No. Not yet, anyway. In my elementary school days, anytime I saw someone wearing a designer brand that was obviously counterfeited, I would humorously wonder what would possess anyone to willingly wear such. Some of the ‘abused’ brands that come to mind are Sean John, Nike, Adidas, Puma … the list is endless. As I …
Africa Style NOW: Michelle Obama Rocks Duro Olowu Jacket in South Africa
Michelle Obama arrived in South Africa, yesterday, dressed in a beautiful long sleeve orange and black print jacket from Duro Olowu (British-Nigerian). The jacket is from Olowu’s 2010 Fall/Winter Collections. The First Lady paired her jacket with black pants and blue flats. Watch the news report of her arrival below. Photocredit: Obama Diary.com Ladybrille MagazineFounded …
Why Not Invest in African Fashion?
There has been a lot of business activity in the global luxury industry of late, as the industry appears to have rebounded from the global recession. In the last month alone, there have been at least five acquisitions with the most notable being: Labelux’s acquisition of Jimmy Choo from TowerBrook, Qatar Luxury Group’s acquisition of …
The Beauty of Atypical Fashion Shows
Comedy shows, corporate events, music concerts and parties – including birthdays – all seem to have one thing in common these days- fashion shows. It seems almost odd that a designer would choose to hold a fashion show at these non typical events, in particular, at a corporate event. But a deeper thought into the …
African Fashion Designers, Work Your Brand!
It seems like only a few years ago when most of us African fashion enthusiasts could barely name an African fashion designer. Today, however, this is not the case. With what seems like hundreds of African fashion designers, some consumers find themselves overwhelmed with the choices now available. Now, we have the benefit of choice …
Africa Style NOW: Vanessa Mdee Rocks Chichia London
Vanessa Mdee, a Tanzanian and MTV Base Africa presenter rocks Chichia London to the country’s Kilimanjaro Music Awards. Photocredit: The Fashion Note Book 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 …