OMENA Daniels is the publisher of Bloke Magazine. The writer, brand consultant and public speaker, alongside D'Banj, Dare and Emmy Collins, was listed by Mode Men magazine as one of Nigeria's most stylish young men in 2011. The brain behind Avenue3 Media, a media and brand company, shares with OYINDAMOLA LAWAL the secret of his style. What's fashion to you'It's the sum total of who you are. It's the outward display of who you are internally ' a response to your call for self-awareness.How would you define your style'Sweet and simple; I never go out of my way to impress or shock. I'm a laid-back individual, so, my sense of style borrows from my charisma and everyday's life demands. What is unique about your dressense'I combine pieces with the aim of creating seamless beauty, and not on showing you how fashion savvy I am. I wear clothes that even the okada rider would look at you and appreciate what you are wearing as much as a Saville Row faithful might.Favourite colour Orange. I like bright colours. How do you coordinate your red carpet look'I feel red carpet events, except where otherwise specified, are black tie or at least formal dress code events. So, I stick to dark suits, black, gray and navy blue. I keep the shirts simple too, allowing a tie or pochet and recently socks to add the needed colour. What determines what you wear'Sincerely, I groan every time I get out of the shower and swing open my wardrobe. I wear what suits my schedule for the day. Comfort is very important to me ' and I'm very comfortable in suits, I'm used to it.Most expensive fashion item and how much is it'Wow, so many to pick from. Just kidding; I have a functional wardrobe; I'm not big on labels and prices. I wear what fits. Favourite fashion designer(s) I wear mostly Ouch ' it's Nigeria's foremost retail fashion label, the quality and cut fits nicely. Shirt, suit and all that. There's also LS, a fresh new designer that's got me hooked on her kaftans. What would you not be caught wearing'Mint green pants. What is fashion faux pas to you' To be seen 'trying too hard' to impress people with colours, patterns or even accessories. Another is skinny jeans for men ... it looks too gay. What fashion pieces won't you do without'As long as I'm not naked, nothing is ever that important.Favourite accessory designer(s) I do a lot of Bvlgari, Armani and LV for belts, cufflinks, bracelets and wristwatches. Favourite beauty productsI use cleansing or exfoliating bar soaps. I can't stick bath and shower gels. Signature scents and why' 1Million Paco Rabonne, Attitude by Davidoff, Intense Euphoria CK and others depending on my mood or what I'm wearing. I wear light sporty scents with casual clothes and use musky wooded fragrances for formal outfits. What is unique about bloke'It's a new and fresh perspective to all the millions of questions women want to ask the men in their lives. The Complete Man manual as it's called. Bloke is birthed by the male psyche, but it's designed and packaged to ultimately appeal to the feminine market. Bloke brings to the reader a highly enlightening package, laced with witty humour and light-hearted sexual banter.Where was the name coined'A Bloke is simply a man, a dude and a guy. Colloquially, it's perceived, as a 'man's man'; suave, stylish, good looking, confident and successful. He is sensitive as he is strong and he has the ability to make women hang on his every word. That's the personality behind the voice of Bloke.
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