In
recognition of the vibrant and dynamic Nigerian Fashion Industry,
Nigeria’s leading luxury goods store, Polo Avenue, has announced its
support for the growing industry through an initiative called “Polo
Avenue Fashion Series”
The
Fashion Series premiered over the weekend at the Polo Avenue boutique on
Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, with an event which was
witnessed by fashion enthusiasts from across the world as well as guests
and highly esteemed customers of Polo Avenue who were held spell bound
by quality and finesse as Kinabuti, an ethical label out to empower
women showcased its Vlisco Khan Autumn/Winter collection.
Speaking at the premiere,
Executive Director, Polo Limited, Jennifer Obayuwana noted that the fashion
industry in Nigeria has become very interesting with a lot of innovation and
committed brands poised to make a difference in the industry. “For us at Polo
Avenue, the decision to support the fashion industry was birthed as a result of
the quality, style and commitment of designers who have strived over the years
to add value to the industry. As you already know, the sustenance of luxury
business around the world is based largely on quality. This has been our watch
word and as a responsible organization, we are pleased to support brands that
show excellence and top quality in their work which is what we are doing with
the “Polo Avenue Fashion Series” she said.
Also
commenting, Managing Partner, Kinabuti Limited, Francesca Rosset noted that
there was no place to showcase the Kinabuti Collection aside from Polo Avenue.
“Polo Limited is the unmatched leader
in the luxury business in Nigeria with a reputation of quality, style and
value. We are proud to be associated with Polo Avenue and appreciate the
support we have received as well as the opportunity given to display our
collection in this exotic store”.
The event which lasted over three
hours had models exhibiting the series of fabrics on a mini runway to the
fashionable crowd. Guests were also generously entertained with premium
champagne label - Champagne Vollereaux with soft classical music to create the
right ambience as they enjoyed a classy evening of luxury shopping and fashion
display at the Polo Avenue boutique.
Polo Limited, founded by
Nigeria’s pioneer luxury goods entrepreneur John Obayuwana, has built a company
devoted to bringing luxury products from the world’s most prestigious brands to
enrich the lives of Nigerian consumers and seeks to add value to the society by
promoting a lifestyle of refined culture, beauty and elegance. Polo Avenue is
the franchise owner of Versace, Gucci, Dolce and Gabanna, Balenciaga, Chopard
and Jimmy Choo, and is recognized as the one-stop leading luxury destination in
Nigeria.
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