L-R: Liya Kebede, Nigerian designer Fati Mohammed Asibuela & Alek Wek To dispel rumors that Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, Fall 2009 would not be taking place in light of the economic recession, IMG sent out a press release yesterday with Fern Mallis, President of IMG, saying the following: “We are very proud and …
West Africa Next Top Model Now Scouting in London and New York
For Immediate Release WEST AFRICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL WILL SCOUT FOR MODELS IN LONDON ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 2009 AND IN NEW YORK CITY ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 2009 NEW YORK, NY January 13, 2009 – The West Africa’s Next Top Model show scheduled to begin production in Africa in March 2009 is scouting for …
Mobile Cinema Brings the Magic to Africa
What if African filmmakers in Africa could bypass screening their movies in the only theater or two located in their countries which insist on squeezing out local flavors for the benefit of American movies? What if the screening was held in huge soccer fields, stadiums or any open space and attracts over 10,000 or more? …
Music Recording Industry Abandon Suits Against Copyright Infringers
Depending on who you ask, we are probably living in some good times, at least when it comes to law suits. Take for example, the recent announcement by the Music Recording Industry to abandon litigious pursuits of song swappers on the internet who infringe on their intellectual property rights. Why? It’s the economy! The cost …
Walmart Names McMillion As President and CEO of International Division
In spite of the global economic crises and a recent $640 million settlement for employment law violations, retail giant Walmart charges ahead with naming Doug McMillion as President and CEO of its International Division. Particularly relevant to the African clothing and textile industries is that McMillion and Mike Duke, President and CEO of Walmart, promise …
Barbie v Bratz Dolls, Fashion IP Litigation
Update: In this intriguing intellectual property case involving one of the oldest brands in the toy business vs a newcomer,a California court rendered judgment in favor of Mattel, makers of Barbie. The court ruled that Bratz dolls’ Carter Bryant invented the idea of Bratz dolls while he was an employee for Mattel. This ruling is …