I spent my weekend meeting and interviewing Famed British Designer Dame Vivienne Westwood. She was honored at the San Francisco Academy of Art University. In attendance was also famed British designer Zandra Rhoades. Westwood was witty, funny, gutsy and very down to heart. Westwood is credited for heralding the punk movement as early as the …
Do African Youths have Buying Power?
How much buying power, if any, do African youths have, in Africa? Are American youths driving African inspired designs by Adidas? Recently, Adidas launched a limited collection of African inspired sports wear and apparel. The launch just adds to the already exciting “I love Africa” trend that has been ongoing. Adidas should be commended for …
It’s the Target Audience Stupid!
Recall when Bill Clinton’s campaign strategist James Carville did an excellent job of imprinting the phrase, “It’s the Economy Stupid?” Bush senior was in serious trouble. It was the economy and despite all subsequent Clinton sexual shannanigans, Americans were happy during the Clinton era with the economy. Where is this going, “It is the target …
South Africa’s Ban on Size Zero
I read this article on South Africa’s joining the World on a Global Backlash Against Size Zero and I could not help but be irritated as the unidentified writer explains how Audi Johanesburg Fashion Week and its designers are on a campaign against size “zero.” It states that skinny models are being shunned for African …
Audi Joburg Fashion Week Review
Many talents showed at Audi Jo’burg’s fashion week. They had some nice collections but two collections really stood out Stoned Cherie & Sun Goddess. Before I get into a review of the trends on the runway, I must deal with the confusion of Audi Jo’burg fashion Week and SA Sanlam. I still again do not …
Designers for Darfur
New York Fashion Week Fall 2007 is finally over. Two observations stand out which are the eco-friendly and charity themes. ECO-FRIENDLY/GREEN TREND: Green, eco-friendly fashions seem to be the theme for Fall 2007. Designers and the fashion industry as a whole seemed quite conscientious of creating, making and designing clothes that are environmentally friendly. Hooray! …