International Women’s Day, on 8 March, celebrates women around the world.
The success of Vlisco Women’s Month in previous years motivated the brand to continue the celebrating of inspiring women of West and Central Africa during the whole month of March.
This year’s theme is LIVE THE DREAM, a tribute to women who have the courage to turn their dreams into reality, despite the challenges they face in their daily lives.
Vlisco Women’s Month Award
The Vlisco Women’s Month Award, which is part
of the celebrations, honours the outstanding achievements of West and Central
African women by identifying and rewarding those who inspire others to realise their dreams. Vlisco has nominated three women
in Nigeria for the Vlisco Women’s Month Award 2015. Chosen by public vote, the
winner, who becomes a Vlisco’s brand ambassador for 2015, will be revealed
during the Vlisco Women’s Month Award Night holding on the 26th of
April at the Federal Palace hotel V.I.
of the celebrations, honours the outstanding achievements of West and Central
African women by identifying and rewarding those who inspire others to realise their dreams. Vlisco has nominated three women
in Nigeria for the Vlisco Women’s Month Award 2015. Chosen by public vote, the
winner, who becomes a Vlisco’s brand ambassador for 2015, will be revealed
during the Vlisco Women’s Month Award Night holding on the 26th of
April at the Federal Palace hotel V.I.
The public can find out more about the
nominees and follow their activities at dream.vlisco.com. For a chance
to win incredible prizes, they can vote for their favourite nominee online, by
sms or in-store.
nominees and follow their activities at dream.vlisco.com. For a chance
to win incredible prizes, they can vote for their favourite nominee online, by
sms or in-store.
The honorees of Vlisco Women’s Month 2015 in Nigeria are:
Itoro Eze-Anaba is
the founder of Mirabel Centre, a foundation set up to provide rehabilitation
for rape victims. With much diligence and determination, the centre
has given special care and support to
hundreds of victims, enabling them to recover and go forward with their lives.
Vlisco selected her as honouree because Mrs
Itoro is indeed a trend setter and with her hard work
and persistence she has set up the first
rehabilitation center for rape victims in Nigeria, this
developmental work has saved many lives in
Nigeria.
Itoro is indeed a trend setter and with her hard work
and persistence she has set up the first
rehabilitation center for rape victims in Nigeria, this
developmental work has saved many lives in
Nigeria.
Text VWMA 101 to
vote for Mrs. Itoro Eze-Anaba to 30812*
MRS DOTUN AKANDE
vote for Mrs. Itoro Eze-Anaba to 30812*
MRS DOTUN AKANDE
Mrs Dotun Akande is the founder and
proprietress of Patrick Speech and Languages Centre, the first centre in Nigeria set up to help individuals
with autism. Akande started an innovative strategy that helps children with autism to develop their
talents, whilst providing support to their families.
proprietress of Patrick Speech and Languages Centre, the first centre in Nigeria set up to help individuals
with autism. Akande started an innovative strategy that helps children with autism to develop their
talents, whilst providing support to their families.
Vlisco selected her as honouree because
Adedotun’s story was really touching, she developed and changed the course of her life through diligence and hardwork just
to prove to many women going G-through the same challenge that there is an
ability in every disability and have a hope about the
Adedotun’s story was really touching, she developed and changed the course of her life through diligence and hardwork just
to prove to many women going G-through the same challenge that there is an
ability in every disability and have a hope about the
future.
Text VWMA 102 to vote for Mrs Dotun Akande to 30812*
MISS TOLULOPE SANGOSANYA
Tolulope Sangosanya is an energetic award
winner of the Future Award for Best Use of Advocacy on her philanthropic work
with children. Her drive for the LOTS (Love On The Streets) charity project,
set up in September 2009, began from her personal experience as a
child who struggled with dyslexia. Sangosanya saw the urgent need to reach out
to dyslexic children in Nigeria and help them have a hope for a better future.
winner of the Future Award for Best Use of Advocacy on her philanthropic work
with children. Her drive for the LOTS (Love On The Streets) charity project,
set up in September 2009, began from her personal experience as a
child who struggled with dyslexia. Sangosanya saw the urgent need to reach out
to dyslexic children in Nigeria and help them have a hope for a better future.
