The Street Style at Paris Fashion Week Delivers Endless Outfit Inspiration

The Street Style at Paris Fashion Week Delivers Endless Outfit Inspiration

As a finale to Fashion Month, the last street style looks in Paris promise to be the best yet. If the fashion crowd is weary from almost four weeks on the road, you wouldn't know it. With each stop, they've supplied inventive styling, delivered on luxury bags and heels, and certainly inspired a few — or a maybe a hundred — new outfit ideas along the way. While we don't like to play favorites, the fashion at Paris Fashion Week is often the most memorable — there's a no-holds-barred approach to dressing for the shows, and it's evident with every ensemble on the street. Read on to catch a glimpse.

#buzztip: How To Rock Your Hijab Fabulously Courtesy JDConline.com.ng

#buzztip: How To Rock Your Hijab Fabulously Courtesy JDConline.com.ng 

Gone are the days when if you wear a hijab, you’re a Muslim. Gone are those days we’d debated about the hijab and why women wear it, or whether they are coerced into it. “Oh, but I bet they are using it to conceal their rough hair.” SNORE. All this talk neglects the role of fashion in the hijab’s popularity. It’s just easier to be a fashionable Muslim in Nigeria these days – walk down the streets of Lagos and stereotypes of the hijab as bland and restrictive as ever are fabulously revealing on girl’s head, girls with a mountain of fabric piled on their head just to create a beehive style hijab – you can even see some wearing sweaters and jackets as a headscarf once just to get that hajib impression.

These latest trends has fast cut into the fashion world with big fashion labels like Tommy Hilfiger, H&M and recently Dolce and Gabana investing millions of dollars in them. In Nigeria, we have fashion houses like ABAYA LAGOS, HOUSE OF KAYA, THE HENNA PLACE, COVERED AND CHIC, and lots more seriously investing a login them. These fashion experts are burning the midnight oil in trying to blend the latest trends in fashion with “modest Islamic attire”, trying their very best to prove to non-Muslims and Muslims alike that well, hijabs are as trendy, cool, hip, smart and fashionable as those who don’t wear hijab.

With these trends flowing into the fashion market like a gushing water, 9jabuzz has taken time to compose tips to assist you rock your hijabs and look extraordinarily fab!

1. Rock A Match To Your Hijab
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Having a hijab that’d match your skirt or blouse would go a long way to liven your dressing. It could even be a match to your bag. Let it just match!

2. Add Accessory On A Plain Hijab
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A golden pin strapped to the hijab could do. Just something that would make the hijab a little gorgeous but not too much to make it look unnecessarily flabbergasting.

3. Wear A Hijab A Little Lighter Than Your Skin
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Wearing light beiges and other neutrals can help with the appearance of tanned skin. Don’t wear a solid black hijab if it wouldn’t blend with your skin—they’d make you look pale.

4. If You Want Black, Then Blacken Up
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Add a black lipstick or something dark to compliment your “black look”. It might be tricky to pull off, but with your black hijab, this shouldn’t be a problem at all.

5. Try Different Colors
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Fashion is all about experimenting. Experiment something, anything. You might not just know what you’d end up coming out with, perhaps the next hijab trend.

6. Wear Something Feety
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A hajib, jeans with a sneakers could create a...

Meet Wizkid, Nigeria’s Best-Dressed Pop Star

MARCH 9, 2017 11:02 PMby JASPER DOREY CHUKWUEBUKA

Wizkid is pretty much the biggest thing in Nigerian pop, which itself seems to advance on the global music stage almost as quickly as the country’s economy, one of the fastest growing in the world. He scored a massive smash last year with “Ojuelegba,” an insatiable rags-to-riches hit with a shoulder-shrugging Afrobeat, which inspired Drake to jump on a remix (the two linked up after expressing mutual admiration over Instagram). “Ojuelegba” is prime and perfect Afropop, characterized by a shuffling, whistling charisma, an elegant rhythm, and a message of positivity and parties. It is distinctly Nigerian, yes, but also—in the way that all songs that worm their way around the world are—an inspirational anthem for many.

