It was just April 2009 when the UK based Dolapo Shobanjo, a self proclaimed Ladybrille fan, contacted us with an insider view on her ‘MyAsho’ concept, selling high end local fashion globally via online retail. “My Asho (derived from the Yoruba word “aṣo” meaning cloth and pronounced “ash-awe”) is an online fashion concept, developed in …
MOMO by Fati Asibuela
Abuja based Fati Asibuela has been on a marathon as she takes her label MOMO worldwide. She showed this past Fall ’09 at New York Fashion Week and within a week’s turn around time, was at London Fashion Week impressing British fashionistas, media and buyers with her latex geles.
Walmart to Launch 'Green' Labeling System
Walmart the largest retail employer in the United States and a company with very active presence in Africa, announced this past week its intent to launch a green labeling system. What this means is Walmart will disclose the environmental impact of the product it sells to consumers. Also, for the 100,000 suppliers of goods to …
Textile Apparel Continue Downward Trend in Nigeria
Unfortunately Nigeria’s apparel textile industry continues its downward trend. In a July 2009 interview Mr. Sodhi Navdeep, UNIDO Consultant on textile and international trade, gave to Vanguard Nigeria, he chronicled the continued woes of the textile industry:
Business Plan, an Essential for your Business
It is so fashionable these days to be a “designer” or “launch” yet another magazine in Nigeria. But, before you join the bandwagon, really think through the big picture and take the time to write out what your business should look like. Don’t start a business because Deola or Folake just started theirs. Start a …
Tiffany Amber Nigeria by Folake Folarin-Coker
Folake Folarin-Coker is painting the world green white green. Here are some quick facts about the designer just in case you have been hiding under the rock and had no idea. Designer: Folake Folarin-Coker Label: Tiffany Amber Products: ready-to-wear, haute couture, jewelery, leather goods and accessories. Education: Law degree no formal fashion education-self taught Accolades: …