Tuesday, October 27, 2009
CW Network/WPIX NY ITW with Munaluchi and CMinou
COTE MINOU supports MUNALUCHI!
For more info visit http://www.munaluchibridal.com/
Also Check out CM Profiled on Munaluchi's Website
http://www.munaluchibridal.com/CoteGallery.php
Here with the link for the Interview: http://weblogs.wpix.com/news/local/morningnews/blogs/2010/02/munaluchi_brides.html
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
R U Ready.....PAPARAZZI II
This summer designers Maryanne & Stephanie intend on taking their clothing line to bigger and bolder heights. Côté Minou plans to celebrate on June 27th 2009 with a Summer 09' Fashion Event. The event will be entitled “Muleyma- Love for Fashion”. The event, a follow up to PAPARAZZI- The Launch Party will feature Côté Minou’s Summer 09 Menswear & Womenswear Lines. It will take place at beautiful The Hampton Conference Center in Capitol Heights, MD -www.thehamptoncenter.com
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sunny SUNY Binghamton!
The show also featured a fundraiser for the African Women of Love Ministry whose focus is on transforming the lives of individuals in Sierra Leone. The show also featured an exhilarating dance performance by the Black Dance Repertoire.
We had fun, enjoyed the campus and we definitely enjoyed a bit of shopping before we returned to Maryland to begin the weekend..LOL. Thanks to everyone who made it Awesome.
Next on the Calendar....
March 28th: Taste of AFrica Fashion Show @ SUNY Plattsburgh, NY
April 3rd: Howard University Annual Spring Fest Show in Washington, DC
Take care and have a great week..
xoxo
Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
What a Wk end!!!
The fashion Show at The University of Vermont was great..The crowd enjoyed the show and the models were awesome. We would like to give a special shout to Ms. Kim Davy from the University for her co-ordination. Here with a few pics from the fashion show models and the U of VT Step Team.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
KALA Recap and This WKend Events
NEXT UP......
FEB 27th University of Vermont African Diaspora Ebony Fashion Show @ 8pm in Burlington, VT. CM will be in the HOuse....Everyone is ready...R U???
CM Supports FEB 27th Power Shift 09 @ Washington Convention Center inWashington, DC . A Weekend long event supported by Al Gore, with Special Night on Friday co-organized by The Howard Univ. College Democrats featuring Santigold & The Roots Performance, and Guest appearances. The show begins at 8pm.
FEB 27th Gidi Style @ LOVE Nightclub Hosted by GENESIS Ent. in Washington, DC
one night only...AFRICA is taking Love Nightclub by storm..On the third floor come in traditional wear/ african clothing...REP UR Continent. Sponsored once more by Africa in Demand with Exclusive Fashion show by CMINOU...Ya don't want to miss this.
THEN....
Join us on Saturday night in Virginia at The College of William & Mary African Culture Society Fashion Show in Williamsburg, VA (February 28th 2009) Part of proceeds go to Paper to Pearls, a non-profit organization that helps women in northern Uganda by supporting their business of making necklaces out of PAPER. They are truly exquisite. Shout out to Ms. Yodit....VA here come.....We can't wait! Doors open @ 8pm.
Stay cool and funky fresh!!!
xoxoxo
Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Did Somebody Say Website??
THIS FRIDAY Feb 20th 2009 @ LUX LOUNGE- THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE Côté Minou WEBSITE WWW.MYCOTEMINOU.COM
INTRODUCTION TO PAPARAZZI II, & NEW CLOTHING PREVIEW @ DC FASHION WEEK,
THIS SAT. AT THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, CRAMTON AUDITORIUM.
( KICKOFF @ LUX LOUNGE, 3RD FLOOR)
Co-Hosted by DJ Chick and Sponsored by AFRICA IN DEMAND
DOORS OPEN @ 9PM.
21+ EVENT with DISCOUNT TABLES FOR BDAYS.
OPEN BAR FROM 9- 11PM.
PROPER & CHIC ATTIRE.
FREE BEFORE 12AM, IF ON GUESTLIST OR WITH PASS.
FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS CALL: 202-905-9570.
MUSIC GENRE: DIVERSITY IS CIVILISATION
www.LUXLOUNGE. com
Forward Guest List Info to coteminou@gmail.com before 8pm on FEB 20th 09
Facebook link- http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=51634348870
See you there...
Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Dartmouth, Oh Dartmouth...How We Miss Thee!!
