Allure Celebrate Pastor Paul Adeolu Adefarasin and Zemaye Grace Egbagbe

FASHION, religion, journalism and partying were the combination of the Allure Style Icon Nite. The glam event, which held on May 30, at ABC Atlantic Beach Centre 1400, Victoria Island, celebrated two of the country’s most stylish icons, Pastor Paul Adeolu Adefarasin, an author and social transformer; and former ‘TV gal’ and of the most respected fashionistas around, Zemaye Grace Egbagbe.

Pastor Pau Adeolu AdefarasinGrace Egbagbe posed stylishlyFolorunsho Alakija stepped in style in her LbdIsis Models possed on the red carpetDept Editor in Chief, City People Group, Susan Eyo-HonestyAllure Editor, Remi DiagbareOyindamola Sam Amuka

   With several nominees such as Aisha Babangida, Nike Soloye and Grace Egbagbe on line for the coveted title, the Edo State-born lady, eventually emerged Allure’s Style Icon 2009.
   Nigeria’s top designers, Frank Osodi of Bunor Creazioni and up coming designer, Munirat, spiced up the event with their exotic and lip smacking designs from
    These two designers showcased their latest collections. Munirat, with a mix of vintage and modern, dazzled the night.
  Her collections were no doubt striking and irresistible; applauses rolled out as her models paraded the floor in breathtaking LBDs, patched A-line skirt, ball dresses, two-layered sleeve dress and asymmetric dress to mention a few.
   Thr collections were well embellished, detailed with rose petals, frills, ruffles and many others. She played with a lot of fabrics, including George, lace, damask, organza, chiffon, silk and ankara.
  
IN the same vein, the king of bustier, Frank Osodi, showcased a glimpse of his latest trends, which ranged from corporate to evening and bridals. His models appeared on adorned black top, one shoulder dress, bustier, short pieces skirt, fitted skirt, high waist skirt, straight pant and matching jacket and other trendy and unbeatable evening and corporate wears.
  Speaking on the two style icons, former Miss Nigeria, Helen Ajayi, said, “ Grace is a very stylish woman. Ever since I knew her, she’d always been spotted stylish. However, Pastor Paul has changed the direction of religion. Style is about changing a point of view; you can’t be stylish and not fashionable.”
  The Baritone singer Olumide and GT the Guiterman entertained the audience with their lovely voices.
  Guests at the event include, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, Joan Okorodudu, Folorunsho Alakija, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, publisher of the Vanguard Newspapers, Sam Amuka and his wife, Oyindamola Sam Amuka, Bryan Okwara and other dignitaries.