HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!!!

WEBSITE NEW LOOK!! YAY!

Have you been to our website lately???!! Oh Lordy Lord! it looks Great!! plus navigation got much easier!! WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! Seasons Greeting all!!! Happy New Year 2014!! whoop! peep the new look below: 

OUR FIRST AWARD!! Whoopieee!!!!

Say Hello to the "Ready to Wear Brand of the Year!!" Thank You Ghana!! We won "Ready To Wear Brand of the Year" in Accra at the Annual Glitz Africa Fashion Week hosted by Glitz Magazine, Ghana!!
We were so overwhelmed when we were called up!! We got noticed! YES!! See our award!! Cute right?!!!!!

EFYA in WANA SAMBO Spring Summer '14!

From Runway to Reality!! We love the super sexy siren aka vocal goddess Efya!! She looks uber stunning in one of our favourite pieces from our recently launched Spring Summer 14 lookbook!! Asides from being on our top 5 favourite African celebrity body List, Efya is Ghana's sweetheart. . .

ART by LOU ROS. . .

If you love art, you will absolutely appreciate this experimental self portrait by French artist, Lou Ros. See more of his work here. He does the most divine things with his paint brush! J'taime!

THE VOYAGE OF MADEMOSIELLE ADANNA - SPRING SUMMER '13/'14

Mademosielle Adanna is a fictional character created in the mind of  our creative director. Mademosielle Adanna is the ultimate wana sambo woman!  She lives in every woman. 

Our SS'13 collection is a picturesque story of  Mademosielle Adanna’s wardrobe which includes pieces she wears in her daily life to work, parties, cocktails, travels. Etc. Mademosielle Adanna is that confident streak that lives in every woman. Her clothes are sometimes rebellious, sexy and other times corporate, like we all dress daily. We all have different outfits for different events and occassions in our lives. Welcome to Mademosielle Adannas closet. A journey through time and season’s past.

“I wanted to make clothes for every woman. Whether big, small, petit, hourglass. Every woman! Clothes that make her happy and creates smiles on people’s faces as she walks into a room.” – Wana Sambo.

We've put up some pieces from the collection! See more on www.wansambo.com! Enjoy!!

THE VOYAGE OF MADEMOISELLE ADANNA - Spring Summer 13/14

Dear House,

Please find attached.

For Immediate Release

WANA SAMBO TO PRESENT ‘THE VOYAGE OF MADEMOISELLE ADANNA’ AT LFDW AND GAFW

 Nigerian fashion brand Wana Sambo is scheduled to show its Spring Summer 13/14 Ready-To-Wear collection ‘The Voyage of Mademoiselle Adanna’ at Lagos Fashion and Design week and Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2013. Lagos fashion and design week will take place from October 23^rd to 26^th 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria, while Glitz Africa week is scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana, commencing on the 7^th and ending on the 9^th of November 2013.

  The Mademoiselle Adanna ready to wear collection represents the quintessential Wana Sambo woman who is classy, sexy, fun and always on the move. She is a modern woman with an artistic edge and an independent eye for style like no other. Each piece from this collection is a must have for Her.  The défilé will be a mixture of feminine and empowering pieces ranging from dresses, skirts, pants, anorak’s, jackets and tops.

   The Wana Sambo brand was launched in December 2010 and has since been delivering top-notch fashion that represents a strong, sexy and exotic woman. Its clientele is typically young at heart, vibrant and independent which embodies the overall message of the Wana Sambo Woman. 

   Wana Sambo pieces have been featured in prints and online media platforms sold and read within and outside Africa such as:

MSN Africa: http://african.howzit.msn.com/wana-sambo-nigerias-fashion-future , Africa Fashion Daily: http://paper.li/iBezeng/1337257084#!education , Thisday Style (Nigeria/UK/South Africa), Mania Magazine (Nigeria/UK), WOW Magazine (Nigeria), Complete Fashion Magazine (Nigeria), FAB Magazine (Nigeria/UK), Tropics Magazine (South Africa), TW Magazine (Nigeria), Glitz Magazine (Ghana), etc and various online media sites including but not limited to Bella Naija.com, OneNigerianBoy.com, StylebyQueens.com, AbinaMag.com, Neks2u.com, KenyaStylista.com, Uberchicmichi.com, Thirdworldprofashional.com, etc

Wana Sambo clothing partnered with Darey Art Alade in his ‘sisi eko’ music video, creating and producing menswear and women’s wear African print pieces for the music video.

