iPresent ROF

Introducing Contemporary Nigerian Fashion Label, ROF + Their AW 2012 Lookbook

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Republic of Foreigner – ROF is an emerging contemporary fashion brand that is based in Lagos, Nigeria. Our firm leverages the practical lines of art and design to advance the business process, while working to pioneer Nigeria’s industry standards of social and environmental responsibility in the workplace.
The Re-Belle Collection is a dynamic display of feminized militarism. In the universal concept of beautiful ‘generational struggles’ often seen in history and pop culture, while real military garments/uniforms often enforce hierarchy and conformity, subcultures often subvert this meaning into one of non-conformity and individualism–for this reason, the name of the collection “Re-belle” was inspired. And as a result, the designers took cues from cult films such as Rebel Without A Cause (1955), Escape From New York (1981), Mad Max (1979), The Wild One (1953), and George Orwell’s novel, 1984 to feminize masculine and rebellious styles of life and clothing.
The idea was to ultimately create elements of clothing that the ROF woman can comfortable, creatively, and confidently put together anytime and anywhere.
About ROF:
For the consumer who searches for individuality and style, ROF is a creative lifestyle brand in Nigeria and beyond offering customers a unique mix of style, beauty, and quality that together are the foundation of a modern wardrobe.
Founded in 2010, ROF is a Nigerian apparel and lifestyle brand in which global cultural influences meet in a modern collaboration of spirit and senses—It is artistry blended with a contemporary aesthetic capturing individuality, style, and wearability.
Sisters, Carmen and Selina Sutherland, are the creative forces behind ROF. Their designs are inspired by a mutual love of film, art, and design. Operating from their hometown of Lagos, Nigeria and both hailing from Parsons The New School for Design in New York, this bohemian inspired fashion duo produce eclectic designs for the modern hippie.

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SWAG VRS CLASS

A good number of you must have seen the poster that says SWAG IS FOR BOYS; CLASS IS FOR MEN like the one above.
Well, I would like you to understand that in the fashion sense this doesn’t mean Thou shalt wear tuxes/suits with ties/bowties and oxford shoes every single time; in other words, it doesn’t mean that you should dress like the C.E.O of a bank when you intend to pull all the stops in the name of being Classy. Even some formal clothes when worn don’t look as classy as they should; it’s all in that added touch of sophistication.
Before I continue, I would like for you to consider which you are (boy or man), without thinking of the picture. It is important that you know which category you belong to so you can relate to the rest of this article accordingly. And your category has nothing to do with your age since it is not new to see a grown man like LiL Wayne in those skinnies & things and young ones like Jonas brothers in much more smarter outfits like blazers, ignore the difference in race, it has to do with your personal style.
Like I quoted in my second write up, Start simple and expand according to lifestyle. Classics don’t mean boring. I will not throw clothes and trends at you and force you to wear them; I will only help guide your style to fit the fashion of these days.
The meaning of the phrase Swag is for boys; Class is for men simply translates into Sophistication is the Key Accessory. Observing recent(maybe a few years) Menswear runway collections from major fashion houses you will notice there is more attention to detail in what they put out there as fashion creators and leaders. Collections are filled with all sorts of bold, playful clothes and accessories with an air of preppiness by including classic items such as leather bags, khakis, oxford shoes or anything that just gives that little hint of sophistication and class. Thanks to all of this, it’s now okay to mix casual and formal fashion, and I think you men should take advantage of it.
Runway 1: Khakis taking a centre stage rather than jeans or denim.
Runway 2: Smart Casual outfits which you can also use as separate pieces.The 3rd image with the model wearing a green velvet blazer is a winner almost any occasion even if its just travelling.
In the above runway pictures, there is clearly the use of bold colours, the paring of casual T-shirts and shorts, rolled suit jacket, a polo shirt with suit and the mix of smart velvet blazer with pair of smart denim trousers. These casual looks can never be compared to the t-shirt, jeans and a pair of pam slippers look. There is that air of sophistication especially with the choice of fabrics used (Khakis for shorts rather than Jeans), other ways of wearing your smart suits casually and the use of accessories such as bags. Swag is what Soulja Boy and Lil Wayne wear and Class is what the likes of Uti Nwachukwu, Lynxxx, Mai Atafo, or Ne-Yo will wear. Of course the event attended would determine how smart or how casual, at the end of it all its about having clean lines.
The Gentlemen: Ne-Yo, Uti, Mai Atafo and Lynxxx
There are different ways in which you can step up your style game to move from boys to men.
Below are pictures of simple ways to make this classy change with items you might already have in your wardrobe.
The above picture is a typically casual look, a formal shirt and jeans but wearing the leather animal print bow tie adds a little bit of edge to an otherwise ordinary look. Its a look you can try on a lazy weekday or weekend for a small event or just hanging out with friends.
This is just simple; Jeans, a light sweat cardigan(for those in non-tropical climates) and a collarless shirt – kinda what you wear to take a girl to the cinema. Collarless shirts are a great substitution for collared shirts – as long as they are fitted. They actually a great sexual appeal, either buttoned up or buttoned down a little.
Here is a classic Semi-Formal look; whether to a friend’s dinner or the club, its a dapper look.
This would have been an ordinary look with the polo shirt and khaki trousers but wearing the fitted check print blazer(rolled sleeves makes the look a little less too serious – which is a good balance) complete with a chocolate brown pocket square takes the look up a few notches.
Print or Coloured blazers are a good way to make an ordinary outfit have a great wow factor and a pocket square just says you are a complete gentleman and you know your fashion.
This is a look you can try out conveniently.
Coloured suit, An all white outfit(PLEASE DON'T BUTTON DOWN YOUR SHIRT this much unless you’re fit and have no chest hair).
These looks are different ways you can create semi formal looks. The leather folder and bags are great elements which takes the outfits from ordinary to stylish.
This is an example of how you can put a spin on a very formal look without taking off the aura of sophistication.
Naturally, this look would include a formal suit jacket and stylish smart shoes like Oxfords, but it was toned down with a pair of loafers and rolled up sleeves on the shirt as well as rolled up trousers.
This is one way you can turn one great look into 2 different ones to suit day and evening or night for two different events. Perhaps you have just attended an awards show or a wedding and would love to go clubbing later…this is a great one to try. It’s a very sexy look.
NOTE: Women Generally Love Men That Can Dress Up. They Love Men That Are Stylish & Well Presented Always - For Them Its Always About Class & Not Swag For Women.
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PRINTS ER BACK...

