Nigerian Accessories Brand, Minku, Unveils Autumn/Winter 2014 Bag Collection

 
Kunmi Otitoju is the head designer and founder of Minku, a top quality bag maker that provides leather bags, luggage and gadget cases to clients from over 15 countries across 5 continents.

Check out the full collection after the jump.

The Making Season 2 – Shoot 4: “Genesis 2” by sEKu

 

sEKu is a brand that embodies happiness. It is characterized by interesting fabric mixes, bright colours and affordability. The brand and its collection are inspired by the Bible and its words.

International model Alek Wek joins Angelina Jolie & Sophie Lauren as the newest UN Refugee Agency’s (UNHCR) National Goodwill Ambassador

This made me so proud and i'm very happy for her. 

On Sunday, just days before the World Refugee day – Thursday June 20th – South Sudanese born British model Alek Wek was announced as the newest member of the ambassadors of goodwill under the United Nations Refugee Agency. She joins the ranks of Angelina Jolie and Sophie Lauren in this initiative.

Ethiopian Designer Yekifir showcases her 2013 Collection for Zen Magazine’s June issue

“Timeless girl, Modern world”.
The collection has a lot of knit wear in white Ethiopian fashion and hand woven accessories with the great outdoors to match. Check them out.

Victoria Beckham's new bag collection goes on sale.

                  The North/South tote, £1,530 (left) and the structured Liberty bag, £895 (right)

Time to start saving. lol someone say "Expensive" !!! They look gorgeous though :)

'These are the precursor to the launch of my first full pre collections for spring/summer 2014 that will be showcased to retailers this weekend in New York.

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London Men's spring summer fashion collections 2014

These are really cool and creative designs. Ladies feast your eyes on some eye candy. Lol.
Check out the full collection after the jump :)

African Fashion Star Competition Launches July 31 in Nigeria

Africa Fashion Star

Fashion designers from all over Africa are welcome to compete in the Africa Fashion Star Competition taking place in Lagos, Nigeria on July 31, 2013. This competition is being held in partnership between Frallain the African Luxury Group, and EDUN. Contestants will compete for the chance to win a paid internship with the fashion brand Edun based in New York City and take classes at a world famous fashion school in New York City as well. Edun is part of the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesy) and shows twice a year at New York Fashion Week. "Edun's mission has always been to support trade with Africa and thus we are excited to welcome a young African talent as part of our trade and training programs. We look forward to having this young designer as part of the team in New York and wish to extend thanks to those who helped to make this program a reality," says Janice Sullivan, CEO Edun. The winner will also be signed to Frallain and have their collections featured under the brand.

The 'hairy leg' stockings designed to help women ward off unwanted male attention

 
It might seem like the androgynous fashion trend taken too far, but a Chinese company's new 'hairy leg' hosiery hopes to help women ward off unwanted male attention

A photograph posted to the Shanghai-based website ChinaSMACK shows a model from the waist down wearing the on-trend stockings.

A caption touts them as the perfect 'summertime anti-pervert' device and 'essential for young girls going out’.

Yahoo wrote of the product: 'Channel your inner hippie! And hey, these tights are probably even warmer than actual leg hair.'
Ok, This is a bit disturbing... lol  what do you think? would you buy/wear it?

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Ohlanna By Zikora Debuts "Anwuli" Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

Inspired by the beauty of new beginnings and the distant echoes of a loved one (Nwangwu Nkoli), Anwuli evokes the vibrant spirit of resilience, great charm and poise, which are the true characteristics of the oz woman.

RTF Updates: Africa Fashion Reception In Collaboration With The World Fashion Exhibition And World Fashion Organization To Gather The Continent Leading Designers In Paris, On June 22nd 2013

The Africa Fashion Reception is one of the activities lined up by the World Fashion Organization that will act as a countdown to the World Fashion Week, Paris 2014. It will be presenting designers from over 20 African countries with only one nominated designer representing each of those countries.

Legendary Gold Limited in Collaboration with the World Fashion Organization and the World Fashion Exhibition will present the First Africa Fashion Reception with the support of the Nigerian Embassy in France. The prestigious evening will be held on June 22nd, at the historic Salle Wagram in Paris.

RTF Covers: Senegalese Model, Kinee Diouf Becomes First Black Model To Cover Vogue Netherland In Its July 2013 Issue

Black beauty Kinee Diouf looks stunning on the cover of Vogue Netherlands’s July 2013 issue. Kinee rocking a colorful peacock-feather printed flowing dress with cut out shoulders that makes me her look glamorous and summer perfect.

Editorial Photo Shoot For Go Style Magazine by FashionTV

 

Summer is never complete without an editorial fashion shoot in Africa, Here is the editorial Photo Shoot For Go Style Magazine captured by FashionTV titled ‘Africa is Here“. The shapes, the colours & the composition are all beautiful.

Check out the gorgeous photos after the jump.

5 most common mistakes to Avoid when starting a Fashion Business in Africa

 

Starting a business, whether small or big takes a lot of planning and sacrifice. It is crucial to have a specific focus and constantly revisiting your business plan. There are several common and dangerous mistakes many new business owners make that can negatively impact their businesses.

Here are 5 of the most common mistakes to avoid as you start your small fashion business in Africa.