 For more information on Wana Sambo’s participation in these fashion weeks contact info@wanasambo.com or wanasambopr@gmail.com

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Thank you for your continued support and kindness

Best,

Wana Sambo PR

"Half of a Yellow Sun" Movie!

We are excited to see the movie translation of the Half of a Yellow Sun novel written by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. 
"A new republic,called Biafra, is created by the Igbo. As a result of the conflict, Olanna, Odenigbo, their daughter Baby and Ugwu are forced to flee Nsukka, which is the university town and the major intellectual hub of the new nation." - Wikipedia (source)
The book was published in 2006 and it tells the story of the Biafran War through the perspective of the characters Olanna, Ugwu, and Richard. 

It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Onyeka Onwenu, Anika Noni Rose, Genevieve Nnaji, OC Ukeje and John Boyega.

SPRING SUMMER '13/'14 BLOG FAVOURITES!!

We got this images off 'Lioness Mag' (click here then scroll down to view the feature) Thank You Lioness Mag. . .

BEHIND THE SCENES. . . NAKED COLLECTION! SS '12/'13

WS SS13 RTW COLLECTION – Lagos Fashion and Design Week

THEME: MODERN GEOMETRY/ EXOTIC AFRICA

COLLECTION TITLE:  NAKED

INSPIRATION:

The WS SS13 RTW collection is a cross between vintage work wear and modern daywear borrowing its influence from the 90’s. I imagined what the love child of a Kurt Cobain and Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s music would be like if it were clothing. 

The title: Naked is a juxtaposition based on the reality of these two men’s lives. Naturally, Fela was almost always near naked and Kurt Cobain, who most speculates died loveless, committed suicide. Looking at the depth of the reality of their lives, I came to a conclusion that they both were naked.  According to the dictionary, one of the various definitions of the word ‘Naked’ means ‘without clothes or protection’.  Fela was more the former and Kurt the latter.

The WS SS13 collection is a struggle for the placement of an identity on these two legendary musician’s love child. I used a lot of Reds, Blacks, Off-whites, Peach, Gold and abstract fabric patterns, textures and colors. I also played with the idea of being both legends personal stylist and transferring their creativity, art and personality unto their female offspring, whose first name would be ‘Naked’ and last name, ‘Kuti-Cobain’.

RIP FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & KURT DONALD COBAIN

NAKED KUTI-COBAIN; PREVIEW SS12/13. . .

The WS SS12/13 RTW collection is a cross between vintage work wear and modern daywear borrowing its influence from the 90’s. Wana Sambo imagined what the love child of a Kurt Cobain and Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s music would be like if it were clothing. 

The title: Naked is a juxtaposition based on the reality of these two men’s lives. Naturally, Fela was almost always near naked and Kurt Cobain, who most speculates died loveless, committed suicide. Looking at the depth of the reality of their lives, she came to a conclusion that they both were naked.  According to the dictionary, one of the various definitions of the word ‘Naked’ means ‘without clothes or protection’.  Fela was more the former and Kurt the latter.

The WS SS12/13 collection is a struggle for the placement of an identity on these two legendary musician’s love child. She worked with Reds, Blacks, Off-whites, Peach, Gold and abstract fabric patterns, textures and colors. She also played with the idea of being both legends personal stylist and transferring their creativity, art and personality unto their female offspring, whose first name would be ‘Naked’ and last name, ‘Kuti-Cobain’.

RIP FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & KURT DONALD COBAIN

Mon Cherie Maxi Dress. #2011

Throwback 2011. . . One of our favourite looks from the Project Red Fashion show where we used fashion as a means of support for people living with HIV/AIDS. The show was created to encourage these individuals and the best part was having these people walk down the runway as catwalk models, showing you can still live a happy life regardless!! We loved it!!

Blue Jeans, Grey Dreams. . .

