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Dresses Worthy of a Goddess by Asakeoge

Dresses Worthy of a Goddess by Asakeoge

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

For all those who love statement pieces, the Goddess collection by Asakeoge is the way to go! Each piece in the collection embodies the feminine silhouette and shows a fine sense of style on any wearer. In addition, the collection…

A journey back to the roots: “Ijinle” by WeWe Clothing

A journey back to the roots: “Ijinle” by WeWe Clothing

Friday, April 16th, 2010

WeWe Clothing glams the kids with its new collection “Ijinle” . The delightful collection consists of the cute, trendy pieces in patterns that are easily identifiable with children, making  the collection fun, playful and reflective of  the cheerful spirit of…

Lanre Aluko Introduces Lorenzo Duffle Bag Designs (LDBD)

Lanre Aluko Introduces Lorenzo Duffle Bag Designs (LDBD)

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

About the designer: Lanre Aluko is an undergraduate at Loughborough University U.K. studying Business Economics and Finance. He is also a Singer/ Songwriter.  He appeared on the BN’s 25 days of Christmas giveaway as a Vlisco contest winner rocking one of his designs.…

Fashion For Charity: The Hemma Collection

Fashion For Charity: The Hemma Collection

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The Hemma Collection has taken a humanitarian stand  led by designers, Edna Bissoon and Cindy Gaston, whom through Hemma Foundation, a non-profit Organization, has provided educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged primary and secondary school students in Ghana by offering Academic…

Funfere Koroye: Fun,Fresh and FUSION KELVAR!

Funfere Koroye: Fun,Fresh and FUSION KELVAR!

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Upcoming brand Fusion Kelvar is out with its dual debut collection; The Diaspora Collection which fuses traditional textures with concrete cuts and The Prestige Collection which features graphic urban designs.
Head Designer Funfere Koroye, captures the essence of youthful exuberance…

Sierra Leone’s fashion maven Aschobi scores again with the “Black and White” collection

Sierra Leone’s fashion maven Aschobi scores again with the “Black and White” collection

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Aschobi’s fourth collection, Black and White, projects the “refined rock chic” look with its muted use of colour and embellishment of the pieces with various materials including metal studs and chains. Aschobi shows through this collection that monochrome pieces can…

Spring/Summer 2010 Collection by Nike Akinola London

Spring/Summer 2010 Collection by Nike Akinola London

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Nike Akinola London has come out with a Summer/Spring 2010 Collection inspired by ‘The Long Weekend’. ‘This collection captures the very essence of what it means to be an independent woman going into a new decade’, says creative director, Nike

BN Red Carpet Fab: Tiffany Amber Rhapsody of Art & Fashion Event

BN Red Carpet Fab: Tiffany Amber Rhapsody of Art & Fashion Event

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

I have always loved art exhibitions but an invitation to a fashion & art exhibition by iconic Nigerian designer Tiffany Amber in collaboration with talented veteran artist Kolade Oshinowo definitely peaked my interest. What could this be all about?  I…

The Unsullied Collections of Nike Akinola London

The Unsullied Collections of Nike Akinola London

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

If you love a twist on the Western and African world then you would love Nike Akinola’s timeless, luxurious and extravagant designs created with a fusion of vibrant African prints and Western elegance. An art major in school, her years…