GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE MARCH 2019

Glamsquad 

march 2019 

Karl 

Lagerfeld, 

...The final 

Collection for 

Chanel 

CELEBRATING 

WOMEN 

A Special Collection For Influencers

MARCH 2019 

CONTENTS 

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From The 

Editor’s Desk 

A March Retrospective 

This Month, the Glamsquad 

Team is all about 

retrospectives. Kicking things 

off, we take a look at the Adey 

Soile Campaign released in 

honour of International Women’s 

Month. The Fashion Brand built 

it’s annual Influencers 2019 

Campaign around a number 

of remarkable, High Powered 

Women across a broad range of 

fields, from; Finance to Events. 

We profile all of these 

phenomenal women in this 

issues, even as they play our 

cover girls. Star Event Planner 

Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, Actress 

Lala Akindoju, Designer and 

Fashion Personality Latasha 

Ngwube, Head Photographer 

at Gazmadu Studios, Yagazie 

Eguare, Brand Manager of Moet 

et Chandon, Elizabeth Oputa, 

TV Presenter, Vimbai Mutinhiri, 

Vice President of Rennaisance 

Capital, Temilade Aduroja and 

last but certainly not least, 

Creative Director Adey Soile, 

Tinuade Soile. 

Moving on to a Global Icon, 

we pay our last respects to one 

of the Greatest Fashion Icons 

the World has and will ever 

know, Karl Largerfield. 

Step into Our March Issue for 

all of this and soo much more. 

FASHION 

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For Karl Lagerfeld, the 

beat goes on 

...The final Collection for 

Chanel 

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BEAUTY 

16 

Five Makeup 

Tips For The 

Effortless Pro 

Looks 

Glamsquad 

Team 

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The Handbag Handbook 

For Every Wowan 

EVENTS 

Vlisco celebrates Women

INTERVIEW 

FASHION 

For Karl Lagerfeld, 

the beat goes on 

...The final Collection for 

Chanel 

The atmosphere 

felt charged with 

anticipation of 

sadness in the air. 

It was an emotional 

moment for many in 

the audience as they 

gathered to witness 

the presentation of Karl 

Lagerfeld’s Final Chanel 

Fall 2019 Collection 

show. Front-row guests 

like Caroline de Maigret, 

Naomi Campbell and 

Claudia Schiffer were in 

tears. 

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FASHION 

The show was the last time many 

had the chance to mourn his loss 

and to celebrate his life and his work. 

Lagerfeld did not wish to have a 

public memorial, so the tributes to 

Chanel’s former leader were subtle. 

Tucked inside the show notes was 

an illustration by Lagerfeld of himself 

and the late Coco Chanel, the 

two people most associated with 

the brand. “The beat goes on...” 

was scrawled across the top in 

Lagerfeld’s writing, leaving one to 

wonder if he left this in preparation 

for the time of his passing. 

Before the show started, an 

announcement was made in both 

French and English asking for a 

minute of silence; after which the 

intercom system played audio from 

an interview with Lagerfeld, speaking 

of design and remembering that 

someone once told him, in English, 

that his sets were “like walking in a 

painting.” 

Then Cara Delevingne opened the 

show, followed by surprise on the 

runway, Penelope Cruz, the most 

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Anna Wintour stood to incite a standing ovation, which lasted several 

minutes. No one came out to take a final bow on behalf of the 

team, marking Lagerfeld’s absence even more profoundly. 

It is hard to imagine Chanel without Lagerfeld, and for those who 

attended, it was worth taking the time to memorialise such a 

talented designer. 

