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...NOT IN THISDAY STYLE? THEN YOU’RE NOT IN STYLE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 DARE TO BE SETTINGBOLD! THE PACE! CONTENT Fashion THE PULL OF THE TULLE PG 3-6 • CAPSULES • COLOURS OF LIFE PG 10 TYE & DYE AFFAIR PG 14-15 MANY WAYS TO WEAR A SCARF PG 16 A TRIBUTE TO RUTH BADER GINSBURG PG 18-19 STATEMENT JEWELLERY PG 20-21 5 MINUTES WITH BANKE You do not have to have a huge wardrobe to stand out when stepping out. We have ALAWAYE PG 22 pulled various looks in this edition from minimal selection of clothes to show you how you can maximize what you have and also get good mileage for your money. Oftentimes, we do not do enough justice to what we have and as such, get very little from what we have invested so much in. The time has come to be more sensible with our funds and shopping sprees. Photo Credit: Vera Vernerova @veravernerova Makeup: Zaron Cosmetics This week we decided to push the envelope and focus more on creating looks on style rather than featuring people in style. It was a most exciting job pulling these looks together. From The Pull of the Tulle, to Tie & Dye THISDAY STYLE Affair all the way to Statement Jewellery and Many Ways to Wear A Scarf. It was amazing what we mixed and matched with just a few items to FASHION DIRECTAOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR create so many looks. RUTH OSIME 08111847085 Our fashion photographer, Vera Vernerova (who also specializes in wedding and aircraft photos), was totally on point and in sync with our EDITOR PRINT message which made the whole process a smooth sail. I have to also OLUFUNKE BABS-KUFEJI 08111847086 thank Zaron cosmetics for the great job they did on our models. They were on ground to retouch as and when needed and did an amazing job. EDITOR DIGITAL We look forward to a lasting relationship with the brand. The models were KONYE NWABOGOR 08111847087 also very professional and remained eager to please regardless of the long hours it took a to achieve our desired results. SENIOR ART DESIGNER When it comes to the world of beauty and fashion, no one knows the backstory. All MATHIAS ARCHIBONG 07054965500 they see is the end results. I liken it to childbirth. The nine month journey, then the excruciating labour and once the child is born, the pain of the labour is forgotten and everyone is happy about the safe delivery and CONTRIBUTORS health of the child. Everything else pales into insignificance. RUKY SALAKO So while you sit back and enjoy your read, always remember to put your best foot forward when it comes ISIOMA USIADE to anything concerning you especially your health if you are lucky enough not to have any ailments. Some IYANU AYODELE people are not so lucky but regardless, they take good care of themselves and live beyond what curveballs life throws at them. When life throws them lemons, they make lemonades. PHOTOGRAPHER This month of September is the Sickle Cell awareness month and we feature Banke Olawaye who has been TY BELLO living with sickle cell. In her book The Warrior Within she talks about how best to live with the illness and the need to live your live to the fullest regardless of circumstance. Hers is DIRECTOR, PRINT PRODUCTION a story of inspiration and courage to forge ahead. Her tale is bound to CHUKS ONWUDINJO 08077092196 uplift someone out there that as long as you breath, always keep hope alive. FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style STYLE & DESIGN photo credit: vera THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9271 Sunday, September 27, 2020 vernerova @veravernerova Vol. 22, 9271 Sunday, September 27, 2020 www.veravernerova THE PULL makeup: zaron cosmetics OF THE BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJITULLE Fashion is wholeheartedly embracing tulle’s super sheer and slinky sister, silk organza and it’s the perfect OTT-yet-understated way to bring a serving of sass to your wardrobe. The dreamy flowy organza has taken the fashion world by storm with every fashion designer and celebrity endorsing the fascination of organza and lace fabric as they can be used easily for many designs which can translate from day to night. Here are some amazing DRESS BY numbers by some of Nigeria’s top designers. LANRE DA SILVA A delight to the eyes we must admit! AJAYI STRIPE BROWN SILK SHIRT BY FUNKE ADEPOJU NET DRESS BY BLACK ORGANZA DRESS LANRE DA SILVA AND RED NET DRESS BY AJAYI LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI OUTER GREEN ORGANZA DRESS BY LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI YELLOW NET DRESS BY INNER BLUE PRINT SILK LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI DRESS BY TUNIC BY FUNKE FUNKE ADEPOJU ADEPOJU OUTER GREEN ORGANZA DRESS BY LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI 4 5 STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9271 Sunday, September 27, 2020 STYLE & DESIGN Vol. 22, 92649271 Sunday, September 20,27, 2020 The sheer fabric is one of the most sensual fabrics to work with because of its ethereal appeal. They are easy to manipulate to either give the garment volume or exaggeration of certain aspects. The type of net you use would determine the photo credit: vera silhouette you aim for. This fabric is usually used vernerova @veravernerova to create sections of the garment or layered over www.veravernerova a sturdier fabric in order to cover the garment in ‘SHEER CHIC’ its entirety. It owes its popularity to the mystical makeup: zaron cosmetics aura that it generates when worn. Origin and History Garments with elements of net can be traced back to ancient India as well as western civilizations. While historically the origin of this fabric remains unclear, it is apparent that it has been used for centuries. In terms of ethnic fashion, the oldest net saree is traced to the pre-Mughal era. Net was used mostly by women in the court and as they gave away more and more of their belongings (as it was a custom to refrain from repeating garments), this style filtered into the sartorial choices of the common folk as well. Lace, which is considered a form of net, traces its origins to the Victorian Era. This was introduced to India during the British Empire and was worn when Indian women wanted to emulate the fashion styles of the British women. The Making of Net Fabric When creating this fabric, the yarns of thread are looped, knotted or fused only at their intersections. This helps create open spaces between the yarns. This is how net fabric gets its light, gauzy look. Style and variety There are many different types of net fabrics that are used in ethnic fashion. These are: Bobbinet This style of net is made with the help of hexagonal mesh. This enables the net to be very thin and transparent and is mostly used in bridal wear to add more fullness to the garment. Though it is very thin, this type of net can be found with stone or peal embellishments as the fabric is sturdy enough to support a few scattered adornments here and there. Tulle This is also a hexagonal mesh however, it is specially made from yarns of silk or nylon. As a result, this style of net tends to be stiffer than Bobbinet, albeit still as thin and transparent. Like Bobbinet, it is used to create an illusion of fullness, especially for bridal attire. Due to their similarities in creation and usage, most artisans club these two types under bobbinet. Fishnet This type of net is called this because it resembles a fisherman’s net. It is tied coarsely with larger openings in the yarn than its other counterparts. Filet Net This form of net is made with the help of a square mesh. The holes that are formed are, therefore, hexagonal in shape and have a very diaphanous look. Net Fabric can be used for a vast variety of applications. In ethnic fashion, it can be used to create sections of the saree, such as the pallu, and the dupatta of a salwar kameez set. In other cases, it can be used to create elements of the garment as opposed to the whole piece. For instance, it can be used as a layer over any other fabric to give the garment a fuller look. At the same time, it can be used to create aspects such as sleeves, a neckline, and hemline and so on. Innovations Apart from being used to create garments, this fabric is also used to create a variety of household décor items such as cushion covers, curtains, table cloths and, in certain cases, lampshades. These are used across the globe with varying frequency. Indian fashion designers and fashionistas have widely used the net fabric to showcase spectacular net sarees, kurta, and net lehenga choli designs. Interesting facts and trivia • The technique of making net fabric is also used to create hammocks, fisherman’s nets and in camping tents to create windows • Before 1809, all net fabrics were made by hand. After that year, a machine was invented that allowed people to create net in a easier way. • Several Bollywood actresses like Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, and Kareena Kapoor have donned various saris or dresses made out of the net fabric, which look beautiful and fashionable at the same time. • Fabrics like cotton, wool, and silk have also been in comparison with Net fabrics. However the westernized look along with the PRINT SILK ROBE WITH SILK PRINT TUNIC BY YELLOW NET DRESS BROWN STRIPED SILK SHIRT BY FUNKE ADEPOJU VELVET TRIMMING FUNKE ADEPOJU LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI traditional as well as comfort essence of this fabric makes it a BANKE KUKU SHEER GREEN PALAZZO JUMPSUIT BY winner.