While Jill Boutique displayed collections that integrated kente fabrics into its designs, we were more impressed with the non-Kente collections. The colorful rather large print designs cut into pant suits, blouses and skirts was something new and fresh and we would like more servings of that. Photocredit:Kola Oshalusi/Insignaonline.com Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is …
We really liked the collection shown by the design label Love April for the 2012 Ghana Fashion & Design Week. There was an effortless and tasteful portrayal of women as strong and sexy with dresses that had very high slits, cinched waists and the pairing of jackets with skirts that moved fluidly on the runway. …
Orange Culture by Designer Adebayo Okw-Lawal showed a well thought out constructed collection. The designs were trendy, fun and flirty. However, we couldn’t help but think of the US brand Boxing Kitten with the same design style and ethos. It is a good thing to be compared to a brand that has dressed the likes …
It used to be that it was hard to find fashion shows across the continent of Africa. Today, there are many shows it is hard to keep up. While all of this is exciting, as more designers emerge at these fashion shows, there is a clear need for some form of curating to separate talented …
We love what Ghanaian designer Mina Evans has done with her latest collection titled ‘Finura.’ She chose one floral/print design and added five key colors (mostly neutral colors) to the mix: Navy blue, white, black, grey and pink. Then, her job was to sell us on how simplicity can be quite sexy. She zoomed our …
Designer Hazel Aggrey-Orleans has come a long way with her designs. The last few collections we have seen from the designer, reminds us of the potential we saw in her right from the first time she was featured on Ladybrille. We believe for Spring/Summer 2013 season, Aggrey-Orleans shows one of her strongest collections to date …
