Fashion Insider catches up with Mozambique fashion label, “Taibo Bacar”. The co-founders Taibo Bacar and Tatiana Ismael share how they got started in the fashion industry.
African Cinema: ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ Film Review by Elfonnie Inokon-Anusionwu
Following its Fall 2013 premiere at Toronto’s International Film Festival and a successful release in the UK in April 2014, Half of a Yellow Sun premiered during the 21st New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) on May 9, 2014 to a sold out audience at the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Based on Chimamanda Adichie’s …
African Models: Nala Diagouraga ‘Gets FUNKY’ for ELLE Romania June Editorial Shoot
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Game Changers Africa: (Video) Ozwald Boateng Featured on Bloomberg TV
This month on Game Changers Africa we look at the life and career of Ozwald Boaeteng, the youngest and first African tailor to open up shop on London’s Saville Row. Boateng is now hoping to revamp Africa’s infrastructure through his “Made in Africa” foundation. Photocredit: Miles Warren
LOOKBOOK: Kooroo ‘River Omo’ Spring/Summer 2014 Collection
“Kooroo was established in 2006 and is the inspiration of Hebret Lakew and Enid Lanez. The brand is driven by a need to create a women’s ready to wear clothing line that blends sophisticated urban chic with African influences. Kooroos designs therefore embody a combination of traditional heritage and global appeal. Inspiration for each collection …
SAVE THE DATE: (May 22nd-25th, 2014) Labo Ethnik Lifestyle Trade Show 2014
This 2014 4-day trade show will gather around 80 brands (ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories & lifestyle), offering a variety of talents and an exceptional craftsmanship from all around the world. This trade show will pay a creative tribute to the late Nelson Mandela through unique pieces created specifically for this occasion by International & Labo Ethnik …