Late last year we introduced you to the new label in Nigeria’s fashion industry, House of Nwocha (HON) . Headed by founder and designer Ugonna Omeruo, HON now reveals its latest collection it dubs “Tsunami Resort.” On its face, “Tsunami Resort” appears to be an oxymoron. But, Omeruo anticipated the thoughts of its customer base and …
Africa Style NOW: Nicole Ari Parker Rocks Kiki Clothing at BET Awards 2011
The 2011 BET Awards just concluded yesterday and Africa’s visibility was present both from the African international nominees and American celebrities. One such visibility was that of Hollywood Actress Nicole Ari Parker who rocked this beautiful shift dress by Nigerian designer Titi Ademola of Kiki Clothing. We like! -Uduak Oduok Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® …
Intellectual Property and African Fashion: What’s With the Infringements?
No. Not yet, anyway. In my elementary school days, anytime I saw someone wearing a designer brand that was obviously counterfeited, I would humorously wonder what would possess anyone to willingly wear such. Some of the ‘abused’ brands that come to mind are Sean John, Nike, Adidas, Puma … the list is endless. As I …
Africa Style NOW: Michelle Obama Rocks Duro Olowu Jacket in South Africa
Michelle Obama arrived in South Africa, yesterday, dressed in a beautiful long sleeve orange and black print jacket from Duro Olowu (British-Nigerian). The jacket is from Olowu’s 2010 Fall/Winter Collections. The First Lady paired her jacket with black pants and blue flats. Watch the news report of her arrival below. Photocredit: Obama Diary.com Ladybrille MagazineFounded …
CNN African Voices Profiles Fashion Designer Korto Momolu (Video)
In August 2008, Korto Momolu granted her first exclusive interview, while Project Runway Season 5 was airing, to Ladybrille Magazine. Since our interview with the designer and her feature on Project Runway, Momolu has accomplished so much and come full circle. Recently she sat with CNN African Voices to reminiscence about her past, discuss her …
Why Not Invest in African Fashion?
There has been a lot of business activity in the global luxury industry of late, as the industry appears to have rebounded from the global recession. In the last month alone, there have been at least five acquisitions with the most notable being: Labelux’s acquisition of Jimmy Choo from TowerBrook, Qatar Luxury Group’s acquisition of …