London Fashion Week ended this past Friday, February 15th, 2008. The legendary Dame Vivienne Westwood showed her collection in all its glory laced with her elegant yet rebellious streak. Particularly rebellious, this year, was the loud political message she sent on the runway, “FAIR TRIAL MY ARSE! JUSTICE FOR THE PRISONERS IN GUANTANOMO BAY. REPRIEVE.” …
Chillin’ with Irene Hernandez-Feiks
In many ways, although a tiny city compared to the huge continent of Africa, San Francisco’s fashion industry parallels that of Africa’s. For example, like Africa, San Francisco [SF] has a unique identity. In addition, like Africa, it has been a challenge for San Francisco’s fashion industry to be taken seriously in the industry, much …
London Fashion Week, It’s a Color Affair for Duro Olowu
London Fashion Week is in full swing and as usual Designer Duro Olowu stays rooted in his love for colors and very electic African influenced prints, among others. Check out the haute and not so haute looks from his Fall 2008 collection. By the way, be sure to mark your calendars as Africa’s Fashion Weeks …
African University of Science and Technology to Open in Abuja
Mark your calendars for July 2008 when in the state of Abuja, capital of Nigeria, West Africa, the doors open to admit the first set of students for the African University of Science and Technology [AUST]. “The African University of Science and Technology in Abuja (AUST – Abuja) was established by the Nelson Mandela Institution …
Backstage Pass, All Access Granted to NY Fashion Week!
Friday, February 8 marked the end of the Fall 2008 Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week and another marathon work week for me. As usual the week was filled with long hours behind the scenes with some of the most talented designers alive today. While most of what is reported in the news is what happens …