“40 designers from 21 countries are set to rock Luanda at the 2nd Annual Fashion Business Angola from 14 to 16 October, 2011. In a co-organization between FIL – International Fair of Luanda – and the Angolan Ministry of Mining, Geology and Industry, over 130 exhibitors in fashion, apparel, costume, jewellery, accessories and beauty will …
EVENT: Korto Momolu to Unveil Selected Pieces at “Africa Underground” National Museum of African Art, September 30th, 2011
September 30, 2011 (This Friday 7PM-11PM) “Africa Underground” National Museum of African Art Washington, DC Korto Momolu, fashion designer will unveil selected pieces from her 2011 Sankofa Collection at the third installment of “Africa Underground.” The word Sankofa means “looking back but moving forward.” Africa Underground is a cultural mosaic. It is a unique opportunity …
Korto Momolu, Ladybrille Magazine Woman of the Month September 2011 (Exclusive Interview)
“K“orto Momolu really needs no introduction here on Ladybrille. She is a household name to all of our avid readers. She has said: “Ladybrille will forever hold a special place in my heart. [It was] the first [African focused] magazine that reached out to me! My debut in Ladybrille sparked a great fuse in my …
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Runway Review – African Designers Spring 2012 Collections
September 8-15, 2011 – With its epicenter at the Lincoln Center, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week radiated through New York City with over 90 top designers from around the world who showcased their Spring 2012 collections to thousands of fashion enthusiast. Ladybrille Magazine attended a couple of shows including Farah Ansagna – whose Spring 2012 is …
Video: CNN Profiles MyAsho.com by Dolapo Shobanjo – The Rise of African Fashion Retail Online
“From color-popping dresses to bold prints and shapes, Afro-centric designs have been storming catwalks in recent years, catching the eye of fashionistas across the world. But for many international consumers, especially those with no access to shops dedicated to African brands, it can often be hard to get their hands on designer garments from the …
Tsemaye Binitie at ARISE Made in Africa Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Show (Pictures)
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? A great season! It is important as we build the company up we must do great business as well as design. What can we expect from your collection? Beautiful clothes! As a young label we are trying to break new ground and try new things. …