Every piece in Hazel Aggrey-Orleans’ Orleans Designs 2010 Autumn/Winter JAHAN collection, which is full of spicy earthy tones mixed with sharp layers, is to die for! Her brilliant colorful beautifully constructed garments are the perfect choice for any Ladybrille woman. One of our favorite pieces, the Wool Nana coat with burnt orange asymmetrical collar and …
House of Makeda Launches Flagship Store in Ikoyi, Lagos
Teniade Olafisoye musician and designer launches her flagship store this weekend in Ikoyi, Lagos. Olafisoye’s ‘House of Makeda’ store opening will include the unveiling of a nine(9)piece collection of black dresses with the theme ‘Queen of Sheba.” The two day weekend event is FREE! Guests should expect to be treated to a fun ambience with …
Lola Faturoti, Mataano, Twiga & Hemma Collection in Essence Magazine April 2010 Issue
Essence Magazine embraces African fashions and designers with a spotlight on African design brands Lola Faturoti, Mataano and Twiga in its April 2010 issue. The issue also features American designers Cindy Gaston and Edna Bistoon and their African Inspired Hemma Collection line. Grab your copy at Essence.com or at your local stores today! Congratulations to the designers! …
Korto Momolu Handbags and Accessories at Dillards Tour (Pictures)
The significance of Liberia/Africa’s Korto Momolu retailing her designs in a major department store (and its retail brances) across the USA cannot be underscored. Korto is probably the first African designer to do so on such a nationwide level. We at Ladybrille are very proud of Korto and celebrate her success and pioneering ways. Below are pictures of …
Is it Necessary for African Designers to Show Abroad?
“What is the real interest behind Arise’s parading of African designers around the world?” . . . Ifashion.com writer Milisuthando Bongela ask? Bongela further tries to answer her main topic, “Is it Necessary for South African Designers to Show Abroad.” The author questions the benefit to designers that have shown abroad and ask about the cost …
ARISE L’Afrique- À-Porter – Eric Raisina Fall/Winter 2010 Paris Fashion Week!
Ladybrillemag.com absolutely loves the work of Madagascar’s fashion designer Eric Raisina. So, we are truly delighted that he will be one of ten designers showing at ARISE L’Afrique- À-Porter Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010 Show which takes place on March 5th! Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying …