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/2010/05/07/house-of-versatile-styles-to-showcase-collection-at-seattle-fashion-week-alongside-vera-wang-and-a-host-of-international-designers/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/07/house-of-versatile-styles-to-showcase-collection-at-seattle-fashion-week-alongside-vera-wang-and-a-host-of-international-designers/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 14:38:51 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=17847 House of Versatile Styles(HVS)  is set to showcase new 2010 collection “HVS” at the established and International Designers show during  Seattle Fashion Week. The Fashion show will be held on Saturday May 15 at 8pm at Wamu Theatre in Seattle.…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/05/07/house-of-versatile-styles-to-showcase-collection-at-seattle-fashion-week-alongside-vera-wang-and-a-host-of-international-designers/feed/ 9 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/ 9 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-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/ 13 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 collection. The inspiration…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/18/arise-africa-fashion-week-samantha-cole/feed/ 8 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/ 17 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/ 23 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 80’s;…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-christie-brown/feed/ 28 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/ 11 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/ 8 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 very…]]> 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/ 14 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/02/23/bn-fashion-week-review/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/02/23/bn-fashion-week-review/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:49:15 +0000 Louisa Olubukola Kinoshi http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=3127 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/02/23/bn-fashion-week-review/feed/ 3 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/02/15/african-fashion-collective-pre-show-rundown/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/02/15/african-fashion-collective-pre-show-rundown/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:16:19 +0000 Louisa Olubukola Kinoshi http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=2856 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/02/15/african-fashion-collective-pre-show-rundown/feed/ 10 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/01/14/this-dayarise-magazine-to-put-on-a-show-at-the-2009-mercedes-benz-fashion-week/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/01/14/this-dayarise-magazine-to-put-on-a-show-at-the-2009-mercedes-benz-fashion-week/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:27:43 +0000 Louisa Olubukola Kinoshi http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=2069 Arise Magazine will be hosting the African Fashion Collective as part of the lineup for New York Fashion Week. Designers to be featured have not been…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/01/14/this-dayarise-magazine-to-put-on-a-show-at-the-2009-mercedes-benz-fashion-week/feed/ 16 http://www.bellanaija.com/2008/10/25/frank-osodi-dazzles-the-runway/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2008/10/25/frank-osodi-dazzles-the-runway/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:37:14 +0000 BellaNaija.com http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=326 Frank Osodi is synonymous with style and creativity. For over a decade, The House of Bunor Creazioni has dazzled us! Here are some photos from a recent showing at the Johannesburg Fashion Week Later this year, Frank will…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2008/10/25/frank-osodi-dazzles-the-runway/feed/ 5