Gabourey Sidibe attended the 2010 Orange British Academy Film Awards 2010 at the Royal Opera House in London, England this past weekend dressed in a custom-made Tadashi Shoji gown.
Nigeria’s Ailing President Returns, Renewing Fears of Instability
Nigeria faced a renewal of political instability Wednesday after Umaru Yar’Adua, the ailing president, returned to sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest energy producer under a cloak of secrecy after a three-month absence. The 58-year-old ruler’s spokesman said that Goodluck Jonathan, the vice president granted full interim powers by parliament two weeks ago, would continue to run state …
Orleans Designs by Hazel Aggrey-Orleans, Spring/Summer 2010 COCO Collection
Well before African fashion was considered a fashionable topic and the ankara fabric gained momentum in the West the way it has, Ladybrille Magazine predicted “African inspired blouses and dresses will become main staples in the West like the modern takes we see with Kimonos.” We were seen as “very ambitious” with our predictions. Our predictions, however, …
Asos.com’s Launches Asos Africa Online Shoping
ASOS.com, UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer announced last week the launch of its Asos.com Green Room, an online marketplace which brings together and highlights brands that promote people and the planet. Asos.com Green Room includes reputable fashion and beauty brands, ASOS.com own-label collections and a series of ASOS.com collaborations with artisans and …
Aschobi Designs-Adama Kai Spotlight
Ladybrillemag.com loves Aschobi and can’t get enough of the brand by Adama Kai. Enjoy a nice feature on Aschobi & Adama kai below and don’t forget to revisit our interview with Adamai Kai here.
Nike Akinola London, Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
Nike Akinola London African Inspired Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. Nike tells us about her collection: “Fresh colour combinations, subtle fusion of African prints, preppy pieces, prom dresses, sharp shouldered crop jackets, and free flowing cocktail dresses are all drawn together to create an essential wardrobe that will take the Nike Akinola London woman from her contemporary …