“Mekdes Tefera became interested in fashion design at the age of 14. So in the same year, Mekdes designed a collection and held a show at Addis Ababa University, Technology Campus, following which she continued developing designs from various interesting materials including her famous wedding dress made of pop corn; as well as other materials …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Mustafa Hassanali
“For Mustafa Hassanali fashion was originally a hobby, but has since become his career. His passion for elegance, style, flamboyancy, glamour and glitz has not gone unnoticed by most of East Africa’s social crème de la crème. His collections have been shown widely throughout Africa and Europe and his exquisite handwork, detailed beadwork and creative …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Tiffany Amber
“Folake Folarin-Coker’s return to Nigeria in 1998 after years of study in Europe heralded the coming of a new definition of style and elegance in the country. Within a short span of time her label, Tiffany Amber, became one of the most popular fashion brands in Nigeria, winning several awards and participating in over 40 …
Fashion Medicine? Dr. Mustafa Hassanali Participates in Arise Africa Fashion Week 2009.
Fashion and Medicine are not industries that usually go together. To the degree we hear about their intersection, it is usually because a fashion celeb or model has abused health laws and requires immediate medical attention. For Tanzania’s Mustafa Hassanali, however, fashion and medicine share similarities, especially when it comes to the perseverance, diligence and …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, David Tlale
“Both daring and dramatic, David Tlale is a brand that defies convention and impenitently employs unpredictable use and understanding of fabric, colour and texture. Since its catwalk debut in 2003, David Tlale has enjoyed outstanding exposure on both local and international catwalks. After winning the Elle New Talent competition and being awarded Best New Designer …