Lagerfeld detested living in the past and never looked back, even on 

his work. So, we all move forward into Chanel’s brave new world with 

Viard. After all, “the beat goes on....” 

ace of Chanel, who took a turn 

l-white look holding a single white 

he designer’s memory. 

ection opened with black, white 

tweeds in menswear plaids 

undstooth prints on high-waisted, 

ged pants; long, loose coats; 

immed hats and chain-strapped 

ike. Frilled chiffon and silk blouses 

a layer of lightness to the heavy 

Beautiful, plush knits in Fair Isle 

and stripes for sweaters, midikirts 

and cardigans, sometimes 

ce. 

nd came heavy capes, patentpants 

and jumpsuits and a black 

d top, leading into a section 

white garments. There were 

ckets and vests, suiting and 

igh-waisted pants for day, while 

ningwear included feathery 

y skirts and metallic snowflake 

shments. 

e final model walked past, 


CELEB 

INTERVIEW 

REPORTAGE 

CREDITS: 

Photo Credit: @Gazmadu Studios 

Creative Direction: @Lala Akindoju 

Hair: @Hairbyugo 

Outfits: @Adeysoile 

Make-Up: @BeMeBeautystudio 

@Jenniferumeh 

DBA: @Kindredkreative 

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REPORTAGE 

INTERVIEW 

RATING WOMEN 

A Special Collection 

For Influencers 

by Ifueko Diagbare 

As a brand, Adéy Soile prides 

itself in supporting and striving 

to empower women to be the 

best versions of themselves 

and achieve all they can through 

timeless pieces and their message. 

Every year they run a campaign 

in partnership with respected women 

breaking grounds in their varying fields 

of work to honour women all over 

during the International Women’s Day. 

This year they collaborated with an 

amazing group of super women, who 

are breaking boundaries for the next 

generation; Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, 

Kemi Lala Akindoju, Vimbai Mutinhiri, 

Elizabeth Oputa, Latasha Nwugbe, 

Temilade Aduroja, Yagazie Eguare and 

of course ,creative director Tinuade 

Soile. 

The theme for this year was “More 

Than a Bloom” which means that 

women are more than just a pretty 

rose/flower, they are strong with deep 

roots able to lift up another. There 

is a photo shoot and short film. The 

campaign depicts these women in 

their everyday working environment. 

The collection used during this 

campaign produced by Adey Soile 

will be sold throughout the Month of 

March and 40% of the proceeds of 

sale will be donated to WARIF (Women 

At Risk International Foundation) a 

charity that supports the rehabilitation 

of abused women. 

Below are the profiles of the women 

influencers featured in the shoot. 


INTERVIEW 

REPORTAGE 

Funke Bucknor- 

Obruthe 

Funke Bucknor-Obruthe Is the Chief Creative 

Director of the Zapphaire Events Group 

(comprising of Zapphaire Events Limited 

and the Zapphaire Events Training School) 

and the current CEO of Zapphaire Events Limited. 

Funke is a seasoned event planner with over 15 

years experience in the event industry. 

She has been featured in Several local and 

International media platforms including Forbes 

Woman Africa, BBC Inspirational 

Women in the World (2016). And she was also 

featured on CNN Inside Africa Weddings In Nigeria 

amongst many others. 

Funke is a highly regarded speaker who seeks 

to impact and influence the lives of people. She 

has spoken at various seminars, workshops and 

conferences within Africa and globally. 

Her dynamic personality in the events industry 

has given her recognition on the continent and 

globally. She is a seasoned 

author who has published ‘The Essential Bridal 

Handbook’, a first-of-its-kind book for the African 

market with emphasis on Nigeria. 

Funke has a YouTube series. Funke Says’ which 

teaches every aspect of the events planning 

process, challenges they face, 

and the critical decisions they make. She was 

selected as one of the top 10 wedding planners 

from across the continent, and 

was hosted by the King of Dubai in 2016. She is 

regarded as one of the top 3 wedding planners 

from across Africa and was 

recently made a member of the Advisory Board 

for Destination Wedding Planners Congress(DWP). 

She holds an LLB Degree 

in Law from the University of Lagos and a BLfrom 

the Abuja Law School. 

She has won several awards such as: 

Excellence and Leadership Award for 

professionalism and dedication to the event 

community in Africa. 

