“K“orto Momolu really needs no introduction here on Ladybrille. She is a household name to all of our avid readers. She has said: “Ladybrille will forever hold a special place in my heart. [It was] the first [African focused] magazine that reached out to me! My debut in Ladybrille sparked a great fuse in my …
Video: CNN Profiles MyAsho.com by Dolapo Shobanjo – The Rise of African Fashion Retail Online
“From color-popping dresses to bold prints and shapes, Afro-centric designs have been storming catwalks in recent years, catching the eye of fashionistas across the world. But for many international consumers, especially those with no access to shops dedicated to African brands, it can often be hard to get their hands on designer garments from the …
KLûK CGDT at ARISE Made in Africa Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Show (Pictures)
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? For us it is a combination of desaturated colour with bright accents, we love the pretty romantic floral feeling with a harder edge. What can we expect from your collection? We wanted to show that Africa is more than curio. More than leopard. We have …
Pierre-Antoine Vettorello at ARISE Made in Africa Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Show (Pictures)
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? For me, S/S 2012 will be defined by warm colours, dramatic designs, as well as ‘soft’ materials such as silk and suede. Also, I believe that we will see more draping in clothes. My collection this year will feature some very spectacular pieces contrasted with …
Bunmi Koko at ARISE Made in Africa Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Show ( Pictures)
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? What will define the collection will be how unique it is. The collection is formed on the seductive nature of the ‘sirens’ in Greek myths. Their irresistible beauty and enchanting voices brought sailors to their death in shipwrecks on their rocky island. Exploring and telling …
Lanre Da Silva Ajayi at ARISE Made in Africa Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Show (Pictures)
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? My S/S12 collection, Labour of Love, takes the trends of bright clashing looks and a refined ladylike silhouette and infuses them with fresh new ideas. It features modern classic cuts and architecture to result in a cutting-edge collection. What can we expect from your collection? …