When we hear about African fashions, the African countries that have dominated been Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria, Liberia, Uganda and Kenya. It is rare you hear Cameroon. Not anymore. This past British Black History Month, Cameroon’s British fashionistas and industry insiders decided to add Cameroon to the list of growing African fashionable countries with the …
Skin Film Review, Apartheid Poses Problem for White Couple with Black Baby
Until 1994, South Africa’s system of Apartheid forbade people of different “races” to use the same stores, to attend the same schools or to reside under the same roof. Those oppressive segregation laws came to rip an Afrikaner family apart after the wife gave birth to a baby with dark skin and nappy hair in …
Sabrina Iyadede, Ladybrille Magazine Woman of the Month
It is not uncommon for someone who has experienced or witnessed so much tragedy to be bitter or angry.In fact, it is expected. What is unexpected, however, is when a person emerges from such history but instead chooses to be bold, happy and strong, blessing thousands with music and inspiring lyrics. Singer, songwriter and performer Iyadede …
Ladybrillemag.com Weekly News | Michelle Obama on Glamour Cover, MAC Halloween, Versace Cuts Jobs, Naomi Gets Sued!
Hope your week was fantastic! Here are some of the headlines and activities that caught our attention this week. If you will be dressing up for Halloween tonight, MAC Cosmetics new video on how to have fun with makeup, during halloween, might be just right for you!
Nigeria's Men Designer Mudi Expands into Ghana
Known for his unique designs, excellent fit and cut, Mudi a Nigerian designer with over a decade experience designing in Nigeria, opened shop this past September in Accra, Ghana.
Meet the Fashion Insiders, San Joaquin Delta College
I was privileged to attend San Joaquin Delta College Fashion Program’s “Meet the Fashion Industry Insiders” event held on October 2nd, 2009 at Danner Hall on the college campus. Upon entering the open space called Danner Hall, which is normally filled with tables and chairs as overflow to the daily cafeteria crowd, my eyes were …