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Touch Of Sculpture: A Universe of Sensations by Vlisco

Touch Of Sculpture: A Universe of Sensations by Vlisco

Monday, August 24th, 2009

The new ‘Touch of Sculpture’ fabric collection from Vlisco… teases the senses. Blink and look again – you’ll see the same thing twice, buton a different level. A double layer, seemingly rigid, flows in sync with the rapid

My Style: Chika Uwazie

My Style: Chika Uwazie

Monday, August 24th, 2009

It’s your regular dose of the BN feature; My Style! If you are interested in appearing on this page, simply send two pictures of yourself or that of a friend depicting a typical Day and Night Look with a short…

Aschobi Designs: Putting Sierra Leone on the Fashion Map

Aschobi Designs: Putting Sierra Leone on the Fashion Map

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

How can one young, ambitious young lady carry a nation to the international fashion stage? The answer is talent and flair. Adama Kai… graduated from Parsons School of Design, honed her design skills in New York and then returned to

In the midst of gloom, Ella Brown ups the Glam Factor

In the midst of gloom, Ella Brown ups the Glam Factor

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

The global economic downturn has slayed many victims including several players in the Luxury Goods and Bridal Sector. Even established bridal designers have been dogged by rumours of creditors closing in. So its great to see a young designer taking…

BN Features:KiRette Couture

BN Features:KiRette Couture

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Anrette & Kibonen
KiRette Couture (KC) …is a new movement. And at its helm are Cameroonian duo Kibonen Nfi and Anrette Ngafor. The business savvy image consultant and her über trendy fashion graduate partner weave the originality of tradition and

Is this all we are about? Naomi Campbell’s ‘Africa Inspired’ Harper’s Bazaar Spread

Is this all we are about? Naomi Campbell’s ‘Africa Inspired’ Harper’s Bazaar Spread

Friday, August 14th, 2009

The September issue of US Harper’s Bazaar features Supermodel Naomi Campbell in a fashion spread shot by world renowned photographer Jean-Paul Goude….
Harper’s Bazaar is a fantastic publication
Jean-Paul Goude is an outstanding photographer
Naomi Campbell is a stunning

BN Exclusive: YAFW(III)

BN Exclusive: YAFW(III)

Friday, August 14th, 2009

We are concluding our exclusive feature of the  Young Africa Fashion Weekend… (YAFW) with this last group of three, amongst the nine featured designers. We hope to see more events  like this one; which provide young talented designers in the

Korto Momolu Back on Project Runway

Korto Momolu Back on Project Runway

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Korto Momolu-Briggs… was a favorite of many to win last season’s Project Runway and the Liberian talent will get another chance to “rule the runway”. Korto will be competing against eight past designers for the chance to win $200,000 during

BN Exclusive: YAFW(II)

BN Exclusive: YAFW(II)

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

We kicked off our exclusive feature of the Young Africa Fashion Weekend (YAFW) on Monday, as we profiled three of the nine designers and their featured collections. Today we bring you more from the YAFW…; Its three designers and

BN Red Carpet Fab: Soundcity Music Video Awards 2009

BN Red Carpet Fab: Soundcity Music Video Awards 2009

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

The red carpet looks at the 2009 Soundcity Music Video Awards… were immensely diverse.
Elegant, sexy, dapper and in some cases – just downright wrong!
Check out BN Red Carpet Fab picks from the 2009 SMVAs.
Rock Chics: Helen Ajayi