Fashion and Social Media

Celebrities shape fashion and influence fashion trends. Famous people have always shaped fashion trends throughout history and this is still true today. 

Fashion is just wearing what is considered popular or chic. Certain things are considered chic or popular because famous people or celebrities are usually seen wearing these things. So, celebrities not only influence fashion. I would say that they create fashion too. Celebrities are often our inspiration for what to wear.

Social media and television play a huge role in how celebrities influence the youth. Television plays a really big role in the way that celebrities can influence fashion trends.

The average young person spends several hours a day watching television. It is obvious that if people spend long hours watching television or be active on any social media platform, it will start to affect

how they think and what they do. This sometimes, can actually be subconscious. 

Celebrities may not realize their influence but their trend setting power is huge among shoppers
Celebrities set the fashion trends. They always have, and fashion trends are catching on faster than in older generations due to the rise of social media. 

Young people always want to know more and see more. Beauty secrets revealed by celebrities are a big deal. Celebrity style influence is undoubtedly powerful for today’s youth.

Fashion is art, and art should be admired and shared with the world.

Becoming A Fashion Trend Setter

Trends are powerful demonstration of how social influence motivates people. People follow trends out of a desire to fit in. Trends are typically started by celebrities and superstars because on some level people think looking more like them will give them some of that prestige.

If you have a penchant for looking great and want to be ahead of the curve, you may want to become a trendsetter. Just how easy it is to be a fashion trend setter as a fashion designer!

Make a lot of friends. It will be easier to set trends if you have many friends who are popular and well-liked in their own right. This gives you more social capital and influence on the rest of your peer group.

Don't make friends with popular people just to be a trendsetter. Make sure your friendships are genuine.

Be charismatic. If you are confident and fun to be around, people will want to be more like you.

When people want to be more like you, it becomes easy for people to want to copy your every move, including your clothing.

Avoid being overly serious. This doesn't mean you have to the society clown. 

Be genuinely interested in People. Being kind and compassionate will go a long way. Express genuine interest in others. Doing this will make others feel good about themselves and they will attribute these good feelings to your presence.

Once you're known as a likeable person, others will want to be more like you. Without even noticing it, they may adopt some of your style.  In other words, they will follow the trends that you set.

Get noticed. You won't be able to set a trend if other people don't see and follow it. Start by trying to be more "seen." Make people notice you and cultivate a presence. Learn how to be the center of attention

If you want to start fashion trends, try to dress well in general. While positive attention is great, don't be too loud or obnoxious. Make your outgoing personality seem effortless.

Fashion Sketch Book

Fashion Journal is one a great way of sharing your style and thoughts on fashion.  It is always a great idea to have a journal of your own which can act as a means to show your creativity and your interest in fashion.

In my thought, I would advise every fashion designer to have and keep fashion sketch book where they can make sketches quickly when ideas comes to mind. Fashion journal can be regarded as part of your fashion portfolio.  

Fashion journal is a documentation of thinking process of the fashion designer.  It demonstrates quick

drawing skills, color, fabrics sensitivity etc.

If you aspire to become a great fashion designer in future, you will need to start now to keep a fashion sketch book or fashion journal, because any great fashion designer is expected to be a fashion trend setter. 

Fashion trendsetters are people who can spot new trends early on and spread these fads to new locations and social groups. Sometimes they even create their own fashion trends for others to adopt. 

Fashion trends are the most common type people follow. And, a simple act of keeping a fashion sketch book or fashion journal can go a long way to setting you up as a fashion trendsetter. If you have a penchant for looking great and want to be ahead of the curve in fashion, you need your own fashion journal because inspiration comes anywhere and at any time.  

Men Style Rules

1.  Care about your appearance.

2.  Have understanding of the menswear that came before you.

3.  Know that sometimes you’ll be the best-dressed man in the room.

4.  Realize that “rules” are there for a reason, even if they can sometimes be broken. And be sure of your own reason for breaking any of the rules.

5.  A good fit should always be your first priority when purchasing new clothing.

6.  Avoid temporary fashion trends and fluctuations of fashion

7.  Treat your clothing like an investment, and shop slowly but smart.

8.  Make excuses to wear the good stuff, instead of letting it get dusty in the closet.

9. Dress appropriately, whether that means dressing up or dressing down.

10. Expand your wardrobe with clothes that work together, not standalone pieces.

SOCIAL MEDIA, TELEVISION AND FASHION

Celebrities shape fashion and influence fashion trends. Famous people have always shaped fashion trends throughout history and this is still true today. 

