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African Fashion: Six Fashion Designers To Watch Out For During Nairobi Fashion Week In 2022

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

The season’s newest designs will be showcased during Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) in November 2022 at Sarit Expo Center. From Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27, new collections from 25 designers will be unveiled on the runway. on the basis of

Since the start of Nairobi Fashion Week in 2013, six seasons have passed, according to founder and creative director James Brian. “Over the years, the NFW has demonstrated that it is a welcoming platform for aspiring and seasoned designers as well as fashion fans. It is an unquenchable inferno of glitz and glam that probes every crevice of fashion, from elegant and composed to blazing and bold. Because of this, we are thrilled to bring it back after the Covid-19 pandemic’s sad era ”

Rose Palhares From Angola
Born in Angola, Rose Palhares moved to Portugal when she was twelve years old. She always had a fascination for fashion design as a child, and she received her training in Brazil. She started her profession as a hairdresser in her home nation, fulfilling a childhood desire.

With studios in Lisbon and Luanda, she now splits her time between the two countries. Day 2’s performances by Palhares.

Nonnistics From Nigeria
Atelier in Lagos Nonye of Nonnistics once worked in banking, where she excelled at doing math. She has now applied the same devotion to the fields of fashion and design. Nonye was born, raised, and attended school in Owerri, Imo State.
Nonye was born, raised, and attended school in Owerri, Imo State.  She most recently presented during New York Fashion Week. On November 26th, check out her SS23 collection at Nairobi Fashion Week.

Chema Chetu From Kenya
Chema Chetu is a Kenyan leather goods company recognized for its incredibly imaginative yet useful bags, totes, and purses. Evelyne Wanjiku is the brand’s creator and chief designer.

Evelyne’s brand is a women-led and women-inspired business that aspires to empower its community one leather book and bag at a time in addition to her artistic vision and fine arts training. On Friday, May 25, Chema Chetu will present its SS23 Collection at Nairobi Fashion Week.

The Mod Hq From Ghana
After watching Style with Elsa Klensch on CNN in the 1980s, Ghanaian designer Ami Tonye Yomekpe became attracted by all things related to fashion. She was captivated by global fashion, designer interviews, backstage passes, and models on international runways.

But she didn’t start her fashion adventure until a serendipitous encounter while working on her dissertation, which happened much later. The late Kofi Ansah, a trailblazer and well-known Ghanaian fashion designer who revolutionized the business in Ghana, became a mentor to her after a series of interviews and inspired her to follow her passion.

Ami, an architect by training, later founded her company Afromod Trends, which was recently renamed MOD, and made a second appearance at Nairobi Fashion Week 2022.

Rossely From Angola 
Rossely was raised in Portugal and England after being born in Luanda, Angola. In Luanda, Angola, in 2015, she made the decision to start Pretah, a brand that celebrates her love of retro and vintage fashion as well as her African heritage.
In Luanda, Angola, in 2015, she made the decision to start Pretah, a brand that celebrates her love of retro and vintage fashion as well as her African heritage.  On the 25th, she will present her SS23 Collection at Nairobi Fashion Week.

Andrea Galante From Agonla
Angolan-born When Andrea Galante was a young girl, she spent the afternoons with her grandmother, a seamstress by trade, and it was during these times that she first learned how to tie the first knots in her dolls’ and children’s clothing.
The sensuality of a woman is highlighted by her line’s use of satin fabrics, lace, sparkles, and daring cuts. She started transitioning to the wedding industry in 2017.
At Nairobi Fashion Week 2022, Andrea will present her SS23 Collection on Thursday, June 26.

It’s anticipated that this season of NFW would draw more viewers than previous ones.
There will be 25 designers on display, hailing from countries including Kenya, South Africa, Togo, Benin, the United States, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, the Ivory Coast, and Switzerland.
“I’m incredibly excited about this show.
I’m eager and anticipatory because this will be my first time taking part, Meeting other designers and fashion fans is something I’m looking forward to “says Chemachetu Leather designer Eva Wanjiru from Kenya.

A portion of the money raised from the sale of Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) tickets will be given to help patients with esophageal cancer.
The Kenyatta University Teaching, Research, and Referral Hospital cancer center will work with us to ensure a good community effect.

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In The November Issue Of Vogue Arabia, Naomi Campbell Dons Four Looks From African Fashion Houses.

Posted on by Fashion Tribe Influencer

The cover of the November 2022 issue of Vogue Arabia Magazine features supermodel Naomi Campbell and was shot by fashion photographer Sam Rawadi.
Amine Jreissati served as the fashion director, Sam Allison and Ankita Chandra produced, and True North handled set production. Robert Behar was in charge of styling, Angloma, a makeup artist, and Kiril Vasilev, a hair stylist, are responsible for beauty, Naomi is sporting an outfit from El Tayeb Nation on the cover.

Using her position during public appearances to promote the upcoming generation of designers, supermodel Naomi Campbell is well known for actively promoting obscure international businesses, particularly those from the African continent.

I think it’s so important to be unified, and for creatives to come together without borders or boundaries to express themselves and what they do. Everyone’s now looking towards Africa for the next big thing, but I’ve been visiting and working in the continent since 1993. When you have the passion to do something it’s from the heart, it’s not a trend. I’ve always believed in the continent. I’m so proud of what I see, and I want to share that with the world

~ Naomi Campbell ~

Nowhere was it more clear than in the November issue of Vogue Arabia Magazine, where she wore four costumes made by African designers.
In this issue, Naomi talked openly about being a mother, encouraging up-and-coming artists with an emphasis on African talent, and other causes dear to her heart.
Robert Behar was in charge of styling, Amine Jreissati was in charge of fashion, Kiril Vasilev was in charge of the hair, and Angloma was in charge of the makeup.
Naomi wore a full ensemble from the Sudanese-French womenswear label El Tayeb Nation on the cover.

