Presenting Korto Momolu accessories collection for Dillard’s
Ladies, ladies, sorry guys but this is for the ladies especially with summer coming into play, let me say I’m proud to share that season 5 “Project Runway” first-runner up, Korto Momulo has teamed up with www.Dillards.com, to launch a signature accessories collection. » Read more…
54 Kingdoms – The Growth
We caught up with the makers and the strong forces behind 54 Kingdoms, to catch up on how the journey has been like growing forward, from all the trials and tribulations to the they successes. By the looks of things history is in the making and NBC Connecticut previously recognised that when they featured 54 Kingdoms. » Read more…
Young Inspired Fashion Designer, Patricia Wakaimba, Talks to Jamati
The ever increasing development and setting of higher standards in the fashion industry has not only been contributed by experienced masters of the art, but also from the thriving newcomers into the industry with diversity and uniqueness. They say, talent is nurtured, but for Patricia Wakaimba, talent was just by her side. Jamati Entourage, Kenya caught up with Patricia in an Interview.
Meet the Rippest Cover Fitness Model, Obi Obadike
Standing at an impressive 6.2 ft and weighing 200 lbs with 2 to 3 percent body fat, world renowned cover fitness model, Obi Obadike continues to enjoy his status as one of the most ripped fitness models in the world. The Knoxville, Tennessee-born fitness cover favourite moved to Southern California at age 2 and has lived there for his whole life. Both of Obi’s parents were born in Nigeria and he has been there to visit family at three or four times in his life.
Fitness has always been a part of Obi’s life as he grew up playing basketball, football and running the tracks. He attended Cal State Fullerton on a track scholarship and while there, he broke every major track school record there. He was the school record holder in the 100, 200 meters and 400 relay. He also attained athlete of the year honors at the school and won all Big West Conference Honors two years in a row. “My love for fitness and staying in shape came from playing competitive sports in school. I enjoyed lifting weights ever since my senior year in high school and I got really addicted to working out,” says Obi. » Read more…
Crafts from the 2010 Johannesburg Audi Fashion week
It was that time of the year again when all the who’s -who’s of South Africa gathered together all in the name of Audi Johannesburg Fashion Week 2010. Here are some crafts that were showcased at this four day event held at the Sandton Convention Center featuring some of South Africa’s greats in fashion.
» Read more…Lukando Nalungwe: The new Face of Africa
This past weekend, 22 year old Zambian-born Lukando Nalungwe was crowned the 2010 new Face of Africa, at the Eko Hotel Exhibition Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
Suzie Wokabi, Kenyan Make-up Artist Revolutionizing The Fashion Industry
Suzie working on a model at FAFA
After a 10 year stay in the US, Suzie Wokabi moved back to Kenya in 2007, with a career as a make up artist. Suzie had graduated with a degree in International Relations but went on to pursue what her heart had desired the most, a career in the fashion industry. Her interest in fashion had not just sprung up, but it’s something she had really wanted to do from her late teens, where she actually, modeled. » Read more…
Fresh and chic, KNAF Couture
Young talented budding fashion designer, Kayda Nana Afriyie Frimpong is gradually making her KNAF Couture clothing line a household name in Ghana and eventually across the continent. As a graduate of the International Academy of Design with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Afriyie’s highly stylish, custom-made and original clothes are designed to accentuate the female figure; and to compliment the male build or to make them look twice at any woman wearing the signature piece.
Knaf Coutoure
Kekewa Makeover: Beauty indigenously defined!
Established in 2007,Kekewa (meaning beauty in Hausa), has been a makeover brand that has established a niche with a reputable Nigerian based clientele. Founded by Morenike Bolujoko,a.k.a. Renique, a beautiful and passionate young Nigerian female,she remembers tieing down her sisters and friends for facial experiments. Renique (as she prefers to be addressed) links passion for makeovers to her desire to find the beauty within people and paint their exterior accordingly.
Here, Renique gives us her quick-fix makeover tips, for feeling beautiful with simple yet intricate techniques. » Read more…
Beth Teshome – Art as Clothing
Beth Teshome’s clothing takes the female form and helps it transcend into an elegant art form. The designs are unique and creative–puffs of chiffon, ruffles of rose petals, sinewy silk, and elegant linen.
Her style is both elegant and quirky, a difficult look that she manages to pull together so that the clothes can be worn off the runway. She created the now famous “Daddy Long Legs” legging bra that is very popular. You can read more about her on her Myspace page. » Read more…
The man behind Jamhuri Wear featured in this months “ARISE” magazine
Ever since his arrival in 2003 in the New York fashion scene, Jeffrey Kimathi has proven to be an unstoppable force that is emerging to be bigger than what was first predicted 7 years a go when he first started his hustle. Now years later Kimathi’s hustle is un-questionable and has grown from just a t-shirt line to a brand that has more to offer including hoodies and accessories. This is one man who’s determination and strive has caught the likes of P-Diddy, Ludacris, Jay-Z who is a big fan of the brand and Africa’s very own K’Naan and Akon who have been seen numerous times wearing the Jamhuri brand. Wherever you go in all different outskirts of the country you are sure to find fans young and old, who are incorporating the Jamhuri clothing into they different fashion senses. » Read more…
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July 14 - 17, 2010
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March 20, 2010
FACE Africa 1st Annual Gala
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
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