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MERCY NGOZI UDOH
Mercy Ngozi Udoh is an Ex-Model, Fashion Designer, and the Creative Director of Zateemee. Born in Agbor Delta State in the late 1980s, Mercy is the 1st of 4 Children. A natural creative, Mercy nursed a love for fashion, and a particular fascination with special event dresses even from her childhood. While she was just a pupil at Bereton Nursery and Primary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Mercy had begun sketching and creating fashion illustrations in her play time. By the time she was 9 Years old, she was beading dresses, styling family and friends and tying her Mother’s gele. After her primary education, Mercy went on to Royal Girls Academy for her Secondary education, and then OMPADEC Science Centre (now Niger Delta Science School) where she graduated from. At the age of 16, Mercy was scouted by the organizers of the Niger Delta Beauty Pageant as a potential contestant. While she declined to participate in the pageant, this encounter marked the beginning of a remarkable modelling career that would run for half a decade, and see her Model pieces for Fashion Powerhouses; Zizi Cardow and Frank Oshodi among others. Working directly with Designers like Zizi, and Frank gave her behind-the-scene insight into the fashion world; the creative process, and the business of it. This proximity, served to fan the flames of her passion. In 2004 Mercy went on to enrol at the University of Portharcourt where she studied Pure Chemistry, while still pursuing her illustrious modelling career. In 2010, she took her first real swing at Fashion Entrepreneurship with the launch of Gorgeous Beginnings Kids boutique, and then In 2012, when her younger sister signed up to the Miss Rivers State Pageant, she designed the dress her sister wore and emerged as the winner in. This experience was the spark that lit the fire of what would eventually become Zateeme in 2015. Known by her colleagues and clients for her tremendous creativity, and great attention to detail, she has gone on to make Zateemee a fast rising fashion label, which under her leadership, has expanded to include; a diffusion line, and contemporary ready to wear line in addition to its original bespoke special occasion and bridal line. In 2018, Zateemee took home the award in the best designer Category of the golden pageant awards and in 2020; the label also won the fashion category of Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 emerging SMEs. Mercy’s vision is to continue to create stunning pieces that make women feel confident and powerful. She is also a firm Believer in giving back which is why she runs a free training scheme for 2 deserving fashion students every year. Asked about her long term vision for brand? She responds in this manner “My Vision is to see Zateemee grow to the point where it is stocked in major fashion boutiques and retail outlets in the World’s most notable Fashion Capitals”.
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THE BRAND Zateemee is a contemporary fashion house launched in 2015 by Creative Director Mercy Udoh. The brand launched as a bespoke designer specializing first in evening and occasion wear before expanding shortly after, and rather successfully into bridal wear; creating the most exquisite pieces for brides and bridesmaids alike. Tailored to the elegant, yet bold and style savvy woman, the brand prides itself on creating pieces soaked in passion for craft, and love with an excellent attention to detail. Zateemee with its elegant and ultra-feminine aesthetic has adorned the body of a number of acclaimed Thespians and Celebrities alike some of whom are; Juliet Ibrahim, Ini Dima-Okojie, Ceecee, Koko, and Onobello. Expanding its footprint in the Nigerian Fashion Industry and strengthening its label; Zateemee launched a denim diffusion line in January of 2017 called “Teaze by Zateemee”. Teaze by Zateemee brought with it a parade of exciting and African themed denim pieces that was an ode to Zateemee’s more adventurous clients. This denim line and its aesthetic also appealed to younger women looking for something fresh, edgy, and feminine, but suitable to the demands of everyday life. Pulling a design triple threat, in 2020, Zateemee launched a ready-to-wear shirt range; Lilila in response to new consumer habits, and needs brought on by the Post COVID-19 era. A contemporary and practical offering, the Lilila range is steeped in the brand’s signature elegance. 5 Years into its existence, Zateemee has had its fair share of acclaim and accolades being nominated in 2018 in the best designer category of the golden pageant awards and taking home the award. Zateemee has also showcased at The International Style festival and a string of Fashion shows.
