http://www.bellanaija.com Inspired! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:37:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 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/ 5 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/ 50 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/ 11 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/ 4 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 by…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/04/kikoromeo-ethical-fashion-from-kenya-with-love/feed/ 8 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/ 8 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 a…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/04/27/heres-something-precious-you-ought-to-discover-johari/feed/ 6 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 Canada.…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/03/28/the-woman-with-an-edge-coccolily-by-naana-tennachie-yankey/feed/ 12 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 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/02/12/springsummer-2010-collection-by-nike-akinola-london/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/02/12/springsummer-2010-collection-by-nike-akinola-london/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:02:08 +0000 Dayo Adepoju http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=13846 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…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/02/12/springsummer-2010-collection-by-nike-akinola-london/feed/ 14 http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/02/10/contemporary-africa-orleans-designs-springsummer-coco-collection/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/02/10/contemporary-africa-orleans-designs-springsummer-coco-collection/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:34:31 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=13875 Orleans designs is a London based women’s wear and accessory brand. Their Spring/Summer 2010 collection presents African prints in 100% silk. Hazel Aggrey-Orleans, the designer behind this collection ‘has been inspired by the cultural richness on her upbringing on West…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/02/10/contemporary-africa-orleans-designs-springsummer-coco-collection/feed/ 10 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/11/15/camer-couture-fashion-showcase/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/11/15/camer-couture-fashion-showcase/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:03:58 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=11007 Camer Couture Fashion Showcase, it is almost impossible to ignore the talent springing from the continent. Created in 2009 by Cynthia Anduhtabe, Isabel Bezeng, Ngum…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/11/15/camer-couture-fashion-showcase/feed/ 2 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/17/bn-featureskirette-couture/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/17/bn-featureskirette-couture/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:46:33 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=7798 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…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/17/bn-featureskirette-couture/feed/ 42 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/14/bn-exclusive-yafwiii/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/14/bn-exclusive-yafwiii/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:52:09 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=7668 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 African…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/14/bn-exclusive-yafwiii/feed/ 9 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/12/bn-exclusive-yafwii/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/12/bn-exclusive-yafwii/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:16:01 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=7560 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 their…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/12/bn-exclusive-yafwii/feed/ 4 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/10/bn-exclusive-young-africa-fashion-weekend-yafw/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/10/bn-exclusive-young-africa-fashion-weekend-yafw/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:24:16 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=7377 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/08/10/bn-exclusive-young-africa-fashion-weekend-yafw/feed/ 5 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-tina-atiemo/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-tina-atiemo/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:18:33 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6260 Ghanaian designer Tina Atiemo in this collection displays a variety of styles;  from the short and playful peek-a-boo and cut out dresses and jumpsuits to the crisp tailored whites with soft details, frills, pleats and a bit of ruching. The pieces in…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-tina-atiemo/feed/ 8