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PEOPLE THAT MATTER: WARREN WOLF KAY -HOME DECOR

 

Warren Wolf Kay, designer and founder of top Manhattan headquarted home decor store Wolf Home attended University of Oxford. “I started in London in the fashion business, but discovered my true passion in fabric. I believe that designing textiles has no restrictions, allowing me to express all of my creativity and knowledge, as an artist.”

Upon his success as textile designer and home stylist expert, Warren moved to New York City, where he opened Wolf Home in the heart of the Flatiron District. “The store location on 22nd and Broadway gave me the visibility and platform, I felt my designs deserved” he states.  

According to Warren, “the American textile industry is growing and evolving but high quality seems to be timeless- we, at Wolfhome, pride ourselves on the highest quality textiles to offer. 

We are so happy he interviewed with us. Enjoy!

 

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ON WOLFHOME 


NL: What is the main objective of Wolfhome? Why that name?

WWK: Wolf Home’s main objective is to provide the finest in silks, textiles and home decor. The name came from my last name, Wolf, and it is a home store: luxury decor/furniture/fabric/accessories

 

 

 

NL: How has the American community reacted to your work?

WWK: Very positively; New York specifically, where my flag ship store is located, has embraced Wolf Home as a downtown staple and we have worked on some of the finest homes in this city. 

 

 

 

NL: How has/is social media helping your work?

WWK: We regularly post to our social media pages as a way to share the Wolf Home experience with our audience- we post sales, new products, samples, and even home decor inspirational photos as a way to connect with our audience.

 

 

 

NL: What type of work and projects do you have planned for the future?

WWK: We are incorporated on the sets of many highly rated TV shows and movies, we continue to service our celebrity clientele. We plan to continue to offer the finest in home decor luxury to all of our clients. We love creating unique, one of a kind pieces and are thrilled to continue to do so.

 

 

 

NL: Are you planning on expanding Wolfhome?

WWK: In addition to our flagship store in NYC, we have opened a store front for our pillows in L.A. We also plan to open store fronts in San Francisco, Connecticut and Toronto.  

 

 

 

ON STYLE 

NL: What is your trademark look?

WWK: Color!

 

 

 

NL: Name three things you think every woman should have in her wardrobe?

WWK: A good man, good bag, and a good pair of shoes 

 

 

 

NL: Name three things you think every man should have in his wardrobe?

WWK: Nice watch, nice shirt, and a good pair of shoes 

 

 

 

NL: Are there any similarities between the textiles industry and fashion industry?

WWK: I feel that the Textile industry and the Fashion industry definitely mirror each other- as seen in Wolf Home’s designs

 

 

 

NL: Who is your favorite fashion designer?

WWK: Azzedine Alaïa.

 

 

 


NL: What advise can you give people wanting to get into your line of work?

WWK: Work hard and gain inspiration from your surroundings; never stop creating and improving your environments! 

 

 

 

 

ON MUSIC AND FILM 

NL: What is your favorite song of all time?

WWK: Marvin Gaye- Let’s Get it On 

 

 

 

NL: What is currently playing on your iPod? Name three artists? 

WWK: Tricky, Al Green, and Astrid Gilden

 

 

 

NL: Who is your favorite Actress and Actor?

WWK: Angelina Jolia.

  

 

 

 

ON YOU

NL: What inspires you artistically?

WWK: My travels.

 

 

 

NL: What is your favorite country in all your travels?

WWK: Bhutan.

 

 

 

NL: What’s your favorite food?

WWK: Risotto 

 

 

 

NL: What’s your favorite candy?

WWK: Twix

 

 

 

NL: Do you have another interesting hobby that people don’t know about?

WWK: Horse Riding 

 

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Photography by Victoria Nonny Dawodu-Chizea

Short Story…………….Carnaby Street, London It’s punk and grunge this season and what better place to celebrate that than London.  Photography by Lucy Watkins

Short Story…………….Carnaby Street, London

It’s punk and grunge this season and what better place to celebrate that than London. 

