The
La Mode Magazine Green October Event 2017 was a fantastic event. The
event was held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos October 1st. The event
started with a fashion show and exhibition at 10am to 2pm, followed was
the Gala Night, Awards and fund raising for Cerebral Palsy which started
at 7pm.
‘’Green October’’ is a La Mode Magazine initiative,
founded by Mrs Sandra Odige CEO/Publisher La Mode Magazine. It is an
annual project to appreciate show love and raise funds for people living
with disabilities. It’s a platform where funds are raised to support a
particular cause of disabilities. The 2015 edition was focused on Down
syndrome, 2016 on Autism and the 2017 is focused on Cerebral Palsy
Awareness and Fund Raising. An event full of entertainment and fun.
Fashion show and awards.
The following fashion designers showcased at the fashion show segment of the event.
Bella house of fab
House of Kosagh
Sammielle Couture
Hope Fashion
Gmyt Fashion Academy
Novjok Couture
JPKOUTURE
Visible Proof
Makioba
Facinator by Omoge
House of beth
Dunskani Design
Agatha Moreno
The following are the various exhibitors;
Accost Collection
Fashionjunkie Collection
Be Fab by Beadakraft
Mojisola Alankara
Bunaj
Ma Bello Clothier
On -Ru Couture
Kelu
Yetrose Lane
Zandikam Visage
The fashion show segment was hosted by Belinda Effah and Ceasar , the Gala Night was hosted by Nancy Isime and Comedian Efex
The gala night was impressively filled with distinguished guests from all works of life;
Senator
Florence Itagiwa, Bishop Feb Idahosa,Dr. Olakunle Churchill ,Mai Atafo,
Ebube Nwagbo,Lolo 1,Marvis of Big Brother Naija, Soma of big brother
Naija,Layole Oyatogun,Rosaline Meurer, ,Chinedu Ikedieze, Chris Okagbue,
Toyin Lawani, Olukokun Adepeju(Kokun Foundation) Ayo Thompson, Olive
Emodi and a host of others not mentioned.
Performing Art by Marvis and Soma.
Comedians incudes, Paulscata and Calabar Chic.
Award Winners
The following are the various award winners,
1. Fashion Brand CEO of the year
Winner: Mai Atafo
2. Fashion Entrepreneur of the year
Winner: H.O.P.E Fashion
3. Fashion Designer of the year
Winner: NHN Couture
4. Fashion Stylist of the year
Winner: Lapearl NY
5. Fashion Influencer of the year
Winner: Aderonke Enoabasi
6. Creative Fast Rising Fashion Designer of the year
Winner: House of Kosagh
7. Most Fashionable Female celebrity of the year
Winner: Ebube Nwagbo
8. Most Fashionable Male celebrity of the year
Winner: Chris Okagbue
9. Plus Size Fashion Designer of the year
Winner: JpKouture
10. Plus Size Pace Setter of the year
Winner: Makioba
11. Fashion Icon of the year
Winner: Toyin Lawani
12. Most Versatile Fashion Designer of the year
Winner: Nouva Couture
13. Enterprising Fashion Designer of the year
Winner: Princess K.Oghene
14. Outstanding Fashion Entrepreneur of the year
Winner: Jennifer Alegieuno
15. Beauty Entrepreneur of the year
Winner: Wanneka
16. MUA of the year
Winner: Jojos Touch
17. Entrepreneur of the year
Winner: YemiDisu of Four23 Photography
18. Graphic Artist of the year
Winner: Ndubisi Ike of Benzik Media
19. Humanitarian Foundation of the year
Winner: The Irede Foundation
20. Humanitarian Celebrity of the year
Winner: Toyin Abraham
21. Humanitarian of the year
Winner: Dora Enwere
22. Humanitarian Beauty Queen of the year
Winner: Queen Sandra OnyinyeChukwu
23. Humanitarian Icon of the year
Winner: Olukokun Adepeju
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
1. Dr. Olakunle Churchill, Lifetime Humanitarian Award for Youth Empowerment
2. Studio24 Nigeria, Special Recognition Award for the support in the fashion and entertainment industry
3. Bishop Feb Idahosa, Special Recognition Award for your contribution to entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria.
4. Femi Gbadebo, special recognition award for your support to humanity
5. Dr. Jessica Okanlawon, special recognition award for your humanitarian support to humanity
6. Senator Florence Itagiwa, special recognition award for your contribution to the welfare of the children of Bakassi
7. Aso Multimedia, special recognition award for your contribution in fashion and pageantry
8. Rosaline Meurer, special recognition award for your ambassadorial support for mother and child in Nigeria.
9. Kenneth
Ovayabor Akpaka, special recognition award for your contribution to the
development of entrepreneurs in Nigeria.