There is no denying that South Africa has too many fashion weeks, all seemingly back to back it makes keeping up a little hard for international fashion media like Ladybrille looking to give local African designers quality visibility. Would we, however, go as far as to say Africa Fashion International (AFI), one of the producers …
The BusinessofFashion.com Takes on “Racial Diversity on the Runway” #Fashionlaw
The issue of diversity on fashion runways continues to be a sore point of discussion for many within and outside the fashion industry. The question remains on how exactly do we tackle it, once and for all? The Businessoffashion.com takes on this very important topic in a must read op-ed. “NEW YORK, United States — …
African Cinema: WATCH ‘Braids on a Bald Head’ by Ishaya Bako (Short Film)
Braids on a Bald head is the story of an Hausa Muslim woman (Northern Nigeria) in an abusive marriage whose encounter with a Lesbian woman changes her perception and expectations from her marriage. Director: Ishaya Bako Producer: Oliver Aleogena Director of Photography: Clarence A. Peters Editor: Chuka Ejorh Sound: Suleiman Yusuf Production Design: Sunny White …
SAVE THE DATE: (August 15th-18th, 2013) African Fashion Week Toronto
African Fashion Week Toronto is a platform for existing and emerging designers inspired by African culture and design. AFWT is designed to attract, entertain, and educate an audience on African fashion industry and other related subjects. The anticipated schedule for this annual event will include: • Fabulous runway shows • Design competitions • Hands-on workshops …
Former Ms World Releases Campaign Photos for Demin Line AD by Agbani Darego
Agbani Darego, former Ms World 2001, the Beauty Queen turned Entrepreneur releases the promotional campaign for her denim line AD by Agbani Darego. “Launching AD by Agbani Darego is a dream come true for me. Jeans are my loved go-to everyday look and it’s a love I share with a lot of young girls and …
African Cinema: GT BANK to Support ‘African Metropolis’, A Project Promoting African Shortfilms & Filmmakers
New York – Guaranty Trust Bank, Nigeria’s foremost financial institution, has partnered with the Goethe-Institut of South Africa and Steven Markovitz to support African Metropolis; an initiative of the Goethe-Institut and executive producer Steven Markovitz, with further support of the Hubert Bals Fund of the International Film Festival Rotterdam. African Metropolis is a project aimed …






