It’s Down to the Final 4! All the Buzz from Episode 4 of The Fashion Protégé

The Mentors before they select the Finalists

We are getting down to the wire as we approach the finale episode and things are tough!! The Mentors were left with a very hard decision to pick the finalists.

Read on and find out  what went down on Episode 4 and who made it to the final and make sure you watch the Fashion Protégé every Thursday at 8pm , Friday at 9.30pm, Sunday at 8.30pm and Monday at 1.00am on Africa Magic Entertainment, Channel 151.

On Episode 4, the contestants shoot a lookbook with renowned photographer, Kola Oshalusi of Insignia Media. They are to apply the skills learnt from the previous tasks in getting their models prepped to face the cameras.

The episode starts in Mai Atafo’s Studio with his team. He talks them through the industry and the business of fashion, emphasizing the important role of the business element in building and sustaining a brand.

Mai Atafo and the contestants on his team; from left: Oluwatobi, Omon, Grace & Ayodeji

The contestants then start prepping for the lookbook shoot. Mai is on hand to direct them and offer his advise.

Contestant, Oluwatobi prepping for the challenge in her work station

Mai Atafo assisting the contestants on his team

Then, we move over to team LDA! With only two contestants left in her team, the pressure is on! Lanre shares with her team the importance of connecting with clients and producing wearable pieces.

Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi and her team members;from left: Bisola & Antoinette

Then it’s off to the workroom to help get Bisola and Antoinette ready for the shoot.

Mentor Lanre sharing some design advise with Bisola

Ready! Set! Go! The shoot begins!

Before the lookbook shoot. Contestant Ayodeji preps his model

Host, Fade Ogunro and Antoinette look on as her model is photographed

Bisola looks on as model preps to be shot

It’s contestant Tobi’s  design in Kola Oshalusi’s lens

The Last ‘Man’ Standing – Ayodeji looks on as his design is being photographed

Omon’s design

Grace’s design being captured

It was a very tough decision for the judges! All contestants have been incredible but only four could bmake it to the finals.

Who Stays, Who goes? The Mentors prepare to announce final four

Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to Grace and Ayodeji. Mentors, Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi & Mai Atafo advised Ayodeji to improve on his attention to detail and with Grace they were hoping to see more finesse in her execution.

Evicted Contestants; Ayodeji & Grace

The Final Four! Did our mentors pick right? Please share your thoughts.

Antoinette

Bisola

Oluwatobi

Omon

Next week, the competition will reach its climax and we announce a winner!! Who walks away as the 2014Fashion Protégé? You have to watch to find out!

Catch the Fashion Protégé every Thursday at 8pm , Friday at 9.30pm, Sunday at 8.30pm and Monday at 1.00am on Africa Magic Entertainment, Channel 151.

The Fashion Protégé was produced by BellaNaija & Glam Networks

Strategic Partners: BellaNaija.com, British Council, MUD Cosmetics Nigeria, Touch of Glamour, Spice TV

Media Partners: 360Nobs, ThirdWorldProfashional, OneNigerianBoy, OloriSuperGal, ForStyleSake

Photo Credit: Insignia Media & TCD Concept
PR & Media Relations: Redrick PR