Omatu Gottschlich, part owner of the Austria brand FULANI, plunges into her Nigerian heritage with a launch of ‘I am Nigerian’ t-shirts for women and men. The FULANI “TMF” brand, the designer explains, is a urban clothing-line originating from the high fashion label FULANI. The t-shirts are limited collection line which celebrates Nigeria’s 50 years of independece. “Fine …
Designer Maria Odunsi of Mya to Debut Collection at Elite Model Look Nigeria, Sept. 12th, 2010
Mark your calendars. The date for the Elite Model Look annual has changed. The event will now be held on the 12th of September, 2010 at the Civic Center on Ozumba Mbadiwe in Lagos. Also an anticipated comeback is that of Maria Odunsi, the creative mind behind the popular fashion label, MYA. Odunsi took a …
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Michelle Obama Rocks London Based Nigerian Designer Duro Olowu at Martha's Vineyard
America’s First Lady, Michelle Obama continues to show love to Nigerian designers. We told you about Mrs. Obama’s commission of the Bunmi Koko label for a design. Duro Olowu joins Bunmi Koko in enjoying the spotlight from Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama rocked Duro Olowu in a recent dinner date with the President at Martha’s Vineyard. …
Swahili Fashion Week 2010 Seeks New Design Icon
Swahili Fashion Week Emerging Designer Competition is searching for its next fashion design star/icon! The competition now in its third year has no age limit and is open to anyone across Tanzania who believes he or she is creatively talented in fashion design. The deadline for registration is the August 30th, 2010. For more information …
Studio 53 Extra: Jewel by Lisa Feature (VIDEO)
Lisa Folawiyo and the Jewel by Lisa (JBL) team have been very busy. In less than five years of launching the JBL brand, Folawiyo’s work has gained the respect of many across the globe and ganered attention from African owned as well as mainstream American publications. Celebrities have also been spotted wearing JBL including American …