1. Lack of preparation and research – Designers start to produce a collection without knowing how much money they will need or how they are going to reach their target customer. Unlike the western world where start up loans are available that is if you have a great business plan, in Africa its a different case, the banks are not interested in Fashion, high street banks will not hand out a loan for a fashion business. Preparing and taking your time to research your target market will help you to produce a collection that will sell for a quick turn over.

RTF LOOK BOOK: MI LE' Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection

 

Mi-Le /meelay/ is a contemporary womenswear brand focused on creating garments that are skilfully draped and wearable. Mi-’s signature style is sophisticated charm, fancy but rational.

“This collection was inspired by a flower native to Africa, “ADENIUM MULTIFLORUM”- a winter blooming plant. Its flowers and leaves will begin to develop on the plant during winter and they will last until summer.

The Belinda Baidoo Foundation and Witness HOPE organization Present “A Night of Fashion for Ghana”

The Belinda Baidoo Foundation and Witness Hope organization will have an event on June 24th, 2013 at Clyde Frazier’s Wine and Dine(485 10th Ave NYC) from 7-10 pm, for an evening of charity and fashion to raise money to benefit the Ohemaa’s Health Care Orphanage via the Belinda Baidoo Foundation and the Witness Hope organization.

This year, the two organizations have partnered to raise money for Ghanaian youth through a fashion show featuring designs from Belinda Baidoo and popular up and coming Ghanaian NY designers, the DPiper Twins. The show will feature some of Africa’s TOP models, highlight videos describing each of the organizations and the work they’re doing in Ghana, a one hour open bar from 7pm to 8pm sponsored by Clyde Frazier and a live auction of beautiful designs from both Belinda and the DPiper Twins. Also, 10% percent of the money spent on food throughout the night will be donated by Clyde Frazier’s to both charities! Tickets are available at: http://fashionforghana.eventbrite.com.

Vivienne Westwood Revealed as Virgin Atlantic's New Uniform Designer

The uniform of one of the sexiest airlines in the world is due to get an uplift thanks to a the partnerships between Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic and Vivienne Westwood which will see the grand dame of British fashion redesign the airlines’s iconic red uniform. The collaboration between the two British brands is long-term partnerships which will see a total re-design of the uniform across all areas. With original design and sustainability being vital factors to both Richard Branson and Vivienne Westwood, this project aims to bring these ideals together in an exciting and innovative collaboration. 

Check out the Uniform designs after the jump.

RTF Celebrity focus: Angela Simmons Steps Out In Another Andrea Iyamah 2013 Cut-Out Swimwear

 

Angela Simmons definitely loves her Nigerian designer Andrea Iyamah. Here she is wearing a piece from the designers swimwear collection.

Its good to see our Nigerian designers getting international clients.

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RTF Cover: Olajumoke Adenowo Covers TW Magazine

This edition also includes regular features on relationships, health, finance and beauty, plus articles to help you live your best, most authentic life. It’s definitely one not to be missed!

Issue out now and available at newsstands nationwide.

FABAFRIQ MAGAZINE EDITORIAL SHOOT BY LONDON BASED STYLIST SANDRA AJI

 
See more shots after the jump.

Nigeria's Next Top Designer

Nigeria’s Next Top Designer is an initiative of Africa Fashion week London and EbonyWorths.

EbonyWorths is a leading model management, profile styling, event planning outfit for emerging talents in the modeling and fashion industry

The growing of fad and attraction for African inspired designs globally and the level of creativity displayed by Nigerian designers at the 2012 edition of AFWL, provides ample inspiration for the emergence of Nigeria’s Next Top Designer, NNTD.

It is a talent hunt show, aimed at promoting African inspired designs from Nigeria and fostering the promotion and development of aspiring Nigerian designers on the world stage.

Nigerian Design Label ‘Needle Point’ Unveils New Amina Collection

 

The collection was named after Queen Amina of Northern Nigeria. Inspired by the Elizabethan era, the collection is dominated by full sleeves, high necklines and ruffles that typify the era. The predominant colour, purple is infused with a liberal use of regal tones of teal, mustard, cobalt and earth tones.

Feast your eyes on this exquisite collection after the jump :)

Radford Graduate Fashion Show,Ghana

Radford University College proudly announces the first graduate fashion show in Ghana for graduating students receiving a degree in Fashion Design. In the four years since its inception, Radford has established itself in the forefront of fashion and graphic design education in Ghana. Combined with Radford’s emphasis on training entrepreneurs as an integral component of its educational programmes, fashion and graphic design students are cultivated to be a creative source of inspiration around the world.

RTF LOOK BOOK: Farai Simoyi Ultra Femmé SS/13 Collections

Farai Simoyi’s pieces will be showcased during Africa Fashion Week New York, keep reading below to learn more about this exciting brand!

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MADE IN AFRICA SHOES BY TEN & CO WITH MOROCCAN WOOVEN RUGS & LEATHER

 

TEN & Co. shoes are carefully hand-crafted in small batches of woven wool rugs and tapestries, and soft leathers and suede made in Africa. Each style is made from a singular hide and textile, so you know your pair is special. If you are looking to add some comfortable flats to your summer collection of footwear then TEN & Co., by Tory Noll, she was inspired to launch his brand after bringing home a pair of oxfords she had made on a trip to Marrakech to a sea of compliments, Noll returned to Morocco to create a line of brightly tinted, comfortable flats, perfect for a long day of holiday shopping. Each pair borrows swatches from vintage wool blankets, kilim rugs and Moroccan leathers to create a one-of-a-kind shoe.