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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010For 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…
Tags: african designers, Asake Agoro, BN features, fashion
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Friday, April 16th, 2010WeWe 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…
Tags: children, clothes, fashion, folake kuye, nigerian designers, wewe, WeWe Clothing
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010About 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.…
Tags: Lanre Aluko, Lorenzo Duffle Bag Designs, young nigerian designers
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010The 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…
Tags: fashion, hemma, hemma collection
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Friday, February 26th, 2010Upcoming 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…
Tags: Funfere Koroye, upcoming nigerian designers, young designers
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Friday, February 12th, 2010Aschobi’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…
Tags: Adama Kai, aschobi, Aschobi Designs
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Friday, February 12th, 2010Nike 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…
Tags: african designers, Nike Akinola London
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009I 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…
Tags: BN red carpet fab, Tiffany Amber
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009If 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…
Tags: dresses, nigerian careers, Nike Akinola
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