DeRay Mckesson, an American civil rights activist and a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter movement, and British television personality June Sarpong took to the VOICES stage to discuss the matter of racial injustice in the wider world. VOICES is BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Global Real Estate. …
The Walt Disney Company have defined countless childhoods and transcend generations with its high-octane, unique brand of storytelling. But what does Disney have to do with fashion? 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 …
Ghana Fashion & Design Week® (GFDW) has announced dates for this year’s fashion business week event. The event set to hit the city of Accra at the Luxury Labadi Beach Hotel will be held from October 21-23, 2016. The recognized international business event this year takes on the theme ‘NEO AFRICA’ – in leading a …
Famed designer, Diane von Furstenberg, speaks at Cleveland Clinic on how she made it in fashion. She also shares very valuable insights for all Ladybrille fashion designers interested in becoming successful in the fashion industry. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the …
Imran Ahmed’s Business of Fashion Blog wants to know whether Africa could be the next frontier for fashion retail. “NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the continent “the next Asia.” In fashion, Franca Sozzani even dedicated the entire May issue of L’Uomo …