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The Lion King
• October - December 2017
STYLE
FANNY AKINSEYIMI
Teller (Delta, Nigeria)
What informs your style of dressing?
My dad, Chief G. A. Edegware,
was one of the top fashion design-
ers in Warri in the 80s. He special-
ized on corporate outfits. As a
child, this motivated my passion for
corporate look.
Do you dress for men or for other
women to appreciate?
I dress to please myself, as looking
good has always been one of my
hobbies.
Weave or natural?
Weave mostly.
Do you dress down at the week-
ends?
I go for business casuals during
weekends.
What is your favourite accessory?
Simple corals.
SYLVIA ADJIBI
Account Officer (Cotonou, Benin)
What informs your style of dressing?
Nothing in particular.
How important is fashion to you?
Fashion is very important to me
because as a Relationship Officer
customers judge you first by your
external appearance. So it is very
important to me to always be well
represented.
What do you think power dressing is
about for women?
For me power dressing is about dress-
ing to look more competent and
authoritative.
Flats or heels?
Without hesitation, heels. They make
the outfits more beautiful.
What is your favourite accessory?
That is a difficult question because
for me every accessory is important
especially bags and heels. The right
bag and the right heels will enhance
a simple dress for example. As well as
the right jewelleries will do the same.
KATE EDWARD
Relationship Officer (Kano, Nigeria)
What informs your style of dressing?
I love uniqueness in my style, comfort
and class hence my joy when the
new dress code was introduced.
It gave me the opportunity to look
trendy while doing my job.
How important is fashion to you?
Fashion is important because it
boosts your confidence and draws
people to you; it's good business!
Do you dress down at the weekends?
At weekends, it's definitely dress
down in jeans or tunics.
Flats or heels?
For shoes, heels are my preferred
choice because it adds elegance
and poise to your walk.
What is your favourite accessory?
Since I love to smell good, my favou-
rite accessories will have to be per-
fume. (Current fave: Givenchy Ange
ou demon). Add shoes, wristwatches
and bracelets to that and I'm good.
