There was a time the world and especially Africans would not be caught dead in an African designer outfit. A person who wore an African designer label was considered less cultured and an easy prey by the upwardly mobile snobbish lot. You could be “Proudly Gucci, Versaci, Prada,” but “Proudly Jewel by Lisa, Stoned Cherrie, …
Bunmi Olaye of Bunmi Koko, Michelle Obama Commissioned Designer, is Ladybrille Woman July 2011
Bunmi Olaye owner of the fashion label Bunmi Koko graces the cover of Ladybrille Magazine as Ladybrille Woman of the Month, July 2011. In her first USA Exclusive interview, Bunmi shares insights on her background, the business of fashion and a whole lot more! The Bunmi Koko label was founded in 2009 by Bunmi Olaye …
African Designers: Bunmi Koko at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 (Pictures)
The design label Bunmi Koko dazzles at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 and proves America’s First Lady Michelle Obama got it right when she commissioned the design label last year to design a jacket for her. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in …
Arise Magazine Fashion Week Lagos 2011 Day 3 Review: Bunmi Koko, Klûk CGDT, LDA, Ere Dappa
The Arise Magazine Fashion Week shows, although it began with a bumpy ride, only got better as the days progressed with Saturday, March 12th, 2011 being one of the nice highlights of the event. Nigeria’s major celebrities, one of which included Nollywood A-List star Genevieve Nnaji, were in attendance. While the fashion audience was excited …
Arise Magazine Fashion Week Lagos 2011, Latest News!
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, …
Bunmi Koko 'Powerful Women' Spring/Summer 2011 Collection (Video)
Bunmi Koko celebrates powerful women with her Spring/Summer 2011 collection at London Fashion Week. 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 …