A deserted Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall in Milan.

A deserted Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall in Milan. Independent Italian fashion labels are working out how to survive the coronavirus lockdown and how to change the way they work in future. Photo: AFP

With shops closed and no date set for a possible return to business as usual, the Italian fashion industry is expecting to lose around €12.7 billion (US$13.8 billion) in 2020 if the emergency continues past May, according to analysts of the Cerved Group.

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The British Fashion Council has launched a new fund today to help creative businesses and individuals to survive the coronavirus crisis.

From .standard.co.uk

The BFC Foundation COVID Crisis Fund will make £1,000,000 of emergency funds available to designer businesses, with a portion of the money also being allocated to students to "underpin the future generation of creative talent."

“Now more than ever, we are committed to supporting the businesses and people that make up our industry," Caroline Rush, CEO of the BFC, said. "With the BFC Foundation Covid Crisis Fund and the donations raised, our hope is to support those British businesses that need additional subsidies, beyond Government stimulus available, to address their most urgent challenges.”The BFC has raised the money through pooling the BFC talent support grants that would have traditionally been awarded to emerging brands for either early-stage showcasing support or business growth and promotion.

Fashion / Style surgery: How to INJECT new colors into your wardrobe and style it like a pro.

Although it is a fabulous idea to wear hues that we love, it is also a good idea to be aware of what fits the season, and our skin tone. the beauty of color is that it allows us to construct an illusion, ideas, and personality.

The concept of a capsule wardrobe is to be able to combine all of our limited amount of clothing pieces together and fit them, so it makes sense to start with neutral looks. however, over the years, I have shared some ideas on how to inject a pop of color and  make your wardrobe capsule more fun and effortless

Get Started with a colorful arm candy or purse . It really pops a monochromatic dress and adds life. Go for a color that is in harmony with your inner vibration and that suits your current wardrobe

Wear colorful accessories.  A statement necklace or earrings might be a great way to express your style. Do not be afraid to spruce up your look by adding some color. A bright belt or scarf is also a fun way to put in some color.

The color injection will be fun and simple if you do one step at a time. 

For #ValentinoHauteCouture #SpringSummer20, #PierpaoloPiccioli explores the dream-like quality of Couture as a result of the subconscious.

Transparencies, openings, ruffles and structures give way to the new #ValentinoHauteCouture #SpringSummer20 collection,shown yesterday in Paris’ Hotel Salomon de Rothschild.

Couture as the result of techniques and fantasies that are rarely revealed. Precious materials from violet feathers to pearl embroideries come together to create the

#ValentinoHauteCouture #SpringSummer20 collection by #PierpaoloPiccioli.

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How to style and look iconic in your trench coat.

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 The trench coat is an iconic outerwear. For me, it's an essential fashion staple. There are reasons why the timeless trench has been in fashion for over 100 years. According to vogue.co.uk, both Burberry and Aquascutum claimed to have invented the trench coat adopted during the First World War by soldiers.

The lightweight style is ideal for winter transition and can be styled as desired.  It can be dressed up with a pair of jeans and trainers, and you can glam it up with a pair of fabulous heels for a night out or just style to suit your fashion taste bud. Here are few style tips for the win. Hope you like it?

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Motivational monday: It takes a person who is wide-awake to make his dream come true. Roger Ward Babson

Set goals with deadlines, without which your dreams will be like a broken bone that cannot fly. Intense goal orientation is the characteristics of successful people, they have a goal and they know how to get there. This is because they set goals in every area of their life. Your ability to set goals and make plans for your accomplishment is the skill required to succeed.

Goal setting is a formal process for personal planning. By setting goals on a routine basis you decide what you want to achieve, and then move step-by-step towards the achievement of these goals. The process of setting goals and targets allows you to choose where you want to go in life. By knowing precisely what you want to achieve, you know what you have to concentrate on to do it. You also know what merely a distraction is.

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FASHION STYLE AND COLOR COMBINATION TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD.

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Clothes make a powerful visual statement on how you see yourself. Office-appropriate attire has changed over the years. In many industries, formal business suits are not a prerequisite, but the options available still lead to some dubious choices. Clothing has an influence on the wearer as well as the viewer. first impression matters. You can spend a long time trying to convince others of your virtues, but if your personality does not synchronize with the ideals you are trying to express, you will find it difficult to be viewed as genuine. Below are some colors you might want to try out.
Blue means teamwork, red translates as power, and green, yellow, orange and purple imply creativity, according to a survey published on the Business Insider wearing the color black suggest leadership. Maybe you should bear in mind some of these style ideas below before you get ready for your next vital career step.

Style Talk: Accessories are more important than you think

It allows you to express your style and who you are.

