If you’ve never been a fan of Kente or you’ve been a fan but only relegate it to ceremonius occasions like the upcoming Kwanzaa in the USA or Black history month in Europe (UK), the Hemma Collection founded by two American friends, one studying law (Cindy Gaston) and the other medicine (Edna Bissoon), will REDEFINE …
Benue Fashion Week 2009
Benue Fashion Week is in full swing. The event is produced by Legendary Gold the folks behind Nigeria Fashion Week. The three day fashion week begins today November 16th, 2009 and ends November 18th, 2009. A twist to the fashion is an opportunity for the best designer, best male and female models to win cash …
Industry Moves: Jewel by Lisa Launches J by Lisa Affordable Clothing for Nigerians
Nigerian fashion consumers have been screaming, for a while, at what seems like outrageous price points for clothing from high end designers. These clothes, while beautiful, are simply unaffordable by the average Nigerian woman. Maybe it is the entrance of retail brands from overseas or just a ressessment at Nigeria’s existing fashion business model. Whatever …
Industry Moves: Adefunke Adegbola Brings Ella Brown Couture to Nigeria
Fashion retail chains like Mango and Forever 21 are some of names already in or preparing to launch in Nigeria. Nigerians have no intentions to concede a mindblowing 140million potential consumers to only foreign corporations. Indeed they are taking steps to present products and services on par with their foreign counterparts. Enter Funke Adegbola, one …
Industry Moves: Bobby Taylor Acquires Connxchange-Christian Audigier Client Account
Nigeria’s leading PR specialist Bobby Taylor usually focuses predominantly on music clients. However, of late, Bobby continues to diversify and expand her portfolio with the addition of new clients in the fashion realm.
Industry Moves: Yemi Osunkoya Rebrands with Kosibah
London based Nigerian wedding designer Yemi Osunkoya prepares to bring in 2010 in grand style. The designer just changed his company name from Kosibah Creations to Kosibah. Matching the new change are is his new logo.