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Black Panther: Inside Lupita Nyongo’s Stunning Beauty Tribute to Africa for the Black Panther at the Wakanda Forever Premiere

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

On October 26, Lupita Nyong’o showed out on the red carpet in a striking two-piece white outfit for the Los Angeles premiere of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Nyong’o chose Balmain to commemorate her part in the “Black Panther” prequel. The actress wore a floor-length, triangular-cutout matching skirt with a one-shoulder cropped keyhole shirt. The matching pieces had braided fabric running down the middle of the skirt and around the shoulder.
Diamond earrings, two bracelets, and a ring from De Beers, which just appointed her as a worldwide brand ambassador, served as her accessories.

To create the look, Nyong’o collaborated with her go-to stylist Micaela Erlanger. Meryl Streep, Julianna Margulies, and Diane Kruger are all clients of Erlanger’s styling services.

Along with a strong, ruby-red lip, blush, mascara, and shimmery eyeshadow from Lancôme’s holiday beauty box eye palette, Nyong’o used makeup artist Nick Barose.

She worked with Vernon Francois on her hair and opted for a bold look that included a cowrie shell-lined hairline and big locs braided with rope and string in the back to resemble a chandelier.

The follow-up to “Black Panther,” a popular movie from Marvel Studios released in 2018, is titled “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

The follow-up to “Black Panther,” a popular movie from Marvel Studios released in 2018, is titled “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Alongside newcomers, Tenoch Huerta, Michaela Coel, Dominique Thorne, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, Winston Duke, and Danai Gurira return for the sequel.

The actor, who played the lead, King T’Challa, in the 2018 original, died in 2020 after a four-year battle with colon ca he had kept private. He was 43.

“It was definitely tough to go back to a space that you hold so dearly in your heart and are so attached to T’Challa, so attached to Chad,” actress Letitia Wright, who plays T’Challa’s younger sister Princess Shuri, said.

“But we had to just be strong, to follow through on the story and it got emotional at times. It still is, but one that we came together, we worked on. We made him proud.”

“Black Panther”, in which Boseman played the king of the fictional African land of Wakanda, became a global hit and was hailed as a milestone for racial diversity in Hollywood.

Its sequel had been in the works when Boseman died.

“I dreaded it because I couldn’t imagine moving forward without Chadwick,” said Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, who reprises her role as T’Challa’s former lover Nakia.

“But then when Ryan Coogler, our director and writer, walked me through his idea to carry on with the story, I breathed a breath of relief because what he did was he incorporated the loss into the story,” Nyong’o said. “And so as a person and as an actor, I didn’t have to pretend like I hadn’t experienced such a loss, such grief. And it very much makes use of that.”

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” sees the protagonists working once again with the Dora Milaje, an elite group of female warriors, as they fight to protect their nation following the king’s death.

On November 11, the movie premieres in theaters.

Content courtesy of WWD & 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.

Content courtesy of Glitz Africa Fashion Week & NFH

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.

Content courtesy of The Guardian & NFH 

Africa Fashion And Design Week 2022Featured Designers From 11 Countries

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

At the just concluded 2022 Africa Fashion and Design Week, designers from 11 nations, including Nigeria, displayed a variety of distinctive designs (AFDW).

The event, which has been successfully organized for ten years, celebrated its tenth anniversary with a number of events, including a business of fashion seminar, the Blue Perl Rising Star competition, and the runway shows, which took place on October 14 and 15, 2022.
Queengold According to Daniella Sekibo, the originator of Africa Fashion Design Week, the event has expanded and given birth to the Business of Fashion Seminar, a place for enhancing fundamental abilities.
“You want the new generations to take over as large designers prosper. One of the brands we’ve developed is the business of fashion seminars.

What we do is develop the younger generation, help them understand their basic fashion ideals, and support their growth, according to Sekibo.
According to her, the Blue Pearl Rising Star program seeks out and showcases up-and-coming designers.

She clarified that in addition to exhibiting their work at the AFDW, the designers are also given travel sponsorships to New York. According to her, “this year we would have some of our stars that we have discovered from scratch, help them grow and they would become great names and award winners which is a joy & delight for us.”

The event this year, with the theme “Imagine, Inspire, Spark,” gave participants a chance to learn about the history of AFDW, find inspiration, and ignite their passion to succeed in design.

“We want to motivate these designers because we are aware of the significant sign that the fashion industry brings to our nation. We included designers from across Africa as well as from beyond.