APPOEMN 2017 recognition and continuous 

support Award to the Nigerian Events Industry. 

The Future Awards for Entrepreneur of the 

Year. The Wedding Planner Magazine Award for 

Wedding Planner of the Year. 

Awardsfor Outstanding Contribution to the 

Events Industry.-She is also a foundlng member 

of APPOEMN (Association of Professional Party 

Organizers and Events Managers of Nigeria). 

-An associate member of Wimbiz (Women In 

Management and Business). 

-An alumnus of Enterprise Development Centre 

of the Pan African University. 

Alumnus ofthe Future Awards Africa. 

Funke loves to read, write, and travel. She has 

passion for event planning and loves to create 

memorable experiences for her clients. 

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Tinuade Soile 

REPORTAGE 

INTERVIEW 

Tinuade Soile is the creative and managing director of 

the female apparel brand Adéy Soile. 

It is the go-to brand for timeless and elegant formal or 

work wear pieces. 

Having worked in a top financial organization, she 

harnessed all the relevant skills and poured it into building 

a successful business that has gone beyond the shores of 

Nigeria. 

Adéy Soile has worked with many notable celebrities as 

well as brands like Guaranty Trust Bank, Fidelity Bank and an 

airline to mention a few. 

Since inception, Adéy Soile has released six formal 

collections inspired by strong amazing women around the 

world, who have challenged the status quo and achieved 

the supposedly unachievable. Most notable is the Amazon 

Woman collection where AdeySoile celebrates the 

amazing Dahomey women. 

Adéy Soile transcends just clothing and stirs up powerful 

emotions in women, inspiring confidence in the wearer. 

Tinuade’s vision for the brand is to create female clothing 

that inspires and exudes confidence, beauty and selfawareness 

in women. 

Tinuade mentors numerous women who aspire to start 

their own businesses in the creative space, most recently 

mentoring the students at CIS (Children International 

School). She has spoken on numerous panels discussing 

how to overcome the challenges of start-ups, how to build 

a financially stable and sustainable creative business and 

how to empower women in business. 

Adéy Soile pieces are stocked in Nigeria, The United 

Kingdom, Ghana and is available online on the website. 

Temilade Aduroja 

Temilade Aduroja at just 30 is a Vice President at 

Renaissance capital. She is a lead sub-Saharan 

African equity analyst, focusing on oil & gas and 

cement equities. She has 9 years of finance experience 

with a demonstrated history of working in the investment 

banking industry. Prior to joining Renaissance Capital in 

2014, she worked at Standard Chartered Bank and most 

recently at PricewaterhouseCoopers, in the corporate 

finance department – focusing primarily on oil & gas 

M&A deals. In 2018 she became a rated analyst, placing 

3rd amongst African (ex SA) analyst by the Financial 

Mail Ranking. She is also a mentor, mentoring Covenant 

University at the 2018 CFA Institute University Challenge 

and regularly mentoring young women who strive to start 

a career in investment banking. She speaks regularly at oil 

& gas conferences, and recently spoke at the 2018 Africa 

Oil Week in Cape Town speaking on - the role of global 

finance in the African Upstream. She has passed the 2 

levels of the CFA exam. 


INTERVIEW 

REPORTAGE 

Latasha Ngwube 

Latasha Ngwube’s career path has been so multifaceted, 

that many may find it a bit challenging 

to exclusively define who she is. This is actually an 

advantage, as it means there’s really no one else 

she can be compared to in her fields of specialization. 

She is one of Africa’s most dynamic Creative 

Entrepreneurs. Latasha is a noted Media Personality, 

Fashion & Lifestyle Analyst, Journalist, Creative 

Director, Editor and model. She is also a Body 

Positivity Advocate and founder of About that 

Curvy Life, Africa’s premier online destination, 

aimed at inspiring and supporting the plus-size 

community. 

