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Arise Africa Fashion Week: Christie Brown

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Christie Brown

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

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

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Eyola

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Eyola

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

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.

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Sika Designs

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Sika Designs

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

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

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Helen Asrat

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Helen Asrat

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

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

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Thula Sindi

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Thula Sindi

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

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

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Lanre DaSilva Ajayi

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Lanre DaSilva Ajayi

Monday, June 15th, 2009

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

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Jewel By Lisa

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Jewel By Lisa

Monday, June 15th, 2009

In popular fashion, 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

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Mustafa Hassanali

Arise Africa Fashion Week: Mustafa Hassanali

Monday, June 15th, 2009

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