Thursday 20 December 2012

My 2nd shoot with an International top model.by Ngugi Velly Vere

Inspiring someone is the best thing you can do for others. May the Lord continue using me to inspire the youths to become better people. Its a gift that im so grateful for. Thank you Jesus. Strive to inspire someone everyday and make a difference.#ChurchSwag


 


As you already know that my Asia trip was off the hook and an remarkable experience. I worked with top stylists from the UK, US and Aussie and it was awesome and life-changing just learning from them. You gat to admit African fashion is abit behind so i took this opportunity not to try prove that im great but to learn from my peers who all have different styles and approach to styling. Besides working with these awesome stylists, i also worked with fashion experts; Ms Rachel Anthony and Mr Adam Masters and some very beautiful top models from the UK, Philippines and Russia. And not forgetting a strong and vibrant production crew and a big fashion network, Fashion One TV/ Bigfoot studios.

The 1st time i met top model Tia Magno, I knew we could work together and produce something huge and fun. Tia Magno is based in the UK but she is half Spanish and her roots are in the Philippines. She is such an awesome woman with an amazing heart and attitude towards life. As we got to know each other, we got connected in so many ways. We had something in common,''God''. And also, she is passionate about helping the less-privelleged which is my ministry so we connected and became friends.


 
I approached her and proposed a photo shoot which she agreed to and then I had to ask Sabel (a top photographer) to collabo with us on our amazing photo shoot. He also agreed and it became a formidable creative team on this particular project. So, Tia was the model, Sabel was the photographer and I was the stylist. Tia's job was just to look fierce and do her magic infront of the camera. Sabel's task was to grab the best shots and direct too. I had to style and coordinate the shoot which was amazing. We had so much fun in the Bigfoot studio and we were all happy with our project results. Sabel is a world-class photographer based in the UK. He runs his studio, Sabel Blanco studio in Oxford UK. He is such an awesome and fun guy, he is open and likes to help when its needed. My time with Sabel on set was thrilling and educative. He taught me alot about fashion photography and it has helped me as stylist to achieve the looks and photos I want in my projects. God bless you for impacting my fashion career through the advise you gave me about shoots and fashion videos.
 
 
Working with Tia was just easy and exciting. She is such a world class model. You don't need much directing with her, you just tell her the vision and she will do all the poses and looks that you want without you directing. I must say these International models are well groomed in such a way that they just take your vision and they run with it and produce excellence. My 1st International shoot was with Alexander Salmeron, it was amazing too. She was like Tia, easy to run with and very cooperative. It was really an honour and a privellege working with these two world-class models. They gave me an experience that has just changed my approach to my styling and i feel like i can style and coordinate a Naomi Campbell or Gucci photo shoot. I learnt alot just by working with these guys. This is an experience that I will never forget and  I just give the glory to the King of Kings.

















I am so proud of myself for the incredible job i did. Being a stylist who majors in corporate wear but manages to pull a high-end fashion photo shoots and nails it, its something huge. The pic of myself above illustrates what I have done; I have fought and broken the odds and I have achieved my vision on this particular project and of course many to come. The king has done it. Well done to the Zimbabwean born Internationally renowned fashion stylist, Ngugi Velly Vere aka Vellyvokal and the models and photographer who made this project a success. Tia you awesome my friend, continue fighting to make a difference- We are game-changers.


I style and coordinate; musical videos, movies, concerts, fashion shows, photo shoots, weddings and anything that has to do with fashion. For bookings emailto; ngugy.velly@gmail.com 
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Tuesday 18 December 2012

Celebrity kids grab on to fashion by Ngugi Velly Vere


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The Beckhams seems to be the sort after brand in the fashion world. Football superstar David Beckham's contract with LA Galaxy ended last month but his family brand aint ending anytime soon on the fashion space.  After collaborating their individual brands to one powerful brand, DVB, the Beckham have been getting recognisition around the world and fashion awards in the US. Their son Romeo will be modelling for Burberry and that will be the beginning of his fashion and modelling career that will carry the Beckham brand for a long time. Infact he has already started modelling for Burberry.
 
