Supermodel Sessilee Lopez, a familiar face at the Arise Africa Collective shows in New York, showed even more love for Africa by taking to the runways in the 2nd Annual Africa Fashion Week in South Africa. Sessilee arrived in South Africa yesterday. Meet Sessilee in the video clip below and check out a few designs …
Actress Clarion Chukwurah Debuts Clarion Chukwurah Clothing Label
Actress/producer/director Clarion Chukwurah joins the list of film stars turn designers like Genevieve Nnaji. Chukwurah launches the Clarion Chukwurah clothing label for persons ages 14-50. The line consists mostly of jeans, t-shirts and dress tops. Read the press release sent to LadybrilleNigeria below and also check out some pictures of the line. “[LAGOS, NIGERIA] – …
Studio 53 Extra, Africa's Extra TV Show Launches!
Promising the glitz, glamour and hot gist on Africa’s hottest fashion and entertainment celebrities across the globe, Studio 53 Extra, similar to America’s Extra TV, launched yesterday in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria’s Dolapo Oni is one of two presenters that will presenting on the show. Click here to see her in action on the promo video. …
Ituen Basi Spring/Summer 2010-11
Ankara can be quite a trick. While it boasts the colorful heritage Africans love, if not handled carefully, it can be overkill leading to Ankara fatigue. It is therefore very cool when a designer like Ituen Basi comes along and show us the varied ways to wear ankara. Ituen Basi’s Spring/Summer 2010-11 collection, which she …
Deola Sagoe Spring/Summer 2010-11
While America anticipates its first ever Africa Fashion Week in NewYork, African designers on the continent are showcasing at the 2nd Annual Africa Fashion Week in South Africa. One such designer is the infamous Deola Sagoe. The Deola Sagoe woman goes from a season of being a modern East African Maasai Warrior to being fun, …
Associated Press, AOL Black Voices to Attend Africa Fashion Week New York!
The Associated Press, AOL Black Voices, New York Times and the Huffington Post are just a few of the reputable media outlets that will attend the 1st ever Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY). Adiat Disu, founder and producer of the AFWNY made the announcement today to the press. Disu is featured in an exclusive …