Africa Fashion International (AFI), organizer of Africa Fashion Week (AFW) Johannesburg, returns for round two of the Pan African show without its title sponsor, Arise Magazine. Nevertheless, the event is pushing forward and also re-branding with a new logo, a revamped website, an online African boutique selling the African designs that will be shown on …
REVIEW: Chris Aire “Hollywood Glamour Collection” 2010 Nigeria’s Pride – Nigerian Gold and Gemstones
I, on behalf of Ladybrille, had the pleasure of attending the Chris Aire “Hollywood Glamour Collection Nigeria’s Pride –Nigerian Gold and Gemstones on April 7th, 2010 at the Beverly Hills Los Angeles Hotel. The event was a collaboration between Chris Aire and the Nigerian Ministry of Steel, First Bank of Nigeria, FCMB, Guaranty Trust Bank …
Nigeria International Fashion Week, April 26th-30th, 2010
With a website that can only spell, “Nigeria Fashion Industry Open for Serious Business,” Nigeria International Fashion Week 2010 prepares for its inaugural launch with a line up of the country’s most creative fashion designers, “to project authentic Nigerian designs to the world.” NIFW organizers explain, the “goal of the fashion week is promoting exportation …
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: MOMO to Show at Paris Fashion Week
It is turning out to be a reunion of some sorts at the upcoming ARISE L’Afrique- À-Porter Paris Fashion Week 2010. MOMO by Fati Asibelua joins the list of African designers/brands that will participate at Arise Magazine, ARISE L’Afrique- À-Porter Fall 2010/2011. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication …
Nike Akinola London, Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
Nike Akinola London African Inspired Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. Nike tells us about her collection: “Fresh colour combinations, subtle fusion of African prints, preppy pieces, prom dresses, sharp shouldered crop jackets, and free flowing cocktail dresses are all drawn together to create an essential wardrobe that will take the Nike Akinola London woman from her contemporary …