The ageless beauty chose an off-white pair of thigh-high boots to go with the string cape she wore as her second costume, created by the sustainable Nigerian firm NKWO totally out of waste.

Naomi then changed into a fish and chips print outfit from the newest SS23 collection by South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu. She added a pair of scarlet thigh-high boots to complete the look.
Naomi looked stunning in an Aso-Oke blazer designed by Nigerian fashion designer Kenneth Ize. She accessorized the look with bold rings by Noudar and off-white thigh-high boots.

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Fola Francis Makes Fashion History By Being The First Transgender Model To Appear In Lagos Fashion Week.

Posted on by Fashion Police

Fola Francis, a model and fashion designer, smiles broadly as she glances through her phone.
She smiles even larger when I inquire as to what is going on. Francis mentions her Instagram and the compliments she has received for making her runway debut at Lagos Fashion Week the day before by saying, “The messages keep rolling in.” “It’s really exciting!”

At the end of October, designers from all over Africa were featured during Lagos Fashion Week, which Vogue characterizes as Africa’s top fashion event. Francis was the first transgender person to ever walk the catwalk and model for Cute-Saint and Fruché. In Nigeria, there are no transgender rights, and residents and the government alike frequently discriminate against them. In light of this, Francis’s debut on the runway is a big event.

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Her debut was tense; making history isn’t simple. Before taking the runway, she reportedly danced backstage while telling herself, “You’re the Fola Francis. a shithead Your efforts are bringing your idea to fruition. She wouldn’t ruin it because she had worked so hard to get here.

She claims she felt uneasy when she saw so many people waiting outside for the first performance. “Shit! Shit! I was like, ” But when everyone started yelling with delight, Francis recounts, “I wanted to laugh.
“You know what? I said to myself. You must consider this seriously. They need to know that you’re here and serious about business.

Francis was serious, after all. Fortunately, as I was running late, I was present to see it. Thankfully, the Cute-Saint event began two hours later than expected.

A contemporary African fashion label called Cute-Saint is genderless. African-inspired textures and fabrics with words like Omo Eko inscribed on them were part of its 2022 collection (Lagos child). Few individuals in the audience at the Federal Palace Hotel were aware that Francis would be strolling.

Disclosure and Fatoumata Diawara’s “Douha (Mali Mali)” was playing loudly when Francis took on the runway. She donned a flowing red robe with clear high heels, a ponytail in her hair, and rich red lipstick on her lips. Her eyes were covered by yellow shades. When Francis appeared on the runway, the crowd cheered enthusiastically, as was obvious.

She walked calmly, keeping a straight expression, and focusing on the path in front of her. She modeled just one outfit for Cute-Saint. At the conclusion of the performance, there was more applause. Many audience members congratulated Francis on her debut, which some of them described as monumental.
Femi, the creative director of Cute-Saint, tells me on the phone, “To be very honest, we didn’t think about including a trans woman in our show until Fola approached me.” “As a company that encourages diversity, we found it intriguing because it reflects our own ideals. We think that fashion significantly changes people’s perspectives and that if everyone is afraid to change anything, nothing will ever change.

I query Femi as to whether he is concerned about any unfavorable effects of Francis’s participation. Before we took the action, “we were well informed of the possible implications of the action,” he claims. “But I think we’re okay as long as our ideals remain intact. People who share our ideals will be attracted to it. To fully satisfy the market is impossible.

A few hours after Cute- Saint’s, I watched footage of the Fruché show with Francis as I had missed some of it. The garments are ready-to-wear and exposing; Fruché is known for designing clothing for contemporary women. Once more, the crowd applauds Francis when she enters, this time wearing all-white clothing, her face somber, and her hair perfectly coiffed.

There is a loud rendition of Beyoncé’s “Alien Superstar” Francis responds, pointing to her stroll, “This is my favorite.” As a Beyoncé lover, I think it fits the song exactly right.
The hymn is being sung, and I can hear people intently observing Francis. Many people in the crowd, once more, were unaware that she was walking.
“We’re a progressive company, and I have a fantastic relationship with most of the individuals who buy from us, so I don’t have any fears,” says Frank Aghuno, founder of Fruché. But if something were to happen, good riddance to them because they had never been on our side.
It was simple for Aghuno to choose Fola, he continues. She is a young, independent woman, so when she reached out and I didn’t have any issues with it, I was thrilled to have her.

Content courtesy  of Xtra Magazine & NFH

African Fashion: Lagos Fashion Week 2022 Featured 5 Noteworthy Shows.

Posted on by Fashion Tribe Influencer

The fashion market in Africa is expanding significantly. Inspiring collections that highlight their brands’ aesthetics are released by designers in the continent’s major fashion hubs every season.

The African fashion industry is about to go worldwide, with events like Lagos Fashion Week, Glitz Fashion Week, Hub of Africa Fashion Week, and more. In Lagos Fashion Week, we observed models walking down the runway in outfits created by imaginative designers from all over the continent.
For three gloriously beautiful days, fashion enthusiasts from Nigeria and around the world gathered in Lagos, probably Africa’s largest fashion hub, to celebrate the continent’s industry and take in the new season’s collections from designers.

Lagos Fashion Week 2022 came to a thrilling conclusion with a premiere party, an after-party, public shows, and private ones.

Although some designers, including Dye Labs, Eki Kere, Sisiano, Iamisigo, Banke Kuku, Lagos Space Programme, Imad Eduso, and Andrea Iyamah, held private viewings off-site, the public exhibition of more than 30 established and up-and-coming designers were held at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Long braids, bold eyeliner, heavy makeup, Afro hair, patched denim jackets and pants, corsets, long and short dresses, crop tops, cargo pants, high-soled boots, cliques of twos and threes, brightly colored hairstyles and piercings, and camera personnel peering through lenses for perfect shots were just a few of the eccentric looks we saw.

