To say many within and outside Nigeria/Africa’s Fashion Industry were surprised when co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Dimeji Alara announced his abrupt exit from Mania Magazine, would be an understatement. Less than a week after his announcement, Mania Magazine moves on with naming a new Editor-in-Chief. See the statement below. “. . . 2013 has been an …
LOOKBOOK: A.Au Spring 2014 Collection by Asiyami Gold
We love and think you will love as well, this visually stunning Spring 2014 collection by Asiyami Gold titled A.Au. The label explains the collection was inspired by the designer’s visit to Thailand. Check out some of our favorite looks and details for where to shop the collection below. A.AU Collection By Asiyami Gold Now …
And the 2013 Swahili Fashion Week Awards Winners Are . . .
Check out the complete list of winners for the 2013 Swahili Fashion Week Awards held in Tanzania.
Fashion Meets Technology | (Video) WATCH CFDA’s Discussion on Designers and Tech Innovation
The Council of Fashion Designers of America partners with Decoded Fashion for an enlightening fashion technology panel. Representatives from Kate Spade, Nicole Miller, Alice & Olivia and Donna Karan discuss how they are using technology and the impact on their businesses and the fashion industry.
Designing the Next Generation of Wearables with Women in Mind
Ringly, a ring that connects to a smartphone and alerts wearers about incoming texts or calls via vibration and flashing lights, is Mercando’s mission to merge fashion and technology. And despite housing an accelerometer, Bluetooth LE, a motor, and tiny LEDs, the wearable device, which will go on sale next summer, won’t look like a …
Retailers Look to Their Best Customers Not Bloggers as the New Influencers
What comes after the personal style blogger? For some brands, it’s super customers, whose evangelizing ways make them an appealing asset on social media. Free People, for one, has spent the last year reaching out to these power customers through its user-generated community board , FP Me. The UGC platform — which Free People built …






