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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

BN New York Fashion Week Review

BN New York Fashion Week Review

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

The economy was definitely the un-fierce elephant in the room as many fashion week attendees felt this year’s fashion week was much scaled back. A lot of the main designers decided not to show this year and if they did,…

African Fashion Collective Pre-Show Rundown

African Fashion Collective Pre-Show Rundown

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

The African Fashion Collective last night was nothing short of amazing, for me it was a moment of pure nirvana and high emotions. Seeing the best of the African fashion world in one room, on one night at the NEW…

This Day/Arise Magazine to Put on a Show at the 2009 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

This Day/Arise Magazine to Put on a Show at the 2009 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

BN International Scene Editor

Nduka Obaigbena has done it again!  ThisDay Media Group’s new 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

Frank Osodi Dazzles the Runway

Frank Osodi Dazzles the Runway

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

The name 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