The runway promised a completely different experience from the street style and its immersed culture, as designers produced their best collections yet, including expertly designed suits, loose-fitting shirt dresses, classic textiles, knits, tasselled purses, and even hand-beaded apparel. I discussed the collections with some of the designers.

TJ Who
TJ Who eloquently spreads the gospel of luxury through their attire.
The company was established and is creatively driven by the outstanding Taju Ibrahim. Its approach is based on structures, minimalism, and astute comfort, giving its users a subtle sensation of strength.
They used textiles like cotton-bonded scuba, a blend of cotton, polyester, and viscose materials, to make jaw-dropping designs for their SS/23 collection. The stage included cuffed pants, divided sleeves, and subtle yet noticeable details in the threading.

According to Ibrahim, “this collection has been two years of experimental idea refining, rethinking, and revision, and this collection was us showing the world the number of designs we’ve diligently worked on over the years.

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We kept to our avant-garde, sci-fi, and ageless aesthetics with this collection, but we also discovered ways to incorporate our African roots and hand-embroidery techniques into them. They debuted in womenswear during this season.

Elie Kuame
The Ivory Coast-based Elie Kuame womenswear brand bears his name. After establishing the company in 2016, Kuame has continued to release clothing that is motivated by the love and encouragement he gets from the women in his life.
The majority of his creations are done by hand, and he gives each one a beautiful finishing touch while feeling a surge of love and joy. The designer has dressed royalty and graced the cover of the Ghanaian magazine Debonair Afrik.

The Elie Kuame brand’s SS/23 “This Is Couture” collection, which was inspired by African heritage, served as evidence that the continent was capable of producing much more. Models paraded wearing heavy, opulent clothing and traditional caps worn by queens. There were also visible details like hand beading, gold decorations, and indigenous materials.

“We aim to demonstrate through our roots that fashion is possible in Africa. All of the pieces were produced by hand and beaded, according to Kuame. “We want to use this collection to demonstrate that we can meet international standards as well,”

Jermaine Bleu
Based in Accra, Ghana, Jermaine Bleu is a rapidly expanding menswear and womenswear brand. In order to portray insightful tales about the African continent through the eyes of Africans, Jason Jermaine Asiedu started it in 2015. The brand has so far changed directions and graced the digital pages of publications like Teen Vogue and i-D.
The Jermaine Bleu brand returned to Lagos Fashion Week this year with the “Harmony” collection, which was motivated by duality, fluidity, and self-love. The collection is about crafting calming, peaceful narratives or travels.

According to Asiedu, this year, “we’re sharing stories about how we’ve been put in so many boxes by society that we forget who we are, and it drives us to tension, chaos, anxiety, and feelings we don’t even understand.

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This is our way of advising folks to take a deep breath, relax, and not take themselves too seriously.
They interpreted this concept through tangible components like color explosions as well as a design methodology and fabric selection.

JZO
Joseph O. Ike and Olamide E. Akindeinde founded the Nigerian company JZO. The two are creating a new type of menswear company that adds a whimsical element to African design by utilizing their backgrounds and abilities. Pieces have a strong brand voice, which makes them easy to recognize.
They build, then dismantle before rebuilding.

The fabric selection is perfect, and the styling and silhouette are flawless, always current, and unmistakably noticeable. Their SS/23 collection, “Pan-The-On,” is inspired by ancient African deities.

“We haven’t created or illustrated any of our own African pantheons. What, really, are gods to us? Says Ike. “This is our interpretation of that tale or the first in a series of tales along those lines.
What would they resemble? In order to create this collection, the color scheme, drapings, shapes, and everything else were taken into consideration.

Rick Dusi
A high-end clothing brand called Rick Dusi creates minimalist silhouettes. Their selection of textiles and color schemes is solely focused on the kinds of narratives they hope to tell and the sources of inspiration.
The company, which was founded by Eromosele Patrick Eidusi, has styled celebrities like Tim Kubart, a two-time nominee for the Grammy Awards and one-time winner. It has also contributed to the creation of some of our favorite fashion events, like Lagos Fashion Week and GTBANK Fashion Weekend.

Rick Dusi looked into the depressing past of the creative director to produce a collection for SS/23 that was a symbol of hope and light. A few months before the collection emerged, the designer, who had recently lost his father, produced looks that were influenced by the event. These looks included brilliantly colored lipsticks, metallic and checkered textiles that glittered, glittering accessories and neckpieces, and bold cosmetics.

According to him, his collection was inspired by a dark past and a hopeful future. This is one of the explanations for my choice of sparkling colors. It serves as a reminder that we are not defined by the past but rather are looking forward to what is ahead.

Content courtesy of Mail Guardian & NFH 

African Fashion: Prosper Africa Aims To Expand The African Fashion And Art Industries.

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At the Heineken Lagos Fashion Week honoring Africa as it creates the future of fashion, the city of Lagos welcomed fashion aficionados, designers, models, and investors from Africa and the rest of the world.

Through the U.S. government’s Prosper Africa project, new customers, suppliers, and investment opportunities are made available to U.S. and African enterprises. In order to discuss difficulties affecting the expanding creative business and how to scale the industry in Africa, Landmark Towers hosted fashion and art designers as well as corporate investors at the Fashion Business Series event.

Africa’s fashion industry has seen an increase in global awareness and demand, according to their research titled “Investment and collaboration potential in Africa’s creative industries.” Additionally, it states that major international stores like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales have put in place retail initiatives to help up-and-coming African designers.

