Fashion and Medicine are not industries that usually go together. To the degree we hear about their intersection, it is usually because a fashion celeb or model has abused health laws and requires immediate medical attention. For Tanzania’s Mustafa Hassanali, however, fashion and medicine share similarities, especially when it comes to the perseverance, diligence and …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, David Tlale
“Both daring and dramatic, David Tlale is a brand that defies convention and impenitently employs unpredictable use and understanding of fabric, colour and texture. Since its catwalk debut in 2003, David Tlale has enjoyed outstanding exposure on both local and international catwalks. After winning the Elle New Talent competition and being awarded Best New Designer …
Africa Fashion Week ’09, NKWO
“It all started with an obsession with dolls, and a mother who taught her how to sew. Nkwo Onwuka earned her university degree in psychology, but her love of making pretty things has turned into a thriving fashion business. Her designs are free-spirited and nomadic, inspired by the wild freedom and innovation of the ’60s …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Christie Brown
“Aisha Obuobi is the face behind the label Christie Brown. She holds an honours degree in psychology from the University of Ghana and is a self-taught designer. With just over a year in the industry, she has managed to revolutionize the fashion scene in Ghana by revamping the use of African print. Christie Brown is …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Sika Designs
“After completing a dressmaking and pattern cutting course at the London College of Fashion, Phyllis Taylor, a native of Ghana, established SIKA in April 2007. She then decided from the outset that she wanted to use Ghanaian fabrics and produce her garments in her homeland. Every fabric of a Sika garment is carefully selected in …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Ituen Basi
“The Ituen Basi brand is a celebration of individuality and feminism, a stylish combination of timeless elegance with a contemporary twist. Ituen has forged a subtle yet distinct signature inspired by the couturiers of old, as well as her many years of experience in the fashion industry. The brand is synonymous with the tradition of …