Designers

Ife’s closet lookbook: “An Awkward Lady” inspired by Issa Rae’s ‘The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl’

United Kingdom design duo Ife’s Closet releases their second collection – An Awkward Lady inspired by Issa Rae’s New York Times bestselling memoir, ‘The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl’. The collection features 14 high fashion vintage ready to wear pieces through classic prints and fabric from slim line dresses and pencil skirts to an array …

#NYFW16: Tom Ford bucks trend, shows winter collection during Spring Shows in New York

In February, Tom Ford made a calculated move to suspend showing his winter collection during the Autumn/Winter 2017 shows, and instead move the show to September when most of the fashion world showcases their Spring collections. In a press statement in February, he explained his decision: “In a world that has become increasingly immediate, the …

Celebrity Fashion Stylist Kanayo Ebi signs two new African-inspired designers to New York showroom

Kanayo Ebi, also known as the ‘Fashion Finder’ and stylist to the stars, has expanded her New York based showroom with two new signings this week. The Kach Me If You Can showroom welcomes UK-Nigerian designer Ife’s Closet designed by sisters Titi and Tinuke Ukrinamemen – a collection of vintage inspired pieces influenced with West …

#MBFWJ16: (Photos) Ciss Saint Moïse at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Joburg S/S 2016

Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory coast) designer Ciss Saint Moïse is known for his attention to details and creating fashion for men who enjoy looking classy. He stays consistent with his signature reputation in his latest collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week S/S 2016. View full collection on AFI International. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a …

#MBFWJ16: (Photos) Laduma by Maxhosa @MaxhosaKnitwear at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Joburg S/S 2016

According to Laduma Ngxokolo, designer behind Laduma by Maxhosa, “The brand started out as a my BTech thesis project at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 2010. My project was based on exploring knitwear design solutions that would be suitable for amakrwala (Xhosa initiates). My vision was to create a modern Xhosa-inspired knitwear collection that …