The Multi-Talented Liz Ogumbo
Liz Ogumbo, is a model, cum designer, cum singer and much more, roles which she is able to interweave so beautifully to define herself. Coming from a vocally talented household it’s not a wonder that she processes such an amazing musical talent. But that’s not all, Liz is also a very talented fashion designer, owner of “House of Imani”, and a part-time model. Liz Ogumbo, stays close to her African roots and it’s what she says she celebrates everyday.
Liz Ogumbo
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Lisa Folawiyo brings bling to clothes with Jewel by Lisa
Lisa Folawiyo is a rather unassuming lady with a passion for fashion. Her keen eye for style partnered with a love for shiny objects has helped her create a line that is uniquely hers. Each piece she designs is lovingly tended to, with many of them featuring hand-sewn jewels.
Long-lauded as a designer to watch, she is a favorite with fashion aficionados who love the way she combines color, texture, and style into unique pieces that are worthy of any runway in the world. Specializing in Ankara clothing, she uses the designs exclusively and has an avid following. Her designs have been featured in the Arise Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week, where they have been very well received.
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Africa brings its fashion to New York
This year’s Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) was held July 11 -17th and it featured designers from several African countries, such as Korto Momolu (Project Runway Season 5), Gloria Wavamunno and Kiko Romeo. Below, an interview with the event’s director Adiat Disu.
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Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) was simply inspired by Africa’s talent. We strive to give talented designers a platform to showcase their designs, promote their brands and raise their visibility on a global fashion stage.
Trendy and Chic: iamISIGO by Bubu Ogisi
Ogisi Oritsegbubemi, or Bubu Ogisi as her friends call her, is the creative mind behind the funky and youthful fashion label, ‘iamISIGO’ and its sub label, ‘the Charlatans by iamISIGO’. Inspired by her encounters with trends from different parts of the world, through her travels, Bubu manages to create functional pieces that make the wearer feel comfortable, confident and cool.
Bubu Ogisi
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Ally Rehmtullah Couture – taking Tanzanian design to new heights
Ally Rehmtullah is a mere babe in the woods when it comes to design. This Tanzanian designer started his career in 2006 with a photoshoot with Dollywood Modeling Agency in Dar es Salaam, and by 2008 was considered one of the hottest designers on the continent. His style is laced with elegant lines of flowing fabric punctuated with splashes of vibrant color and great texture.
Born and raised in Tanzania, he takes his inspiration from his surroundings. Inspired by the variety of cultures and styles around him, he attempts to pull all these elements together to create unique, beautiful pieces. A quote on his site says ” No matter what your size is you can look fabulous. The most important rule of all is to choose what makes you feel good. When you feel good you will look better.” His style intends to inspire you to look good and feel great.
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Kwab Asamoah opens ‘Kustom Looks Clothier’ in Accra
Award-winning US based Ghanaian designer, Kwab Asamoah has finally opened his first shop in Accra. Kustom Looks Ghana, located inside the A&C Mall in East Legon, has been opened to the general public to allow them enjoy top-class handmade suits and garments made not for just anybody but their body, as the clothier’s tagline implies.
As the President and CEO of Kustom Looks, Kwab Asamoah is the tailor to some of the most prominent African-American political and business leaders in the Washington area. He has managed to create a stellar reputation in the fashion industry that has his competitors taking notice. In less than six years, he was able to expand a meager custom apparel business, operating from his home, into a thriving and dynamic fashion corporation. Today, his all-natural hand-tailored custom suits, manufactured in his exclusive Bangkok factory, start at $695 and can range upward of $3,500.
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MAKSI to adDRESS the environment
Fashion label MAKSI from Ghana is set to launch an environmental campaign using their label to address the issue of the environment. The campaign will be launched on Monday, 6th June, 2011 in association with Nyani Quarmyne Photograpy, Wanlov the Kubolor and Golda Addo’s Energy Solutions Foundation.
Maksi campaign
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Nyasha Matonhodze – The new face of Louis Vuitton
Nyasha Matonhodze is a Zimbabwean living in London. She is the new face of Louis Vuitton, a move they made to help revamp their look for 2011 (young and fresh as opposed to sophisticated and mature, I guess). The former look had used models including Kristen McMenamy, 46, Raquel Zimmermann, 28, and Freja Beha Erichsen, 23.
This young aspiring model is doing really well considering that she has only been modeling for 2 years. She began her career in 2009 when she won a modeling contest. She hit the ground running when she debuted at the London Fashion Week, Spring 2011 by walking for Louise Gray, Clements Ribeiro and Jonathan Saunders and walked in Paris she walked for Loewe, Emanuel Ungaro, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Louis Vuitton.
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Jamati finds the heat source behind Pyromaniac by mp
She is the new kid on the fashion design block, but don’t be fooled by the title. Miss Michèle Pouani, owner of the Pyromaniac by mp Designs comes all out with her new amazing and bold designs in her virgin collection “BE WEAR” and is sure to turn heads wherever the designs show.
Pyromaniac by mp
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African celebrities out and about
Well, there was a royal wedding (congratulations to Prince William and Catherine) with some African dignitaries on hand to share in the joyous festivities.
The NFL draft is upon us once more and the parties abound as folks waited to see where they were going to end up. There were many Africans in the mix.
Brigith Dos Santos – Angolas beauty queen
Brigith Dos Santos represented Angola in the 2008 Miss World contest in South Africa and managed to come in, in the top 5. Despite her beautiful smile and gorgeous eyes, she didn’t make it into the final three. She did, however, represent Angola well.
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