This very hilly and snowy side of the world was where we were...We are Africans and mind you, We hate snow..ok...not hate but we are not great fans!!!
BUT MEIN!!! We miss Darmouth...
The chocolate and youth friendly champagne was served as refreshments..What a prelude to Valentine's weekend just a week near!! We had fun..Wish we could rewind, but such is life!
Special shouth to Catianne, Boma, David, Casey, Danielle, Henry, Anna-Sophia, Danielle, Henry, Kanika, Jasmine, Janna, Andres, Charles and the four Ashleys..LOL
The lovely hosts Brandon & Ashley.
Next up... February 21st at the DC Fashion Week Special and The Howard University African Students Association's 6th Annual Fashion Show- KALA: CouLeur.....KALA: The Resurrection.
Tickets are ONLY $15 for Non ASA memebers
Official ASA members pay $12
Location: Cramton Auditorium, 2455 6th Street, Washington, DC 20009
Time: 7pm-10pm
Tickets available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or in advance at Cramton Auditorium on The H.U Campus. For more info on HU-ASA visit http://www.hu-asa.com/
See ya there....
xoxoluvxoxo
Maryanne & Da gurl Nini
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
So Wats New??
Shout out to Naessa and Moyin at the Russell Simmons Hip Hop Ball.. Our girl, Whennah at the Howard University Student Gala and Maryanne with LES Nubians at the African Diaspora Inaugural Ball.
Haha...Da gurl Nini live from The Capitol...
JAN 24th 2009: Bowie High School Fashion Extravaganza
FEB 7th 2009 : Dartmouth College Black Students' Winter Fashion Show
http://www.facebook.com/s.php?init=q&q=connecticut&ref=ts&sid=d4da7712b3907dabf089c2fe8688cc44#/event.php?eid=51803822406&ref=mf
FEB 21st 2009: HU-ASA Fashion Show- Couleur (DC Fashion Week Special)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?sid=3e65260eaf3d79d9e1949a8ea2c4eb66&id=8911227&hiq=bolanle#/group.php?sid=0e6b770b8117f30de2707265744f230a&gid=6573356573
Feb 27th 2009: University of Vermont African Diaspora Fashion Show
Feb 28th 2009: The College of William and Mary African Culture Society Fashion Show
Stay Posted
xoxoxluvluvxoxo
Maryanne & Da gurl Nini
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
......Check These Out!!
Big ups to DJ Inturn and the Youth Choir for a wonderful show... Here with PICS
-Also...CMINOU was recently featured on Dulce CAMER a blog that enlightens others on the best news and brightest people from Cameroon.
Check out the CMINOU Interview on dulcecamer.blogspot.com
ITW Link- http://dulcecamer.blogspot.com/2009/01/cote-minou-cote-couture.html
-As we prepare for Inauguration Day with our new President check out the following two events in the Nation's Capital that caught our attention..
AFRICAN DIASPORA INAUGURAL BALL- JANUARY 18th 2009
Organized by African Diaspora for Change
Feat. Les Nubians, Angelique Kidjo, Belo, Jason Jasper, Darrin Henson and Camilla Barungi.
Harman Center for the Arts $150 at 610 F. Street, Washington DC
Time 7pm-1am
www.ad4change.com
KENYANS FOR OBAMA INAUGURATION CELEBRATION- JANUARY 20th 2009
Organized by Kenyan Cultural and Heritage Organization Inc.
Feat. Kenyan Boys Choir and Celebrating Kenyan Heritage, Music, Dance, African Cuisine, Friends, and Fun.
Hilton Hotel $50 at 1750 Rockville MD 20852
Time: 7pm-2am
www.koice.org
The National Mall is Waiting 4 U!!
xoxoluvxoxo
Maryanne & Da gurl Nini
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
For those of you in the DC Metro area or in town for the holidays, we hope to see you at the CCYC (Cameroon Catholic Youth Choir) Christmas Gala on DEC 26th 2008 (BOXING DAY) for a special night full of food, comedy, dancing, a CMinou fashion show and of course music by the Choir. Don't Miss THIS!!
After Party @ 11pm
Price $20
P.S ....Inauguration Ball Clothing Orders are currently now accepted!!!
Foward your inquiries to cminouorder@gmail.com
xoxoxo
Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
This Thanksgiving!!!
The Thanksgiving Meal was Awesome with Capital A. I believe, we are still full from Thursday...
