http://www.bellanaija.com Inspired! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:44:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/05/19/african-prints-and-their-proliferation-in-the-fashion-industry-why-now/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/05/19/african-prints-and-their-proliferation-in-the-fashion-industry-why-now/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 11:10:54 +0000 Zainab Imichi Alhassan http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=54372 http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/05/19/african-prints-and-their-proliferation-in-the-fashion-industry-why-now/feed/ 37 http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/29/confessions-of-a-high-bohemian-ss-2011-collection-by-loin-cloth-ashes-the-lookbook/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/29/confessions-of-a-high-bohemian-ss-2011-collection-by-loin-cloth-ashes-the-lookbook/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:53:30 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=52547 Anisa Mpungwe is the creative force behind Loin Cloth & Ashes. Her most recent collection titled;  ‘Confessions of a High Bohemian…‘ was released a while back. The collection features floral dresses, ethnic prints, quite a variety of]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/29/confessions-of-a-high-bohemian-ss-2011-collection-by-loin-cloth-ashes-the-lookbook/feed/ 28 http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/26/year-of-the-gentleman-ss-2011-collection-by-sheria-ngowi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/26/year-of-the-gentleman-ss-2011-collection-by-sheria-ngowi/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:08:21 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=51834 Sheria Ngowi …graced the pages of BN Style for the first time last year when we featured a sneak-peek of his S/S 11 collection. That collection received rave views from our readers and I have no doubt that]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/26/year-of-the-gentleman-ss-2011-collection-by-sheria-ngowi/feed/ 31 http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/01/25/the-intricate-singular-fluid-vocabulary-jewellery-by-maya-antoun/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/01/25/the-intricate-singular-fluid-vocabulary-jewellery-by-maya-antoun/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:34:01 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=40391 Maya Antoun… is a jeweller and a designer with a unique multi ethnic background. Born and raised in the Sudan, her work is influenced and informed by her culturally diverse upbringing as well as her experience gained from living in]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/01/25/the-intricate-singular-fluid-vocabulary-jewellery-by-maya-antoun/feed/ 9 http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/01/21/the-creative-duo-ghanaian-models-fashion-designers-danielle-chantelle-dwomoh-piper/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/01/21/the-creative-duo-ghanaian-models-fashion-designers-danielle-chantelle-dwomoh-piper/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:34:09 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=40125 http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/01/21/the-creative-duo-ghanaian-models-fashion-designers-danielle-chantelle-dwomoh-piper/feed/ 53 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/10/06/retro-sexy-re-defined-nouveauriche-8485/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/10/06/retro-sexy-re-defined-nouveauriche-8485/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:45:34 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=29459 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/10/06/retro-sexy-re-defined-nouveauriche-8485/feed/ 41 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/09/29/reimagining-femininity-fabryan-springsummer-2011-debut-collection/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/09/29/reimagining-femininity-fabryan-springsummer-2011-debut-collection/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:34:13 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=28580 Samantha Jane and Ghanaian best friend Sua Kyei started Fabryan….  It was(what can be best described as) Samantha’s business acumen and unique vision]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/09/29/reimagining-femininity-fabryan-springsummer-2011-debut-collection/feed/ 20 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/08/10/beyond-streetwearto-orist-presents-2010-collection/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/08/10/beyond-streetwearto-orist-presents-2010-collection/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:14 +0000 Terence Sambo http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=24503 Brian Gathii of Kenyan descent is the brains behind streetwear label To-orist… (pronounced ‘tourist’). For his 2010 collection, the pieces were designed to be timeless, trans-seasonal and have signature concepts. They are all handmade, using unique engineered processes]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/08/10/beyond-streetwearto-orist-presents-2010-collection/feed/ 11 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/06/14/kikoromeo-africas-ambassador-to-notte-in-fiore-sicily/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/06/14/kikoromeo-africas-ambassador-to-notte-in-fiore-sicily/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:22:50 +0000 Amanda Etuk http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=19170 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/06/14/kikoromeo-africas-ambassador-to-notte-in-fiore-sicily/feed/ 6 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/12/dresses-worthy-of-a-goddess-by-asakeoge/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/12/dresses-worthy-of-a-goddess-by-asakeoge/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 20:50:35 +0000 Dayo Adepoju http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=18266 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]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/12/dresses-worthy-of-a-goddess-by-asakeoge/feed/ 51 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/11/embrace-the-vibrant-colours-of-femininity-in-lalesso/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/11/embrace-the-vibrant-colours-of-femininity-in-lalesso/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 00:29:08 +0000 Amanda Etuk http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=17965 Lalesso is a well recognized African Fashion brand and it continues to establish itself  beyond the African borders. Lalesso …was launched in 2005 in the city of ]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/11/embrace-the-vibrant-colours-of-femininity-in-lalesso/feed/ 12 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/10/exclusive-look-at-the-ohema-ohene-premier-menswear-collection/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/10/exclusive-look-at-the-ohema-ohene-premier-menswear-collection/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 22:52:54 +0000 Terence Sambo http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=18041 Ohema Ohene… when they launched  OH!