Her foray into the journalism world started in her late 

teens to early 20s via an unconventional path – as a 

makeup artist. And so when she landed an opportunity 

as a junior fashion editor with Sound City’s now defunct 

BLAST magazine she ran with it. In 2007, Latasha joined 

Thisday Style as a beauty writer, and then naturally 

transitioned into being a fashion/lifestyle writer. 

Latasha has had the opportunity of interviewing iconic 

figures in the entertainment industry both locally and 

internationally, including Lionel Richie, Erykah Baduh, 

Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Tyson Beckford, etc. 

2011 saw her joining Vanguard Newspapers’ Allure 

Magazine as an assistant Editor, a position she holds 

till date. In 2013 she was appointed Editor-in-Chief of 

Pride Magazine successful creating an African blueprint 

for the popular Uk publication’s franchise. She also 

became the lead host for Africa’s most popular fashion 

jury and lifestyle tv show, Glamsquad. The program was 

syndicated across Nigeria on Silverbird tv and eventually 

Africa on Africa Magic Entertainment. 

In 2015, About that Curvy Life was born as a hashtag 

movement. ATCL is the first internationally acclaimed 

online body positivity movement. In just under two years 

since its birth, it has gone ahead to achieve the first 

ever plus size catwalk show in Africa at the Heineken 

Lagos Fashion and design week in October 2016. Since 

then the ATCL Collective has been featured on CNN, 

BBC, Euronews and many other respected platforms as 

well as showcased at Arise Fashion Week & Glitz Africa 

Fashion Week in Accra. 

She has won several awards including City People 

Fashion Writer of The Year, FAB award for Writer of the 

Year, and is a nominee for the prestigious Future Awards 

also as Writer of the Year. Latasha has been listed on 

Okay Africa’s Women to Watch, ELOY awards Trailblazer 

of the Year, Paper Magazine’s Beautiful People Lagos 

and Leading Ladies Africa Women of the Year. 

Latasha is also the host of HotTopics, a weekly tv show 

on Linda Ikeji TV that quickly took the entertainment 

scene by storm. She also writes a column for Bella Naija. 

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REPORTAGE 

INTERVIEW 

Yagazie Eguare 

Gazmadu 

Studios 

FOUNDED: 2012 

OWNER/HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER: Yagazie 

Eguare 

WHAT WE DO: Gazmadu Studios is an 

award winning Leading Photography 

company that is focused on building 

relationships, celebrating beauty and 

love through timeless work of art . We 

specialize in Documentary wedding 

photography, Portrait Photography & 

photography trainings 

WEDDING/EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY: We 

use a photojournalistic approach to 

document the love story of couples 

in Love. Our mission is to ensure our 

clients are able to relive their wedding 

moments in their mind through our 

photographs, share with friends and 

family and cherish their photographs 

for a lifetime. We absolutely love to 

photograph the everyday couple in love 

who places great value on our style of 

photography 

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY: We create 

contemporary Vanity Fair style portraits 

for the everyday people of all ages 

and sizes. We believe in seeing and 

photographing beauty in anyone... 

therefore out mission is to create 

portraits on that celebrates love, beauty 

and changes the way people see 

themselves These portraits include: 

Individual Portraits, Corporate Headshots/ 

Personal Branding images, Family 

Portraits, Maternity Portraits...etc. 


Elizabeth Oputa, MBA 

Elizabeth Oputa is a PR maven with 15 years of experiencebuilding brands for SMEs 

and large enterprises alike, as a result of her work she has won two ADVAN awards for 

Campaign of the Year and Best Digital Campaign. 

Currently she serves as the Manager of the Champagne brands for Moët Hennessy 

boasting of a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson 

University, New Jersey and a Masters of Business Administration in International Marketing, 

Strategy and Finance from Simon Business School in New York. 

It is in her very nature is to look at a brand, or a system, and ponder how it might be 

improved for the audience it is intended for. Coupled with a Professional Diploma in 

Digital Marketing, Elizabeth has successfully provided 360° marketing solutions for brands 

under the houses of Hewlett-Packard in California, Johnson & Johnson in New York, and 

Pfizer New Jerseyamongst others. 