Will Stevens, U.S. Consul General, explained to our reporters how initiatives like Prosper Africa can scale the fashion industry in Nigeria. He said, “Prosper Africa as an entity based in Washington DC looks to support discrete initiatives and hire companies to do a report to look at the creative industries and figure out what we can be doing together to export or increase activities and accelerate.

For the US government and private sector investment, they found certain challenges and opportunities.

He mentioned examples of a small-scale female designer who received a $10,000 grant from the US Africa Development Foundation (USADF) after completing an American government-sponsored training program when he said that the initiative will be looking at everything from micro-grants to small enterprises in Nigeria.
He added that institutional investors with a minimum investment of $100 million are being brought in to fund venture capital firms operating in Nigeria so that they may begin the difficult task of locating possibilities to speed up the expansion of the already thriving sector.

The report claims that in order to establish global alliances that would scale the export of African art, the art market needs more solid market links.

Prosper Africa aims to address some of the problems with the physical infrastructure and talent infrastructure in the fashion ecosystem from the perspective of the investment landscape.

In an interview with our reporters, Claire Idera, an art and fashion educator at CI Workshop, stated that one of the fundamental issues in the fashion and art design ecosystem is education. She claimed that there are no art or design classes in the Nigerian educational system, thus her company, “CI Workshop,” trains people in design research, fabric creation, and bringing development into clothing.

She also urges the government, other investors, and private venture capital to sponsor these programs. She claims that the majority of the fashion industry is conducted on the street and on social media, where brands compete to gain as many as 10,000 followers in the hope that this will boost sales. Because they didn’t go to fashion school or obtain the appropriate training, they still don’t realize that the problem is with their design.

A lot of work needs to be done in the fashion industry to scale up businesses from customization to mass production, and business owners also need to be trained on the export market and how to properly package their products for the U.S. and international markets, the U.S. Consul General said in a statement that served as his conclusion.

Content courtesy of Business Day & NFH

African Fashion GAFW22: Highlights from Ghana’s 2022 Glitz Africa Fashion Week

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

The greatest fashion event in Ghana, Glitz Africa Fashion Week, celebrated its 10th edition from October 19 to October 23, 2022, and featured a range of events for the industry.

October. 19 – It began with an influencers’ brunch sponsored by Glitz Africa at the Treehouse in Nyaniba Market, Osu, where several social media influencers were in attendance. Influencers’ contributions to fashion’s originality and sustainability were discussed.

October. 20 – The next day, the Beauty Forum, which was hosted at The Under Bridge in East Legon, featured live cosmetics and hair demonstrations as well as an open discussion with speakers and visitors on beauty and aesthetics. The winner of the GHC 10,000.00 cash award in a creative beauty pitch competition organized in collaboration with Pitch Better Africa was Eyifah Beauty.

The following individuals spoke at the forum: Melody Owusu, founder of MelzBeauty Lashes, Mya James, CEO of Thrive 7 Wellness Corp., Mybritt Aidoo, owner of Beauty bar NLD, Asare Prince, makeup artist for Asare Prince Beauty, Akai Kotei, creator of beauty content, Vincentia Ocloo, founder of Viola Beauty, Emily Bodom, owner of Enhance by EB, Angela Attoh, of Fulfilled (Co-owner, Nuhair).
The hosts were Mami Gyamfua Yeboah, founder of Oh My Hair, and Andria Asare Adjei, founder of Kannis Beauty in the UK.

October. 21 – The Sustainable Fashion Show, which featured sustainable designs by designers like Hazza, Al Woman, Zakiyya Mahama, Amin, Kofi Maako, and Ajepomaa Gallery, was held the next day at the Nubuke Foundation.

October 22 – The Business of Fashion Seminar was held at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre. Three-panel discussions on brand marketing in the digital age were moderated by Chrystal Kwame-Aryee, a professional MC and broadcast journalist, and featured Stefania Manfreda (Founder, Lokko House), Daniel Sarpong (Global Sales Coach), and Owusu Marfo (Head of Uber Experience & Marketing, Hubtel).
With Helen Appiah-Ampofo (TV & Radio Broadcast Presenter) serving as the moderator, there was a second conversation with Deladem Ephraim-Etsey (Fashion Consultant) and Percy Nii Okine (Founder & Creative Director, N3D Studios) on the subject of “Digital fashion: is this the biggest trend?”

The third panel, which covered the subject of “Psychology of fashion – how to gain brand loyalty,” was moderated by journalist and TV host Dela Michel and featured Kwasi Kyei Darkwah MA, AVP (Media, Brands & Culture Expert), Mellisa C. Kpobi (Sales Strategist), and Elikem Kumordzie (Fashion Designer).

Kofi Adjei, the product manager for Hubtel, also had a Hubtel moment during which he instructed the in-attendance guests on how to utilize the Hubtel app.
Design Shark, Reeya Swim, Aviella et Mondroit, Clemas, Kwelaku, Elikem Kumordzie, Pills & Pozin, Moon By Me, Jants Collection Mades Luxury, Mariya Sanusi, Ejiro, Attoh Andoh, Sima Brew, Telvin Nwafor, Nyonuvi, Konye, and Ugo Monye were among the designers who displayed their collections at the main GAFW show.

Oct. 23 – The evening with Nigerian bespoke designer Atafo Official at The Lotte, Cantonment, where guests were treated to an exclusive presentation of his line, marked the conclusion of the event.

An after-party called Fashion Night Out took place at Front Back to cap off Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2022.

