In these very tough economic times where fashion designers have scaled back on shows at New York Fashion Week and some not show at all, for each African Fashion designer who showed at fashion week, there had to be something that made each one stand out when pitied against their American/International counterparts. Something memorable. Basically …
Tiffany Amber, ThisDay/Arise Magazine: African Fashion Collective Fall ’09
While major publications are hailing the arrival of African designers in New York; and highlighting Grace Jones on the runway, none have offered any real, much less meaningful analysis on the designs, trends and colors that these African designers showed at fashion week. Accordingly, we take the lead in doing so by starting with the …
African Fashion Collective: Ladybrille Exclusive Backstage and Front Row Pictures
The Africans invaded New York Fashion Week and brought a whole lot of attitude with them, thanks to ThisDay/Arise Magazine! We take you backstage with some exclusive photos from the event. More coverage to come both in pictures, words and Ladybrille TV. Oh, you don’t know me? Me! Allow me to introduce myself. I am …
Africans and Friends of Africa Impress at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards
Africans and friends of Africa gathered at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards to honor the outstanding works of people of color in the arts [motion picture, television, recording,and literature]. Actress Taraji P. Henson, Actress/Singer Beyonce, Actor Will Smith, Actress/Singer Jennifer Hudson, and Actress Keisha Knight Pulliam are some of the names that walked home …
New York Fashion Week Fall ’09 Day 1: Yigal Azrouel
Israeli born designer aka hottie Yigal Azrouel has been a darling within the industry for a while now. In fact, for this Fall 2009, Yigal has been named the “Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer.” Mercedes-Benz Presents is a program that “supports and celebrates the chosen designer throughout the week [Fashion Week] through the sponsorship of their runway …
New York Fashion Week Day Fall ’09 Day 1: The Heart Truths Red Dress Collection 2009
Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Cicely Tyson, Amanda Byrnes, Jennie Garth, Susan Lucci, Wonder Woman Lynda Carter, Kristi Yamaguchi and Katie Couric are among the many celebrities who helped kick off New York Fashion Week, Fall 2009 today, at the ‘Heart Truths Red Dress Collection, Fall 2009 show. The Red Dress Collection Fashion Show has …