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 – Xclamations (Pictures & Review)

There was something very unique about the Spring/Summer 2012 collection shown by Xclamations. Something beautifully authentic, local yet easily exportable internationally. Let’s call it “Utilitarian chic.” If we have all wondered who could potentially help us translate the Nigerian design aesthetics abroad, Xclamations would have to be added to the mix of brand labels that …