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African Fashion: Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Is Eventually Scheduled To Return In October 26th to October 30th 2022

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

The official dates for the return of Heineken Lagos Fashion Week are October 26th–30th 2022
This season, Lagos Fashion Week is renewing its focus with a sustained resolution to demonstrate dedication to funding, capacity building across retail and manufacturing, and navigating the circular economy and education.
This season, Lagos Fashion Week is renewing its focus with a sustained resolution to demonstrate dedication to funding, capacity building across retail and manufacturing, and navigating the circular economy and education. Collaboration, co-creation, and community remain the driving force.
The Lagos Fashion Week Swap Shop, Workshops for women-owned businesses with Sunlight Nigeria, FBS with Cross-Boundary, Runway shows (Onsite and Offsite), Presentations, and After Parties were among the events that kicked off this year’s jam-packed schedule at the Press Cocktail hosted at Art Hotel.

Lagos Fashion Week will adopt a hybrid model with both online and physical runway displays. Ajobi, Gto, Orire, BABAYO, Pepperrow, and more up-and-coming designers will be among those showcasing their new season’s collections, which will be seen by fashion buyers, customers, and media from all over the continent and beyond.
To witness the new season’s collections from up-and-coming designers like Ajobi, Gto, Orire, BABAYO, Pepperrow, and others, fashion buyers, customers, and media from all over the continent and beyond will reconnect. There will also be digital presentations showcasing up-and-coming designers from all around Africa as well as a special exhibition of the collections of the chosen designers.

Lagos Fashion Week has played a significant role in fostering impact-driven interactions with important stakeholders since its start. On October 27, Lagos Fashion Week, in partnership with Cross-boundary, will host a diverse panel of professionals who will come together for a private debate on financing the African fashion sector.
Lagos Fashion Week will present Swap in order to fulfill its ongoing commitment to promote fresh discussions and intellectual exchanges about sustainability in fashion in Nigeria and Africa.

During the weekend of October 27–29, shop at Global Fashion Exchange.
The Green Access finalists Adaora Soludo, Themba Paulos Shezi, Nneji Akunne, Lu Adesola, Kwaku Kyere, Akoth Otieno, Peter Oshobor, Peter Acha, Essrhir Scheherazade & Sipho Lushaba will walk the runway following months of rigorous seminars on circular processes for fashion design.

The runway presentations for Lagos Fashion Week will begin on October 27 and run through October 29 at Federal Palace Hotel at 6 p.m. Off-site exhibitions will run from October 27 through October 30.

We’ll soon disclose the ticket details.
Title sponsor Heineken and partners Bestseller Foundation, TECNO, Lush Hair, Sunlight Nigeria, Austrian Lace, MAC, and Lagos State are behind Lagos Fashion Week 2022. Style House Files produces Lagos Fashion Week only.

Media partners include Pulse, Okay Africa, Guardian Life, Business Day, BellaNaija Online, Bella Naija Style, BellaNaija Style, and Culture Custodian.

Campaign Photo Credits:
Photography: Stephen Tayo
Produced by: Style House Files
Hair: Lush Hair Nigeria
Makeup: Cass Koncept
Designers: This Is Us, Pepperrow, Ywande Lag, Emmy Kasbit
Jewellry: Shop Raenna, Raya Jewellery
Models: Beth Model Africa, Few Models

Content courtesy of Business Day , Industrie africa & NFH

African Fashion: Chicago Fashion Week Honored African Fashion Pioneers

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

People who have excelled and made a significant contribution to the fashion business are being recognized as Chicago Fashion Week approaches.

One of them is Lexy Mojo-Eyes, the CEO of Legendary Gold Limited and an evangelist for African design.
The International Arts Awards Gala and Fashion Week, which took place in Chicago, Illinois, from June 30 to July 3, 2022, will present him with this particular prize.
The International Arts Awards Gala and Fashion Week serve as the centerpiece of Al Nisa Designs, which is owned by African-American fashion designer Carmin Muhammad, who is also the driving force behind “Women Working Together Inc.”

Muhammad, who is from Los Angeles, catapulted to popularity after her essay titled “Pink Hijab Ladies stole the show at Torino fashion week” went viral. Since then, she has kept moving forward.

The second U.S. version of the first-ever To honor trailblazers who have paved the way for up-and-coming designers from various backgrounds, Modest Fashion Week is set to include, among others, 25 international designers and 80 models under the theme “Fashion is an Ambassador to World Peace.”

Mojo-Eyes will be honored for his enormous contributions to the African fashion business over a period of three decades, which have in no small part shone a spotlight on the industry and gained its prominence and patronage on a global scale.

The first African fashion entrepreneur and promoter has been at the forefront of promoting African fashion for three decades, evolving his vision to make Africa the worldwide center of fashion, and it would appear that the future has arrived given the attention it has attracted.

After thirty years of pushing the boundaries of African design towards inclusion and global recognition, the manifestations of African fashion in more recent times continue to be magnets of attraction, motivating and luring hordes of people into union with their beauty and originality.
Time has passed, but Mojo-Eyes’ unwavering promotion of African design hasn’t stopped pilgrims from the Sahel to the savannah and rain forests from traveling across numerous trade routes to attend its fairs.

He made ground-breaking contributions to the African fashion business, which elevated him to a position of authority and respect. The African fashion industry is best known for advancing its core values by encouraging designers to explore the rich peculiarities ingrained in their cultures in order to protect the continent’s fashion toward global recognition, inclusion, and economic viability.

The African fashion industry is best known for advancing its core values by encouraging designers to explore the rich peculiarities ingrained in their cultures in order to protect the continent’s fashion toward global recognition, inclusion, and economic viability.
In 1997, the fashion promoter also launched “The Nigeria Fashion Show,” the first significant fashion event in Nigeria, ostensibly as a way to raise awareness of the promising future of African fashion.
Since then, it has continued with annual editions.

The show, which gave Nigerian designers the first national forum to showcase their abilities, stimulated this awareness by requiring participating designers to use exclusively local fabrics and accessories when creating their collections.

