presenting their collections in an official on-schedule catwalk show presentation, the event welcomed guests from Bauchi and its environs, from emerging and established talents, Nigerian Culture and Tourism Development Corporation North east zone representate by NTA BAUCHI and JOJERAH TV press were in attendance to mark the historic event with over 70 different attires those stats, while impressive in themselves, only go some way towards explaining the importance of this bi-annual event to the fashion industry and of far more significance is fashion’s contribution to the Region economy as a whole!
This year AREWA IN VOGUE focused on Positive Fashion, a platform designed to promote and celebrate diversity, sustainability and openness; encouraging fashion to be used as a platform to promote entrepreneurship and decency in the society. The event celebrated the inclusivity of the fashion industry and aims to position Arewa as a national hub for inclusiveness, openness, creativity, Decency, innovation and commerce.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
The event started on Friday 16th March kick starting with Trade fair and arrival of models and fashion designers at the venue that featured sales, spoken word and musical performances from vendors, Phil J writer and Trinity music group respectively. The whole surrounding was fun filled with loud music. People came in and patronize vendors. On arrival we had Vendors like; BAKERS ELEGANCE, IGOLD SUAVE, GRACE YUNUSA'S CD, KARIS ICE CREAM, CHARMING XCLUSIVE AND LOTS MORE
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Day 2 features the Official Unveiling, Fashion show and continuous Trade fair.
Started at about 5pm with runway where different designer’s attires was displayed to the applauding crowd. Designers such as; Babs scissors, Jahmeel Clothing, Rhodaski bridals, Bauchi Fashion Academy, Ben's clothing and Rzagi Fashion House collections was displayed by models on the runway.
The last day featured Musical Concert which was graced by top Artistes within the state: BOC Madaki, Cman, Lemuel Knight, Viper X, Budicious, IB, Kalito, Mizbanq, Kim Taylors, Skyman and lots more.
TOP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT
1. TOP MEDIA HOUSES GRACE TH EVENT
The presence of Nigerian Television Authority, JOJERAH TV and Lumi Photography at the event created a media friendly environment with a lots of media activities such as interviews, Photography and video coverage.
2. NIGERIAN CULTURE AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN ATTENDANCE.
The Nigerian culture and tourism development corporation Zonal Head office, Bauchi sent in representatives to observe the event, Mr Nelson Lucas spoke on why the Board are excited about the whole platform and make it known that the board are open to being partners in progrss with such kind of events as the Board have it on their calrender to celebrate fashion later this year at Abuja depending on what they see Arewa In Vogue will be given a slot to display at Abuja or even outside the shores of Nigeria.
3. MORE AND MORE TALENTS UNFOLD
More designers, models and entertainers got the chance to showcase what they have in store during the course of the event apart from the existing or known designers, entertainers or models alot where given a platform to showcase.
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