Sunday 6 June 2010

Hey people.
I'm back. I've been really busy, working on the new collection, attending petite marches and the likes; just thought I'd share some pictures.


Just got home, after the market.


shoppers.

bibi, maki & doubra

pr guru-moriam musa(l) and her sister.


yeah, some Akpos Okudu lovin' lol

oyinda

some more shoppers


Tayo, rocking Akpos Okudu

Funke rocking Akpos Okudu.( sadly i cant find the front view)

The pearl shop

Babushka

livinia

The closet

Ezinne and Kemmy.

Kemkem studio

1463

lots of cool tee's from 1463

The amazing soo smith.Lots of pretty day clutches.



chi chi


So, after lpm; a month ago i met the amazing Joke Silva, through my Darling friend omoye(read below) and auntie Joke wanted some dress made. So i have put together pictures of the whole process. lol


I met her on set, to take her measurement.

Boy, was i excited. lol

Began cutting fabrics.

sorry, i don't have a picture of the floral dress.(Third dress)



first dress

second dress






she loves the dresses. yaay!!!!!


Me grinning from ear to ear.lol

So i met auntie Adesuwa Oyenokwe( Editor of TW,totally whole. a monthly women's magazine) Through auntie Joke, who introduced me as her "Designer' (yeah, that's a big deal)
OK, to cut this long story short, auntie Adesuwa also wanted some dresses made; she ended up buying like 8 dresses.
Below is a picture of her rocking one.


So these past few weeks, have been quite nice;Just thought I'd share.
xxxxxx
Akpos

15 comments:

xoliquoricexo said...

Awww, SO lovely :-) Joke Silva really captures the essence of Akpos Okudu, I think. Congrats on all you've accomplished so far!

XO

xoliquoricexo said...

P.S. Like your hair!

Unknown said...

Ok so that second dress, the blue assymetrical one, is totally fire and ought to be in my closet! Awesome stuff!!

jhazmyn said...

Ahh, next, Adesuwa mite introduce u to Abike Dabiri who in turn would introduce u to the first lady...can I get an aha-aha....:)

Some cool stuff u've been up to, totally luvin the dresses for Joke Silva...the're so her

ijaw girl said...

@xoliquoricexo- awww, thank you soo much.you know i totally agree( strong and feminine) xxx

@udeee-lool, thanks hun xxx

@jhazmyn- :-DD lool, AMEN!!!! sista.thanks a lot xxx

Yankeenaijababe said...

I love your collection, so lovely...when I come to Lagos, you have to have something for me o, love everything..keep up the good work girl.

Mz.T said...

I absolutely love your designs? Do you have a shop or something? I'd like to come look at what you have.

ijaw girl said...

@yankeenaijababe- Awww,thank you so much.when your in lagos just call 08074706535 for your Akpos Okudu hook ups ;-)

@Mz.T- Thanks a lot. To shop Akpos Okudu- if your in lagos call 08074706535 and if your in port harcourt call 08076256599

Unknown said...

Well done and you've got some lovely pieces! Can't wait for your next collection. Good luck!

femi amore said...

akpos a in love with,your dresses,you are sure blessed

femi amore said...

akpos am in love with,your dresses,you are sure blessed

Janna said...

Your work is stunning! Please post more! If you have anything in red I'd love to feature you on my blog. Let me know!

Chic Therapy said...

Loved Joke Silva's last dress...lovely

O'STYLE said...

Wowww I'm in love with your powerful desings, these colors are amazing!!

I'd love to get some of them to my closet!!

Great job!

http://www.ostyleblog.com

Ibiaye by tennie™‎​© said...

Exquisite, good job! Akpos. O