Fashion is just wearing what is considered popular or chic. Certain things are considered chic or popular because famous people or celebrities are usually seen wearing these things. So, celebrities not only influence fashion. I would say that they create fashion too. Celebrities are often our inspiration for what to wear.

Social media and television play a huge role in how celebrities influence the youth. Television plays a really big role in the way that celebrities can influence fashion trends.

The average young person spends several hours a day watching television. It is obvious that if people spend long hours watching television or be active on any social media platform, it will start to affect

how they think and what they do. This sometimes, can actually be subconscious.

Celebrities may not realize their influence but their trend setting power is huge among shoppers
Celebrities set the fashion trends. They always have, and fashion trends are catching on faster than in older generations due to the rise of social media.

Young people always want to know more and see more. Beauty secrets revealed by celebrities are a big deal. Celebrity style influence is undoubtedly powerful for today’s youth.


Fashion is art, and art should be admired and shared with the world.

Celebrity Impacts on Fashion

Celebrities are everywhere; they are almost an unavoidable part of our life while growing up.
Starting at a young age, we look up to celebrities for many different reasons. For girls, it is usually for the beauty and extravagant style that famous women have.
For boys, it is usually the muscles and keen fashion sense of famous men that they aspire to have.

Celebrities greatly influence fashion choices of the youth because celebrities represent ideal beauty. Style is always changing and young people strive to keep up with the latest fashion trends, they want to look their best, so they look to celebrities in order to achieve that.

Celebrities are trend setters. One example is Uti Nwachukwu, the winner of BigBrother Allstars. He may not necessarily be the greatest inspiration for our youth. His fashion sense is spunky and fun, so I think that is why he appeals to young men.

Award shows like the AMVCA also inspire fashion. After these types of show, magazines and celebrity bloggers typically cover who was the “best dressed” and who was the “worst dressed.” And people pick up style they admire.


Most widespread clothing trends are first seen when celebrities wear them. Example

is nativewear called senator or south-south that former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan made popular. Every Nigerian man has at least one it in his wardrobe.  

Every Fashion Designer Focus

Today’s article will be addressing the focus of every fashion designer in Nigeria.

Fashion designers in Nigeria are practical professionals, they start from the scratch. Many of them didn't become fashion designers just by reading books, this therefore drives the difference between fashion designers in Nigeria and that of others. Their needs, commitment and focus are different.

Let’s consider the focus of every fashion designer in Nigeria.

Fit:  They pay attention to details, making sure that the fit is flattering.  Not having the proper fit is one of the most common mistakes many fashion designers and tailors make. They ensure that clothing attractively fit every body shape, whatever shape that may be and look like they have been hand-made particularly for that shape.

Advice: Always wear clothes that fit like a glove, but don’t wear anything too tight. It just doesn't look good on a man.

For pants, make sure they’re the right length. There shouldn't be too much fabric bunched up around your ankle and they shouldn't be so high that people can see your socks when you’re standing.

Fashion Trends: The Fashion designers in Nigeria, studies the fashion trends and how to manipulate it, in order to own it. They Select fabrics, embellishments, colors, or style for each garment. They find a way to relate the trends to fabrics, color and shapes.

Advice: In order to stay ahead of trends, create a relationship with a fashion designer.

To be Cont.d

Irioning is Primitive

You think Ironing is primitive, that’s why you waste the good efforts of great fashion designers and tailors. If you are fashion challenged, you probably know that by now, the least you should do, is try to look presentable in your outfit. A boss says "if you don’t care enough to wear something presentably to work, you also don’t care about your job or care enough to retain your job. 

Don’t be lazy to keep yourself buyable. Get an iron, a professional fashion designer, a good tailor, do your laundry by hand or make use of your washing machine. You will only be doing yourself a favor. 

Some say’ good taste in clothes isn't just a guy’s strength. I boldly dismiss that notion because I have seen lots of guys who are emotionally attached to anything fashion, personal style, fashion trends,  and sense of good fabrics and outfits. These type of guys, I bet will do better in relationships. They will take care of babes in a more detailing way, because they care enough to look good. 