Eye-catching accessories can enable you to create a strong style statement.

Breaking: Court refuses to grant Sowore’s application challenging his detention

The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant the motion filed by Omoyele Sowore challenging his detention for 45 days by the Department of State Security.

Justice Nkeonye Maya, who declined all applications by Counsel to Sowore, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, sent the case back to Justice Taiwo for further hearing. Falana, who had asked the court to set aside the ex parte order granted by Justice Taiwo, also applied for oral bail when Justice Maha rejected the earlier application.  

Sacked workers in Delta State protest as Governor Okowa offers automatic employment to 14 choristers

The automatic employment recently granted to 14 choristers by Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the state’s creation, has triggered crisis among some sacked workers.  

Over 3,000 sacked workers, including the 650 Delta Line Transport Company staff, under the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees and the 3,000 members of the Association that was suspended in 2015 have cried foul.    

The governor had, during an inter-denominational thanksgiving service to mark the anniversary at the Government House, Asaba, announced the automatic employment to 14 distinguished choristers.  

Barcelona unveil giant statue outside Camp Nou in honour of late club legend Johan Cruyff (Photos)

Barcelona have unveiled a giant statue outside their famous Nou Camp stadium in honour of late club legend, Johan Cruyff.

The event took place today, August 27, with friends and family of the former Barca player and manager present at the ceremony.

Governor Umahi of Ebonyi State sack Commissioner for information, Ken Uhuo

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has sacked the Commissioner for information and orientation, Ken Uhuo, according to a statement by Dr Kenneth Ugbala, Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

Ugbala said Ken Uhuo was dismissed because he lacked direction in the performance of his official duties.  

“The state government wishes to thank Uhuo for services rendered so far as commissioner”, said Ugbala, adding that he may re-evaluate and place Uhuo in another position fit and suitable for him.

Caption this photo of President Trump, Melania, and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Drop your best caption for this photo of President Trump, his wife Melania and Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau . 

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Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji, 40, looks effortlessly flawless in these new photos

Beautiul woman! See full images below...

Davido shows off his brand new Lamborghini (Photo)

Barely two days after revealing online that he has not driven  any of his luxury cars in almost a year, Davido has added yet another Lamborghini to his collection.

The singer shared a photo of the new whip and simply captioned it, 'keep here or ship to Naija?'

Chimamanda Adichie looked elegant in a blue two-piece as she delivered a lecture in South Korea

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was a sight to behold as she donned a blue two-piece to deliver a lecture in South Korea.

The renowned author delivered a lecture at Ewha Womans University, the world's largest female-only educational institution, in Seoul, South Korea.

See more photos below.

I was shocked when my name was missing on Buhari’s ministerial list- Adebayo Shittu

Adebayo Shittu, the immediate-past Minister of Communication, says he was shocked when he found out his name wasn't on the Ministerial list for the 2nd term of President Buhari.

Shittu who was the Minister of Communication in President Buhari's first tenure, said he felt bad about his exclusion but he has since taken it in good fate.  President Buhari reappointed 14 former ministers and 29 new ones which included seven females, Shittu was part of 18 ex-ministers who did not make the list.

Speaking in an interview, Shittu said

My real life is complicated and unglamorous – DJ Cuppy

To those wishing they had DJ Cuppy's life, the billionaire daughter and entertainer has revealed that it is quite complicated and unglamorous. 

DJ Cuppy disclosed this in a tweet she shared. The now deleted tweet reads; 

Alex Ekubo has apologised to me – Ubi Franklin

Ubi Franklin who got enmeshed in an Instagram stand-off with Alex Ekubo days ago, has revealed that the Nollywood actor apologized to him. 

However while followers are still waiting to see how the brewing feud will end, the MMMG boss said he has moved on from that as Alex has apologized. 

50 Cent says Wendy Williams is a monster

50 Cent is not done dragging Wendy Williams anytime soon, as he fired up his Instagram to go off on the daytime show host. 

Reacting to a photo of Tiffany Haddish and Wendy Williams, 50 described The Wendy Williams Show host as a 'monster and an ugly motherfu*ker'. He wrote; 

Kylie Jenner shows off her lavish shoe closet after going on shopping sprees at Gucci and Balenciaga (Photos)

For Kylie Jenner, 22, spending the money shouldn't be a problem. She is the world's youngest billionaire and the youngest self-made billionaire ever with a worth of $1 billion.

The Make up mogul and reality star gave fans a look at her lavish shoe closet after going on shopping sprees at Gucci and Balenciaga.

Between Naira Marley and a lady who asked him to impregnate her

Here is singer, Naira Marley's reaction to a lady who appealed to him to come impregnate her.

I haven't driven any of my cars in almost a year - Davido

As shared by Davido who owns luxury cars like a Mercedes GLE 250, Bentley Bentayaga, Audi Q7, Range Rover and other whips.

Some sisters are not worth more than ice cream (Gelato) - Pastor Mike Bamiloye

Mount Zion Film CEO, Pastor Mike Bamiloye in a new Instagram post lashed out at "sisters" who fall so cheaply over food. 

According to the gospel filmmaker, "most sisters are never worth more than ice cream, fried chicken and chips". Pastor Bamiloye added that when some "sisters" are served the listed food, they fall cheaply into the hands of a worthless boy who has no stand future. 

Read his post below; 

Tonto Dikeh makes joke at her expense by referring herself as a "brown bleached girl"

Tonto Dikeh made a joke at her expense, effectively silencing anyone who may want to mock her skin.

The actress shared a video of herself singing along to Beyonce's Brown Skin Girl but she remixed it and replaced it with the words, "Brown Bleached Girl"

"Brown bleached girl #proudlyAfrican," she captioned the video.

WWE's Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, engaged

WWE superstars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch have announced their engagement which officially takes them off the market. 

Prior to the beachfront proposal and romantic twist, Seth and Becky were friends for a while. The wrestlers started dating early this year but went public with their relationship in May.  

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick shares adorable family photos

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick shared these lovely new photos of himself with his wife, Julie and his four kids,

See more photos below...

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'I have no doubt that Messi has made me a better player': Cristiano Ronaldo hails 'healthy rivalry' with Argentine striker

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that Lionel Messi made him a better player. 

Both players who have five Ballon d'Ors each, are regarded among the greatest footballers in the world.

The Juventus forward and the Barcelona superstar are still battling for their sixth Ballon d'Or title, but Ronaldo has admitted that he would have struggled to be a top player if not for the 'healthy rivalry' between himself and Messi.

Toyin Abraham reveals the name of her newborn son

Toyin Abraham has revealed the name of her newborn son.

The actress, who recently welcomed her first child with Kolawole Ajeyemi, said their child's name is Ire, which means Goodness in English.

Twitter users accuse Apostle Suleman of being arrogant after he tweeted about equality on social media

Twitter users have called out Apostle Johnson Suleman for a post he made on Twitter.

The popular pastor pointed out that social media seems to have placed "everyone on equal ranking" therefore people forget that they are not "on same pedestal" with some of those who "humble" themselves to relate with them on the platform.

Senior citizens protest against the appointment of 27-year old Seun Fakorede as commissioner in Oyo State (photos)

Some senior citizens in Oyo state, took to the streets to protest against the appointment of 27-year old Seun Fakorede as commissioner. 

Sharing a photo from the scene, @PatriotAwaking tweeted that the senior citizens are protesting against the appointment of Seun Fakorede as Commissioner for youth and sport.

Festus Keyamo shares first photo from his new office as Minister of State for Niger Delta

He captioned it, 'arrived my new office punctually this morning, which is key to motivate the workforce. It is a new challenge which I always wanted to experience. Whilst my law offices continue to run at full throttle with capable hands, I take this short leave of absence to serve my fatherland'.

'Blackface is irrelevant in the music industry' - Reno Omokri

Former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri while responding to a Tweet from his follower somehow managed to accidentally 'jam' Blackface, a member of the defunct 'Platashun Boiz'.

See how the conversation unfolded below.....

Clergyman, Mike Bamiloye, asks a very interesting relationship question

What's your take?

Lil Wayne's daughter Reginae Carter becomes a homeowner at 20, shows off her house (Photos)

Reginae Carter, the daughter of legendary American rapper, Lil Wayne has become a homeowner at the age of 20.

Photos: Akpabio, Keyamo resume at the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs shortly after their inauguration

Godswill Akpabio and Festus Keyamo immediately resumed for duties at the Ministry of Niger Delta headquarters in Abuja shortly after their swearing-in by President Buhari on Wednesday August 21st.

Akpabio was announced Minister of Niger Delta Affairs while Festus Keyamo was appointed Minister of State, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.

Both men immediately resumed office after their swearing in to familiarize with the staff of the Ministry. See more photos below

Obono-Obla blames Osinbajo over ICPC probe, sues ICPC

Okoi Obono-Obla, the suspended Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel on the Recovery of Public Property has blamed his run-in with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. 

In a lawsuit he filed to challenge the said probe for alleged certificate forgery and extortion on Tuesday August 20, the suspended SPIP chairman said the ICPC had no power to invite, arrest, detain, investigate, or prosecute him in connection with alleged falsification of academic certificates.