African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) - 17th & 18th May 2014

For the first time in history, Nigeria will be hit with the biggest platform dedicated to African inspired fashion, African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN). The two-day spectacular show which will be held between Saturday, 17th and Sunday, 18th May 2014 at Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos will showcase everything that defines fashion from an African point of view.

#POTD: Orange Culture, Maki Oh and Other Shortlisted Designers with Dephine Arnault

Adebayo Oke-Lawal of Orange Culture and Amaka Osakwe of Maki OH join other shortlisted designers for a group photo with Dephine Arnault of LVMH

RUNWAY REPORT: LFDW 2013 - Bridget Awosika

ONE TO WATCH : LFDW 2013 - Marayah.O

Marayah O will showcase her S/S 2014 collection at the on going GTB Lagos Fashion and Design Week today, 25th Oct 2013. Time is 5:40pm at Eko Hotel - OceanView, VI

RUNWAY REPORT : LFDW 2013 - Orange Culture

The collection is fantastic! It's a tale of what's good for goose is good for the gander. Orange Culture again reminded us of his brave style of mixing simple plan pattern, print with strong and 'weird' materials to produce an outstanding collection that one part wowed some and on the other part dismayed.

From short and long shirt hemlines, nomadic headpieces to the white sneakers Orange Culture defined the real African nomadic aesthetics while predicting the future with the linen/net emphasis.

One thing the designer, Adebayo Oke-Lawal is also known for is his great sense of music; for him the runway music should be as fabulous as the collection...and did he do that? He brought it full on, quite amazing.

RUNWAY REPORT : LFDW 2013 - Beatrice Black Atari

 She's easy, seeks to be free (though she seems to be gets restrictions) and loves are cuts were appropriate.

Beatrice Black Atari's collection is almost a misconception considering she has several simple, ready to wear but not 'so' party looks that wouldn't even pass for a date night.

It's one thing the music played was a fail (John Legend - Tonight), it appeared the entire collection was short of one main touch that would've have made it a hit.

RUNWAY REPORT: Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2013 - House of Marie

The message for HOM is clear - romantic in the African sense, glitter, comfort, colours of love, lace details.

Soft toned pink lips, pencil heels and touch of feathers bring the collection to life as the models strut to Shade's 'Soldier of Love'

It's a beautiful collection but it's doubtful it will get commercial value for its worth, perhaps editorial use.

RUNWAY REPORT : LFDW 2013 - Samson Shoboye

 

RUNWAY REPORT : LFDW 2013 - Weiz Dhurm Franklyn "The Art"

RUNWAY REPORT : LFDW 2013 - Wana Sambo S/S 14 - 'The Voyage of Mademoiselle'

Wana Sambo's collection at the GTB LFDW 2013 got everyone talking, especially the fashion editors. The collection which is a blend of minimalist meets glam chic features elegant yet subtle evening wears and ready to wear pieces for the fashion IT girl.

There are several wearable pieces in this collection and lots of fine trends too - high slits, plunging neckline, crop tops, shorts, uneven hemlines, etc.

Wana Sambo definitely brought her A-game to the show this year; I'm really impressed at the rapid growth.

More photos below..

GTBLFDW 2013 Schedule

5th Mango Fashion Awards Opens Registration

The brand officially opens the international fashion competition for young designers worldwide and we would love to see African designers being selected for this award. So read on and get your work in place to apply!

MANGO, Spain’s most international designer fashion brand, launches the fifth edition of the MANGO Fashion Awards, an event which aims to promote the international projection of new fashion talent. Participants will have the opportunity to present their collections before a prestigious jury and compete for 300,000 euros in prize money, the largest sum offered to date in a competition of this type.

More about the awards HERE

All Set for AFWNY 2013

Africa Fashion Week is a luxury multi-day event that will include runway shows, vendor exhibition, and industry networking events with the sole purpose of raising awareness of the African Fashion/Entertainment professionals in New York and Tri -State area. More specifically, buyers and industry influencers will be previewed to African designers.

While the SCHEDULE of events has been announced, I cannot wait to see the beautiful designs that will be showcased by the participating DESIGNERS

More on AFWNY 

StyleMania Magazine Set To Visit Fashion Designers

In a bit to encourage young up and coming designers, Nigeria's leading fashion and lifestyle magazine - StyleMania will be touring studios of fashion and design brands who are willing to showcase their collections to the StyleMania editorial team. The visit will involve a presentation of a current collection along with sketches. Interested designers should send an email to editor@maniamag.org with full names, address and a contact phone number.

There's a New Fashion Book Called 'New African Fashion' By Helen Jennings

Helen Jennings, an author, journalist, stylist and Editor-in-Chief at Arise Magazine will launch her book New African Fashion this September 2011, perfect time as Africa and the world prepare for New York Fashion Week!

Details on the book below:

Ever since the late 1960s when Yves Saint Laurent presented African-inspired collections, the textiles, details, and colours of Africa have moved into the realm of high fashion. In the past few years, young designers from the continent itself have emerged as people to watch in the fashion world. In New African Fashion I offer a brief history of African fashion, beauty and style, follow its influence on modern designers, and spotlights the best designers, photographers and models from across the continent and the African diaspora.

Profiling popular lines such as Duro Olowu, Jewel by Lisa, Black Coffee, and Eric Raisina, the book explores the myriad reasons why African fashion is having its moment in the sun. I show how designers are looking beyond cliches of the African aesthetic by embracing both traditional and contemporary fabrics and garments, and discuss how the passion for ethically and environmentally conscious clothing is fueling this trend. As colourful and exciting as the fashions it features, this volume will appeal to anyone interested in following the world’s most exciting new fashion development.” -Helen Jennings

Deola Sagoe Autumn/Winter 2011 Lookbook

Deola Sagoe recently unveiled her autumn/winter 2011 lookbook, see pictures:

I Got 'The Fashion Book'!

The book 'The Fashion Book' has been around for a while now but somehow I just got hold of it, I guess it's not too late, no book is.

Heard alot about it and thought to get it, at least just so to get familiar.Check out a short review on amazon here http://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Book-Editors-Phaidon-Press/dp/071483808X

Today, I start reading, will post my review soon.

You can get a copy of The Fashion Book at The Life House,
33, Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island
Price is just N5,000

Behind The Scene at The ARISE FASHION WEEK 2011 -Models, make up, designers.