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Its on Today. The @felainlagos red carpet. If you haven't got your ticket..todays show is sold out..dont miss the other shows.

Royal Wedding: Ben Elliot, Gives Inside View

Prince William and Kate Middleton Are 'Royally Loved by Everybody,' Ben Elliot Say:

 Ben Elliot, The nephew of the royal stepmother Camilla Parker Bowles, has close tiesto the royal family. His job as co-founder of QUINTESSENTIALLY a 24-hour concierge service, involves catering to clients with regal tastes, including actress Angelina Jolie and the "queen of pop," Madonna.

As wedding fever takes its final grip on London in the countdown to the big day, Elliot is among the 1,900 guests preparing to attend the wedding of a lifetime. "I feel privileged that I know them quite well," Elliot said. "I knew them when they were at university, at St. Andrews.
"I think they're a magnificent couple," he added. "I think they're royally loved by everybody. And I cannot wait till next Friday."
It's not everyday that one has the chance to speak to someone who'll attend the April 29 wedding. "I'll have my prettiest frock on," Elliot joked. "I'll definitely be there."
As for Prince William, Elliot is a big fan. "He's got effortless charm," Elliot said, "incredible manners."
The same goes for Middleton. "All my experience of meeting Kate is she has those qualities as well," Elliot said. "They are for real."
"People, when they interact with them... [are] made to feel very special. And that comes from somebody who has a good soul, and good manners. And a good heart. And I think they have all of those things in plenty."

 

VOWS/ The Kosibah Experience

QUINTESSENTIALLY in partnership with  Kosibah, presents elegance redefined in bridal dresses and evening gowns.

Quintessentially knows all too well that It doesnt take a rocket scientist to agree and sum up the stereotype that cars with bold design statements and scorching performance is a boy’s best toy, and haute couture certainly strikes the right chord on every ladies heart, that knows what time it is.

 

Be a part of unveiling the mastery in the making of elegant and bridal gowns crafted with focus on figure enhancement

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Witness brilliant creations of corset and drapes in gowns to give the woman appeal at  www.kosibah.co.uk

DON’T WAIT TO BE TOLD..BE THE FIRST TO SEE

The Vivaciously Opulent Wedding Show comes to SW1 this summer

As wedding fever takes hold of London this spring in anticipation of the Royal Wedding, 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites &Residences – just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace – will open its gates to the first ever wedding show in the hotel’s history.

The Vivaciously Opulent Wedding Show (or VOWS), will take place on the evening of Thursday, 2 June 2011, and promises to be a ‘must visit’ event for Brides and Grooms to be looking to garner inspiration for their Big Day.

The evening will start in spectacular style with a couture fashion show in the hotel’s picturesque courtyard, positioned beside the historic Victorian fountain. The show will feature eminent bridal designers such as home-grown talent, Yemi Osunkoya of Kosibah, known for his unique flair and creativity; Paul Milana, whose time spent producing period costumes for the big screen has lent an inimitable style of bridal wear; and Californian based designer Enzoani, who featured at this year’s London Fashion Week closing party. London menswear designer, Jack Michael – whose designs have been worn by celebrities and movie stars, including the cast of Bend it Like Beckham – will present a range of men’s attire especially for the event. Also modeled on the catwalk will be unique headwear, glittering tiaras and jewelery by The Real Princess Company.

During the show, 51’s professional catering team will provide moreish morsels washed down with champagne. Sweet treats will be served-up courtesy of cake extraordinaire Andrea Freedman. London-based dieting guru Jane Michell will also be on-hand to lend hints and tips on successful pre-wedding slimming, providing details on her diet plan complete with a meal supplement programme and tailored to the individual’s requirements. Those with high hopes of voluminous tresses can consult the expertise of Emma Mansfield from HighRoller, who promises to transform hair of all types in just 15 minutes.

Guests will also be able to visit The Private Rooms at 51 Buckingham Gate during the evening, which will be dressed in three different wedding styles to showcase 51’s bespoke themes for brides, with details finessed by event planning specialists, Classico Productions. Leading caterer Carol Sobell will be offering an array of modern kosher canapés for the Jewish clientele; Solitaire, a leading beauty group who specialise in a variety of occasions and weddings, will present everything including henna application, bridal makeup and hair, in a suite decked out in the finest Indian colours and designs. A traditional wedding celebration will also be on display, featuring everything from flowers to cakes and table settings dressed by Bespoke Design, taking bridal couples dreams, and making them reality!

The Vivaciously Opulent Wedding Show will take place at 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites & Residences St James on 2 June 2011 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Attendance is complimentary however reservations are a must – please visit 020 7769 7766 / www.51-buckinghamgate.com for more information.

Yemi Osunkoya of KOSIBAH

Quintessentially: The future is "bespoke" for luxury

The rising perception of luxury will have a lasting effect on the retail landscape.

