Zimbabwe Fashion Week and Founder Priscilla Chigariro-Gessen in Controversy Over Contract Disputes

THE Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW) has been hit with fresh controversy after a South African company contracted to produce the fashion extravaganza suddenly quit, citing contractual disagreements with ZFW founder. ZFW was founded by Priscilla Chigariro-Gessen in 2009 and is touted as the country’s premier fashion event. Its main purpose is to provide a platform …

Silicon Valley Fashion Week?

Next Tuesday, the fashion world will focus on Silicon Valley, as online clothier Betabrand provides a runway to makers, hackers, and wearable technologists. Apparel designers too! Says founder Chris Lindland, “With technology in every pocket and soon every wrist, Silicon Valley has an out-sized impact on the way people look and experience the world.  The next Valentino …

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2015 Day 3: Scalo, Samantha Constable, Selfi, Shana, NN Vintage, Suzaan Heyns, Fabiani

Scalo Samantha Constable Selfi Shana NN Vintage Suzaan Heyns Fabiani Photo credit: Simon Deiner/SDR Photo Photo description: Model walks the runway in a Selfie design. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman …

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2015 Day 2: Gavin Rajah, Ruald Rheeder, Augustine, Grapevine, Leigh Schubert, L.A.N.D, Akedo, Oath by Rich Mnisi

Gavin Rajah Ruald Rheeder Augustine Grapevine Leigh Schubert AFI NxtGen L.A.N.D. AFI Nxt Gen, Akedo Oath by Rich Mnisi Photocredit: Simon Deiner/SDR Photo Photo description: Model walks runway at the Gavin Rajah show. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through …

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2015 Day 1: Khosi Nkosi, Tsotetsi KL, Marianne Fassler, Stephanie Morland, Lumin, Tart.

Khosi Nkosi Tsotetsi KL Marianne Fassler Stephanie Morland Lumin Tart Photocredit: Simon Deiner/SDR Photo Photo description: Model Walks runway at Marianne Fassler’s show ar #MBFWJ Fall 2015 Show Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating …