MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week Day 1 – Koketso Chiepe (Pictures & Review)

Although showing at the inaugural 2011 MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week, designer Koketso Chiepe is not new to fashion. Indeed her brand is retailed/or has shown in the UK, USA, UK and Japan. Accordingly, with the maturity and experience in fashion, we expected a Spring/Summer 2012 collection that was well edited to showcase all …

MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week Day 1 – Phunk Afrique (Pictures & Review)

To move Nigeria’s fashion industry forward, necessarily, there has to be a lot more design innovation and versatility even in ready-to-wear collections. The Phunk Afrique Spring/Summer 2012 collection had us wondering what exactly the label was thinking this season. The global fashion reference and nod to the 1970s glam and color sophistication was present  but …