Wizkid, who at 25 years old already adorns Pepsi ads in his native country, has become almost as known for his trendsetting style as his sound, and his is a thoughtful and fun approach to wardrobe: clean lines and minimalism; a mix of fresh streetwear with traditional Nigerian clothes; and bold, bright accessories. When we Skype, he has paired a tunic tailored in his hometown of Lagos with a loose sweatshirt and big, bulky sneakers, an outfit that epitomizes his blend of the local and universal. In Lagos, he is so famous he can hardly walk around without being mobbed by fans, but in London, where he is currently finishing an EP, he enjoys the relative anonymity the city affords him, particularly because it allows him to partake in one of his favorite hobbies: shopping. Here, we discuss style with one of Africa’s biggest stars.

First thing I notice is you’re wearing Bape—are you a big streetwear-head?
Yeah, I like me some Bape, you know. But I wear anything to be honest. Adyn, Rick Owens, Givenchy, anything. I shop from everywhere. We’re talking with BBCto make clothes for my tour.

What’s the shopping like in Lagos?
I have local tailors out there who make me traditional stuff. So I get material from Lagos, and I have them make me pieces. I mix them up with whatever I wear. I have a whole lot of tailors. The fabrics are from different parts of Nigeria. We have the tie and dye from the western part of Nigeria. We get stuff from the north. I mix it up.

Do you wear a lot of traditional Nigerian clothes?
When I’m back home, all I wear is African fabric. All I really rock is the traditional stuff. That’s the in thing right now. That’s really coming back. Back in the day, our parents used to wear it every day, and they still do, but now it’s cool for wee young ones to wear it. It’s amazing. We’re doing it differently. We’re having it a little bit more fitted. We have styles on it, embroideries and stuff, by local people, made by hand, designed on it.

How would you describe Lagos style?

Lagos style is fresh and different. Even with the tailors, they get very innovative with their stuff, with the cuts. When my parents used to make the traditional wares, it was a little bit baggy. But now the tailors are able to infuse the European style, making it slim-fit. Lagos style is different, man. Innovative.

And tailors are everything in Nigeria.
One hundred percent. The clothes I make back home are
proper—properly fitted. Proper, proper. Tailors are A1 back home.

What’s your process when you get something made for you?
I design everything myself, and I get them to make it. I do a little sketch; sometimes I just sit down with a tailor and describe what I want. Sometimes we go back and forth, like, for days, trying to get it right. Sometimes it’ll take a day to make it, sometimes three, four days. I have a lot of tailors. If I want something made in 12 hours, it will be made in 12 hours.

What kind of clothes did you love growing up?
Growing up in Lagos, I wasn’t fortunate enough to get the fresh stuff when it was new. There was this place we used to go to find stuff that had been shipped from America, like secondhand clothes. I used to rock a lot of Reebok, just a lot of sporty stuff.

Now you can get the expensive shit.
We thank God!

I notice that you’re almost never seen without a pair of sunglasses. How many do you own?
Oh, wow. That’s hard for me. I buy sunglasses every time I travel, just pick up a pair at the airport. Ray-Bans are my favorite. They’re ready to go. And I lose them every time. My friends take them away from me, but I love it.

Did I see on Instagram that you met Christian Louboutin?
Yeah! And I have a lot of his shoes. I rock everything from high-end fashion to skateboard stuff. We were just at the store getting some shoes, and he walked in. And I was like, That’s the guy! Like, Oh, you owe me some checks, boss.

What do you like about his shoes?
The shoes are comfortable and fashionable. I can rock them for my shows or just chilling.

I notice you love a bright, colorful shoe.
Well, I’m actually doing white right now. But I like colorful shoes because most of the time I wear black, so I want it to be where my shoes are popping. I’m wearing Harrods shoes right now.