The b-day cake was yummy too.. The Birthday Bash and Mokobe Concert, we have got say was very very nice...LOL.
Mokobe's performances was great and we had fun with our close friends and all those who came to BLu Lounge...
As promised here the link to the exclusive interview by Jamati Magazine with the France/Mali star- MOKOBE...
links: http://www.jamati.com/online/music/mokobe-an-artist-with-a-heart-to-make-a-difference/?link=feature
Also here with BlackHerald Magazine Video of concert pics.. http://vimeo.com/2529043
MOKOBE Interview LIVE: http://vimeo.com/2642108
A pic and video from the event.
Stay Blessed and hope everyone is getting ready welcome the son of God in our hearts this Christmas....
Shout out to Carine, Nadege, Aggie, Babila, Valmy, Sidonie, Ashley, Eleanor, Raoul, Derek, Anrette, Gladys, Stephane, Alice, and all who came through.... not forgetting Centrique Ent., Jamati Magazine and Blackherald.com... Stay posted for upcoming events in this December and next year...
xoxoluvluvxoxo
Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
2 wks Down, 2 weeks to GO!
OBAMA VICTORY PARTY @ Station 9 with Friends
Eliane, Nini, Coucou, Pascaline
Africa Pearls Fashion TrendSetter Award Recipients
Our Saker Mom, Coucou, Ms Junda (Africa Pearls), Nini, Mr. Fidelis (Uzuri MAg.)
@ Blu Lounge/Force Afrik Masquerade Ball
Nini, Arianne, Sophy, Coucou
See you at the Côté Minou Designers' B-day Bash & Mokobe Concert.
Brought to you by CENTRIQUE Ent.
This Thanksgiving Nov 28th @ Blu Lounge 10pm Sharp!
This Fashion Celebration, Concert Event will feature France's own DJ Noise and MC Manu Key.
Please Await Exclusive Interviews from Jamati Online and Black Herald Magazine.
Ya don't Wanna MISS THIS!! ;-)
xoxo always
Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini
Saturday, November 1, 2008
**SWEET NOVEMBER Preview**
Congratulations to all on our New PRESIDENT-Elect BARACK OBAMA.
Friday NOV 7th @ 11pm
THe Official OBAMA PARTY @ STATION 9.
Join us and many others as we celebrate VICTORY!
Special B-Day SHoutouts to all the Scorpios esp..MA Gurl Nini.
Come celebrate with us. YES WE CAN!! BARACK OBAMA
Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=53897712672
ON NOV 15th @ 6m
AIMC- African Modelling Competition & Fashion EXPO
Brought to you by Africa Pearls Inc. The African International Modelling Competition will host its second Annual fashion event at
The Hampton Conference Center in MD. This will be a night of fashion/networking. Price: Reg- $25, VIP- $40.
Côté Minou, BHF MAGAZINE, SEGUN GELE, UZURI MAGAZINE, and Model HAWA BARRY are all Fashion Trendetter Awardees at the AIMC & Fashion Expo event...
Visit www.aimc.africapearls.com for more INFO
ON NOV 15th @ 11pm
THE MASQUERADE BALL- LE BAL MASQUE
Never before seen Masqued Ball @ Blu Lounge. Also celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Blu Lounge and their baby's Ms. Roselyn Abunaw's B-day. Exclusively brought to you by Event Organizers FORCE AFRIK who brought the phenomenal African Dance Explosion 08.....09 coming soon.
Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=87230065295&ref=ts
Friday NOV 28th
Côté Minou Designers' Birthday BaSh & MOKOBE Concert
This THANKSGIVING join Maryanne & Stephanie as they celebrate their Birthday @ Blu Lounge together with Wonderful appearance and Performances by FRANCE/MALI artist MOKOBE from the group 113 brought to you exclusively by CENTRIQUE Ent. and sponsored by African Vibes Magazine, RedBULL, Western Union, The Mali Embassy, M2SHow, Life Magazine, Alliance Francaise, abidjan.net.
CMINOU DRESSES a PLUSs... $20 off all CMINOU sales for B-DAY BASH
**Also celebrating Ms. Nyenpu Kamara's B-day**
Exclusively pre-sold @ $30
Tickets will be $35-40 at the door
Pre-Sale Ends NoV 26th 2008
Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=38063116442&ref=ts
Monday, October 27, 2008
New York State of Mind......
BIG KUDOS to All the Models at the St. John's University Staten Island's Best of Both Worlds Show and the SUNY Buffalo Annual Fashion Show both in New York. We had great fun!!