We just love this look!! Maybe its got something to do with her hair. . . Or its the way she looks oh so lost in the Camera lens. . . I don't know. . . Its just Divine!!! Oh, we hope this look instigates a Jeans Collection!! Follow our journey. . . Maybe, just maybe. . .

#Obsession: Fashion Blogger; Denni Elias

Today, as always, we are oh so fascinated by Miss Denni Elias of CHICMUSE!! We love her style, poise and blog persona. And guess whats even more interesting? She lives in Paris!! She's a 100% Wana Sambo Woman!!

Minna Whore Dress. . .

We love how beautiful Nigerian actress, Nse Ikpe Etim looks in our 'Minna Whore Dress'. . . She wore this to a movie premiere in Calabar. Highlight for the night is her black lips!! J'taime!!

Mode Chronicles: Whip My Hair...

I found my soul mate!! She was created by the extraordinary MODE!! Mode's work is unbelievable!! www.studioofmode.tumblr.com

Description: “Whip My Hair”

Made on Watercolour and Ink on paper. 2013. 12” x 9”

Hashtag Thursday!! Join the revolution!!

#MUSIC CRUSH: ICONA POP!!

Icona Pop are a Swedish DJ and synthpop duo with electro house music, punk and indie pop influences. Icona Pop was formed in 2009 by Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt, who grew up in Stockholm and create pop music with a touch of house music, punk and indie pop, "which you can both laugh and cry with at the same time" They signed to TEN Music Group in 2009. Their biggest hit is "I Love It", written by Patrik Berger, Linus Eklöw and Charlotte Aitchison. (TEXT FROM WIKIPEDIA.lol)I'm in absolute girl crush with icona pop's hit song 'I love it!" its the perfect breakup-kiss-my-ass song!! Watch  video here: 

  

Wild Wild West!!

Heres our fun fun customer, Mimi wearing the Auchi Warriors Maxi dress!! we love how playful she wears it!! like she's going straight to the Wild Wild West! ***singing***

ITS CAPETOWN BABY!!

These images were shot in Capetown by Stefano and Styled and Directed by my friend, Wale Oyerinde . I love how he used the pieces and the model is super fierce!! Details coming soon!! we are just too excited!!

PREVIEW: SS13 COLLECTION 'NAKED'.

This piece was created for our SS13 Collection and showcased at the Porsche Centre, VI, Lagos.

#DETAILS: a) Maxi lace&suede stretch dress with beads and swarovski embellished sleeves.
                     b) Red Jacket : Stretch & Cotton. (Great for comfortability and durability)

#DETAILS: The Feather Leather Floral Shirt Dress!

Details: Feather Leather Sleeve, Floral Print 

Colour: Dark toned Florals

Type: Mini length shirt dress

#DETAILS: The Ayo Midi...

Details: Gold Chain Straps / Gold Woven Belt
Colour: Cream
Type: Midi length dress

WS Resort 2013 Collection...

This collection was shot at Ember Creek on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. It was a rainy rainy day but we had a few good hours to make it work! Lagos is so totes amazing!!! i remember maxine squinting at some point cos her eyes were starting to hurt from the camera flash as she's just an average university undergrad not some top/supermodel and Trishia, oh so cute, she kept making sexy poses!! lol. 

We had so much fun shooting the collection!! We ended up wolfing down large burgers and fries and cokes!! lol. Temi Adebayo's passion (for his age) in a country like ours cannot be matched!! He was rolling carelessly on the extremely wet/gross deck just to get great shots! YAY Temi!! much love!! Fiyin also had some great shots in 2hrs! Hope u enjoy this collection and grab all the pieces cos we want you to have 'em all!! Much love and big wet sloppy kisses!!

The original idea for this collection was birthed from a daily visit to vintage bars and coffee shops. The collection has pieces you wear out to  grab a coffee, go dancing, basically all things fun, retro, chic and wild. Thigh high slit skirts, party tops and shorts! Its sequins, silk, jersey, chiffon and leather! #WSarmy, Lets have fun!!

The Collection was shot by Temi Adebayo Photography and Fiyin. Edited by Wana Sambo.