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Fashions finest uk 2018; Behind the scenes.

Fashions Finest, known for their stance on Diversity within in the fashion industry, pushed the envelope this weekend with models, designers and audiences representing all ages, sizes, (dis)abilities, and cultures on and off the catwalk.

Fashion Finest completed an exciting weekend with their off-schedule show this season. Designers from 12 different countries in support of Fashions Finest ethos and agenda, received a warm welcome from industry insiders and VIP from the world of fashion, music, film, and TV.

Designers Misora Nakamori (France), Romina Dorigo (Italy), Louisa Moody (Wales), Gauhar Ali(Italy), and Yurita Puji (Indonesia) showcased their collections to a full house.

The late afternoon saw Gillian McKeith and daughter Afton McKeith walked for handbag designer Claud Fürst (UK). Followed Mena Odi Collections (UK), George + Ginger (USA), House of Delire (USA), Linda Blissett (UK), Shay Jaffar – (USA), and Jeanette Young London (UK)

The 7pm show included who had the first professional international model with down syndrome hailing from Australia; Madeleine Stuart, who walked for designer Colleen Morris (UK/USA). Followed by Glamour Hunter(Spain), jewellery designer Jadau by Kanwal Toor(UK/India), LeViCo (Indonesia), Sander Bos(Brussels), and Relax Baby Be Cool (Estonia).

The pop-up area was a space for audiences could connect with designers could engage with Fashion Enter Training Academy, and brands such as Caivo, Dressathon, Misora Nakamori, Hermosa, Lian Cara, Mayreejay introduced guests to the newest trends.

It is always such a humbling experience to be able to work with amazing creatives, designers and a great back stage team for every fashion show I’m part of. I had yet another amazing experience backstage this season.

Enjoy the photos ..

XO,

Maryanne

Styling for George and Ginger ,us designer.

Styling for house of delire, US designer

Styling for Linda Blissett

Styling for Sander Bos, Brussels designer.

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London Fashion Week 2018; Day One

This year’s London fashion week started on a very good note. I got invited to a number of runway shows and presentations as well as connecting with incredible creatives from the London fashion industry, Asian and African countries to mention a few.

With London fashion bloggers Howste and stylegrimoires
With London fashion blogger and influencer Emma of Madcatfashion

The designers show room featured so many amazing work form numerous fashion designers and brands from around the world. I got to meet some of these designers and learnt more about the ideas behind their collection and their art.

Creative director of HANGER, Claire Yurika Davia
Street wear designer Bex
Designer at Wenpan
Creative director of Merve Bayindir

There was some what of a uniform trend which I believe will soon become a cult for this season, a trend that a lot of designers have infused into their collection and will have us end consumers craving to be on the beat dress on- trend club for a while to come, this trend is the decontrusted trend. It is an infusion of different textures and elements together to make one garment and quite a number of designers came out with such amazing pieces.

WEN PAN spring summer 2019

This season’s trend has alot of floral dresses , puffy Victorian sleeves clothing, over size bags , patterned jackets and pants, loosely fitted clothes is the new sexy and the colors are going loud and proud as well from pink, to red, neon is also a hot trend this season.

Neon pieces made from latex by HANGER

After exploring the designers show room, I attended a presentation by Agne Kuzmickaite.

I finished up my day, going for fashions finest show fittings and called it a day.

I’m pleased to say I am ready for spring summer 2019… Are you?

XO,

Maryanne

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Runtown For Infinix Mobile Campaign Shoot

 

Infinix mobile Nigeria, launched a new mobile device the ‘infinix S2’ . The first mobile device to have a dual selfie camera. To launch this device into the  Nigerian market, we had a campaign shoot with their brand ambassador, Nigeria’s a- list male artist  “Runtown” and I was opportune to work on this project as the fashion stylist.

Photography: Obi Somto

Stylist: Maryanne Alabi

wardrobe from Bankole Thomas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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London Fashion Week 2018

London Fashion Week 2017_mayreejay

 

Fashion week is here again, and I am more than excited to be part of the shows this season.

From the seeing the best of street style fashion to styling the gorgeous models and working with designers backstage during fashions finest, it is sure going to be an awesome roller coaster.

London Fashion Week 2017_mayreejay
Backstage styling a model during fashions finest 2017

If you missed all that I got up to last season, get the scoop HERE and make sure you follow my fashion week journey through my instagram feeds and stories.

xo,

Mayreejay

 

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Mothers Do It Better: A Fashion Editorial

Who says mothers can’t be super glamorous and look effortlessly beautiful even while nursing their baby.

Bellanaija.com, spotlight p imagery, and my self teamed up to organize a series of photo shoots to celebrate some beautiful mothers for mother’s day.

To see their eyes glow and beam with joy at the final outcome of their looks, meant so much more than words can say.

I was more than happy to create timeless memories for these women.

Photography: Emmanuel Arewa

Stylist: Maryanne Alabi

Hair Stylist: Royce ceezysstyling

Makeup artist ; Cassconcepts

 

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Fashion week styling for O’milua

 

 

It was such an amazing experience yet again as i got to work with the very eccentric Nigerian fashion brand Omilua for her spring-summer 2018 collection shown at the 2017 edition of the Lagos fashion and design week.

This very colorful collection featured this seasons trends, from blue, tangerine, red, canary yellow, to mention a few. it also had ruffles, gingham patterned, prints, mesh socks, stripes, and over the top hair bow accessories. I loved the interpretation of African and Cuban Spanish theme going on.

Designer: O’milua

Stylist: Maryanne Alabi

Event: Lagos fashion design week 2017

 

 

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Mavins Reloaded

I am super excited to share with you official photos of the Mo hit crew now turned Mavins featuring the super gorgeous Tiwa Savage, Don jazzy, Dr sid, Wande coal, and D’ prince.

The theme was to throw more light on their persona and give them a powerful look.

 

Photography: Obisomto

Stylist: Maryanne Alabi

Makeup: Kemi Ligan

 

 

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Grace Jones : The re-incarnation

 

Who does not love the style icon, Grace Jones?

I have always wanted to restyle a photo shoot of the icon and when that opportunity came, i didn’t hesitate to cease it.

This is my reincarnation of the icon through my eyes.

 

Photography: August Udoh

Model: Abisola Salawu

Stylist: Maryanne Alabi

Makeup: Preye Albert

 

 

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Genevieve ; A Style Story

 

It is always a dream for every fashion stylist to work with A-list celebrities in their industry, it is a very big deal.

When i got the call to style the sensational Genevieve Nnaji, i was so ecstatic and excited to know what the theme was for an edition of Y Naija magazine. I also got to work with renowned A-list photographer Kelechi Amadi – Obi was surreal, he made the shoot so easy and smooth.

The outcome was awesome.

Stylist: Maryanne Alabi

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi- Obi

Makeup artist: David Onyedike

Hair: Ugo of make me salon

 

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ITS A Wrap: A Beauty Editorial

 

Super excited about this new release of my work in UK based online magazine fruk magazine.

It’s a wrap is a beauty editorial that celebrates the richness of nature as an infusion to Timeless fashion.

see more on Fruk Magazine

Team credit:

Photography: Shola Ajisegbede

Stylist: Maryanne Alabi

Models: Tobi Oloko And Mildred Odimegwu Make up Artist: Ukwu Lilian Ebere

Hairstylist: Tony Aigbogun