Congratulations to Kahindo Mateene who is the winner of 1 free ticket to the African Fashion Collective Show, 2009.
She had this to say,
“I have been an avid reader of LadyBrille. I always turn to you when I want to see the latest fashion shows coming out of Joburg and Cape Town Fashion weeks as well as to stay up-to date on my fellow African designers around the Diaspora. And that’s why I would like to win this ticket to attend the Fall 2009 ThisDay/Arise Magazine: African Fashion Collective Show. I am an Afri-chic emerging designer. In the past couple of years so many doors have been closed to me (Project Runway, Chicago Fashion Incubator), but I feel that 2009 all my passion, hard work and creativity will start to pay off. I met with the Director of Fashion, Chicago department of cultural Affairs, yesterday and her feedback was truly eye-opening.
It has made me want this, to be a successful Fashion Designer, even more. I believe that I will be able to make valuable contacts within the African Fashion Industry, because I know that with every fashion party comes the opportunity to network. But to see the work of African designers on such a world stage would be inspiring motivating and just AMAZING. I’m young – 6 years in the business, and I know I can learn a lot from my fellow designers. The opportunity to meet them would be AMAZING.
Founded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in business and leadership, with an emphasis on the African woman in the diaspora. Our coverage includes stories on capital, access to markets, expertise, hiring and retention, sales, marketing, and promotions.