“Nigeria has designers as well as supermodels from Africa and the UK. This year, designers from 11 different African nations, including Nigeria, were featured. We had presenters for the Business of Fashion conference from the United States, Kenya, Ghana, and all of our key nations where we have had Africa Fashion and Design Week events, according to Sekibo.

She outlined how the Africa Fashion and Design Week was founded out of a drive to highlight Africa and present it in the best possible light.

“I do a lot in New York as a fashion enthusiast. The fact that I’m from Africa always gets designers and producers happy when I run into them backstage, at least for me.
I have to explain to them that there are numerous other nations, diverse cultures, large populations, and extremely imaginative minds. The Africa Fashion and Design Week was established as a result of this.

“I wanted to tell our story in a unique way, highlight the inventiveness of African designers around the globe, and provide a space where we could showcase our skills, connect with one another, and celebrate our success in the fashion business.
“We have traveled from Lagos to Los Angeles, New York, Nairobi, and Accra.
On our runway, the biggest names in the African fashion business have debuted.

Content courtesy of Bussines Day & NFH

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.

Content courtesy of Lagos Fashion Week, The Folklore Connect & NFH

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

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

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.

Content courtesy of Delight Fashion Week & NFH 

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

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

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

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

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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Fashion Show: The “Mud Show” From Balenciaga Summer 2023 Dared To Delve Into The Vanity Of Fashion.

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When it comes to its presentations during Paris Fashion Week, Demna’s Balenciaga never fails to put on a groundbreaking, attention-grabbing runway display.
Earlier occurrences included the emotive Winter 2022 show in the French capital, a red carpet presentation for SS22, and an episode of The Simpsons for the same latter season.
Earlier occurrences included the emotive Winter 2022 show in the French capital, a red carpet presentation for SS22, and an episode of The Simpsons for the same latter season.

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The glitterati that has gathered in Paris for Spring/Summer 2023 was excited about Balenciaga and eagerly expecting today’s show in light of this.
Was it going to be another star-studded runway like the 51st Couture show, which featured Christine Quinn, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, and Naomi Campbell, or was Demna going to buck conventions & spin the story in an unexpected way?

Balenciaga did precisely the latter for SS23. It appears that Demna is up to his antics once more after being invited with Natalia Antunes’ misplaced pocketbook, the identity of whom now sets the tone for a mysterious Balenciaga presentation.
Such encoded language has impacted earlier presentations, like Winter 2022, which examined consumption, and Balenciaga’s takeover of Wall Street, which featured a pile of fake cash.
What’s up with the Balenciaga wallet that was found and lost by “The Mud Show”?
The runway will be the only judge.

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Driving miles outside of the Parisian city center, Demna also defies fashion week conventions by not having a local presentation. This is an effort that shouldn’t be dismissed because a Balenciaga show frequently ends up being the season’s high point.

In terms of “The Mud Show,” that is. Christine Quinn, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, North West, Anna Wintour, et al., as well as hundreds of other attendees, sat in a warehouse that was engulfed in a mudslide.
Ahead was a mud hole that was 20 feet deep, cavernous, undulating in texture and height, and had several pools and puddles of water. The walls and some areas of the floor were covered in a thick wash of black mud.
While the high fashion crowd’s luxury Balenciaga coats and pointed heels slid through the sloppy materials, the area was filled with a swampy odor.

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Demna mentions identity and self-expression in his concert notes and stresses how wonderful it is to stand out from the crowd. Additionally, he asserts that “fashion loves labels and packaging more than anything else. Who cares if it’s luxurious, not luxurious, street, couture, nice, awful, buzzy, or viral? It’s limiting and a bit outdated to categorize fashion as polished, exclusive, and visually expensive.

Demna concludes by saying that he “decided to no longer speak my designs and explain my collections, but to depict a state of mind… This show’s set serves as a metaphor for seeking the truth and staying grounded. Let’s make love, not war, and let everyone be who they want to be.

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The show couldn’t have been more natural if it tried, keeping that in mind. Models (including Bella Hadid) followed in full force and with a drive to push on, splashing into the deep mud and water after Kanye, who was wearing a complete security outfit.
In other places, infants were carried around in Balenciaga harnesses, tops were glittering, and others were made of latex with 404 error messages.
Teddy bears became handheld accessories, another bag was transformed into a wearable in the shape of a glove, and Demna’s widely shared Lays chip bag was transformed into a pochette.

Dresses ranged from active neck-hanging pieces to glitter bombs made of lamé that were pleated and dragged in the mud. In addition to a host of new track-like shoes and the reintroduction of the Knife Boot, glitter was used to dazzle on chunky platform clog versions of the Space Shoe.

