You’re probably wondering what we mean Oh well they’re French words if you already figured. Our love for black and white paying good attention to our beautiful customers of all colors and race influenced us in this collection. Black and White culture was an incredible collection to work on especially with our intentions to blend our culture and ethnicity anyway possible. We do hope you not just love this pleaser but also help us please you.
Take your time to appreciate these designs we showcased at the Nigerian Students Fashion and Design Week and read my personal take on this trail blazing collection and experience at the bottom.
N.B Endeavour to read through my comments at the end.
LOOK 1: TIMI
LOOK 2: CHVKS DUNGAREE et TIMI SLEEVELESS
LOOK 3- BYRON CAPE
LOOK 4 – DEMI JACKET
LOOK 5: DEMI JACKET et WHITE DUNGAREE
LOOK 6- ADE
LOOK 7 – BELLA DRESS
LOOK 8- THE OBARI SET
LOOK 9- TAMARA DRESS
MIDE-AKINS x ASAKE
LOOK 8- (ASAKE) ANKARA PATCHED PALAZO DUNGAREE
LOOK 9- THE MIDE-AKINS SET
LOOK 10 – TEKENA
LOOK 11 – PHOEBE DRESS
Personally, I love the collection and I can’t wait to pull off some of these outfits and just shed light on how well they’ll look. The best part of each outfit is how well they can be styled into so many pieces once you’re well informed. This was really exciting because as designers we restricted ourselves to majorly black and white and made sure we didn’t lose our essence. Another Fundamental part of this is how easy these outfits can work for different events ~ a brunch, casual outing with friends, office, an award show.
It was really good working on this especially the exhibition at the Nigerian Students Fashion and Design Week and i’ll forever say it was an honour given me by God and i appreciate everyone who made this possible for my partner (@tamaradoubrah) and I. Aunt Christy you’re the best. I mean the support from family and friends is just crazy and mind blowing, God bless you guys.
Finally i’m posting, psh! but trust me you’re gonna enjoy this one. I’m sure by now you’re already familiar with tamara, the beauty and brains behind my good pictures.
@tamaradoubrah on instagram, isn’t just a photographer but also my partner. Together we’re the CEO Creative Directors at Ebibide Nigeria, so yeah we’re fashion designers and you guys should totally check out our work @ebibide on instagram and http://www.blogspot.wordpress.com
Tamaras piece can be worn in three different ways as displayed in the first picture and this is important when spicing up your look especially when considering , wearing it at different events without making it look old. I can also pull off my outfit without the cape and look spot on, i mean look at that shirt, i’ll kill that in so many ways.
We both designed our outfits ourselves and apparently it turned out to be capes. This was really an unforgettable day and we sure looked good. To be honest my piece isn’t an easy one for just anyone to pull off but i had it going for me. An important note in fashion is looking good and making sure you feel comfortable, make sure you can carry whatever you’re wearing even if its a total risk. OWN IT!!
Remember MideAkins ! He slayed too
We take credit for the Agbada too
Don’t forget guys OWN IT!! Did i mention our new collection is out and it’s called CULTURE EN NOIR ET BLANC and i’ll post that up soon, we displayed it at Nigerian students fashion and design week, Trust me you guys would love it.
It was an honor to work for Ebibide on this ensemble and as well, right beside the beautiful Grace Gigi. So basically Ebibide hi-jacks Beautiful Epiphany (Grace Gigi) and Quirky Dandy ( Samuel Ojo). The Hot part about it is we got our own custom made Dandy jacket (male) and Zephyr jacket (female)
P.SI had nothing to do with the name but i’m truly honored.
Epiphany pairs the Zephyr jacket with a hot white print shirt, Blue jeans and red flats… Hot! I know. and then the shades can’t be left out. Then Dandy on the other side paired the Dandy jacket with a Next Black and White check shirt, Ash jeans and Brown brouges. The print shades were good too and a little edge with the neck piece. The Door Frame seemed very conceptual in the series, pardon my enthusiasm.
Photography by the Awesome TamaraDoubrah Ogunuku (@tamaradoubrah on instagram) Both Jackets available at Ebibideng (@ebibide on instagram) at Very Affordable prices
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I’m sure you are all familiar with the entire David and Goliath bible story…. This isn’t a story but my little description of the ON THE EDGE casual series MIDEAKINS and i embarked on. Lets forget about Dandy for a minute and lets get to know MideAkins (@mideakins on instagram). MIDE is a style Enthusiast like you already know and he’s really passionate about his fashion statement, maybe one of the most conscious true to his style gentleman i know -MY DESCRIPTION!
So why did i call MideAkins Goliath?? Obviously you know now judging from the pictures. Mide is about 6feet 5inches, now thats alot!!!! so maybe i’m a little intimidated beside him!
Once again (@tamaradoubrah on instagram) captured this series.
