African Designers: Mimi Plange ‘Scarred Perfection’ Fall/Winter 2011 (Pictures)

Ghanaian owned Boudoir D’Huitres who now rebrands as Mimi Plange showed its Fall/Winter 2011 collection this New York Fashion Week. The collection called ‘Scarred Perfection’ is inspired by the traditional religious sacrifices conducted in many African countries. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans …

Aya Morrison Fashion Soiree, February 16th, 2011

The Aya Morrison Fashion Soiree will take place on Wednesday, February 16th 2011 at Georgia in Nolita, New York from 6-9pm. RSVP to events@ayamorrison.com. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in …

Designers, Film

Africa’s Fashion Films: Black Coffee, Obsidian Control, Jewel by Lisa

African designers are joining their American and European counterparts in embracing fashion films as an effective tool for marketing and promoting their designs. In South Africa, Black Coffee debuts its first ever fashion film. In Nigeria, Obsidian Control set the pace last year launching the country’s first ever fashion film. This was followed closely by …