We loved the bold color choices and silhouettes Mimi Lee London showed at the 2012 Ghana Fashion & Design Week. However, the collection lacked true cohesiveness and the ability to push the envelope a bit. Some designs had us wondering who exactly the label was targeting? We suggest a careful editing and stronger unique point …
We have seen an explosion with African designers being a lot more creative with African prints. One such design label is KONFIDENCE who integrates ankara and kente fabrics into accessories. The label displayed their collection at the recently concluded Ghana Fashion & Design Week. Take a look at a few images. Photocredit: Kola Oshalusi/Insignaonline.com Ladybrille …
We expected a bit more from the design label Mina Evans at the recent showing of Ghana Fashion and Design Week. Instead, there was an inconsistency in both the styles and construction of the garments displayed. The color and fabric choices were strong. We just need to see more innovation and a sophisticated hand in …
CNN’s Ayesha Durgahee goes behind the scenes at Arise Magazine to see how it all comes together. Watch the video clips below. 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 in business and …
Creative fashion custodians of contemporary culture set to hit the runway. An exciting line-up of some of Africa and the diaspora’s most significant designers will descend on Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, from October 24-28 to unveil an array of captivating collections in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2012. Presented by African Fashion International (AFI), the Gateway to Fashion …
While Jill Boutique displayed collections that integrated kente fabrics into its designs, we were more impressed with the non-Kente collections. The colorful rather large print designs cut into pant suits, blouses and skirts was something new and fresh and we would like more servings of that. Photocredit:Kola Oshalusi/Insignaonline.com Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is …