If you think running a fashion business, or any business for that matter, is easy, think again. Nevertheless, inspite of the many challenges for Nigeria’s fashion entrepreneurs: lack of infrastructure, lack of business skills and government support, among others, a handful fashion entrepreneurs have managed to run successful businesses.
Kenya’s Liz Ogumbo: Designer, Model and Singer is One to Watch
Fashion Model, Model Agency Owner, Fashion Designer and Singer Liz Ogumbo is one to watch. The woman with many creative hats launched her clothing line (House of Imani) in 2006 and this year had a big break as one of the many African designers to showcase at the first ever Pan-African Arise Africa Fashion Week.
Designer David Tlale Launches Luella David Tlale Shoe Collection
South Africa’s (SA) David Tlale, a household fashion name in SA who showed this past Spring at New York Fashion Week, has officially launched the Luella David Tlale Shoe Collection. Launched yesterday, the Collection is a collaboration with popular British fashion brand Luella founded by Luella Bartley, British Vogue Editor turned designer.
13th Annual South African Style Awards
The prestigious 13th Annual South African Style Awards took place on November 14th, 2009 at the Nelson Mandela Square and Michaelangelo Ballroom in Sandton. South Africa’s who is who of the fashion industry were present and so were a few big names in the music industry like singer Lira. Below is the list of winners …
Kam’s Kapsules: Bid Budget and Independent Films Opening this Week!
BIG BUDGET FILMS Ninja Assassin (R for profanity and graphic violence) Korean singing sensation Rain stars as the title character in this high body-count, martial arts saga about a renegade from a secret society of trained killers forced to fight his former comrades when they trail him from the Far East to Berlin. With Naomie …
Cobhams Asuquo Represents Naija, Do you?
As part of Ladybrille Media Group, Inc.’s role as media sponsor for The Future Awards 2010, we will periodcially highlight some Nigerians whose works truly embody and “represent Naija.” Individuals who inspire us all to go that extra mile and be the best at what we do, regardless of the many obstacles life deals us.