Congratulations to Nigeria’s Jewel by Lisa, Maki Oh and Andrew Dosunmu who won awards at the just completed 2011 Africa Fashion Awards. The winners were announced at the highly anticipated Africa Fashion Awards, which concluded the runway show at Africa Fashion Week at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, representing the strong emergence of a …
Africa Fashion Awards: Jewel by Lisa, Deola Sagoe, Maki Oh Nominated for 2011 Awards
Three of Nigeria’s designers based in Nigeria have been nominated for the 2011 Africa Fashion Awards. They are Jewel by Lisa, Deola Sagoe and Maki Oh. Congratulations to the trio and all nominees. Check out the full list of nominees below: DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – AFRICA 1. Deola Sagoe 2. David Tlale 3. Kluk …
BBC Profiles Lisa Folawiyo Owner of Jewel by Lisa
“She is the founder and creative director of Jewel by Lisa, a brand that specialises in Ankara textiles, the vibrant wax-resist dyed fabrics characteristic of West Africa and widely used across the continent. These clothes, originally based on traditional Indonesian batik and formerly known as Dutch wax, have been popular in Nigeria for generations. “Our …
Jewel by Lisa at ARISE Made in Africa Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Show (Pictures)
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? We dug deep into our roots and crafted a story that formed the basis of our collection – it is woven into each garment, the fabrics and the accessories. I believe the things that will define us this season are our uniquely stunning prints – …
Arise Magazine 'Made in Africa': Watch Nigerian Designers at the Arise Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Did you miss the Arise Magazine show? If so, watch all the excitement from Bunmi Koko, Jewel by Lisa, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Fati Asibuela and other African designers at the Arise Magazine ‘Made in Africa’ Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week here. “Designer Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi attends the Made In Africa: By Arise Magazine Spring …
Africa Style NOW: Catt Sadler E! News Presenter Rocks Jewel by Lisa
Shout out to all the Ladybrille fashion stylists in the USA suggesting African designers to their clients. Catt Sadler E! News Presenter Rocks a skirt from the Nigerian label Jewel by Lisa (JBL). The skirt was part of the collection shown by JBL as part of its Paris Fashion Week A/W 2011 collection. This is …