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Latest African fashion for men
April 23, 2018
Well, a while back, there was no such thing as African fashion for men as the western culture had crept in the African society and almost got rid of the rich African tradition that was meant to serve as the backbone of the communities. Other than food, beliefs and cultural activities, African wears heavily affected a majority of the people, especially men; switching to wearing jeans and T-shirts from the western societies. Fortunately,"...
African fashion designers: ethically changing lives
April 22, 2018
We are not selling because this is African, it is because of good design, desirable, and worth wearing,” says Belfast-born Penny Winter, a former costume designer with the Royal Opera House now based in Nairobi making covetable jewellery from indigenous materials such as horn, recycled brass and crystal. With a workforce of 12 full-time skilled artisans and more than 100 outsourced, she is selling to local upmarket hotels, exporting to more than 50 US stores and donates a percentage of profits to the British charity Tusk. Her clients have included Oprah Winfrey, Ali Hewson and Edun. “We are creating volume consistently and to a high standard,” she points out when we meet at her garden studio in Karen, an upmarket suburb of the city. One of her craftworkers, Milka Adhiambo, explains that her job enables......
New Designer Creates Accessible African Fashions
April 19, 2018
Music thumped throughout the room as strobe lights dispersed rainbow hued beams around the space as the audience shuffled to fill chairs that outlined the perimeter of the makeshift runway. Nerves coiled in Designer Odunuyi’s stomach as she stood with baited breath waiting for the first model of her Spring Fashion show to emerge onto the stage. This"...
The Estée Lauder Companies Elects Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
April 17, 2018
(AETOS Wire)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that Jennifer Hyman and Jennifer Tejada have been elected to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and that both directors have also joined the Audit Committee, effective as of April 16, 2018. Ms. Hyman is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rent the Runway, Inc. Ms. Tejada is the Chief Executive Officer of PagerDuty, Inc. “We"...
African fashion doesn’t need a “Vogue Africa”, but Vogue needs a boost from African fashion
April 15, 2018
On a recent visit to Lagos for a fashion show, veteran supermodel Naomi Campbell called on leading global fashion magazine to start an Africa edition and it’s sparked a bit of debate in Africa’s fashion circles about whether the region really needs Vogue or if Vogue needs Africa. There’s also been some talk about Africa designers and followers doing more to support homegrown fashion publications. One thing that people on all sides of the debate seem to agree on though is that fashion in Africa is a vibrant, diverse space that does not get enough recognition for how it has influenced global trends. Those who are for Vogue starting an Africa edition believe that it will give the continent’s fashion industry the global visibility it deserves to foster its growth. Those who are apprehensive about......
boohooMAN.com Celebrates the Launch of Their Collaboration with French Montana by Hosting a Party in LA
April 13, 2018
(AETOS Wire)-- This evening, international online retailer, boohooMAN.com, celebrated the launch of their collaboration with French Montana at an exclusive launch party in Los Angeles at Poppy for press, influencers and celebrities. Taking note from the product aesthetic and French’s very own style, the event served as the ultimate VIP experience. "...
Naomi Campbell's trip to Nigeria was life changing
April 12, 2018
Naomi Campbell walked the runways of Arise Fashion Week in Nigeria where she left feeling inspired to bring the culture of Africa to the world thorough Vogue. The 47-year-old British supermodel recently visited Lagos - Nigeria's largest city - to attend Africa's premier fashion showcase Arise Fashion Week where she walked the runway and interacted with up-and-coming designers using their"...
MorphoWave™ Compact by IDEMIA: New Compact, Frictionless Access Control Terminal Unveiled at ISC West
April 11, 2018
(AETOS Wire)-- IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, announces today the launch of MorphoWave™ Compact, the newest addition to its range of products for frictionless biometric access control. This masterpiece of engineering relies on IDEMIA’s patented, touchless 3D fingerprint technology: it delivers the field-proven performance of the award-wining MorphoWave Tower in a stylish and compact reader, designed for"...
Couture Africa magazine hosts first fashion business event
April 5, 2018
Couture Africa magazine, East Africa’s Pioneer Fashion Magazine, in partnership with Ajuma Ltd will be hosting a one-of-a-kind fashion experience on the 6th and 7th of April at the Two Rivers Mall and Sankara hotel dubbed Darling Runway Kenya. Ajuma Ltd [formerly City Models Africa] is a leading casting and model agency in Nairobi, Kenya. It is owned and operated by international supermodel Ajuma Nasanyana.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell urges 'Vogue' to launch African edition
April 3, 2018
Supermodel Naomi Campbell said on Sunday that Vogue magazine should launch an African edition to recognise the continent's contribution to a global fashion industry that has been criticised for its lack of diversity. Campbell, who was visiting Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, to appear on the runway at Arise Fashion Week, said there was a need for better representation of the continent. "... |
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