Global Fashion Group appoints Andre Farber as Dafiti’s new CEO
Throughout his 11 year tenure at Boticario Group, GFG added, Farber was involved in transforming Boticario from a mono-brand, mono channel company to a multi-brand, multi-channel business and ultimately, growing Boticario Group into one of the biggest cosmetic companies in Brazil. He expanded the business into new LATAM markets, and with a focus on e-commerce, was also involved in the development of Boticario’s digital channels.
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Fashion icon Connie Aluoch, Carole Kinoti, and Model Bidanya Barasa, Debra Sanaipei out to showcase designs during the Madaraka day fete
The designers, Carol Kinoti, Connie Aluoch, and models Bidanya Barasa and Debra Sanaipei described their style as unique and contemporary. The dresses, described as Lad Occasional, Lad Red Carpet, Lad Skater, and Lad Flo-cape, symbolize peace, tranquillity, and patriotism.
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Rwandan fashion designer to represent East Africa at African Fashion International ( AFI )
In 2019, AFI launched a campaign, African Fashion Unites, to bring continental creatives together in response to xenophobic attacks. In a similar response to the pandemic that has harshly impacted small and emerging creative entrepreneurs, this showcase is a pathway to ensure their sustainability whilst celebrating the aspirations of African people and the African Union.
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Rosario Dawson, Thebe Magugu, and More Join Vogue’s Virtual Forces of Fashion Summit
Thebe Magugu, Priya Ahluwalia, Yueqi Qi, Abrima Erwiah, and Rosario Dawson will join Vogue.com editor Chioma Nnadi for a discussion about what it means to build a brand with impeccable authenticity. Each brings a strong point of view and an entirely fresh perspective.
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10 Designers Who Made The Cut For CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund 2021
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund program, which turns 17 this year, has helped further the careers of emerging designers, including Christopher John Rogers, Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss, and Kristopher Brock and Laura Vassar of Brock Collection, all of whom took home the CVFF’s grand prize. To buoy the future of the industry, all 10 finalists in 2021 will receive financial support and mentorship, not just the top three.
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