Africa is not a country, it’s a continent and if you are a Ladybrille woman or man, you already know this. However, for those who may not know, design brand Innocente Messy drives home the point with its latest collection titled ‘Africa is not a country.’ Here is how the brand explains the inspiration behind its …
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 …
Lupita Nyong’o rocks Kibonen NY designs to Ellen DeGeneres & Good Morning America shows
Cameroonian born New York based emerging designer Kibonen Nfi of Kibonen NY is feeling on top of the world as a result of the growing awareness about her designs. On Wednesday, September 22nd, 2016, Queen of Katwe star Lupita Nyong’o made an appearance on the Ellen Degeneres in one of Kibonen pieces; a supreme wax …
#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 …