Photography by Lucy Watkins

aRT WE LOVE: The Festival III by Emeka Okoro “The Oshogbo Art Movement of Nigeria influences my art. The Oshogbo Art Movement started in the early 1960s near Oshogbo, capital of Osun state in south-west Nigeria. Oshogbo lies along the Osun River, eternal home of Osun, goddess of the river and beloved wife of Sango, fourth King of the Yorubas and god of thunder and lighting. In the mid-1950s, Oshogbo was a thriving metropolis that embraced African, Christian and Muslim traditions. The most important festival was the annual rite in honor of Osun and people of all faiths and from all over the world came to celebrate. A group of artists honed their skills creating art works in honor of Kings, Queens and the Royal Houses, and repairing traditional shrines.” -Emeka Okoro

aRT WE LOVE: The Festival III by Emeka Okoro

“The Oshogbo Art Movement of Nigeria influences my art. The Oshogbo Art Movement started in the early 1960s near Oshogbo, capital of Osun state in south-west Nigeria. Oshogbo lies along the Osun River, eternal home of Osun, goddess of the river and beloved wife of Sango, fourth King of the Yorubas and god of thunder and lighting. In the mid-1950s, Oshogbo was a thriving metropolis that embraced African, Christian and Muslim traditions. The most important festival was the annual rite in honor of Osun and people of all faiths and from all over the world came to celebrate. A group of artists honed their skills creating art works in honor of Kings, Queens and the Royal Houses, and repairing traditional shrines.” -Emeka Okoro

Brooklyn Academy of Music | May 17—May 27, 2013

 

 

After more than 30 years, DanceAfrica is BAM’s longest running program and one of America’s largest and most vibrant celebrations of African and African-American dance, music, and culture. Created in 1977 to heighten awareness of African culture, the festival has evolved into a high-spirited celebration that brings the entire community together. Under the artistic direction of Founding Elder Chuck Davis, DanceAfrica features performances by traditional and contemporary dance companies from Africa and the its diaspora at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. This week-long spring festival traditionally offers five dance and music performances; master classes; and the one-and-only DanceAfrica outdoor bazaar, a global marketplace for African, African-American, and Caribbean arts, crafts, and food featuring over 200 vendors and attracting up to 30,000 visitors per year. Students of BAM/Restoration DanceAfrica Ensemble also perform.

 

Text and images courtesy of BAM

Oyster Shell Bag…………….Didi Museum, Victoria Island, Lagos Look at the girl, now look at the bag. One word: Amazing

Oyster Shell Bag…………….Didi Museum, Victoria Island, Lagos


Look at the girl, now look at the bag. One word: Amazing

‘It’s all White’ by Lucy Watkins, Fashion Editor at Nonny’s List

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Spring is upon us and the dark days are over…move over winter hues, The color white is riding the trend waves adding versatile, pure and fresh options to any look.

You can accessorise with a simple white handbag like a clutch or a tote (or even a back pack), or a some lace up white trainers….they inject a chic and modern approach to update your wardrobe.

For a more bold approach you can layer up with a white jacket or jeans to bring you into the summer months.

Strong clean lines have been a huge feature on the SS13 runways and will add a structured look and masculine edge to any outfit. Try an oversized boyfriend blazer or tailored jacket.

To complete the look you can even accessorise with a hint of white eyeliner on your lower eye lids or matt white nail varnish.


Photography by Lucy Watkins

PEOPLE THAT MATTER: HAKEEM A. JIMO, FOUNDER OF VeggieVictory, NIGERIA’S FIRST VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT


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Meet Hakeem Jimo, a Vegan living in Nigeria who has done what most would call the impossible -for Nigeria. He has opened a vegan restaurant in the country in hopes that people will seek out vegan and vegetarian meals when eating out.
Jimo has been has been a vegetarian for now 15 years of which the last 2 years were are vegan. Since he became a vegetarian and vegan he noticed positive health benefits such as “such as rejuvenating skin, feeling light and lean, no problem maintaining an ideal weight”
We are so grateful he took time from his busy schedule to answer a few questions on his new restaurant VeggieVictory. Enjoy.

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NL: Define for us who don’t know, the difference between vegan and vegetarian?
HJ: Vegetarian means a diet without meat, fish, poultry, and eggs. Vegan is the combination of Vegetarianism in addition to no dairy products like milk, cheese, yoghurt (and actually also no honey).

NL: What inspired the development of Veggie Victory?
HJ: Two inspirations: A few years ago, I visited a vegetarian restaurant in Zurich, Switzerland, named Hiltl. It is surely the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe, and probably in the Western world as it was established in 1898! The restaurant is very popular among young people in Zurich and always packed on both floors.
The other inspiration is fairly recent. Earlier this year, I travelled to Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. I used a fantastic App called ‘HappyCow’ and found great vegetarian restaurants everywhere I went. Back home in Lagos, I found there wasn’t a single vegetarian restaurant listed on the app. That’s when I knew something has to be done here.