The effect of the economic downturn on discretionary spending has been well documented, with many reports finding consumers tightening their belts while they ride out the financial tsunami. But boosted by a surge in first half net profits by the likes of Richemont Group and Burberry, it appears that the demand for luxury goods has picked up after a lacklustre 2009.
In a recent KPMG study on luxury trends and attitudes in mainland China released in May 2010, over one-third of participants expect to spend less on luxuries due to the recession, but most of these said they would rather spend less on brands perceived as more luxurious than switch to cheaper brands (KPMG, Luxury Extends its Reach across China).

The Rising Perception of Luxury
The report suggests that the rising perception of luxury is one factor in consumers’ attachment to certain brands. Creating strong brand message and image that customers can relate and aspire to, alongside providing an engaging retail experience is one way to develop this loyalty.
Over the past five years in Asia-Pacific, we have seen our members tastes develop and they now seem to have a greater preference for bespoke experiences and items. The pursuit of exclusive and hard-to-get products is not only a sign of spending power, but also insider knowledge and connections.

Bespoke Sells Lee Coleman, managing director of Quintessentially Gifts, says one trend she has
noticed is the growth of accessories vs clothing. We are often asked to source a limited-edition watch, rare handbags or accessories such as a designer scarf as opposed to haute couture. That said, we’ve also worked with top designers to create limited-edition dresses for our members, or given them access to couture pieces hot off the runway. The experience is built around sourcing some of the most exclusive and hard-to-find items you’ve never thought of, for some of the world’s most discerning consumers.

The Digital Age
Another big trend we have seen is the growth of e-commerce. While Google’s boutiques.com aims to revolutionise the online shopping experience by using complex algorithms to predict the fashion items and styles consumers will and won’t like, traditional luxury brands are also buying in to the online world. Burberry will soon launch a Burberry Bespoke service, which allows customers to purchase, design and personalise a classic Burberry trench coat from their global e-store. Yemi kosibah, a  year old veteran in exclusive bespoke gowns designed specially for her.

Meanwhile Net-a-Porter, which was sold to Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group earlier this year in a transaction that valued the online fashion emporium at an estimated GBP 350 million, proves that a savvy online strategy can reap rewards for successful e-companies. Natalie Massenet, who founded Net-a-Porter in 2000, continues in her position as executive chairman while Richemont hope to use the platform to develop their own e-business platforms on the back of Net-a-Porter’s success over the past decade.
With an excellent product, exceptional service and innovative marketing strategies, luxury brands who find a way to relate to consumers and engage their loyalty will enjoy a commercial and competitive edge over brands who fail to do so over the next few years.

VVIP sold "EXCLUSIVELY" through Quintessentially Nigeria

The upcoming multi award musical show FELA! will sell its VVIP tickets via Quintessentially Nigeria. Pls call 01-4488240 or contact us via twitter www.twitter.com/qnigeria

Things that a woman must have in the closet

Things that a woman must have in the closet: "COCKTAIL RINGS NICE PAIRS OF HEELS BEUTIFUL HANDBAGS"

Jason Atherton enters the London Restaurant Scene

On the 18th April we look forward to welcoming Jason Atherton to the London restaurant scene. After stepping away from his mentor Gordon Ramsay at Maze he is now about to launch his first solo restaurant Pollen Street Social in Mayfair.



Expect a fine dining restaurant, served in a very relaxed and social atmosphere, this is somewhere he wants people to go to chill out after a hard day at the office but still enjoy the best of British cuisine with the Jason flair we all know and love.

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FELA! A BROADWAY PLAY IN LAGOS

Dear Member

The Tony award sensation FELA!  makes historical arrival in Lagos Nigeria this April.

Quintessentially in partnership with Bobby Taylor on behalf of Broken Shackles Ltd brings to you the hit Broadway musical about the life and music of Nigerian performer and political activist Fela.

FELA! the landmark Broadway musical, has won three Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), is coming to Lagos from April 20th to 25th. 

FELA! is the first Broadway show to be performed in Sub-Saharan Africa.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Wednesday 20th April @ 7:pm (Red Carpet opening event broadcasted live at 5:00pm to kick-off the FELA! in Lagos play)

Thursday 21st April @ 7:00pm

Friday 22nd April @ 7:00pm

Saturday 23rd April @ 7:00pm

Sunday 24th April @ 2:00pm Martinee

Sunday 24th April @ 7:00pm

Monday 25th April @ 2:00pm Martinee

Monday 25th April @ 7:00pm

Tuesday 26^th April: After party for the cast and crew at the QuintessentiallyLounge

Venue: The New EXPO Centre, Eko Hotel,
Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Tickets: Tables - 500,000 / 1,000,000, VIP – 35,000, RG1 – 15,000, RG2 – 15,000,

RG2 – 10,000, RG3 – 5,000

Quintessentially members and potential members get 5% off Tables

Please kindly RSVP with me at your earliest convenience as tables are allocated on a first come basis and limited seats are available

We look forward to your attendance