In our attempt to casualise a two piece suit. Mide has got on a baseball jersey in his sky blue suit with a few details, a boston face cap and his Adidas superstar in the game. I for one love the colors. Dandy beside him got on a camouflage armless and pocket square paired in an ash brown suit and an NY face cap and Everlast shoes. I know a REBEL when i see one and i’m certainly innocent so forgive Mides Tote bag off asos.com
The Athleisure Trend Rocks. I’ll love to see you own it.
So I woke up one blessed morning to see my uncle in this awesome Adidas T- shirt, yeah!! It didn’t take a second to decide I wanted it and immediately I jumped at him in words of how I would love to have it. Guess what happened next?? **Drum Roll** He went in, took it off and gave it to me. Oh yes!!! You can’t possibly phantom how I felt…. I could close my eyes and see tons of ways I’ll pull it off.
Moral Lesson: Bleh to all of y’all who just take it and run. OLE!!!! That disqualifies you for next time.
So my photographer, CEO EbibideNG clothing (@ebibide on instagram) who happens to be a close friend of mine (@tamaradoubrah on Instagram) came around and we did a little dungaree series “Quest for Dungarees” She’s got on her dungarees matched with a vintage shirt and a basket knitted hat with an Adidas Superstar and I got on my ripped dungarees and my Adidas Bleed-out t-shirt with my Red Genk shoes (off jumia.com)
And then my second Adidas Bleed-Out compilation was at school, Crawford University. My awesome friend and photographer also a student here (@bam.y on instagram) is responsible for these awesome pictures. I featured a friend (@aikhuemelo on instagram) and he’s got on a camo printed dansiki and fedora hat with a Nike canvas and I got on my very own DANDY JACKET off EbibideNG and a blue pants and a grey monkstrap (19thshoes off instagram)
I really think i should post more often, oh well i’m working on it. Its a New Month.
I could have gone for the usual, White series!! but no, i wouldn’t want to be that predictable. The inspiration behind the Eyes on the cross is that accessory, i have to say i just love it. You have to agree its catchy, yeah?? i ordered @retro_addict off instagram, They’re super affordable and they deliver.
I did something unusual in this series, i changed shoes with the intentions of comparing them but for some reason i changed that, ( Adidas Superstar vs Double Monk-strap ) You can tell me what you think.
I’m wearing a white G2OOOman sweater paired with a white Topshop sweatpant, its a simple look basically and anyone can pull it off. The Double Monk-straps are 19th Centuryshoes and they’re a creative Nigerian brand and The Adidas Superstar Off payporte.com
Anticipate My Casual Series with MideAkins, Male Fashion Enthusiast. I’ll be Thrilled to read your comments, Stay blessed people!!!
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You guys know i love you but i’ll be starting exams soon, FYI…Its my final year (B.sc Economics and Statistics).
“For we are fashion oriented doesn’t mean we are book dis-oriented” – Sammypph
Whether it should be called a tour, sightseeing or boredom, You get to decide, but as for me i’ll call it the true definition of lifestyle.
It didn’t take long to decide where i wanted to begin my tour series but well lets just say i have a very creative friend who happens to be really good at taking pictures. so without much to talk about we headed straight for Ikoyi, The picture famous Water-Side.
Famous for this time of the year is the Harmattan season, you can tell by my outfit its Hot & Cold meaning the sun is scotching and the winds are raging. That best explains the Shorts being paired with an overall Sweater.
In detail, I paired my stripped Old Navy short sleeve shirt with a grey Cherokee shorts and a Gap overall sweater. Oh yeah!! The shoes I just love, they’re the best pair of comfortable shoes, I’m proud to say i ripped them off from a close friend. They’re Moccasins most people call them docksides and these pair came with three colors (white, grey and Navy blue) Awesome Right?
Happy New Year to all my viewers and visitors, it’s My First Post of the Year and I’ll be thrilled to read your comments and suggestions for my next tour location. God Bless
There’s no denying our love for the Denim X Denim trend all through this season, where we’ve appreciated vast ideas to the fashion concept. Well, Here i bring to you probably not the best but a pop of colour and art to influence the trend and push back the limits, which i call Orange is the new black.
When expressing style its important to understand that there are NO limits NO rules NO trends but personal influence.
You’re probably wondering, Is it a jacket? Is it a shirt? Is it a coat? What is dandy doing! Hold up…. It’s an orange over-all shirt from Penmans clothing Canada. I’m also wearing a wrangler denim shirt and old navy jeans (Denim X Denim) with a LorenWalkers brown brogues with an orange sole. A credit to Retro Addict (@retro_addict on Instagram) for the fedora hats.
I was privileged to work with a good friend and photographer, Kola Lawal (ace_dbc on instagram).
Remember that “The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it” – Diana Vreeland.
Feel free to jack my style anytime! Follow on Instagram @sammdandy
Credit to a friend and a slay partner, Ayoade Ogunbiyi.
Call me dandy 