside in Abuja.I would love to participate in the AFMW.Pls I would like to know if there would be any casting in Abuja,the venue and the date.Here is my phone no O8162515484,Pin 3103D73B nd Facebook name Joe Usman.Thanks in anticipation of your favourable response.

  6. Nelson Joshua says:

    heard this late, but still i,m sure i’m gonna be 1 of the 81 models.
    check ma profile on facebook, you’ll see what i mean.

  7. Jemima says:

    PRE-CASTING for Arise Magazine Fashion week 2012!
    Models wanted from various agencies.
    Date- Wednesday Feb 1st 2012
    Time- 9am prompt
    Venue- 71 Raymond Njoku street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
    Requirements for models: Female between 5’8″ – 6’1″
    Male between 5’10” – 6’2″
    What to wear: Black/white tank top with leggings or skinny jeans (female) & black/white tee-shirt with straight jeans (Male)
    What to bring: High heels (Female),
    Portfolio/comcards (if available).
    Female models should wear little or no make up and have their hair off their face( No fringe or side fringe allowed)
    If you can’t make it for the casting please email head and full Length body shots to [email protected] with the email subject: ARISE(before 5pm today)
    BETH MODEL MANAGEMENT.

  8. Esther says:

    I wld also say if models re needed am available fo it

  9. I will love to participate in Press Photography at Arise Lagos Fashion week 2012. If you have any information for back stage accesss, will very much appreciate it. Thank you

  10. I will love to participate in Press Photography at Arise Lagos Fashion week.

  11. This is great, uplifting the Africa culture through fashion in the commercial capital city of Nigeria, creating opportunity, bringing out creativity and exposing both models and fashion designers to the World for a better fashion industry in Africa. We at erigks modeling agency(we love to support and participate- 08033733823) and on *behalf of all other modeling agencies, we say THANK YOU. God bless Nduka Obaigbena and the whole organizers.

  12. This is great, uplifting the Africa culture through fashion in the ground of the commercial capital city of Nigeria, creating opportunity, bringing out creativity and exposing both models and fashion designers to the World for a better fashion industry in Africa. We at erigks modeling agency and on behave of all other modeling agencies, we say THANK YOU. God bless Nduka Obaigbena and the whole organizers.

  13. i deem it fit to commend the creative effort of Chief Nduka Obaigbena and his members of Staff at engaging and projecting skills from Africa. Its indeed a commendable feat to organize this epoch event. I am inspired to be part of this event as a designer and i will like to have details of the event as it unfold. Thank you so much.

  14. Hi would like to get more infos – venue, time and what to bring along for the casting… Thanks

  15. We would like to work/participate with arise fashion week..ABAB. Modelz

  16. Uma ifeanyi says:

    Pls wen is the casting, would like to be informed

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  18. Slimcandy says:

    Am marycynthia….Am an upcoming model in lagos state and i get skill.i need a full detail on how i can participate .here is my no 08066874050.

  19. Marycynthia says:

    Am an upcoming model in lagos state and i get skill.i need a full detail on how i can participate .here is my no 08066874050.

  20. Jacyntha says:

    Pls how do i get to attend this event

  21. Jacyntha says:

    Im jacy an aspiring model an usher and i just will be greatful to know if there will be a place for me at this event. . [email protected]

  22. Jacyntha says:

    Im jacy an aspiring model an usher and i just will be greatful to know if there will be a place for me at this event. Thank you. My email is. [email protected]

  23. Beauty profile says:

    Am an up coming makeup artist from lagos, wanna build up my portfolio and will like to work with Arise magazine model to build my portfolio. I will like to get a feedback. 07068100768

  24. Am a musician pls i wil luv 2 come nd perform at d event.And 2 listen 2 my demo b4 d event.U can cal me on.07025233247 nd 08103343091.Pls i wil expectin ur cal.Thnks

  25. Ekundayo faith says:

    I would like 2 be one of d female model on d run way pls send me all d detail pls

  26. Eghosa says:

    Pls i’m an upcoming designer frm benin. I want 2 knw more fashion show and how one can partipate.

  27. Daniel A. says:

    imma model from Benue State and would love to run the way at the event….so pls wen is d castin or auditions of the models goin 2b and the venue… i nid the full details and requirements on how to be a part of it…..tnx

  28. Foxville says:

    Pls,whats d casting date for models……

  29. Dami says:

    Pls wen is d casting date for runway models..man, i gat skills…venue pls?

  30. Dami says:

    Pls wen is d casting date for runway models..man, i gat skills

  31. Jemima says:

    Please wen is the casting for Arise Fashion Week 2012?

  32. Jubril says:

    Please when is the casting date?

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