Designer Ituen Bassey owner of Ituen Basi relocated from England to Nigeria only last year, yet she is already making a big impact in the fashion industry! Independent of the Ituen Basi label, Bassey just recently established the Fashion Development Agency (FDA), a fashion production company producing designs for other designers, among its numerous production …
MOMO by Fati Asibuela, Five Years and Still Standing Strong!
If you think running a fashion business, or any business for that matter, is easy, think again. Nevertheless, inspite of the many challenges for Nigeria’s fashion entrepreneurs: lack of infrastructure, lack of business skills and government support, among others, a handful fashion entrepreneurs have managed to run successful businesses. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is …
Kenya’s Liz Ogumbo: Designer, Model and Singer is One to Watch
Fashion Model, Model Agency Owner, Fashion Designer and Singer Liz Ogumbo is one to watch. The woman with many creative hats launched her clothing line (House of Imani) in 2006 and this year had a big break as one of the many African designers to showcase at the first ever Pan-African Arise Africa Fashion Week. …
Designer David Tlale Launches Luella David Tlale Shoe Collection
South Africa’s (SA) David Tlale, a household fashion name in SA who showed this past Spring at New York Fashion Week, has officially launched the Luella David Tlale Shoe Collection. Launched yesterday, the Collection is a collaboration with popular British fashion brand Luella founded by Luella Bartley, British Vogue Editor turned designer. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in …
Kente Redefined: Two American Designers Give Kente a “Hemma Collection” Treatment
If you’ve never been a fan of Kente or you’ve been a fan but only relegate it to ceremonius occasions like the upcoming Kwanzaa in the USA or Black history month in Europe (UK), the Hemma Collection founded by two American friends, one studying law (Cindy Gaston) and the other medicine (Edna Bissoon), will REDEFINE …
Data Okorodudu Celebrates Five(5) Years in Business
Congratulations to fashion designer Data Okorodudu, owner of JD7 Couture who just celebrated five years in the business of fashion. They say if you can survive the first year of business, it is a great thing. When you hit the five year mark, your blessings and profits really start pouring in! Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, …