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In conclusion, Demna sent out a Le Cagole outfit. This entire leather garment was adorned with Le Cagole-isms, bag handles, and swinging ornaments dangling from the body, just like the boots and the bag that give it its name.

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Kenya Fashion: The Return Of Nairobi Fashion Week After A Four-year Hiatus.

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The Concord Hotel and Suites will host Nairobi Fashion Week’s fourth season, called “Mama Afrika,” on November 26.

Every 1900 to 2200 hours on both days, six designers from various nations, including the Netherlands, will present their original works.
I’m thrilled to reveal this year’s display.

Nairobi Fashion Week will present the newest collections for the season at Sarit Expo Center in November as it returns after a four-year hiatus.
From November 25 to November 27, 25 designers will present their newest offerings.
The countries they hail from include Kenya, South Africa, Togo, Benin, the United States, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, the Ivory Coast, and Switzerland.

As we constantly strive to accomplish more and provide both our clients and guests with satisfying entertainment, it will be better than the last. According to Joseph Brian, the founder of NFW, we have five designers from Kenya this year, the others are from Africa, and one is from the Netherlands.

Pop-up exhibitions will also be part of the two-day event, allowing visitors to meet designers and exhibitors before the show at any time.

Since NFW’s beginning in 2013, this year has marked the sixth season.
NFW has established itself as a welcoming environment over the years for both aspiring and established designers as well as fashion fans, according to founder and creative director James Brian.

In order to establish an ecosystem between stockists and designers, he said, “our objective is to promote Nairobi as a fashion district in Africa.”

With a variety of culturally inspired content from Kenya and beyond on exhibit under the adaptable topic “Blueprint,” this year’s event will guarantee a global place.

According to Brian, the theme aims to vividly depict the cultural landmarks and experiences of the designers through their unique works.

“A stunning collection of themes-appropriate designs will be displayed. The occasion offers elegance with meaning.
The fashion, art, textile, and industrial industries will all be impacted in addition to providing a fertile environment for vocations to flourish.”
Chema Chetu Leather’s Eva Wanjiru, a Kenyan designer, expressed excitement for the exhibit.

“I’m meeting other designers for the first time, and I’m looking forward to doing the same for other fashion fans.”
A portion of the money made from the sale of tickets for Nairobi Fashion Week will go toward helping people with oesophageal cancer.

The Kenyatta University Teaching, Research, and Referral Hospital Cancer Center will ensure that we have a good impact on the community, according to Brian.

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How the 50th edition of Concours d’Elegance in Kenya went down at the Ngong Racecourse

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The 2022 Africa Golden Concours d’Elegance competition reached its conclusion on Sunday 25th September 2022 at Ngong Racecourse, and Adrian Wroe was declared the champion.

Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the event made a comeback for the first time in 2019 when Wroe drove the show-stopping convoy in his Ford Tudor Modela 193.

Peter Wanday, the chairman of the Alpha Romeo’s Club, was ecstatic after this year’s competition.

“The level of preparation has improved quite a bit, which is fantastic. Some of the vehicles that previously didn’t reach the podium are now doing so. I believe that during COVID-19, individuals had no choice but to work on their automobiles and bicycles, remarked Wanday.

At the 50th Concours d’Elegance, vehicle enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed themselves among the pomp and circumstance at the Ngong Racecourse grounds.

To defeat 70 enthusiasts who took part in the 2022 Concours d’Elegance held on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Ngong Race Course in Nairobi, Wroe, who displayed a 1930 Ford Tudor, got 282 points.

Since its founding in 1971, the Kenyan Concours d’Elégance has been held annually. It is sponsored by the FIM Africa and the Kenya Motorsports Federation, and it is organized by the Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club Kenya. The event now draws an average of 10,000 visitors and has become Kenya’s largest motoring event. The Commercial Bank of Africa is the sponsor (CBA).

EABL Marketing Manager for the Beer Category Catherine Ndung’u stated during the event that the premium occasion was a reflection of the White Cap Crisp brand pillars of luxury, fashion, and gastronomy.

“Consumers are always changing. Through venues like the Concours d’Elegance, as a brand, we aim to provide our customers with experiences of the highest caliber, said Ms. Ndung’u.

The Alfa Romeo Owners Club organized the event, which was open to all types of automobiles and motorcycles.

Argentina, Australia, England, Germany, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar, and Zimbabwe have all sent entries to the competition over the years.

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