Designers

PREVIEW: Ohema Ohene Spring Summer 2013 Made in Africa collection

Ohema Ohene announces their forthcoming collection will be completely manufactured in Ghana. Their Spring/Summer 2013 offers a more extensive range for Menswear, staple tailored pieces with a street style edge…and directional feminine pieces for their Womenswear range. According to the label, “2013 promises to be a year of colour, playful sophistication and . . . …

Business

VIDEO: IHT Luxury Conference 2012: Suzy Menkes Speaks to Duro Olowu & Omoyemi Akerele #IHTLux

Suzy Menkes, International Herald Tribune Fashion Editor, Omoyemi Akerele, Style House Files Creative and Managing Director, and Duro Olowu speak during the second day of the 2012 International Herald Tribune’s Luxury Business Conference held at Rome Cavalieri on November 15, 2012 in Rome, Italy. The 12th annual IHT Luxury conference is the premier meeting point …

Music

Music: ’42 Girls’ by Joules Da Kid & Wazup Guy Falz (Audio) – @joulesdakid

“Born Kings’ JoulesDaKid (@joulesdakid) links up with the Wazup Guy Falz (@falzthebahdguy) to deliver the catchy 42 Girls freestyle. They both go bar for bar to show the their witty lyricism with a catchy hook and head bopping beat to deliver a well rounded track. Joulesdakid prepares to release his anticipated video for ‘Aunty Dupe’ …

Business

VIDEO: IHT Luxury Conference 2012 The Promise of Africa: Frida Giannini, Creative Director, Gucci and Giambattista Valli #IHTLux

Frida Giannini, Creative Director, Gucci and Giambattista Valli The power of the Eternal City has influenced two very different Roman-raised designers. In this session, Ms. Giannini and Mr. Valli will share what Rome means to them, emotionally, visually and in their work as designers, and their thoughts on the global reach of fashion.

Business

Fashion Business: Africa Fashion Week London & Côte d’Ivoire Fashion Week JOIN Forces to Promote African Fashion

London, (19th) November 2012 – The organisers of Africa Fashion Week London and Côte d’Ivoire Fashion Week are pleased to announce a new partnership which aims to see both fashion weeks working together to promote African fashion. Now in its second year, Côte d’Ivoire Fashion Week is set to take place on 20- 23 December …