“First time Swahili Fashion Week participant Christine Kissa “Kiki” Zimba was born in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. She owns a clothing store in Dar Es Salaam and is a journalist by profession. Being that fashion is in her blood, she is proud that her creative designs have been generously accepted and admired by her clients …
Swahili Fashion Week 2011: Charity Nyirongo (Pictures)
“Zambia’s Charity Nyirongo is a fashion designer and owner of Mo’Creations & Couture whose designs are feminine and express the African experience through the use of African prints and by painting African colors and art. Having studied fashion in Tokyo, Japan at renowned Sugino Gakuen where she obtained her diplomas in fashion and at University …
The Charles Vögele Fashion Days Zurich kick-off to their Second Edition
“Following a successful premiere in 2010, the Charles Vögele Fashion Days Zurich will kick-off tomorrow with a glamorous opening. The audience is expecting four days filled with highlights, ranging from world renowned international designers to local talents. Next to notable VIP guests and the press, once again this year tickets are sold to the general …
The Day Tokyo Became the Fashion Capital of the World
TOKYO – Thousands of shoppers in Tokyo joined Editors of Vogue from around the world on Saturday, November 5th,2011 for a very special Fashion’s Night Out event in a bid to boost spirits and sales following the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Japan earlier this year. Following an official opening ceremony at the Omotesando Hills …
Africa Fashion Week 2011: Bisma Ahmed (Pictures)
“Bisma Ahmed is a young Zimababwean designer who is currently based in Dubai. She was exposed to the world of fashion from an early age as her mother and aunt are both fashion designers. Her creativity is inspired by her multi-cultural background and her willingness to experiment is what makes her designs so unique. All …