Vlisco selected her as honouree based on her
excellent work and achievements at the dustbin estate, Ajegunle. Tolu is indeed
a success story and an achiever, after obtaining her award in 2010, she became
a major source of inspiration to many young
people and women in Nigeria.
excellent work and achievements at the dustbin estate, Ajegunle. Tolu is indeed
a success story and an achiever, after obtaining her award in 2010, she became
a major source of inspiration to many young
people and women in Nigeria.
VWMA 103 to vote for Miss Tolu Sangosanya to 30812*
* (SMS Costs N10) Available to MTN, Airtel,
Globacom and Etisalat subscribers
Barbara Kanam, Vlisco Women’s Month’s campaign face
The face of this year’s campaign is award-winning Congolese singer-songwriter Barbara Kanam, who had the conviction to turn her passion for music into a career as one of Africa’s most popular singers, despite her parents having other plans for her.
Vlisco Fashion Fund
Another important aspect of the Vlisco
Women’s Month campaign is the Vlisco Fashion Fund, which supports upcoming
fashion designers and tailors in West and Central Africa to live their dream. Novice fashion designers and tailors are
encouraged to pitch their business plan before March 15, for the chance of winning master couture classes, a
start-up fashion business package and funding. Only complete plans pitched via dream.vlisco.com/fashionfundbeiore
15 March 2015 have a change to win. Finalists are invited for an interview
at the Vlisco office in Nigeria to present their plan, share their
fashion ambition and show their skills. With its strict selection procedure,
Vlisco is able to scout the true fashion
talents of Nigeria and support them in realising their fashion dream. The
winner of the Fashion Fund Award will be announced at the Vlisco Women’s Month
Award Night at the end of March.
Women’s Month campaign is the Vlisco Fashion Fund, which supports upcoming
fashion designers and tailors in West and Central Africa to live their dream. Novice fashion designers and tailors are
encouraged to pitch their business plan before March 15, for the chance of winning master couture classes, a
start-up fashion business package and funding. Only complete plans pitched via dream.vlisco.com/fashionfundbeiore
15 March 2015 have a change to win. Finalists are invited for an interview
at the Vlisco office in Nigeria to present their plan, share their
fashion ambition and show their skills. With its strict selection procedure,
Vlisco is able to scout the true fashion
talents of Nigeria and support them in realising their fashion dream. The
winner of the Fashion Fund Award will be announced at the Vlisco Women’s Month
Award Night at the end of March.
New this year: there will be 1 winner in every country where the
Vlisco Women’s Month campaign runs
(Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Nigeria).
This is because Vlisco wants to encourage fashion talents in all of its
core markets.
Vlisco Women’s Month campaign runs
(Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Nigeria).
This is because Vlisco wants to encourage fashion talents in all of its
core markets.
The
Vlisco Women’s Month celebrations
Vlisco Women’s Month celebrations
Various Vlisco Women’s Month activities will
take place during the whole month of March, with special offers at participating boutiques and various
themed events. The Vlisco Women’s Month nominees will join several activities in Nigeria to empower women in
the areas of business, education and health.
At these events, they will share their success stories to encourage other women
to face their own challenges and realise their dreams.
take place during the whole month of March, with special offers at participating boutiques and various
themed events. The Vlisco Women’s Month nominees will join several activities in Nigeria to empower women in
the areas of business, education and health.
At these events, they will share their success stories to encourage other women
to face their own challenges and realise their dreams.
Vlisco, a story as unique as our fabrics
Our heritage is quite unlike any other. Since 1846, we’ve created
unique textiles influencing the fashion
landscape in West and Central Africa.
unique textiles influencing the fashion
landscape in West and Central Africa.
Ever since Vlisco’s inception over 160 years
ago, there’s been an unbroken bond between our fabrics and the African women
they adorned. For countless generations, true beauty and wisdom have been passed down from mother to daughter. Knowledge
about heritage, culture, traditions and their love of original Wax Hollandais. This bond between women and Vlisco has
continued to deepen over the last century
and Vlisco is now woven into the very fabric of African culture. A bond that is
sure to endure for centuries to come.
ago, there’s been an unbroken bond between our fabrics and the African women
they adorned. For countless generations, true beauty and wisdom have been passed down from mother to daughter. Knowledge
about heritage, culture, traditions and their love of original Wax Hollandais. This bond between women and Vlisco has
continued to deepen over the last century
and Vlisco is now woven into the very fabric of African culture. A bond that is
sure to endure for centuries to come.
Vlisco, the true original, since 1846.