The challenge was to have the designers design for each other while tuning into their musical abilities to create an outfit that was designed by a specific musical genre [pop, punk, hip-hop, rock n roll and country]. Korto had never designed a punk outfit, much less done so in menswear. Yet, she showed her creativity …
Will Korto Momolu Make it to New York Fashion Week?
As we at Ladybrille prepare for the exciting week of shows at the upcoming New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009, one of the pressing questions on our minds is whether Korto Momolu will make it to New York Fashion Week? Will she debut her collection at the prestigious event? The Project Runway Season finale show …
Ella Brown Couture Launches Spring/Summer Collection 2008
For Immediate ReleaseLos Angeles, CA July 7, 2008 — Los Angeles based designer Ella Brown Couture has designed a new collection that introduces rich colors and a bridal collection to the brand. This collection also includes an array of vibrant handbags and handmade fine jewelry. Today July 7th Ella Brown Couture launches its 2008 Spring/Summer …
Zulu Rose, African Tradition Meets Modernity
Alexander Derrick is the lead designer of Zulu Rose, a contemporary high-end men’s and women’s fashion line. Alex started designing in 2004 during his corporate stint as graphic designer for MTV and Universal. Feeling the necessity to express himself outside of his corporate confines, the Haitian/Bajan/American designer started screen-printing as a hobby and captured his …
A Chat with Bridal Designer Yemi Osunkoya of Kosibah Creations
United Kingdom, London based, Yemi Osunkoya is an interesting personality. Designers, especially brilliant ones, are not supposed to be very accessible to the public, correct? Not Osunkoya. Osunkoya can be regularly found engaging with the everyday woman about his label Kosibah Creations on numerous social media including Facebook and Myspace. His accessibility to the everyday …
What do you Call a Bustier that Takes 280hours to Make?
What do you call a bustier that takes up to 280 hours to make, consists of around 3000 individual items, is linked individually by hand with all crystals and is also glued individually by hand? Wearable art. “These are actually works of art, not items of clothing, but they can be worn, as long as …