When the Nigeria Fashion Show made its debut on a global stage in Paris in 2000, Mojo-Eyes brought 10 of the country’s top designers. From there, the fashion show traveled to Milan, London, New York, Atlanta, Houston, Washington, DC, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg, Sidney, Perth, Tokyo, Cape Town, Shanghai, and an unending list of other cities.

In an effort to further expand the boundaries of Nigeria’s fashion potential, Mojo-Eyes gained the attention of the Federal Government through the late Chief (Mrs.) Stella Obasanjo, the wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, praised the show’s goals and supported the initiative. She later served as the initiative’s Grand Patron and frequently attended.

Mojo-Eyes has been giving African youths the chance to pursue fulfilling careers in modeling because it recognizes the special relationship between fashion and modeling.
In order to provide chances for young Nigerian ladies who want to pursue careers in international modeling, Mojo-Eyes inked a franchise agreement with Fashion TV in Paris in December 2003, giving rise to The Nigeria Model Awards.

The fashion tycoon’s unquenchable desire to provide young Nigerian girls with new opportunities led him to sign a new contract with Ford Models in New York in 2004. This agreement guarantees a Nigerian representative at the yearly Ford Supermodel of the World contest in New York, where these girls have the chance to win modeling contracts worth $500,000 and above.
It is instructive to notice that through these avenues, the lives of numerous young girls have been transformed, having beneficial knock-on effects that resonate with international sustainable development goals.

Mojo-Eyes was appointed by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Information and Communications in 2005 to produce fashion shows as part of the Heart of Africa Project in recognition of the value he has added to the fashion industry. He successfully carried out these duties in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Houston, Paris, and London.

Mojo-Eyes was appointed as the only African to the Board of Governors of the World Fashion Organisation in 2009, furthering his illustrious achievements and beneficial impact on African fashion. This appointment was made possible by his invaluable contributions to the expansion and advancement of the continent’s fashion industry.

His noteworthy contributions to the continent’s fashion industry span from providing prominence and attention to the textile, apparel, and fashion sectors to the very heart of its commercial nerve, promoting investment and opening up economic prospects that provide the sector a real push.

Mojo-Eyes was chosen to plan an event for the African creative industry at the first Intra African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt, at the request of AFREXIM Bank through Folio Communication. The event featured fashion, music, films, and the arts. He provided creative industry consulting services for the African Union’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, and he currently provides advice to the UN on the African creative economy.

Over the years, Legendary Gold Limited has been at the forefront of promoting African designers and creatives in the African fashion industry. An impressive number of influential designers have been influenced by the brains behind Africa’s leading fashion promotion firm, which sustainably inspires creativity and economic opportunities with its annual events, including The Nigeria Fashion Show, the Nigeria Fashion Week, the Nigeria Fashion Awards, the Nigeria Model Awards, and the Legendary Gold Limited Awards.

In order to raise awareness, Mojo-Eyes has not only organized and participated in sizable intercontinental fashion exhibitions in cities like Milan, New York, Paris, Dubai, and the UK but has also created the digitally savvy.

Since 2013, Mojo – Eyes through The African Fashion Reception, in partnership with the African Union and UNESCO, has globalized African fashion designers and businesses, bringing enormous prosperity to the continent.

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The Folklore Connect and Lagos Fashion Week collaborate on the SS23 Digital Buyer’s Preview.

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The Folklore Connect, a wholesale e-commerce platform, and Lagos Fashion Week have teamed up to create an innovative Spring/Summer Digital Buyer’s Preview as part of their access to market initiatives.
The Folklore Connect at Lagos Fashion Week, which opened yesterday, October 11, and will run through October 14, will give retailers an opportunity to pre-order items from brands like Orange Culture, Gozel Green, Abiola Olusola, Oré, Cute-Saint, Onalaja, Kadiju, Kiko Romeo, and Fia Factory before Lagos Fashion Week even begins.

Retailers can apply to participate in the event using The Folklore Connect’s tech-driven B2B platform, browse the participating companies indicated above, and choose a preferred time slot for a virtual appointment to meet the designers and view the Spring/Summer 2023 collections.

The collaboration with Folklore aims to guarantee that both known and up-and-coming fashion businesses from Africa are represented in the international market season, which ordinarily ends before collections are formally introduced at Lagos Fashion Week at the end of October.
The digital event will make it easier for The Folklore’s international retail partners to place bulk orders, furthering the company’s goal of empowering different brands from Africa and other markets by utilizing cutting-edge software and technology.

Through this collaboration, Lagos Fashion Week reaffirms its dedication to creating a stage for African creatives to exhibit their talent and capitalize on a globalized commercial landscape with a strategy that heralds collaboration, grassroots community impact, and co-creation, which is the cornerstone for constructing a sustainable fashion future.

With its attempts to assist, bolster, and advance the fashion sector, Lagos Fashion Week remains a pioneer.
The yearly event offers a physical platform that gradually repositions fashion as a helpful tool for trade and innovation in Africa, beyond the runway.

Kenyan brand Lilabare, a brand partner for our upcoming Lagos Fashion Week exclusive Buyer’s Preview, designs and creates elegant, functional clothing using recycled fabrics and textiles sourced from manufacturing excess, to ensure that no resources end up wasted.

With ancient spinning, weaving and dyeing techniques, Lilabare’s sustainably made collections of tunics, dresses, coordinating sets and outerwear are brought to life by artisans in the brand’s Nairobi atelier.

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DFW 2022 Themed “Celebrating Culture & Fabric Manipulation”: How Delight Fashion Week Unfolded at Delight Tailoring Fashion Design School In Nairobi

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Delight Fashion Week (DFW) is one of the Kenyan biggest fashion events.
Held in October each year, the event celebrates emerging Kenyan fashion designers’ and models’ collections, showcasing them to the world, this year’s theme was “Celebrating Culture & Fabric Manipulation”
DFW is also a hotspot for celebrities, who are spotted attending runways for inspiration, the event was hosted by Azeezah Hashim and Co-Host  by Jemimah Nempiris
This year, October’s DFW ran from October 3 – 7. Receiving over 50k online mentions during the event, this year’s Delight  Fashion Week has been the most discussed since 2020. So, what got fans talking?

Designers & Models

A total of 60 students participated in Delight Fashion Week 2022, showcasing and modeling one item from each of their individual designs.
The list of student designers from Delight Fashion and Design Tailoring School who debuted their collection on October 7, 2022, below is the list of designers and models.

Delight Fashion Week 2022: Student’s Single Piece Presentation as per the categories.

Designers & Models Group A
1. Rose Alinda
2. Joyce Mwangi(Mudafa)
3. Stancey Norah
4. Juventer Awuor
5. Sharon Muriithi
6. Joy Nyaga
7. Janis Koki
8. Jheria Mohammed
9. Emelda Akinyi

Designers & Models Group B
1. Lucy Ndanu
2. Jeanette Nyapela
3. Stacy Agnes
4. Stecy Jane
5. Regina Wothaya
6. Sarafina Julius
7. Ashley Nereah
8. Sylvia Nduta

Designers & Models Group C
1. Moreen Oroma
2. Mercy Nga’ng’a
3. Teresia Kirika
4. Amy Mbinya
5. Rosemary Munguti
6. Oreu Nadupoi
7. Gladys Wambui
8. Cynthia Kimaiga

Designers & Models Group D
1. Grace Waithera
2. Celine Sangwa
3. Teckla Mukami
4. Keziah Githinji
5. Jacqueline Alivizda
6. Sephora Naruba
7. Mercy Wangoi
8. Grace Baraka

Designers & Models Group E
1. Sandra Kalama
2. Amina Arif
3. Trizah Akoth
4. Nyandeng’ Priscilla
5. Vicky Mumo
6. Elizabeth Adhieu Makuach
7. Jedina Nyarinda
8. Stella Amwayi

Designers & Models Group F
1. Lucy Ngolo
2. Nyibol Mary
3. Maggy Kibe
4. Maureen Akinyi
5. Sylvia Mwagongo
6. Joyce Chepkorir
7. Joyce Kinuthia
8. Risper Msembe
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Designers & Models Group G
1. Richard Mwangi
2. Samuel Poisa
3. Peter Kariuki
4. Abdinoor
5. Sammy Finest
6. David Dimba
7. Jaebet Twite

Miriam Kanama talks about sustainable and eco-friendly fashion and “recycling”, The collection by Demitu Toje, Raissa Ipollo, and Brenda Lemama focused on East African culture.

Global cultures were the focus of Joyce Wanja and Brenda Mwendwa’s collection.

The Invited Guest Designers

Crocheted items are made by Stickning Creations, and pieces made of bamboo and bottle caps are made by Ottyman Arts (Dan).

The Celebrities Guests.

  1. Carol Ng’ang’a Founder and Creative at Crafts With Meaning.
  2. Ashok Sunny CEO and Founder at Ashok Sunny Tailored.
  3. Lucy Rao Founder and Creative Designer at Rialto Fashions.
  4. Mercy Wilson Director at JW Show.
  5. Brightstar Kasyoka CEO Of Star Tailored Designs.
  6. Bevern Oguk CEO and Creative Designer at BOGUK.
  7. Musa Oyoo Founder at Terra Models Management Mombasa.
  8. Royd Bosire Founder at Entrepreneur Fashion Week.
  9. Branice Mayienga Head of Membership Services at Kenya National Chamber Of Commerce & Industry.
  10. Purity Manga Director at Pureza Beauty PALOUR.
The Round-Up
As with most live events, such as Delight Fashion Week, there is always a lively discussion going on online.
Brands may benefit from providing coverage of live events in order to gain exposure in a widely publicized conversation.
Furthermore, influencer marketing is more popular than ever. Brands can increase the impact of their campaigns with a much larger audience by utilizing influencers who have an engaged fanbase.
Don’t miss out on the next Delight Fashion Week which will be held on 13th-19th October 2023 marked your calendar and stay tuned for more of the talents from Delight Tailoring Fashion Design School.

About Delight Tailoring Fashion & Design School
The Peak of Sartorial Excellence: Preparing the Next Generation of Elite Tailors, The highest standard for training tailors By educating aspiring tailors to the greatest standards possible, the School seeks to safeguard, promote, and expand the value of bespoke tailoring.
For those looking to get the advanced knowledge, expertise, and experience necessary for work in reputable tailoring companies throughout the world or to start their own businesses, the School offers a singular chance. Graduates of this program will be equipped with the knowledge and abilities necessary to find a satisfying job in the tailoring industry.

Additionally, the school provides group Master Classes and Professional Workshops, which are perfect for people looking to improve their tailoring abilities in specific areas.

The School’s curriculum emphasizes the ancient techniques of soft-structured hand-craft tailoring, as well as cutting and fitting in accordance with body shape for style, elegance, and comfort. It is provided by highly educated Master Tailors.
For inquiries, call us at +254 722 533 771.

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Qatar Creates and EMERGE: Naomi Campbell and Qatar Collaborate To Host The Emerge Initiative

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Under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani and co-hosted by the spokesperson and founder of EMERGE, Qatar Creates will host a fashion show and VIP dinner. EMERGE is a global charitable initiative devoted to uniting the fashion and creative industries as a force for good. Powered by global supermodel Naomi Campbell and Fashion For Relief.

On October 28, at Ceremonial Court in Education City, a charity gala and fashion show will be held to support alternative education and investments in young creative and business talent from developing regions, with a focus on Africa, the Diaspora, and developing communities all over the world.