Wrinkles that come from sitting at your desk all day can be excused, you could start your day off with a perfectly ironed white shirt or smart native wear and by the time it hits lunch hour, it’s as if you grabbed it straight out of the dryer and made no effort to iron it. We can understand that, even your conscience will ease you some stress, but wrinkles that come from your clothes being in a pile at the bottom of your closet all night are certainly not ACCEPTABLE.

Fashion Sense and Style Sense

Many mistake fashion sense for style sense. They’re not the same thing!

Don’t get it twisted, the two are intertwined. But simply being fashionable, doesn't necessarily mean you have a great style sense.

If you want to be a better dresser you should understand both the difference AND the relationship between the two.

Today you will learn both.

Style vs. Fashion: What’s the Difference?

You may not know it, but there’s actually a huge difference between being stylish and being fashionable.

Having a great style sense by definition implies that you show elegance, taste and refinement.

While fashion sense simply means that you’re following the latest trends and fashions.

See how they are totally different things?

Being stylish is about having enough taste that you can put a good outfit together. It is knowing what looks great on you.

Being fashionable is only about being up-to-date with the latest fashion trends.

But it won’t make you look good unless you understand style first.

How Do They Relate to Each Other?

While being stylish and being fashionable shouldn't be confused as the same thing, you can certainly be both at the same time.

You can be BOTH stylish and fashionable, and you’ll look great.

You can also be stylish without being fashionable. You don’t need to follow fashion to create killer outfits. You can just stick to the classics and look great.

And you can also be fashionable without being stylish… BUT YOU SHOULDN'T!

Standards for Fashion Designers

We have a lot of persons who go by the name fashion designers in Nigeria, but very few names stand out in the industry. Such names as mudi Africa, Yomi Casual, Dr.Legend Clothing, Vanskere, Vicky Legend clothing, Climax, Victor Okoros.

Here are some of the qualities you'll need to succeed as a fashion designer

1. A good fashion designer understands how fabrics move, drape, breathe, react even when worn.
2.  Any good fashion designer knows where to source materials from.
3. Good fashion designers know every  current fashion trends.
4. Have a good eye for anticipating what your audience will respond to next.
5. Build your sewing skill to enable you to construct the garments you design.
6. You understand what materials work best in the designs you are developing.
7. Develop your drawing skills, so that you can easily sketch your ideas onto paper to start the production process.
8.  A great fashion designer has a great sense of style and is constantly coming up with new ideas for fashions.
9. He has a healthy sense of competition. He strives to do better than his peers in the industry by creating quality innovative designs just in time.
10.  A good fashion designer has a strong visual ability. He sees the finished product  well before the production begins and can put his ideas in words and paper for others to grasp 

How best To Stay Ahead Of Fashion Trends

The Best Way To Stay Ahead Of Fashion Trends

Dressing fashionably is a great way to express yourself and boost your confidence. It can lead to success in other areas of your life. However, fashion trends change quickly. It sometimes feels impossible to catch up with the pace at which fashion evolves. Nonetheless, even if you aren’t in the fashion industry, you can also keep up with trends and incorporate them into your own personal fashion style 

 HOW?

Watch the runway: There are lots of Nigerian fashion designers and brands that put up a fashion show almost every other week, in various cities. Research them; attend the shows or watch online for recap and written reviews.

fashiondesingersinlagos.blogspot.com and Dr. LegendClothing are two reliable places to see recent trends in fashion especially when it has to do with male clothing. But, you can also watch archived shows from past years to get an understanding of how trends have changed.

Read fashion publications: We have some prominent publication content tailored for regular people who are trying to catch up with fashion trends, these publications can be accessed without subscription.

Magazines like the gallery magazine, metrocity people magazine, Genevieve magazine and ovation have started developing online content for current trends in fashion.

Follow social media. Many bloggers, models, even Nigerian fashion designers use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share information about their favorite trends and sources of inspiration.

Explore the #fashion hashtag on facebook and Instagram and find the accounts that get you most inspired and excited about new trends. 

Most importantly follow fashion trends in your geographical location. Follow celebrities that you admire their fashion style, go window shopping, and explore online shopping.