Ascot or cravat is a neck tie popular in men’s fashion. Ascot originated during the 19th century in England and was derived from the original French neckpiece called cravat. It was part of the formal daytime wear and was paired with morning coat and jackets. Ascot found its way in fashion savvy men’s wardrobe because of its unique touch. At some point, it was a staple on red carpet. A piece to show off at dinner event and some music artistes picked it as part of their style identity. Top Nigerian singer, Dare Art Alade, was famous with Ascot. This modern neck tie is presently an important fashion accessory for men who are well informed about what is in vogue. Ascot can only be used on collar shirts and it gives a distinguished fashionable manly look on those wearing it. Though Ascot or cravat is not as commonly worn like few years ago, revisiting this trend can help brush up your style a little. When trying to infuse this piece in your style, always remember it is a formal piece.
Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, yesterday said that he values the inputs of young people in governance and that is why many of them have been appointed and vested with positions of responsibility in his administration. The governor gave the explanation at the unveiling of the third set of Kashim Ibrahim Fellows at the […]
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The much awaited presidential and National Assembly election may have come and gone, but the echoes of the poll and its effect on voters, especially first-time voters, will continue to linger. In this piece, OLATUNJI BUHARI takes a look at the poll and the impressions of selected election observers: Some pointed at mistakes made and […]
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•…use offices as brothers at night The sale of sex is not necessarily an exclusive vocation. Over the years it has often been engaged in alongside other income-generating activities. For younger women, prostitution was a supplement to employment in both the formal and informal sectors. This has become a flourishing trend that has given an […]