“In 2005 Lisa Folawiyo and her team of expert craftsmen stormed the Nigerian fashion scene with new fashion label, Jewel by Lisa. In less than four years she has perfected the art of wearing Ankara, turning Jewel by Lisa into a coveted luxury label through the embellishment of fabric with sequins, Swarovski crystals, beads and …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Christie Brown
“Aisha Obuobi is the face behind the label Christie Brown. She holds an honours degree in psychology from the University of Ghana and is a self-taught designer. With just over a year in the industry, she has managed to revolutionize the fashion scene in Ghana by revamping the use of African print. Christie Brown is …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Sika Designs
“After completing a dressmaking and pattern cutting course at the London College of Fashion, Phyllis Taylor, a native of Ghana, established SIKA in April 2007. She then decided from the outset that she wanted to use Ghanaian fabrics and produce her garments in her homeland. Every fabric of a Sika garment is carefully selected in …
Arise Africa Fashion Week ’09, Ituen Basi
“The Ituen Basi brand is a celebration of individuality and feminism, a stylish combination of timeless elegance with a contemporary twist. Ituen has forged a subtle yet distinct signature inspired by the couturiers of old, as well as her many years of experience in the fashion industry. The brand is synonymous with the tradition of …
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