Everything is super-clean with you.
Fresh, fresh, fresh. That’s how I like to keep it. It’s hard for me to wear the same thing twice.

You’re also not afraid to wear really skinny jeans.
No, I’m not afraid to wear skinny jeans! Yeah, I don’t care, man. I rock skinny jeans!

What’s your closet situation like?
It’s mad. I have my little cousins in my house all the time taking my stuff.

Would you ever do your own clothing line?
I’m hoping to release a clothing line after my EP, planned for April. It’s going to be tracksuits, T-shirts, hats, and African attire as well. I’ll have a special line for traditional [clothes] with my tailors. Taking Africa to the world.

It’s important to you to do this for Africa.
Yeah, it’s a lot of responsibility. Even for my T-shirts, I’m having the real African prints used as the design on them. I’m getting them locally made in the villages in Nigeria. The proper, proper materials.

Do you have style icons?
I love Pharrell’s style. It inspires me. It’s not about the brands, you know, it’s how you put them together. Everything he rocks, he makes it look so good.

Tell me a little bit about “Ojuelegba,” the song that made you famous the world over last year when Drake hopped on a remix. What was it about that song that made it so fresh?
We kept it original. The beat—it’s Afrobeat but mellow. And the message behind the song is so powerful and strong. Every African who hears that anywhere in the world is going to be able to relate to it. It’s just me talking about Ojuelegba; it can refer to any hood you are from, any beginning. Now to where I’m at. It’s a song of where I used to be, where I’m at now, and where I want to be. I want to be a positive force. Keep your dreams alive, keep working. It’s a positive vibe. The old and young love it.

Ojuelegba is the name of a neighborhood, right? Why is it important to you to shout out where you’re from?
Ojuelegba is where I grew up. It’s crazy, rough, tough. That’s what built me into what I am today. The streets of Lagos are definitely different from anywhere else in the world. Making it out of there is just madness. You have to experience it. You have kids on the street hawking, just the hustle and bustle. If you stay in the car and drive past Ojuelegba, you will feel the vibe and you will feel the hustle. It’s a very, very, very, very important place to me, because it’s where one of the studios I started recording is [located]. I was there every day of my life for like three, four, five years.

Where do you live now? Are you clubbing? Is Lagos the place to be?
I live in Lekki now. There are new clubs popping up every day. We go to places like Escape, Sip, and it’s madness. December is the craziest time to be in Lagos. I just left there, so I’m pretty exhausted from going hard. Africa is the next thing right now. Talking fashion, music, anything—Africa is on top of all that.

The 90s Fashion Trend That is Making a Comeback

JASPER CHUKWUEBUKA DOREY ● MARCH 9, 2017

The saying “what goes around comes around” may be intended to describe karma but it also works perfectly to describe the cycle of fashion. Trends and styles that were once considered modern and daring eventually become old and ugly, only to be reborn and re-worn decades later. And that cycle seems to be turning quicker than ever. Less than 20 years later, fashion that was considered cool in the 90s is cool once again. Whether it’s on the catwalk, on the street or in the stores, 90s trends are appearing everywhere. So embrace those crop tops, chokers and Doc Martens and we’ll show you how to master the 90s fashion trend in 2017.

Fashion in the 1990s

Fashion in the 1990s brought forth a youthful movement and offered carefree styles which dabbled in rebellion. Grunge and minimalism were the main trends of the decade with casual streetwear and “sexy school girl” styles also trending. Designers such as Marc Jacobs and Alexander McQueen pioneered grunge and took inspiration from the gritty streets. Supermodels were traded in for a new breed of waif models with Kate Moss, and her “heroin chic” look, leading the pack. Everyone wanted to emulate Moss’s “too cool to care” style, and fashion was infused with this attitude. Heavy duty, Doc Martens were paired with delicate slip dresses creating a juxtaposition of femininity and masculinity. Plaid, layering and low-rise, ripped, wide-leg jeans were also everyday wear. Music and fashion went hand-in-hand as fans copied the unique styles of their musical idols. Pop music and iconic films, such as Clueless, inspired the other end of the spectrum. Still sitting in the theme of rebellion, mini skirts, knee-high socks and platform shoes created the schoolgirl look. And it was all capped off with some playful body glitter.

