As we prepare for Arise Capetown Fashion Week and gorgeous African models strutting the runway, we take inspiration from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009 Men’s Wear collection.
Arise Capetown Fashion Week, Ready? Set, GO!
Arise Capetown Fashion Week kicks off with a line up of South Africa’s very talented designers from August 20th-23rd, 2009. If you missed out on our interview with our Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, one of the key brains behind Arise Capetown Fashion Week, read all about her here. Meanwhile, check out the Arise …
Fashion Product Development 101
So you want to be a “true” fashion designer? You want your fashion line to retail in stores like Duro Olowu, MOMO, Jewel by Lisa or Tiffany Amber Nigeria. How do you do it? How do you get your line from initial concept to delivery? The process of getting your initial line from concept to delivery is known as …
One on One with Cathy Hughes, TV’s Media Mogul
Catherine Elizabeth Woods Hughes was born in Omaha, Nebraska where she attended Creighton University and the University of Nebraska. But before graduating, she began working at KOWH, a local black radio station where she handled assorted jobs en route to becoming well-known in the industry.
Project Fame West Africa , Season Two
Project Fame West Africa is a popular show, like American Idol, where contestants compete to become West Africa’s next big singing sensation. Each week, contestants compete for the chance to win it all. Based on their performances, they are placed on probation and made to visit specific location to sing and solicit for votes. The …
Estelle Swaray Chats it Up With Women’s Wear Daily
Senegalese/Granadian/British Grammy Award winning artist Estelle Swaray, in an exclusive with Women’s Wear Daily, tells all about her style evolution since becoming a big star. Visit WWD to read the interview and watch Estelle in the WWD Summer 2009 Photoshoot.