“”Flight,” the title of the spring/summer collection by Craig Jacobs for Fundudzi, presented by Nando’s Peri Deli, is perhaps the most ambitious collection by the ethic chic label. Having recently joined a selection of the world’s leading designers including Versace, Michael Kors, Donna Karan and Diane von Furstenberg, in being featured at a prestigious Danish …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Tina Atiemo
“Tina Atiemo’s designs come alive through her signature use of vibrant and bold wax prints and colourful fabrics, a reflection of her own fun character. Tina began her career at the turn of the millennium with her successful company, Tiamo Designs, making exclusive handmade greeting cards and wedding invitations. She launched into fashion as a …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Ade Bakare
“Ade Bakare established Ade Bakare Couture in 1991, having graduated from Manchester University College, Salford, England. He gained his initial couture experience at the fashion houses of Victor Edelstein and Christian Stambolian. In the late 90s, he started selling his own collections twice a year (spring/summer and autumn/winter) to boutiques such as Chic of Hampstead, …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Lisete Pote
“Lisete began her life as a fashion designer in 1998 showing her first collection in September of the same year. A native of Angola, Lisete was born in Luanda and went on to train in beauty and fashion in Portugal, before returning to her home country. Over the years Lisete has dressed participants in the …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Sandra Muendane
“Sandra Muendane is a Mozambican designer who studied fashion in Lisbon, Portugal. Since graduating she has gained valuable experience in the fashion industry, working in France, South Africa and the USA. In 2007 she was the winner of the ‘Africa in Style!’ competition at the International Festival of African Fashion in Niamey, Niger. Sandra sees …