90s Celebrity Fashion

Celebrities were the style icons of the 90s. Musicians, actors and the odd model inspired the sartorial choices of a generation. Outfits were copied and styles recreated, all while never failing to celebrate individuality. Everyone wanted to look like their favourite musician, be it Britney Spears, Madonna, Gwen Stefani or one of the Spice Girls. Britney offered the schoolgirl look while Gwen Stefani promoted grunge, and Madonna had her unforgettable Jean Paul Gaultier, cone bra.  The Spice Girls celebrated originality with each offering a different persona. And every 90s girl knew which Spice Girl she was whether it was Posh, Baby, Scary, Sporty or Ginger. Kate Moss was the ultimate style queen while Drew Barrymore and Winona Ryder were just as stylish off the screen as they were on.

90s Hairstyles

90s hairstyles were anything but boring. Youthful and playful, hair in the 90s gave birth to several iconic styles. “The Rachel” was the most popular haircut of the decade with women everywhere taking photos of Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Friends’ character to their salons. Choppy layered and framing the face, “The Rachel” epitomises 90s hair. For those who didn’t do the chop in the 90s, up-dos were standard.  The half-up-half-down look was simple and modern while the schoolgirl look gave us pigtails which morphed into two mini buns. Adding more fun to 90s hairstyles was an array of hair accessories. Scrunchies, butterfly clips, bandanas and coloured hair streaks were all worn with pride. And how could we ever forget about the crimping?

90s Shoes

Like the clothing, the shoes of the ’90s fell into the same trend categories. The grunge movement created an army of men and women alike wearing heavy-duty, combat boots. They were tough, gritty and paired with everything from slip dresses and florals to flannel shirts and frayed jeans. The minimalist trend also had its staple shoe in the way of Birkenstocks. Simplistic and comfortable, Birkenstocks came in a variety of styles and colours but still had that uniform feel. Platforms were popularised by the pop music scene, in particular, the Spice Girls. Chunky and often brightly coloured shoes were often paired with mini dresses. Converse’s Chuck Taylors, Manolo Blahnik’s Mary Jane style shoes, and classic pool slides were also on high rotation.

90s Clothing Which Made a Comeback 

The 90s are currently experiencing a huge revival on the fashion scene. Countless styles and trends which were popular 20 years ago are popular once again. Designers, brands and celebrities are all embracing the revival and reworking classic 90s pieces into their modern looks. Crop tops and choker necklaces have seen a huge resurgence in popularity, particularly with celebrities. Celebs like Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Rihanna have all been spotted rocking these trends paired with chic modern pieces. Along with chokers, hoop earrings are also making a comeback on the jewellery scene while rich, dark, berry lips offer a makeup throwback to the ’90s. Frayed denim, combat boots and dresses layered over tops have brought back the grunge to the runways while Birkenstocks and slip dresses revisit 90s minimalism.

How to Wear 90s Fashion Style in 2017

To wear the 90s fashion trend in 2017, styles need to be reworked so that they are relevant in today’s culture. Instead of copying looks exactly as they were in the 90s, recreate them in a modern and updated way. The trick is to still capture that “too cool to care” attitude of the 90s whilst looking fresh and on-trend. Blend classic 90s pieces like crop tops or chokers into your everyday wardrobe with skinny jeans and heeled boots. Pair your favourite new dress with 90s half up, half down hairstyle, or add layers by wearing a t-shirt underneath. Go light on the grunge to balance ’90s references with today’s more sleek and polished aesthetic. But most of all, have fun with your style and embrace the carefree, youthful feel of the 90s!

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