The Government of Nigeria has allocated N51 billion ($162.034 million) in this year’s budget for development of the country’s garment and textile industry. The budget allocation is part of the Nigerian government’s efforts to promote the garment and textile sector to create jobs, diversify its economy, and to increase the use of ‘Made in Nigeria’ clothing.
2. SOURCING at MAGIC to Debut New African Pavilion, WWDMAGIC Gets a Revamp
As the largest biannual U.S. trade show for the global retail fashion industry, MAGIC is known for staying ahead of trends, while continually revamping, expanding and refining its show floor offerings.
3. The ethical fashion brand breaking international ground
Trebene is an ethical fashion brand that designs, prints and hand-weaves luxury cashmere scarves in Kashmir. Launched in 2015 by South Africa-based socially conscious entrepreneur Bushera Bashir, the label combines the rich heritage of the luxurious textile with modern and contemporary designs.
4. Bank of Industry Bank ready to increase N1B Fashion Fund – Olagunju
“Because the AfDB also has a package for Africans fashion designers, and we … Olagunju said the aim of the training for the fashion designers was to …
5. Messe Frankfurt cooperates with Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week
The third edition of Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week, Africa’s main trade show for the cotton, textile, apparel, home and technology industry, which will …
6. New show aims to make promising raw talent silky
In case you missed it
The craftsmanship and designs by African designers also inspired me to get into fashion. This is why I felt the need to merge the two. It is incredible ..
Photo credit: Trebene
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.
