Tagged ‘african designers’

Embrace the Vibrant Colours of Femininity in Lalesso

Embrace the Vibrant Colours of Femininity in Lalesso

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

It’s great to see and follow a labels growth in the Industry . 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 

Exclusive Look At The Ohema Ohene Premier Menswear Collection

Exclusive Look At The Ohema Ohene Premier Menswear Collection

Monday, May 10th, 2010

We were first attracted to Fashion Label 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

Christiane King to participate at the Oxford Red Dress Couture Ball along with John Galliano, Marchesa & Max Azria

Christiane King to participate at the Oxford Red Dress Couture Ball along with John Galliano, Marchesa & Max Azria

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Project Runway Alumni, 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

Crafting Timeless Fairytales: Anita Quansah London

Crafting Timeless Fairytales: Anita Quansah London

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Designers are, in a way, storytellers; the infusion of their inspiration with their talent creates pieces which embody multi dimensional perspectives and narratives. British African designer, Anita Quansah hopes her fashion and jewellery tell timeless historical tales.
Anita Quansah… crafts

KikoRomeo: “Ethical Fashion from Kenya with Love”

KikoRomeo: “Ethical Fashion from Kenya with Love”

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Now more than ever, we see African fashion take an ethical approach with charities and the practice of fair trade amongst designers to support their local community artisans. KikoRomeo… is a Kenyan label with a similar plight.
Founded in 1996

Designer Amechi Ihenacho sets out to give “beauty a pristine new frame” with the perfected art of old school tailoring

Designer Amechi Ihenacho sets out to give “beauty a pristine new frame” with the perfected art of old school tailoring

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

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

Discover JOHARI – The Kenyan fashion house advocating “beauty with a reason”

Discover JOHARI – The Kenyan fashion house advocating “beauty with a reason”

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

It’s nice to explore Fashion Houses across the continent as we all know Africa’s packed with talent!  BN spotlights one of Kenya’s Top Designers: JOHARI; a label with a cause!
Johari was set up by the Johari foundation… as

Chanelling Ethnic Modernity: OH! by Ohema Ohene

Chanelling Ethnic Modernity: OH! by Ohema Ohene

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Nothing beats an innovative mind; designer 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

The Woman with an Edge: Coccolily by Naana Tennachie Yankey

The Woman with an Edge: Coccolily by Naana Tennachie Yankey

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

From our recent fashion features on 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

Red Carpet Gems from Cote d’Ivoire to LA – Christiane King’s Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

Red Carpet Gems from Cote d’Ivoire to LA – Christiane King’s Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

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