- The labels accessory and footwear range.  It was their organic blend of modernity with traditional motifs with their footwear that grabbed our attention and landed a feature]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/10/exclusive-look-at-the-ohema-ohene-premier-menswear-collection/feed/ 17 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/10/christiane-king-to-participate-at-the-oxford-red-dress-couture-ball-along-with-john-galliano-marchesa-herve-leger-and-a-line-up-of-the-industrys-greats/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/10/christiane-king-to-participate-at-the-oxford-red-dress-couture-ball-along-with-john-galliano-marchesa-herve-leger-and-a-line-up-of-the-industrys-greats/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 08:45:20 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=18067 Christiane King… has been a  busy lady since her early exit from the show; from the  release of her Fall 2010 Collection which we featured on BN, to receiving the “Woodbury Rising Star” award from her Alma]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/10/christiane-king-to-participate-at-the-oxford-red-dress-couture-ball-along-with-john-galliano-marchesa-herve-leger-and-a-line-up-of-the-industrys-greats/feed/ 5 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/05/crafting-timeless-fairytales-anita-quansah-london/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/05/crafting-timeless-fairytales-anita-quansah-london/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 22:41:46 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=17585 Anita Quansah hopes her fashion and jewellery tell timeless historical tales. Anita Quansah… crafts]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/05/crafting-timeless-fairytales-anita-quansah-london/feed/ 18 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/04/kikoromeo-ethical-fashion-from-kenya-with-love/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/04/kikoromeo-ethical-fashion-from-kenya-with-love/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 19:36:30 +0000 Amanda Etuk http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=16725 KikoRomeo… is a Kenyan label with a similar plight. Founded in 1996]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/04/kikoromeo-ethical-fashion-from-kenya-with-love/feed/ 10 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/28/designer-amechi-ihenacho-sets-out-to-give-beauty-a-pristine-new-frame-with-the-perfected-art-of-old-school-tailoring/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/28/designer-amechi-ihenacho-sets-out-to-give-beauty-a-pristine-new-frame-with-the-perfected-art-of-old-school-tailoring/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:36:32 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=17167 Amechi Ihenacho is most commoly known as the Fashion Editor for Flux Magazine UK. However it is his relatively new label- Amechi… that  has captured BN’s attention. Inspired by 50′s village Haitian girls, Cuba and Yoruba land, his Spring/Summer debut]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/28/designer-amechi-ihenacho-sets-out-to-give-beauty-a-pristine-new-frame-with-the-perfected-art-of-old-school-tailoring/feed/ 10 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/27/heres-something-precious-you-ought-to-discover-johari/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/27/heres-something-precious-you-ought-to-discover-johari/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:41:52 +0000 Amanda Etuk http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=17036 JOHARI; a label with a cause! Johari was set up by the Johari foundation… as]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/27/heres-something-precious-you-ought-to-discover-johari/feed/ 7 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/07/chanelling-ethnic-modernity-oh-by-ohema-ohene/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/07/chanelling-ethnic-modernity-oh-by-ohema-ohene/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:18:37 +0000 Terence Sambo http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=16319 Abeena Pokuaa proves she is one with OH! by Oheme Ohene as it is a pleasant mix of inspiration and creativity . New British boutique fashion label Ohema Ohene …[derived from Ghanaian language, twi]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/07/chanelling-ethnic-modernity-oh-by-ohema-ohene/feed/ 10 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/03/28/the-woman-with-an-edge-coccolily-by-naana-tennachie-yankey/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/03/28/the-woman-with-an-edge-coccolily-by-naana-tennachie-yankey/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:45:13 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=15933 Bella Naija…, its so amazing to see how African designers all over the world are excelling. We recently discovered another young African designer, this time from Ghana, who is doing tremendously well in]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/03/28/the-woman-with-an-edge-coccolily-by-naana-tennachie-yankey/feed/ 14 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/03/22/la-based-ivorian-designer-christiane-kings-fallwinter-2010-collection/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/03/22/la-based-ivorian-designer-christiane-kings-fallwinter-2010-collection/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:38:40 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=15692 Christiane King… was born and raised in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Although she had a strong interest in fashion, it wasn’t a feasible career path for her while in Cote d’Ivoire, so she decided to get a Bachelor’s Degree in International]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/03/22/la-based-ivorian-designer-christiane-kings-fallwinter-2010-collection/feed/ 21