It was a night of glitz as some of Nigerians finest designers were honoured at the 2016 edition of the Glam and Essence Awards.
The Elizabeth Phillip Macquee, BICS Garden, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, was brightly lit with women adorned in all manner of frocks walked the red carpet.
It was truly an evening of glamour and appreciation of true essence in fashion, style and beauty, played out by many of the distinguished personalities in the Nigerian society in attendance. Winners emerged for the various award categories at the 5th Glam and Essence Style Awards 2016. Below is the list of the awardees are:
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT FOR FASHION – MS. ZIZI CARDOW (CEO, ZIZI CARDOW FASHION HOUSE)
WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE – MRS. SARAH BOULOS [CEO, SOCIETY OF THE PERFORMING ART IN NIGERIA (SPAN)]
STYLE ICON OF THE YEAR – BARR. GRACE EGBAGBE
STYLE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – MS. EUNICE EFOLE.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR BEAUTY – MS. ARINOLA ADENIYI (CEO, VENIVICI HEALTH CLUB X URBAN SPA)
MAN OF STYLE – RICHARD MOFE DAMIJO (ACTOR)
MOST STYLISH MEDIA PRESENTER – NANCY ISIME (TV PRESENTER)
MOST OUTSTANDING HIGH FASHION DESIGNER – OTUMINE NELSON MOORE (CEO, OTUMEMINE COUTURE)
MEN’S CUSTOM DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – BASHY KUTI (CEO, BBK ULTIMO)
BEST FASHION SCHOOL OF THE YEAR – RHODA MICHAELS FASHION ACADEMY
BEST DRESSED GHANAIAN ACTRESS IN NOLLYWOOD – JULIET IBRAHIM (ACTRESS)
MOST STYLISH PERSONALITY (CORPORATE SECTOR) – MRS. REMI TALABI
MOST OUTSTANDING JEWELRY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – BIMBO BALOGUN (CEO, BIMBEADS JEWELRY)
BEAUTICIAN OF THE YEAR – ENI BALOGUN (CEO, LISE BEAUTY BRAND)
FASTEST GROWING FASHION BRAND – TRISH .O. COUTURE
MOST OUTSTANDING STYLIST – TOYIN LAWANI (CEO, TIANNAH STYLING)
MOST PROMISING RED CARPET PRESENTER – AMIRA IBRAHIM ALFA
MOST OUTSTANDING MAKE-UP ARTIST – LOLA MAJA
MOST OUTSTANDING COUTURE DESIGNER – KENNY OKORIE (CEO, KETO COUTURE)
MOST STYLISH DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – LANRE DA SILVA-AJAYI (CEO, LDA)
MOST STYLISH FEMALE ENTERTAINER – MERCY AIGBE-GENTRY (ACTRESS)
MOST STYLISH MALE ENTERTAINER – MIKE EZURUONYE (ACTOR)
