NAIROBI, May 25 (Reuters) – Scores of top African designers and models held a show in Nairobi National Park at the weekend to raise money for victims of Kenya’s post-election violence and show a different face to their continent.The “Fashion for Peace” event drew mainly West and East African models onto a catwalk in a …
Rebranding Lagos, "Made in Lagos"
Our friends at Storm Records do an excellent job of rebranding Lagos with their recently released video,”Made in Lagos.” A new generation of young entrepreneurs across Africa are telling Africa’s story, choosing to show the beautiful side of Africa. Enjoy the “Made in Lagos” video from Storm Records showcasing the beauty of Lagos, Nigeria.
Discarded to Divine 2008
What do you get when you take unwanted, unusable, torn and/or stained clothes, transform them into one-of-a kind couture and/prêt-a porter pieces, and then auction them to the fashion-forward, with proceeds going to the poor and homeless? You get Discarded to Divine! Benefiting the St. Vincent de Paul Society and hosted by the Academy of …
Zulu Rose, African Tradition Meets Modernity
Alexander Derrick is the lead designer of Zulu Rose, a contemporary high-end men’s and women’s fashion line. Alex started designing in 2004 during his corporate stint as graphic designer for MTV and Universal. Feeling the necessity to express himself outside of his corporate confines, the Haitian/Bajan/American designer started screen-printing as a hobby and captured his …
Ladybrille Africa Music Winners!
We have selected the winners from our Africa Music Issue Contest! Drum roll please . . . they are: Autographed CD from South Africa’s Freshly Ground, Oluwadamilola [USA] Autographed CD from German/Nigerian artist Ayo-Kevin D. [USA]Autographed Book from Award Winning Author & Founder of TangoDiva.com, Teresa Rodriguez Williamsonna, Johannah B. [USA] Autographed Mixed CD &Tee …