 

Fashion For Relief is an organization that unites the international fashion, entertainment, design, and music industries to raise money for a variety of worthwhile causes and humanitarian crises while promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.
It was founded in 2005 and was inspired by Naomi Campbell’s friendship with Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa.
Through their new initiative EMERGE, the event will welcome the biggest personalities in the fashion and creative industries to Doha this year.
Through this effort, new apprenticeships, after-school programs, and university programs will be developed with an emphasis on creative and alternative industries, including general education, fashion, technology, art, agriculture, and environmental innovations.

A big Couture Show will follow three major events that makeup EMERGE. The Fashion Exhibit will highlight a number of celebrated award-winning fashion designers from Africa, the Diaspora, and the Middle East, including Thebe Magugu, Bianca Saunders, and Abdel El Tayeb, while the Art Exhibit will focus on prominent and well-regarded young artists, led by art masters like Kehinde Wiley or Victor Ehikhamenor.
Following a discussion on the value of creativity in business between Naomi Campbell, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa, and Kehinde Wiley, the creative and business event EMERGE Talk will bring together top professionals to examine the future of alternative sectors.

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The brains behind Qatar Creates, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, stated: “With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, we stand at the verge of an incredible moment for our area.
It is up to us to seize this opportunity and focus the world’s attention on issues that affect marginalized people all across the world.
I appreciate EMERGE joining us, and I have faith that we can take advantage of this chance to uplift and empower people who most need it while setting cultural milestones.

A fashion presentation by well-known designers will be presented at the ticketed charity gala, which will also include an auction and a VIP dinner. Kate Moss, Jane Fonda, Beyoncé, and models Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Winnie Harlow have all walked in the benefit show in the past. The occasion will feature gifted award-winning designers from the Middle East, the Diaspora, and Africa.

The EMERGE gala is one of a record-breaking number of high-profile events that Qatar Creates has planned for the opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM and beyond. The executive director of Qatar Creates, Saad Al Hudaifi, praised this significant development in the organization’s quest to become a platform for culture and entertainment, saying:

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As curators of the most interesting activities and events for our nation, it is Qatar Creates’ duty to promote cultural exchange.
The EMERGE gala is a major event in our calendar that also serves as a high point for the global fashion and creative sectors, giving us the chance to work together on topical projects that have a real positive impact on other people.

Through Qatar Creates, you may get tickets for the event. Through the Qatar Creates site, One Pass holders can take advantage of privileged access and discounts.

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Visit www.qacreates.com for more details on Qatar Creates and the One Pass.

 

African Fashion Show: DC Fashion Week Celebrates Its 37th Season

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After celebrating its 37th season over four nights and showcasing models, designers, entrepreneurs, and guests, DC Fashion Week came to a conclusion. Menswear, Emerging Designers, and Couture designs by a broad group of creatives from both local and foreign origins showcase the multifaceted centrality of Washington, DC.

Williams, a native of Chicago, was inspired to create the semi-annual DCFW trade fairs by his professional experiences in the years after moving to Washington, D.C.
“I began my career as a model and actor before venturing into designing and beginning to produce. And as a designer, I wanted to increase awareness of our brand, Williams recalled.

“At the time, DC lacked a single reputable trade fair that truly displayed fashion, so I started fashion week,” the author said.
His expertise in managing the DC fashion market for more than 20 years was made clear by the 36 seasons that preceded the most recent DCFW.
A Menswear Collections show showcasing brands like Andrew Nowell Menswear, Earle Bannister, The Debonaire Club Clothiers, and Obioma Fashion marked the beginning of the Spring/Summer designer showcases.

The Friday, September 23 display was a significant departure from conventional ideas of masculinity in clothing, both formal and informal. The variety of shapes, patterns, and tales was inspired by experimentation and playfulness.
The menswear presentation showcased diversity and inventiveness in both models and designs, from Andrew Nowell’s silver-blue jacquard short set to Earle Bannister’s wool animal-eared masks.

The 37th season’s opening fashion show is taking place. William’s explained the significance he placed on the event: “We’re one of the few big fashion weeks that still has an exclusive menswear collection presentation that’s really important to me.

Designers from Saturday’s Emerging Designers Showcase, who ranged in age from nine to eighty and many of whom were DC residents paying respect to their homeland, used their creations to share their stories, bring attention to social issues, and acknowledge history and culture. History was the focus of one designer team’s collection, led by Coco Wright and Adisa Bomani of Coco Bomani.

Bomani means “warrior,” while Coco means “chocolate. The idea that slaves were the origin of all fashion was the idea behind Coco.
Without cotton, there would be no textile industry, thus we pay respect to everyone who helped bring Ean to this place, including your parents, ancestors, and your mother’s mother’s mother.

The individuals who brought you here are represented by what you wear from Coco Bomani, according to Bomani, who unveiled the brand’s cutting-edge and detailed creations.
When displaying her varied ‘My Closet’ collection, Delight Dzansi, CEO and creative director of alkeBULAN and a graduate of the University of Maryland had a similar concept for her brand’s target market.

In order to provide ethnic clothing for Africans and people of African origin worldwide while also generating employment, alkeBULAN was founded in 2018.
Designer Aje’Ne Thomas of the Accept All Love All company created a palette of vibrant colors specifically for people who struggle with sadness and anxiety.

Briscoe Nero, the designer of Fedele Nero, devoted his collection to his hometown in Washington, DC, by accentuating designs with local cues like the cherry blossom branches that ran along the seams of some of his outfits.
Creatives had a forum to promote the topics and cultures they care about thanks to the Emerging Designers presentation.

The crowd felt opulent on the final night of festivities when International Couture ensembles were unveiled. While some labels, including Williams’ Corjor International, Eryn Boggs, and Troy Anthony made their only weekend appearance on the final night, others, like Obioma Fashion, recategorized themselves for comebacks.

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