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Sunday, March 20, 2011

FashionMist: African Fashion coming out of the Mist 2011 Event, London

FashionMist is bringing together various designers who are of African (specifically Ghanaian) origin and reflect this in their work and who have found success in the Diaspora as well as on the continent itself.

The event aims to highlight that African-influenced designs can be enjoyed in any number of contexts, western or non-western. In doing so, the event is creating a network of designers who can draw on each other for support and inspiration. Designers who are confirmed to participate include Sheila Boateng (N’kya Designs), Sandi Owusu (Diva Delicious), Mina Evans-Anfom (Mina Evans), Anita Quansah (Anita Quansah London) and Helena Aidoo-Morrison (Aya Morrison) Kwabena Boateng (Kayobi) Antoinette Amuzu (Ayikai Couture) Josephine Wiafeh (Yaa Ataa couture bags). Hazel Mak and Adynkra will provide entertainment.

FashionMist will take place in two parts. During the day there will be an exhibition of 20 stalls, where the clothing and accessory ranges of participating designers will be available for purchase by the public. This part of the event is open to anybody and admission will be free. During the evening, FashionMist will host a ticketed fashion showcase, where a selection of designers will present exclusive collections. Part of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Global Mamas, an organization which aims at empowering women through art and crafts.

The event will take place on Saturday 26th March 2011. The Exhibition will be open to the public from 12pm – 5pm and admission is free. Doors for the Showcase will open at 6pm and this is a ticket-only event. Tickets cost £15 and can be purchased Here. The event will take place at the Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5BE. The exhibition during the day is free and open to the public.

One Nigerian Boy in Accra Part 2- Labadi Beach Chilling, Shopping & more Shopping

I had to take a break from my Accra trip posting to bring you guys all the delights from the Arise Magazine fashion week, so now that that’s done with, here’s the second part of my Accra trip which starts with my Labadi Beach trip on Ghana’s independence day and frantic shopping for leather goods –my new kryptonite- on the day we were leaving Accra.

I was screaming at my sis to hit the cam shutter, lols

Blogger Allen (above) my sis Wana (below)

See Images from my shopping expedition on Oxford street, Osu with my sister after the jump.

Shoe Game from Day 1 of Arise Magazine Fashion Week

Loads of the players were on their A game and its nice to see Lagos stepping it up a notch for an international fashion event.

See more after the jump

ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK ¬ LAGOS. 50 DESIGNERS+STAR-STUDDED MUSICAL ACTS TO CLOSE EACH NIGHT’S SHOWCASE

ARISE MAGAZINE, Africa¹s first global style and culture magazine, has released the schedule for the ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK LAGOS 2011 which will take place in the tents at the luxury Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, from Thursday 10th March to Sunday 13th March 2011.

The much-anticipated line-up of 50 international fashion designers will showcase their latest designs in three categories: Group, Double and Collective showcases over four days.

The designers selected to participate are:

Alexander Amosu, Amine Bendriouich Couture and BS. Autumn Adeigbo, Angelo Van Mol, B-Side by Wale Adeyemi, Bestow Elan, Black Coffee, Bridget Awosika, Buki Akib, Bunmi Koko, Chichia, Christie Brown, Deola Sagoe, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Eki Orleans, Eredappa, Gavin Rajah (SA), Gert-Johan Coetzee, Grey, House of Farrah, House of Nwocha, Ituen Basi, Jewel by Lisa, JIL, Jo Black Craze, Kastle Designs & Treasure Chest, KemKemStudio, Kiki Kamanu, Klûk CGDT, Korto Momolu, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi , LaQuan Smith, Lola Faturoti, Madam Wokie's Couture, Maki Oh, Mataano, Mustafa Hassanali, Nikki Khiran Couture, NKWO, Odio Mimonet, Okunoren Twins, Pierre-Antoine Vettorello, Re Bahia, Samantha Cole, Tiffany Amber, Toju Foyeh, Tsemaye Binitie, Viv La Resistance, Vonne, Xuly.Bët, Zedeye.

Wana Sambo 'Light as Air' Fall/Winter 2011 Collection at Project Red Charity Fashion Show

The new collection aptly titled ‘Light as Air’ by designer Wana Sambo for her eponymous label was a combination of free flowing sultry fabrics if loose shapes and silhouettes. The pieces were inspired by France and this was evidenced by French singer -of Belgian and Rwandan origin- Stromae’s Alors on Danse track blazing through the speakers as the models navigated the runway.