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THE COLLECTION Zateemee presents Blanc its most recent collection and a conscious and necessary ode to the reality of the Post-Covid-19 era, and its new demands. The name of the collection carries within it powerful symbolism of a plain or blank canvas with which we can paint fashion’s soon to be history, and the new normal. The collection honours the unfolding reality of its patronesses who have gone from a social calendar boasting a flurry of large, over-the-top events to lighter, more intimate occasions with its infusion of; Jumpsuits and wedding dresses more suited to minimal cocktails parties and civic weddings, than fairytale fantasies. Blanc stays true to the brand’s elegant and ultra-feminine ethos showcasing a heavy dose of white and peach pieces; signalling modesty, innocence, and the hopeful blooming of a new world with the perfect balance of goddess energy. Blanc serves emerging consumer needs that necessitate; fluidity, greater simplicity, and an unusual dose of practicality in the navigation of fashion and styling.
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THE BRAND Zateemee is a contemporary fashion house launched in 2015 by Creative Director Mercy Udoh. The brand launched as a bespoke designer specializing first in evening and occasion wear before expanding shortly after, and rather successfully into bridal wear; creating the most exquisite pieces for brides and bridesmaids alike. Tailored to the elegant, yet bold and style savvy woman, the brand prides itself on creating pieces soaked in passion for craft, and love with an excellent attention to detail. Zateemee with its elegant and ultra-feminine aesthetic has adorned the body of a number of acclaimed Thespians and Celebrities alike some of whom are; Juliet Ibrahim, Ini Dima-Okojie, Ceecee, Koko, and Onobello. Expanding its footprint in the Nigerian Fashion Industry and strengthening its label; Zateemee launched a denim diffusion line in January of 2017 called “Teaze by Zateemee”. Teaze by Zateemee brought with it a parade of exciting and African themed denim pieces that was an ode to Zateemee’s more adventurous clients. This denim line and its aesthetic also appealed to younger women looking for something fresh, edgy, and feminine, but suitable to the demands of everyday life. Pulling a design triple threat, in 2020, Zateemee launched a ready-to-wear shirt range; Lilila in response to new consumer habits, and needs brought on by the Post COVID-19 era. A contemporary and practical offering, the Lilila range is steeped in the brand’s signature elegance. 5 Years into its existence, Zateemee has had its fair share of acclaim and accolades being nominated in 2018 in the best designer category of the golden pageant awards and taking home the award. Zateemee has also showcased at The International Style festival and a string of Fashion shows.
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THE COLLECTION Zateemee presents Blanc its most recent collection and a conscious and necessary ode to the reality of the Post-Covid-19 era, and its new demands. The name of the collection carries within it powerful symbolism of a plain or blank canvas with which we can paint fashion’s soon to be history, and the new normal. The collection honours the unfolding reality of its patronesses who have gone from a social calendar boasting a flurry of large, over-the-top events to lighter, more intimate occasions with its infusion of; Jumpsuits and wedding dresses more suited to minimal cocktails parties and civic weddings, than fairytale fantasies. Blanc stays true to the brand’s elegant and ultra-feminine ethos showcasing a heavy dose of white and peach pieces; signalling modesty, innocence, and the hopeful blooming of a new world with the perfect balance of goddess energy. Blanc serves emerging consumer needs that necessitate; fluidity, greater simplicity, and an unusual dose of practicality in the navigation of fashion and styling.
EMMANUEL KISUSI
Emmanuel Joseph Kisusi is a fashion designer from Dar es salam,Tanzania. Before been a fashion designer he used to be a model and he was crowned the best male model of the year on 2016 same year he had a car accident that he was fractured on both that made him not to pursue with modeling and it wasn't as easy as it seems but Emmanuel Joseph Kisusi transfer his career to be a fashion designer after been influenced inspired and motivated by Kulwa Mkwandule from Mkwandule's. The year 2017 Emmanuel Joseph Kisusi was also crowned Washington Benbella Emerging Designer Of the year 2017 on Swahili Fashion Week that made him to pursue his fashion career with great confidence and hardworking that made him to be respectable today. Despite his challenges Emmanuel Joseph Kisusi was also awarded as Emerging Designer Of the year 2020-21 on East Africa's Fashion Awards(EAFA), that made him stronger than ever before pursue his fashion and designing career as he also inspire and motivate everyone around when it comes showcasing mens wear and he his focused on(Menswear). He's such an inspirational to others when it comes to not giving up as well as motivational. He's designs are inspired by the nature or environment, African(African Prints) mix with Western Culture. Kisusi Designs-Tanzania was officially launched in 2018.
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