Tracy Reese, Mercedes-benz New York Fashion Week, Spring/Summer 2010

Tracy Reese’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection had a decidedly practical yet chic edge to it. It was clear Tracy Reese, the designer, truly wanted the average woman to know her brand was affordable and accessible, especially in this ongoing economically challenging times. The designer teamed up with mass market beauty and skincare manufacturers: Sally Hansen, Tresemme …

David Tlale, Arise Promise of Africa Collective Spring/Summer 2010

David Tlale, winner of the Arise Fashion Award for Best Designer, this past June, was all about showing Africa’s diverse cultural heritage. His collection themed “Cultural Intimacy” was bold, dramatic and alluring, as he promised. It also helped that he had world supermodels like Tyson Beckford, Chanel Iman, Coco and Oluchi at his beckon. Tlale’s …

Eric Raisina, Arise Promise of Africa Collective Spring/Summer 2010

Spend a little time with designer Eric Raisina and his point of view becomes even more precise when it comes to his clothes. Eric exudes warmth and a strong self assuredness that can only come from a very experienced designer.  Eric, Madagascan born, indeed has a wealth of experience spanning three continents: Asia, Africa and …

Tiffany Amber, Arise Promise of Africa Collective Spring/Summer 2010

Tiffany Amber, the only label to show at Bryant, the second time from Africa, did not disappoint for Spring/Summer 2010. Under the Arise Promise of Africa Collective platform, Folake Folarin-Coker, designer for Tiffany Amber, further branded her signature style in the minds of guests at the show. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a …