Although Elizabeth has extensive experience working with multinationals, most of her 

work post-grad has been working with SMEs in various industries including printing, beauty, 

advertising and oil. In 2016, Elizabeth was selected to be part of the inaugural class of 

the prestigious Africa Business Fellowship. Through this program she was placed in Nigeria 

to build branding and customer acquisition plans and drive retention for SMEs. 

In her free time, Elizabeth loves to plan events as a lifestyle connoisseur and also has a 

love for travel and fitness. 

Vimbai Mu 

Vimbai launched her career 

Town, working with brands s 

She was headhunted afte 

Africa’s first daily entertainment ne 

become an established host and 

She is the founder and Editor in 

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tinhiri 

as an actress in Zimbabwe and a model in Cape 

uch as Estee Lauder and Bio Oil. 

r an appearance on Big Brother Africa to host 

ws show, Star Gist on Africa Magic and grew to 

media icon across the continent. 

Chief of TheVimbai.com, an empowerment portal 

t targeted at young African women 

xecutive Producer of her Lagos based TV and Digital 

ambo Media 

Kemi Lala Akindoju 

Kemi Lala Akindoju is an award winning actor and 

producer. She has featured in over 70 theatre productions 

and films around the world including MNET Africa’s ‘Tinsel’, 

Tunde Kelani’s ‘Dazzling Mirage’. Kunle Afolayan’s ‘The CEO’, 

Biyi Bandele’s ‘Fifty’, ‘Ishaya Bako’s ‘Royal Hibiscus Hotel’ and 

Akin Omotoso’s soon to be released ‘The Ghost and the House 

of Truth’. In 2012 Akindoju formed part of the team selected 

to perform at the Theatre Royale Stratford East at the cultural 

Olympiad during the London Olympics. 

Akindoju runs The Make It Happen Productions and has 

produced some of the most talked about plays in Nigeria 

including ‘The V Monologues’ and her one woman show 

‘Naked’. 

She has credits as associate producer on Ndani TV’s ‘Gidi 

Up’ ,co-producer on Akin Omotoso’s ‘The Ghost And The House 

Of Truth’ & Ishaya Bako’s soon to be released ‘4th Republic’ 

Akindoju’s accolades include Future Awards 2010 Actor of 

the Year, Most Promising Actor at the Africa Movie Academy 

Awards(AMAA) in 2015, and the Trailblazer Award at the Africa 

Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards(AMVCA) in 2016. She holds a 

Masters Degree in Media and Communication from the Pan- 

Atlantic University. 


FASHION 

A Neutral Tote 

Every woman needs a neutral 

colour handbag. It is the most 

versatile one you can pick; it 

serves as an excellent piece for 

virtually any outfit that you decide 

to wear. 

The Handbag 

Handbook For Every 

Woman 

There are handbag staples every 

woman should have in her closet. 

The deal is to invest in these 10 

handbag staples, and you will 

always have the perfect accessory 

to match any outfit and occasion. 

A Luxe-Looking 

Weekend Bag 

You need this bag for those quick 

short trips for which a massive 

suitcase will be inappropriate. 

A Versatile Day Clutch 

A day clutch in a lighter colour is ideal for 

some casual but classy outing 

The Mini 

Shoulder Bag 

For the nights you are going 

out and don’t want something 

huge or to carry a clutch, opt 

for a mini shoulder bag. They fit 

perfectly and comfortably under 

your arm and come in so many 

fun styles. 

HON. ABIKE DABIRI 

A Pop-of-Color Piece 

Pick your favourite colour or one that goes 

with most of your wardrobe’s contents. 

Orange, or red for example, are surprisingly 

versatile colours that will work with your out. 


A Casual 

Weekend bag 

All you need is one 

smooth, casual bag 

that you can grab for 

a quick trip down to a 

friend’s place or on a 

shopping spree. 