NL: What challenges have you faced in the planning and development stages of Veggie Victory?
HJ: Actually a few really amazing things came together. We found a great location in Freedom Park in the heart of Lagos Island. The park is professionally managed and serviced, which takes a lot of stress off of us - especially if you know what a hectic challenge it can be to provide basic infrastructure in Nigeria.
We also were supported tremendously by our Vegan friends in Ghana and Benin. Everything has ran smoothly so far. Getting supplies is not a headache.
Of course, we have to train the staff not only in cooking and service skills but also having them explain the Vegan diet and having people convinced to try our food.

NL: Nigeria and in fact all of Africa is a very “meat eating society”. How do you think Veggie Victory will sustain itself in that market against restaurants that serve meat?
HJ: The feedback since the opening on Saturday (May 4) has been mind-blowing.
Of course, I was confronted with this meat-obsession before opening. In fact, people were almost laughing at me as if I was opening an ice-block factory in the Antarctica.
However, I always knew that there must be a percentage of Nigerians that would not mind a meatless dining option at least once in a while.
Moreover, a lot of Nigerians have become aware of the advantages of a vegan or vegetarian diet due to health reasons.
What’s more encouraging is that so far everybody loves this food! Many cannot believe that our Suya or Burgers are meatless.
For example, we also offer Vegan Suya, Soy Dogs, Vegan Egusi and Efo Riro soups. For drinks we have smoothies and shakes with soy yoghurt and soy milk. Vegan food is tasty!


NL: What is your favourite dish on the menu?
HJ: Among the Nigerian dishes I love my Egusi soup with Eba - also because the kitchen still refuses to cook Ikokore -water Yam Porriage which is a delicacy in my home town ;-) I also like the burgers on the Western menu list.

NL: How do you anticipate Nigerians will respond to Veggie Victory?
HJ: They are already loving it. Have a look at our Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/VeggieNaija and read the V-Testimonials. Super fun and best way to see their responses!

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Gozi Ochonogor presents U.Mi-1 Menswear collections with beautifully tailored modern shirts, trousers and jackets. Incorporating sculpture in the installation, she cleverly interweaves art and culture with fashion. The exhibition has been hailed as innovative and a must see. It runs until Saturday 11th May with some items are sale. Where: Freedom Park 1 Hospital Road (Adjacent to St Nicholas Hospital) Broad Street, Lagos Island, Nigeria Time: 10am - 8pm

Gozi Ochonogor presents U.Mi-1 Menswear collections with beautifully tailored modern shirts, trousers and jackets.

Incorporating sculpture in the installation, she cleverly interweaves art and culture with fashion.

The exhibition has been hailed as innovative and a must see. It runs until Saturday 11th May with some items are sale.


Where: Freedom Park
1 Hospital Road
(Adjacent to St Nicholas Hospital)
Broad Street, Lagos Island, Nigeria
Time: 10am - 8pm

THE GREAT GATSBY WOMAN: THE MAY 2013 WISH LIST, PART 4 Summer is officially here tomorrow with the opening of the much anticipated release of The Great Gatsby movie. Directed by Baz Lurhman and Costume Design by Australian Catherine Martin, the looks on the screen are sure to be a great hit. One look I love is the ultra feminine nature of Carey Mulligan’s character Daisy Buchanan. Why? Because a lady always looks decadent in pearls! And of course soft pinks, creams and the sparkle of diamonds . Here is how you can achieve this look not just for tomorrow but for summer as well! For women: Pearl Bracelet, Kate Spade Watch, Sally Hansen French Manicure Kit, Tom Ford Nude Vanille Lip, Lipsy Stacked Rings, Dorothy Perkins Flower Burst Ring, Susan B. Princess Stud Earrings andTiffany and Co. Savoy Headpiece. -Pictures and layout design by Tochi Chukwu, Fashion Editor at NONNY’S LIST

THE GREAT GATSBY WOMAN: THE MAY 2013 WISH LIST, PART 4

Summer is officially here tomorrow with the opening of the much anticipated release of The Great Gatsby movie.

Directed by Baz Lurhman and Costume Design by Australian Catherine Martin, the looks on the screen are sure to be a great hit.

One look I love is the ultra feminine nature of Carey Mulligan’s character Daisy Buchanan. Why? Because a lady always looks decadent in pearls! And of course soft pinks, creams and the sparkle of diamonds .