The designer took a bold step away from the ubiquitous Ankara fabric, opting to employ it only for handmade woven hand bands whilst tulle fabric in different colors was used for the entire collection.

See more images after the jump

Fashion, Bargains, Culture, Food, Music, People, Life at Zebra's Bazaar

“EXPERIENCE these very special brands, MEET the creative forces behind them & DRINK in the wonderful essence of a day out filled with CONSCIOUS RETAIL therapy, MINGLING, SHARING and entertainment.

BLACK BUTTERFLY: Collection. A Limited Edition bijou collection of jewel colored jersey tees, tunics and maxis...Cool, Effortless Chic!

IRIE: Inspired by the tropics, the Nigerian culture, mood and music, the Irie band and its permanent all- kaftan collection is synonymous with bold, casual, confidence and comfort and the men (and women) who wear Irie...live Irie.

OURS by Juliada: This organic beauty range is lovingly hand and home made by 2 lovely young women and already has a cult following of organic beauty product junkies. Their lavish body and hair butters smell good enough to eat! Their debut at the Bazaar at Zebra should be their warm welcome into the Zebra family.

QAMIN: Using the best adherence to strict quality control, QAMIN, celebrates the design and manufacture of MADE IN NIGERIA accessories for both men and women with a focus on footwear.

ZASAHADU: Zashadu bags are handmade in Nigeria from sumptuous leather, Aso-oke and exotic skins.

ZEBRA: A true fashion lifestyle brand, Zebra Living fuses funky and classic fashion with heartfelt consciousness. Affordable, versatile, ethically produced and using fabrics proudly sourced from all over Africa and the World, this lifestyle brand keeps giving you more and more. As proud sponsor and host of the Bazaar at Zebra, they’ll be treating guests and shoppers to light refreshments and live entertainment....And of course the signature end of month SALE!”

LPM - More Edition

“We hope the year has taken off to a great start, we know it has for us!! LPM is turning 2 years old on Sunday, 27th of February 2011, and we are proud and grateful for the immense support from everyone!!

To celebrate our 2nd anniversary, we are giving you the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of hundreds of Nigerians alongside Freedom Foundation; an NGO, which was set up in 2001 to carry out the mandate of pioneering social reformation within communities. It was established as a non-profit organization committed to affecting society by empowering individuals who are affected by various categories of social and economic disadvantage (drug addicts & sex workers for example).

The individuals Freedom Foundation rescues are vulnerable. Some were sold by their own parents as barter for debts, and from ages as young as 13, they have been drugged up to work the streets of Lagos, serving as objects to enrich other men – men who bully and threaten their lives, e-ver-y-day.

With many reasons to give thanks, we’ve decided to partner with this great organization to raise funds for the Ladies who reside in Genesis House, where they are fully re-habilitated and nurtured to become better/stronger women with strong values in their community. With this in mind we were wondering what MORE can we GIVE? We thought hard about this, and came up to the an equation that ends up as the BIGGEST Fashion Market Party Lagos is yet to see:

MORE Space + MORE Vendors = MORE Merrier People.

Seeing as it is a Celebration we will have a Food Court, selling a variety of food, drink and confectionary, a lounge area where documentaries of the great work being done by the freedom foundation will be displayed, and even a DJ!

We trust and thank you in advance for being a part of this positive and impactful initiative as we all get to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of Women, who are simply victims of society. We hope you join Le Petit Marche (LPM) to GIVE a large percentage of the proceeds raised from the rental of stalls and donate to the good work of the freedom foundation! So please, help make a difference!

We will be taking stall reservations at info@lpmnigeria.com for a large variety of vendors including:

- Fashion designers
- Fabric
- Men and women High street fashion
- Shoes and bags
- Accessories
- Food and drink
- Home Essentials and more

Venue: The Harbor Point, from 12 noon till 8pm
For more information about participating, please send us an email to info@lpmnigeria.com”.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

All the Fashions and People at the Luxé Store Launch and Valentine Sales Event

The newest store to launch on fashion high street Adeniran Ogunsanya is none other than Luxé run by Eve and Liyah is a modern women and menswear boutique stocking leather goods and shirts for men from some of the most luxurious brands which include Gucci, Prada, Giorgio Armani, D&G , Valentino, Dior…and more.

The event was fun filled with loads of designer label loving ~~whores~~ gents and ladies trooping in and out to take advantage of the 10% mark down on all merchandise.

Honestly I was impressed with the selection of items in store, the store design and the sick sick dance playlist that was on rotation almost turning the store into a mini discotheque after a few drinks and delicious cupcakes.