Arise Magazine Fashion Week Lagos 2011 kicks off tomorrow March 10th, 2011. LadybrilleNigeria.com will be bringing you the scoop from the event soon. In the meantime, here is the latest news from the Arise camp about the event. LOCATION: The ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK LAGOS 2011 will take place at the luxury Federal Palace Hotel, …
Designer Danica Lepen Announces Departure from Black Coffee Label
Danica Lepen, the other design half of South Africa’s popular design brand Black Coffee, recently announced her departure from the label to work as a freelance stylist and consultant. “Working with Jacques has been a privilege, we were lucky enough to share the same passion and ideas for the brand. I have learnt so much …
Is it Necessary for African Designers to Show Abroad?
“What is the real interest behind Arise’s parading of African designers around the world?” . . . Ifashion.com writer Milisuthando Bongela ask? Bongela further tries to answer her main topic, “Is it Necessary for South African Designers to Show Abroad.” The author questions the benefit to designers that have shown abroad and ask about the cost …
Arise Magazine African Collective III Fall 2010 | Black Coffee (Pictures)
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 …
Arise Magazine African Collective III Fall 2010 | Backstage (Pictures)
Oluchi, Nduka, Deola Sagoe, Anisa Mpungwe & Black Coffee backstage at the Arise Magazine African Collective III 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 …
Deola Sagoe, Black Coffee, Lion Cloth & Ashes to Show at New York Fashion Week Fall 2010
Three African designers have been selected to show their Fall 2010 collections under Arise Magazine African Collective umbrella at New York Fashion Week for Fall 2010. They are: Nigeria’s leading design label Deola Sagoe, South Africa’s Black Coffee and Tanzania’s Loin Cloth and Ashes. All three are no new comers to showcasing on international platforms. …