Here is how you can achieve this look not just for tomorrow but for summer as well!

For women:

Pearl Bracelet, Kate Spade Watch, Sally Hansen French Manicure Kit, Tom Ford Nude Vanille Lip, Lipsy Stacked Rings, Dorothy Perkins Flower Burst Ring, Susan B. Princess Stud Earrings andTiffany and Co. Savoy Headpiece.


-Pictures and layout design by Tochi Chukwu, Fashion Editor at NONNY’S LIST

THE GREAT GATSBY MAN: THE MAY 2013 WISH LIST, PART 3 Ok so we are now two days away from the biggest Summer movie season opener. I wondered what have men forgotten: The Art of Shaving, vests and pocket squares! It’s always refreshing to see a lad who takes time to include these in his daily wardrobe. Come the 10th, hopefully DiCaprio’s style in The Great Gatsby Movie will inspire many men. For men: The Art of Shaving Kit, Maians Amadore Canvas Loafer, J-Crew Ludlow Linen Jacket Vest & Pant Boss Packet Square and J-Crew Stripe Tie. -Pictures and layout design by Tochi Chukwu, Fashion Editor at NONNY’S LIST

THE GREAT GATSBY MAN: THE MAY 2013 WISH LIST, PART 3

Ok so we are now two days away from the biggest Summer movie season opener. I wondered what have men forgotten: The Art of Shaving, vests and pocket squares! It’s always refreshing to see a lad who takes time to include these in his daily wardrobe.

Come the 10th, hopefully DiCaprio’s style in The Great Gatsby Movie will inspire many men.


For men:

The Art of Shaving Kit, Maians Amadore Canvas Loafer, J-Crew Ludlow Linen Jacket Vest & Pant
Boss Packet Square and J-Crew Stripe Tie.

-Pictures and layout design by Tochi Chukwu, Fashion Editor at NONNY’S LIST

THE GREAT GATSBY WOMAN: THE MAY 2013 WISH LIST, PART 2 In three days, everyone gets a taste of glamorous and decadent styles of the 1920s in the Great Gatsby movie. Here are some ideas for your wardrobe in this four part series of The Wish List. For women: ModCloth Bow’n Places Heel, John Lewis Rose Stud Earrings, Debenhams Black Cut Feather Shrug, Warehouse UK Black Lace Bodycon Dress and Max Studio Chiffon & Lace Dress. -Pictures and layout design by Tochi Chukwu, Fashion Editor at NONNY’S LIST

THE GREAT GATSBY WOMAN: THE MAY 2013 WISH LIST, PART 2

In three days, everyone gets a taste of glamorous and decadent styles of the 1920s in the Great Gatsby movie.

Here are some ideas for your wardrobe in this four part series of The Wish List.

For women:

ModCloth Bow’n Places Heel, John Lewis Rose Stud Earrings, Debenhams Black Cut Feather Shrug, Warehouse UK Black Lace Bodycon Dress and Max Studio Chiffon & Lace Dress.

-Pictures and layout design by Tochi Chukwu, Fashion Editor at NONNY’S LIST

THE GREAT GATSBY MAN: THE MAY 2013 WISH LIST, PART 1 The Great Gatsby movie is all the rave this moth! This month’s Wish List is split into four parts to give you key looks inspired by the movie. Enjoy! For men: Neil Barrett Velvet Blazer, Jon Josef Gatsby Loafer, Engineered Garments Bow Tie, Ralph Lauren Black Label Tuxedo Pant, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Alexis Bittar Gold Fox Cufflinks. All images courtesy of the designers. Layout Design by Tochi Chukwu. -Pictures and layout design by Tochi Chukwu, Fashion Editor at NONNY’S LIST

THE GREAT GATSBY MAN: THE MAY 2013 WISH LIST, PART 1

The Great Gatsby movie is all the rave this moth! This month’s Wish List is split into four parts to give you key looks inspired by the movie. Enjoy!



For men:

Neil Barrett Velvet Blazer, Jon Josef Gatsby Loafer, Engineered Garments Bow Tie, Ralph Lauren Black Label Tuxedo Pant, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Alexis Bittar Gold Fox Cufflinks. All images courtesy of the designers. Layout Design by Tochi Chukwu.

-Pictures and layout design by Tochi Chukwu, Fashion Editor at NONNY’S LIST