WORLD ACCLAIMED EVENT DESIGNER, PRESTON BAILEY, INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED BALLOON AND RESPECTED BALLOON ARTIST, TOPE ABULUDE, AWARD WINNING BRIDAL DESIGNER, YEMI OSUNKOYA, ARRIVING IN NIGERIA FOR SPECIAL EVENTS FAIR “FLARE”!

American Celebrity Event Designer
 Preston Bailey 

We all witnessed the revolution in the Nigerian music industry which came riding on the back of ingenuity of Nigerian Breweries, This Day, and House on the Rock which was demonstrated by organising music concerts of international standards with Top notch artist such as R.Kelly, Beyonce, Donnie Mcklurkin etc performing before a live audience.

Now like spectators at a stage play, we will watch as the design industry goes through a complete makeover and emerges a beautiful swan as the industry prepares to receive world’s pre-eminent design legend, Preston Bailey, International acclaimed Balloon Artist and designer Tope Abulude and Celebrity bridal designer, Kosibah in Lagos this April.

Preston Bailey, Tope Abulude and  Kosibah will be the featured special guests at “FLARE”! – The Special Events’ Fair holding at the Eko hotel & Suites, Lagos, from the 6^th-8^th of April, 2011.

The first-of-its-kind Cosmopolitan themed FLARE – where style meets fanfare, will be a conglomeration of over 200 events’ suppliers showcasing their products and services. The Fair will feature a 3-day exhibition and will have an estimated attendance of about 4,000 guests.

There will be over 40 hours of workshops & training sessions from society’s lead-role mentor figures such as; Kelechi Amadi-Obi (CEO, Kelechi Amadi-Obi studios), Tara Durotoye (MD, House of Tara), Mrs. Bukky George (MD, Health-plus Pharmacy), Miss Uche Eze (MD, Bella Naija), Mr. Tosan Jemide (MD,Cakes by Tosan), Seyi Olusanya (Creative Director of Cedar Events Organisers) just to mention a few. Highlights of the Fair include interactive full-day workshop with Tope Abulude, speaking sessions by the  design icons, runway fashion show by Kosibah, live performances and the grand finale.

Preston is the creative genius behind several Hollywood Celebrity weddings and lavish parties for the rich and famous beginning with the Queen of talk herself – Oprah Winfrey. He has over 30years of experience in the industry.

Tope Abulude is the Brain behind Balloon Inspiration. His background knowledge is evident in all aspects of his work and has earned prestigious awards such as the Designer of the year at the 2000 International Balloon Arts Convention.

Kosibah is the much-celebrated label established in London, 1991, belonging to our own, Yemi Osunkoya – the celebrity designer whose clientele is well represented in the UK, U.S.A and all over Africa. They have been known to include several Hollywood actresses and the very stunning, Miss World, Agbani Darego.

The Special Events’ Fair - FLARE, is an initiative of Oaken Events Limited – an event management and design company. 

Oaken Events, believes that Nigeria has been unfairly depicted in the international media over the years. Oaken is well aware of Nigeria’s position, as it were, a community trying to redefine herself and project a positive image of a people united by the strength in their diversity. Hence, Oaken was inspired to put together an event that would portray Nigeria positively by bringing to light the viable businesses that exist and fostering a long-term affair between local and international participants. Ultimately, this would pave the way for Nigeria to emerge as the preferred destination for tourism, leisure and build a trusted platform for business in Africa.

Below are some of Preston Bailey's breathtaking event decor pictures...

Whatever you do, DO NOT miss FLARE, attendance is free on 6th and 7th however you must register to gain entry. Tickets are required for the grand finale on the 8th. For more information visit the Oaken Events Fair website by clicking here