The fashion weekend mania began at 6pm on October 24th 2008 at the St John's in Staten Island where Ms. Martha from the Pan African and Caribbean Association invited us to be part of their cultural event. The event was held at the campus Gynasium. The show was to express fashions from different countries in Africa and West India as well as show its progress to Modern times. Entitled Best of Both Worlds: Modern Vs. Traditional the show also featured designs from Modern African designers NS 1463.
The event was hosted by Ms. Daphne Chanoine and part of proceeds from the event to UNICEF. Can Food donations were delivered to the St. Edwards Food Pantry.
The food and music was great and the crowd had a blast.
Thanks to all the models and show organizers for making this a memorable event.
Shout out to Patrice, EBosetele (EB), Franchesca, Nathalie, Wassim, Saphia, Jenese , Andre Shayna, Brittany, and Precious. Also Martha, MaryJane, Chris, Hadiatu, and Athena.
Since it was Nini's B-DAy we went with Dayo and to Brooklyn and Manhattan in search of a fun place to party. We finally found it Da gurl NINI had much fun....We were all Glad!!
NEXT STOP >>>>>>BUFFALO
Hoped on the plane early and landed in Buffalo by 9:30am on saturday October 25th 2008. We were happily welcomed by our hosts and we ready to start work.
We fitted the models, had a quick run through and got ready for the show with make-up and accessories...
The event was held at the Harriman Hall at 6pm...
The pre-show consisted of a dinner starting at 6pm with some delicious food. We almost went for seconds....Then there were the Ghana troop drummers who definitely killed it.
The fashion show had four CMINOU scenes- daytime, cocktail, party and glamour. It also featured a scene from Trinidadian fashion designs by ROOTICAL. The designer Miss Crystal Voisin says she was inspired by the Afrocentric Movement in her clothing production. Her stuff was truly amazing. The show also had a beautiful Poetry performance by Akin.
oooooo....the E-Board did a fantastic job....+ the dance troop was great!
love this.....
Big ups to the hosts Ola & Kilanlo...
Also the E-Board: Michelle, Olympia, Blessing, Joan, Ahmed, Brittany, and Selifat.
The models: Chris, Shanique, Seyi, Fadima, Michael, Barbara, Audrey, Joan, Chike, Kemi, Abigail, Karla, Brittany, Roy,Brittany, Maragaret, Michelle, Imelda, Crystal and everyone who attended and helped to make this event a huge success.
love always
Maryanne & Da gurl Nini
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Upcoming OCTOBER Events
For more info visit: bcbgconcerts.co.nr, bcbgproductions.com
OFFICIAL PROMOTIONAL TEAMS:
PARTYADDICTS WORLDWIDE, IDOA ENTERTAINMENT, COTE MINOU, RENDZ-VOUSDC.COM, AND JAMATI.
TICKETS PRICES: $40 for MAGIC SYSTEM Concert
$60 for Concert and After PArty @ BLU LOUNGE with MAGIC SYSTEM
Also preparing for 2 New York Fashion Features............
OCTOBER 24th 2008
Join us as we celebrate with the Pan African and Carribean Student Assoc. at The St. John's University- Staten Island Campus at their Best of Both World's: Modern vs. Traditional.
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: St. Johns University Staten Island Campus Gymnasium
Address: 300 Howard Avenue
Staten Island, NY
Price: FREE
OCTOBER 25th 2008
Also Join us at the Hair and Fashion Event on Saturday at The University at Buffalo in New York hosted by the Student Association. Doors Open at 6pm @ The Harriman Hall.
Friday, September 19, 2008
*Customer Spotlight*- MS. Davies
Ms. Davies, a student at Howard University is just like most of us, in looovveee with CMinou
She juts wants to change her whole closet and go Afro-chic!! Tylah has bought so many clothes form us that we had give her our appreciation. Our first customer on the spotlight! Tylah Shines and reps the only African country with a female President___ LIBERIA!!! ****GO Tylah******
xoxoxoluvluvxoxoxo
Maryanne and Da Gurl Nini
CM Exclusive ITW with Africa In Demand
About Me
- Côté Minou
- Spin the globe and let it take you to the shores of Côté Minou. A modern twist to traditional African couture. Designed by Maryanne E. Mokoko and Stephanie T. Mouapi are pieces that can be worn by any woman to any event and at any time. From day to evening, casual to professional. Rich in pattern and versatility !