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/2009/07/09/thisday-arise-fashion-awards-winners-photos/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/07/09/thisday-arise-fashion-awards-winners-photos/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:36:35 +0000 BellaNaija.com http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6533 ARISE Fashion Week… was a massive promotional success for Africa Fashion. If nothing else, it showed off the diversity and depth of African Fashion. From Ghana to Nigeria to SA to Tanzania…the designers all represented their labels excellently. After]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/07/09/thisday-arise-fashion-awards-winners-photos/feed/ 7 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/21/arise-africa-fashion-week-odio-mimonet/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/21/arise-africa-fashion-week-odio-mimonet/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:15:52 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6339 Nigerian label Odio Mimonet… presents a collection that is oozing in elegance. The intricate details melt in the jewels tones and the cuts of her designs make them move easily across the]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/21/arise-africa-fashion-week-odio-mimonet/feed/ 10 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 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-gloria-wavamunno/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-gloria-wavamunno/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:05:51 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6189 Ugandan designer, Gloria Wavamunno’s … collection features monochromatic pieces, lots of yellow and lilac pastel coloured pieces and black contemporary designs. Each piece in this collection is designed to the capture the essence of  femininity. The cuts, the silhouettes, the patterns all]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-gloria-wavamunno/feed/ 11 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-heni/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-heni/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:57:30 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6263 South African designer, Heni… fuses the softness of white with stripes and patterns for his casual pieces. This softness is juxtaposed with the black voluminous pieces, layered in intense ruffles. The collection’s strength lies in its rich texture and the]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/19/arise-africa-fashion-week-heni/feed/ 3 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/18/arise-africa-fashion-week-ade-bakare/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/18/arise-africa-fashion-week-ade-bakare/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:26:14 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6150 Nigerian designer, Ade Bakare’s collection diffuses from a colourful palette to a toned down white one. He features lots of designs with long sleeves and embroidery details, and in true Ade Bakare … fashion, quite a number of sweep coats. His]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/18/arise-africa-fashion-week-ade-bakare/feed/ 17 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/18/arise-africa-fashion-week-samantha-cole/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/18/arise-africa-fashion-week-samantha-cole/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:25:05 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6133 Samantha Cole  presented at the Arise Africa Fashion week.  Samantha Cole,  a Nigerian-born… designer featured lots of dramatic black and monochrome pieces accentuated with voluminous sleeves, intense ruching, hems lines, bubble hem details and ruffles in her]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/18/arise-africa-fashion-week-samantha-cole/feed/ 10 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-ituen-basi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-ituen-basi/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:02:52 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5953 Nigerian designer, Ituen Basi… fuses (what seems to be this season’s hottest trend) bright colours with African fabrics in her collection. The collaboration resulted to contemporary ethnic pieces which electrified the runway! Her designs are feminine, playful and have a]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-ituen-basi/feed/ 19 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-nkwo/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-nkwo/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:34:07 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5982 Nkwo …collection features volume created with layers of tulle, silk and the softness and fluidity of chiffon in earthly warm colours. The vibrant print fabrics come alive, with bubble hems, frill details on the necklines, tulip skirts and dresses.]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-nkwo/feed/ 15 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-tiffany-amber/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-tiffany-amber/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:39:12 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6033 Tiffany Amber collections, one should expect floral fabrics; as Folake Folarin’s… designs are an embodiment of softness, flow and femininity. This collection definitely captures that particular feel to her creations with floral and intriguing peacock patterns, plunging necklines, cascading dresses]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-tiffany-amber/feed/ 26 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-christie-brown/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-christie-brown/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:26:16 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5923 Aisha Obuobi is the Ghanaian behind the label Christie Brown…. Her collection was nothing short of amazing! The fabric combinations and well articulated designs added a contemporary flair to her designs. Showing an interest in the fashion of the]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-christie-brown/feed/ 30 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-eyola/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-eyola/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:24:21 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6025 Nigerian label, Eyola …presented a collection that engaged the audience in a fantasy with hoop skirts, metallic corsets and archery type dresses. However, in the collection, she also presents very wearable piece, which can be easily translated from the runway.]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-eyola/feed/ 12 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-sika-designs/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-sika-designs/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:18:52 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5987 Ghanaian label Sika Designs… presented a collection that engaged the audience in such an appealing manner! From the solid structured pieces which combined simple cuts with interesting details like flower embroidery and sequins on the necklines to the patterned short]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-sika-designs/feed/ 15 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-helen-asrat/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-helen-asrat/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:07:07 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5808 Ethiopian designer, Helen Asrat’s …collection consisted of a lot of black dresses and cobalt blue ones in sheer, tulle, satin and lace fabrics. The dresses are intricately detailed, with pleats, feathers, ruching and cuts! From layered tier short dresses to]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-helen-asrat/feed/ 6 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-thula-sindi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-thula-sindi/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:04:51 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5775 South African Designer, Thula Sindi’s …collection was sophistication epitomised, from the classic LBD’s (Little black dresses) to the soft silk floor length garments. With splashes of bright yellow, pink and cobalt blue, his collection hit all the right notes. The mix of]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-thula-sindi/feed/ 9 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-lanre-dasilva-ajayi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-lanre-dasilva-ajayi/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:19:34 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5769 LDA…’s collection filled the runway with yards of lace, Tartan and adorable flower applique. She features dresses which can be worn out to lunch and those  that will definitely make statements in social events! She mixes soft colours with delicate fabrics to execute]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-lanre-dasilva-ajayi/feed/ 15 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-jewel-by-lisa/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-jewel-by-lisa/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:16:44 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5751 Jewel by Lisa’s …collection features African fabrics with sequins and detailing on the bodice, neckline and sleeves which never fail to captivate an audience!  This collection is pleasantly colourful, and features quite a number of beautiful individual]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-jewel-by-lisa/feed/ 15 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-mustafa-hassanali/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-mustafa-hassanali/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:22:52 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5830 Tanzanian designer, Mustafa Hassanali’s… collection can be described as tropical candy! The vibrant colours combined with soft sheer floaty fabrics, capture the allure of a fine summer’s day and an enchanting summer’s evening! His garments emphasise on the hands and shoulders]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-mustafa-hassanali/feed/ 15