AFRICA STYLE NOW: Hollywood Actress Nichole Galicia Rocks Nigerian Design Label Iconic Invanity to Screening of “Life is Amazing”

Last year, we told you Nigerian fashion label Iconic Invanity was a design label to watch. This 2013,we are not completely surprised to see Hollywood actress/model Nichole Galicia rock an iconic design piece from its Spring/Summer 2013 collection to the screening of “Life is Amazing.” Iconic Invanity’s designer was very excited to see the Panamanian-American …

Nigerian Designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi Debuts Spring ’13 Collection in Dolce & Gabbana Spiga2 Concept Store, in Milan

2013 is off to a groundbreaking start for Nigerian Fashion Designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA) of self-named design brand as she continues to set the pace in African fashion. This February saw the debut of the LDA brand at the famous retail store of world design giant- Dolce & Gabbana, pieces from LDA’s Spring/Summer …

Africa Style NOW: Fashion Blogger & Stylist Folake Kuye Huntoon Rocks Jewel by Lisa to the Oscars

Los Angeles based Nigerian fashion blogger, stylist and designer Folake Kuye Huntoon rocked a Jewel by Lisa floor length green printed gown to the 2013 Academy Awards, the Oscars. The Oscars was held yesterday February 24th, 2013 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. We liked the way Huntoon accessorized her gown and particularly like …

ECOWAS President Approves Ecowas Fashion Week During the 38th Annual Ecowas Anniversary Celebration

The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) will organize its first fashion week in October this year to enable designers, manufacturers, sellers and buyers of African fabrics to reap full dividends. Some well-known fashion designers have used African fabrics like Aso-oke, Ama serwaa, Akosombo, Ankara, Akwete, Tie & dye, Kente and Bonsu in their …