Hallelujah! It Has Risen!
The print trend is back in grand style, (especially since it is natural for people to think floral prints and things are best for female fashion).

Any Fashion Connoisseur will be aware that the print trend for men is quite the vintage one since men in the 80’s were fond of them and it seemed to be their ultimate must-have at that time; I can still vividly remember pictures of my dad and grandfathers rocking shirts with bold, statement-making stylish prints.
Somewhere along the years evolution got in the way and prints laid low or as I like to say died for such a long time.

Being the fashionisto, I would itch and be tempted to wear it at times when it wasn't trending but the fear of the fashion police wont let; It was as if the men's fashion sense was being deprived of freedom of expression! - But now they are back in full force and I'm loving it!
The print trend was resurrected by some brilliant designers in unique style Last Spring/Summer Season (2011).

But (not surprisingly) it still rests with the Top Fashionistas in Nigeria as men of now a days are too scared to try new things *smh*.
Prints come in different forms viz: Floral, Animal, Paisley, Tribal, Abstract, et all.

Keep in mind that I am referring mainly to Men's Fashion so when I mention prints, I mean prints on shirts, blazers and even trousers/shorts (for those who are open to stylishly taking fashion risks) because apparently men have embraced print ties, cravats, pocket squares and other accessories.

Quite a number of friends who wouldn't be caught dead in print style apparels like floral print shirts have a bunch of floral print ties.

So it shows that you certainly can try prints in different ways; if you do not feel like making print style items the center of attraction for an outfit, you can chip it in as an accessory.

Print shirts are a must have this summer; I’ve already started gathering my collection and so should you!
Even Ankara and Tie & Die (Adire) Pants are part of the trend; you can check out the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer Collection - Really Dope!!

A Guys Guide To Wearing Prints:
- You Can rock your print shirts with denim pants or chinos pants or even shorts for a casual and classy look.
- You can also rock print blazers or pull off a good look with a plain dark blazer and a print shirt.
If you have a print pant, shirt or blazer, let it be the main focus, every other thing should be kept moderate and simple.

The obsession for prints increased this spring and the classy aura it gives is amazing; it gives you this relaxed and sophisticated look.

I have certainly not covered all there is to Men's prints so you are free to do a little more research on the different types of prints listed above, find a comfortable type of print and pull your look together from lessons learnt either from Street-Styles, Look Books, Fashionistas or better still from Personal Experiments.
Written by:
Goldie Iyamu [Twitter: @theurbanboy] courtesy: campus heat fashion.

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