At the end of October 2011, London based emerging fashion and lifestyle brand Bunmi Koko will be hosting its first international luxury trunk show and a “Day with Bunmi Koko” at Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will include a seminar on “how to be successful in the creative industry” and talks with our Nigerian born …
Mimi Plange to Show ‘Flower in the Desert’ Spring 2012 Collection on September 7th, 2011
Mimi Plange will be showing her newest collection on September 7th, 2011 in New York titled ‘A Flower in the Desert.” The show takes place on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through …
Examining Nigeria's Fashion Trends
Today, many young Nigerians are increasingly involved in fashion design, specifically fashion design made with local fabrics/materials. Indeed, the atmosphere is charged to the maximum and even the older generation appear happy to see young people who are so willing to embrace their cultural heritage, culture and traditional systems. However, even though fashion is increasing …
Africa Fashion Guide and Book Launch September 9th, 2011
African fashion picks up even more momentum with the upcoming launch of Jacqueline Shaw’s Africa Fashion Guide Book and website, Africa Fashion Guide, a not-for-profit social enterprise promoting the Africa fashion and textile industry.A slightly different take on African fashion, Africa Fashion Guide focuses on ethical fashion coming out of the continent and also highlights …
1st Annual Ugandan Fashion Extravaganza UK, August 27th, 2011
Ugandans prepare to put their country on the fashion map in the U with the first ever Ugandan UK Fashion Extravaganza. See details below: “The event, which will exhibit collections of one of Uganda’s fashion designers based in the Diaspora, Jose Hendo, Maureen Amooti among others. The fashion show will also witness musical performances by …