 This is how Victoria is setting up the future of her favourite son who is not a football genius like the father. The eldest son Brooklyn seems to have a bit of his father's football gens but he also loves music apparently. Being a Beckham surely has its benefits and open doors. The world is waiting to see if he will excel in this industry. Even if he doesn't, he can still be a house model for DVB apparel.
 
 
 
We have seen celebrity kids taking fashion to another level. Its seems to be the IN thing for celebrities and fashion industry. JLO and Tom Cruise daughters have been gracing the fashion shows lately in rather luxury fashion. You can see what the parents are setting for. I kind of appreciate such grooming for kids with a passion for fashion. Fashion does enhance ones lifestyle and career so i am sure these kids will become gurus. We will see in the next 15-20yrs if these celebrity kids have taken over the fashion world.
 
 
Like mother like son thats wasup. Fashion is what brings us together. Stay blessed.



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Wednesday 12 December 2012

Velly Image & Style: Top Shop lands in SA.

Velly Image & Style: Top Shop lands in SA.

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Top Shop lands in SA.


What is the lens through which you view life? What do you base your decisions on? In an ever-changing world, Christians need to be sure of their Biblical Christian worldviews more than ever. Remember God 's name is beyond any situation. God loves you.#ChurchSwag
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After a year the Spanish  retail giant Zara entered the South African retail market, British High- street retailer Top Shop opened its 1st retail shop in Africa. The British retailer‚ which is known for its cheap chic apparel‚ is part of the Arcadia Group. If you are a high-street fashion kinda person then Top Shop will serve you right.


 The franchise and shop-in-shops expansion will be through a partnership with local players The House of Busby and Edcon‚ which together have the rights for Topshop and Topman.

Top Shop opened on the 22nd of November in Africa's biggest shopping centre, Sandton City mall. I couldn't attend the launch since i was still in the Philippines but however I visited the new store a few days ago. I was quite impressed with the look and feel of the store, its so inviting. I must say, whoever is doing the visual merchandising is doing a great job. I did abit of comparing of the stuff it has with those of local retailers and i must say its not high-street for SA market. It looks more exclusive for a high-street apparel. Its high street in the UK and not in Africa, thats my own opinion. However, i think they need to adjust to the local market and seasons because I saw plenty of winter wardrobe pieces in their shelves but we are in summer right now. I have a feeling they just grabbed the stuff in the UK stock and bought here and didn't even consider the African seasons.



South African fashioners are going to enjoy the chic apparel in this store, its diverse and stylish. I love the quality its quite good compared to other retailers. It serves from edgy to cool chic pieces and i am sure the female fashioners will enjoy more. If I was a woman I would shop for my blazers and leather edgy jackets at Top shop instead of Zara. I enjoyed what i saw besides the seasonal pieces.

The question is will Top Shop survive in this highly contested market with Thomas Pink and Zara already pulling the masses? I think it will be a matter of pricing. If it prices just below Zara and almost as the local retailers then there will be hope for expansion.

Welcome Top shop.

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Monday 10 December 2012

My International Fashion experience in Asia

Its amazing the way God works out his plans. We on one end we trusting God for something and on the other end he has a mind blowing plan for you. After this Asia opportunity, i have decided to let God be in control and plan my life and im just ready to do what he wants or to go where he wants coz he is an amazing God. If you trust in Jesus Christ, life will never be shattered. You may hit speed humps but you guaranteed to bounce back and excel. Lets continue to seek the Lord and represent him in our areas of influence and all. The word of God is beyond any situation. Keep that in mind.#ChurchSwag


I am not going to say much about my trip and fashion experience in Asia but im going to let the pics below show you how much fun i had and the creative skills  and fashion knowledge i accumulated during my month in Asia. To be honest the experience is beyond words can explain, it was priceless, invaluable but all i can say is God is amazing.



Above is my styling work with International models; Tia Magno and Alexander.


























 


 My awesome fashion experience and free vacation. One thing 4sho im a better fashion stylist now. I can take on any job in the world even to dress Michelle Obama, Rihana, Kate Middleton, im ready for all that. There is nothing impossible in this world.



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