I am concerned about the state of African fashion as it is now. Here’s why. While thanks, primarily to African fashion bloggers in the last five years, African designers are finally getting the recognition they deserve in African and Western media, what appears to be lacking, however, are diverse and distinct point of views on …
Shop MyAsho.com African Designers: Pop-Up Boutique London Retail Event, August 13-14th, 2011
Ladybrille Londoners, MyAsho.com, the e-retailer we introduced you to in July 2009, is thriving and has expanded to include a pop up retail shopping experience for Ladybrille Londoners. On August 13th through 14th, 2011 in Nottting, London, My Asho, will make available the latest collections from Africa’s top fashion,accessory, children and homeware brands. Sample brands …
House of Versatile Styles De Luxe Ad Campaign 2011(Pictures)
By now the name Bukola Are, House of Versatile Styles and HVS should be a household name for every Ladybrille reader. The ever driven inspiring Ladybrille designer releases her latest ad campaign for her latest collection. Enjoy. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans …
Carducci Menswear- Capetown Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011
Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in business and leadership, with an emphasis on the African woman in the diaspora. Our coverage includes stories on capital, access to markets, expertise, hiring …
Lalesso- Capetown Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 (Pictures)
Design duo Olivia Kennaway and Alice Heusser launched Lalesso in 2005 in Cape Town and the brand has grown into an international label with Lalesso being stocked in stores in more than 17 countries. It is also work by international style icons and has been showcase on many local and international runways. In so doing, …
Michelle Ludek- Capetown Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 (Pictures)
Michelle studied fashion while living abroad in Canada and worked as a senior designer for top Canadian fashion retailer. When she returned to South Africa in 2006 she created her own ready-to-wear label, Michelle Ludek. The label is stocked by many independent fashion retailers including The Space, Mungo & Jemima and several other boutiques across …