Supermodel Sessilee Lopez, a familiar face at the Arise Africa Collective shows in New York, showed even more love for Africa by taking to the runways in the 2nd Annual Africa Fashion Week in South Africa. Sessilee arrived in South Africa yesterday. Meet Sessilee in the video clip below and check out a few designs …
Actress Clarion Chukwurah Debuts Clarion Chukwurah Clothing Label
Actress/producer/director Clarion Chukwurah joins the list of film stars turn designers like Genevieve Nnaji. Chukwurah launches the Clarion Chukwurah clothing label for persons ages 14-50. The line consists mostly of jeans, t-shirts and dress tops. Read the press release sent to LadybrilleNigeria below and also check out some pictures of the line. “[LAGOS, NIGERIA] – …
Ituen Basi Spring/Summer 2010-11
Ankara can be quite a trick. While it boasts the colorful heritage Africans love, if not handled carefully, it can be overkill leading to Ankara fatigue. It is therefore very cool when a designer like Ituen Basi comes along and show us the varied ways to wear ankara. Ituen Basi’s Spring/Summer 2010-11 collection, which she …
Deola Sagoe Spring/Summer 2010-11
While America anticipates its first ever Africa Fashion Week in NewYork, African designers on the continent are showcasing at the 2nd Annual Africa Fashion Week in South Africa. One such designer is the infamous Deola Sagoe. The Deola Sagoe woman goes from a season of being a modern East African Maasai Warrior to being fun, …
DELABIQUE by Deola Kamson
We received good news from the folks at DELABIQUE! Designer Deola Kamson, the brain behind the label, prepares to launch the DELABIQUE Ready to Wear Collection and open a flagship store in Lagos, soon. How exciting! The brand also recently got a feature in Genevieve magazine’s June 2010 issue. See images below and stay tuned …
VIDEO: Estella Couture on Studio 53
Fashion design brand Estella Couture enjoys a feature on Studio 53. Estella Couture was also behind the Fashion for Jos event raising funds through fashion for the victims of the recent Jos Massacre. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through …