Arise Africa Fashion Week: Helen Asrat

Posted on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

By Ijeoma Ndekwu

Ethiopian designer, Helen Asrat’s collection consisted of a lot of black dresses and cobalt blue ones in sheer, tulle, satin and lace fabrics. The dresses are intricately detailed, with pleats, feathers, ruching and cuts! From layered tier short dresses to floor length skirts, her designs sought to give a definition to the waist. Like we have seen with a few designers, she features belted blazers and empire dresses.

The neckline was a focus point for her with this collection. She features asymmetric sleeves, dramatic lapels covered with flower applique. She too, captures the spirit of  the 80’s with harem pants, and voluminous skirts. The dresses in this collection are amazing, hopefully they will grace the red carpets soon enough!

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Photo Credit: Ladybrille Blogazine

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6 Comments in 6 threads.»

Comment by Hiwot
2009-12-27 23:48:09

I can see Helen becoming one of the best designers in the world, watch my word!! Go girl!!!!
Hiwot

 
Comment by GamGam
2009-06-17 13:23:03

me no likey

 
Comment by Bola Subscribed to comments via email
2009-06-17 04:58:22

Ive gotta say that these models are the business. they do bring the best out of these designs. And, I’m starting to see some familiar faces who have been models in the other designers shows. Nice, African SUPERMODELS!

 
Comment by piola
2009-06-17 00:17:09

not feeling anything here

 
Comment by Labby
2009-06-16 22:16:04

These are fab and look more wearable than those of LDA’s

 
Comment by AMAKA
2009-06-16 21:05:36

first comment!
im not feeling this collection that much but the third to last picture i really liked.
the models look great.
viva africa!

 
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