The Nairobi Fashion Week has made a comeback after a 4-year hiatus, 25 top designers featured in the November 2022 showcase. After a four-year absence, the Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) is making a comeback, bigger and better. The annual event will be held at the Sarit Expo Center from November 25 to November 27 and is…
Paris Fashion Week: Balmain unveiled festival vibes for its African-inspired spring/summer 2023 collection, with Cher and Ckay performances and Kylie Jenner and Stromae in the crowd
French designer Olivier Rousteing pulled out all the stops on September 28 in his latest collection for Balmain at Paris Fashion Week, closing his show with US star Cher on the catwalk. US model Ashley Graham presents a creation for the Balmain spring/summer 2023 fashion show during the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week, in Paris, on…
Global Fashion Collective shines at Milan Fashion Week with its first show from 10 designers
ByThe Bharat Express News Leesle presented by Global Fashion Collective, Milan Fashion Week, September 2022 GFC Global Fashion Collective (GFC) was first seen at Milan Fashion Week this fall. Under the leadership of Jamal Abdourahman, director of Vancouver Fashion Week, the second largest fashion week in North America, GFC has quickly become one of the…
Chalhoub Group takes majority stake in Threads Styling
Photo: Threads Styling The largest retail operator in the Middle East has acquired the UK-based personal shopping platform for an undisclosed sum. Chalhoub Group’s chief investment officer Sharmila Murat and Threads Styling’s founder Sophie Hill discuss what’s next. BY KATI CHITRAKORN Chalhoub Group, the retail operator and distributor that represents more than 300 fashion brands in…
Young Black designer dresses Colombian vice-president in 'resistance' fashion
BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Esteban Sinisterra, a young Black fashion designer from Colombia’s largely-poor Pacific region, is dressing Vice-President Francia Marquez – the first Afro-Colombian woman to hold the post – in what he calls “resistance” fashion. Sinisterra, whose colorful patterned dresses for Marquez have drawn international attention, grew up in the municipality of Santa Barbara…
The top jewellery trends from the Spring/Summer 2023 catwalks
Catwalk jewellery needs to make an immediate impact if it’s to be spotted from the back row – or indeed make an impression on those in the all-important front. Designers are taking this to heart this season with supersized jewels, be it Panconesi for KNWLS’s giant silver hoop-in-hoops or Tom Ford’s disco-lights-for-the-face sequin versions. Craft is…
Meet the 30 leading African startups in healthcare supply chains selected by Investing in Innovation (i3) for their new $7 million fund
Each start-up will receive at least $50,000 from the program.Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the program aims to bridge the gap between African-led businesses, investors, and donor agencies.The program is also sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, AUDA-NEPAD, and AmerisourceBergen. Investing in Innovation…
IHEKUBI Rips The 2022 Africa Fashion Week Runway With “Ohun Olori” Collection
At the just concluded Africa fashion week runway show, emerging womenswear brand, IHEKUBI, presented a vibrant collection tagged Ohun Olori. The brand’s latest offering takes inspiration from the defiant sounds of two Nigerian songs, Bimpe by Asa and Olori Oko by Infinity. According to the statement of the brand: These artists use loud African drums…
Toyin Lawani lambasts Big Brother over Hermes’ eviction
A famous Nigerian fashion designer and stylist, Toyin Lawani, has blasted the organisers of the biggest reality show in Africa, Big Brother Naija, for the shocking eviction of Hermes Iyele. Toyin Lawani, who took to social media to express her disappointment in the show, further accused the organisers of rigging the votes. The eviction of…
They are Black. They are Italians. And they are changing their country.
Michelle Ngonmo fights for inclusion. Her weapon is fashion; her battleground is the catwalks and showrooms of multicultural Milan. “We are in a society where everything is imagined and imaged as all white,” says Ms. Ngonmo, sitting in a white suit in an office where the corners are reserved for clothes racks loaded with the…
LOOK: Durban Fashion Fair reaches new heights
Durban — The Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) was everything expected and more, from the planning, time management from the team to the glitz and glamour. The DFF was held at the Durban International Convention Centre at the weekend. The event has been running for 11 years, showcasing the talent of designers, supporting them and helping…
Thebe Magugu to host first-ever international catwalk show in London
South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu to host his first-ever international catwalk show as part of the V&A’s Fashion in Motion series on October 7. The showcase will mark Magugu’s first catwalk shows outside of Johannesburg and will present his ‘Discard Theory’ collection, featuring second-hand clothing discarded by Europe and America from Dunuza. Magugu, who…
Fashion Minority Alliance launches Regent Street pop-up
Pop-up stores are an essential vehicle for small and fledging fashion brands to gain mainstream exposure. And none more than the temporary showroom on London’s Regent Street throwing the spotlight on the Fashion Minority Alliance (FMA) to showcase top ethical fashion, accessories, and beauty brands. The Marketplace is a joint venture between the Lone Design Club…
Why You Should Know The Work Of These Africa-America Institute Honorees
The 38th annual awards gala celebrates leaders who have used their platforms to make an impact across the African Diaspora. For almost 70 years, The Africa-America Institute (AAI) has worked to improve the global understanding of Africa and its diaspora and increase educational opportunities for young Africans. Founded in Washington, D.C. by Dr. Horace Mann…
A look into collections that turned heads at the London Fashion Week
he past few days have been all about extraordinary brands showcasing their contemporary and eye-popping fashion collections and pulling out all the stops to strut the busy runway. The London Fashion Week, which was presented by Clearplay, from September 16 to September 20, started on a high. On the first day of this event, Temperley…
Dancer to designer: Verushka Pather blends her Indian and African heritage to create stunning garments
Verushka Pather has taken her love for Indian and African culture, and blended the two to create the most beautiful designs. The dancer ventured into the world of fashion with the idea of showing the best parts of South Africa to the world.Khanya Designs combines eye-catching African prints and fabrics with traditional Indian designs. Verushka Pather…
MN designers bring East-African style, luxury streetwear to 'Fusion'
‘Energy Gear x Ramadhan Designs Presents Fusion’ features several local designers, blending classic and contemporary designs into one haute fashion event. Author: Samantha Fischer Published: 4:42 PM CDT September 22, 2022 Updated: 4:42 PM CDT September 22, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS — “I’ve always had a passion for fashion.” Ramadhan “Rammy” Mohamed, one of two designers hosting…
The Search For South Africa’s Next Generation Of Creative Sensations Is Back!
Applications to participate in the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Class of 2023 are now open! Are you ready to take your creative pursuits to the next level? The Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme, which aims to unearth fresh talent across a multitude of creative sectors, is once again issuing a Call for Entry for this…
Kaffy Kreates Unveils Its SS23 Collection Titled Woman And Colour
T The just concluded Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, which took place in the ever-bubbling city of Lagos, had scores of talented fashion brands parade their creations on the runway at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites. Noticeable among the lineup was Abuja-based womenswear brand Kaffy Kreates which showcased its vibrant collection aptly titled, Woman and…
When South African designer Thebe Magugu and Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli combined their aesthetics
Thebe Magugu set out to transform a fuchsia-pink ball gown from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Valentino—and Piccioli followed suit on a jaunty green Magugu pantsuit—each designer channelled their creativity into something fantastically new When South Africa’s fashion wunderkind Thebe Magugu first opened the mystery crate from Rome containing Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Valentino haute couture garment, he recognised it…