INTERVIEW 

FASHION 

A Go-To Evening Bag 

Get a perfect evening bag, and It will see 

you through an endless number of dinner, 

cocktail events and more. 

Structured Day 

Black Bag 

Not only will it be your most loyal and 

useful companion, but it’s also versatile 

enough to be worn anywhere from the 

boardroom to lunch dates. 

An Elegant 

Luggage 

A Black-Tie Box Clutch 

For your red carpet and black-tie events, you 

need an elegant minaudiere to glam up 

your look for an extraordinary night. 

mimi 

orjiekwe 

Ladies it is time to invest in a 

piece of luggage that you are 

not ashamed to carry around, 

and you also travel in style. 

Words by - Yemisi Suleiman 



BEAUTY 

Revlon 

Primer 

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Make it Last with 

primer 

Many have complained that their makeup, 

although fresh when applied, slips off in 

no time, and while this can also be due to 

your oily skin, a primer is a trick you need; so 

try an oil-free formula for an all-day matte 

finish that will take you all day long. 

Makeup Tips 

For The Effortless 

Pro Look 

While making up seems natural for a lot of people considering all 

the resources available in this digital age, most people still find it 

hard to execute their finishing touch, no matter the product used 

correctly. It’s easy to single them out as the amateur that they are 

because an application has gone wrong somehow. It is why we’ve brought you 

these five simple tips to help you make your products work for you by applying 

them right, from your brows to your lip, we’ve got you covered on this one. 

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BEAUTY 

Making 

Cupid Lips 

Getting the cupid shape 

is a struggle for a lot of 

people, who end up 

smearing their lips and 

going out of their lip lines. 

To achieve the cupid 

look, draw an X where 

the cupid’s bow should 

be, go to your lower lip 

and draw a line that sits 

directly under the X drawn 

above. Go sideways and 

pull a small V in the corner 

of your lips, connecting 

the upper lip to the lower 

lip from the edge of your 

mouth, then gradually 

connect all lines drawn 

and fill appropriately with 

your chosen colour. 

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Applying 

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Application of foundation depends 

on the level of coverage you seek. 

So if you want sheer coverage, your 

finger, being neat, will do the trick 

just right, but if you’re aiming for full 

coverage, then opt for a foundation 

brush. 

Words by - Linda Orajekwe 


Mineral 

Foundation 


EVENTS 

Vlisco celebrates 

Women 

Words by - Linda Orajekwe 

It was not just an evening of glamour and style, but 

also, an opportunity to network and learn at the Lagos 

Continental Hotel in Lagos, last Sunday, as Vlisco pared 

no expense to celebrate women. 

As part of her objective to deliver contemporary African 

prints to fashion enthusiast, Vlisco, the manufacturers 

of premium Dutch Wax fabrics, in collaboration with 

The Bloom Africa presented “an evening with Vlisco” in 

celebration of women history month. This event was graced 

by fashion icons and celebrities, who attended the event 

wearing glamorous styles made with Vlisco fabrics. 

The event began with a cocktail, sponsored by Bailey’s 

delight, followed by a power talk in collaboration with The 

Bloom Africa moderated by Train Durotoye (founder, The 

Bloom Africa). It featured dynamic female speakers such 

as Tara Fela-Durotoye (CEO/Founder House of Tara), Ronke 

Onadeko (Author ‘To My Younger Self”), Oseyi Etomi ( Head 

of Corporate Communication at Patch) and Adenike 

Adeyemi (Executive Director of Fate Foundation). 

Other special features were, pop-up store to showcase 

Vlisco designs, fashion illustrators, who were stationed to 

sketch beautiful designs tailored to the individual guests’ 

taste. 

The event was rounded up with a fashion show, 

showcasing collections from two designers, who were past 

winners of the Vlisco Fashion Fund- Jumoke of O’Milua 

(2015), and Paramole Omotayo of Tesmi (2018). 


EVENTS

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