Owned by Amaka Osakwe, Maki Oh has been under the recent spotlight of international press for its celebrity clientele. Many African fashion bloggers took to the internet to feature a photo of Solange Knowles when…
Monthly Archives For May 2012
Adiree PR Launches Africa Fashion Week New York Videos
Get ready Afrofashionistas! Your passport to all things fashion – Africa Fashion Week New York is just around the corner (July 12 – 18). AFWNY is set to take place at NYC’s financial district at 41…
June 9: Creative Expo at Afrochic Cultural Arts Exhibit
It’s always nice to see people in the community coming together to create a festival or event and because the communities we reside in are so rich in culture, there are always new things to…
Fashion Weekly presents Fashion Camp 2012 in Toronto
Are you ready for a buzzing career in fashion? If yes, then this event is for you because FW Fashion Camp 2012 comes to Toronto this summer on July 14th from 8am to 7pm…
Choolips Dresses Now Available at Asos Greenroom
Named the Golden Coast collection, these flirty Chooplips dresses inspired by Ghanaian pop culture recently arrived the Asos Greenroom (www.asos.com) and were made in fair collaboration with seamstresses and tailors from SOKO Kenya. They are…
Asos Africa S/S’ 12 Collection
Asos Africa S/S’ 12 is produced by the UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer in collaboration with SOKO Kenya. The partnership was formed since March 2009 and allows local community groups to build…
Retro Vintage Swimwear by Andrea Iyamah
Getting into the water just became more fun. This season, Andrea Iyamah takes us bon voyage to rediscover retro with high-waist bottoms, halter bra tops and one-pieces with draped necklines that define her vintage-inspired swimwear…
Mom and Style Icon: Michelle Obama
As I ponder upon Mother’s day, I thought to write about my favourite style icon who is also a mother and great role model, Michelle Obama. Firstly, nobody wears a cardigan better than her. She…
Take Off Your Clothes Clothing Swap Event
Clothing swaps place a chic twist on hand-me-down clothing. In times of recession, it helps frugal fashionistas save money, reduce spending but find good deals on designer items that sometimes have never been worn. Everyone…
Vintage Style for the Full Figured & Fabulous
Part One: Classify Your Curves We’ll start by classifying your curves. This will help participants understand how to pick clothes that really enhance your body type. Part Two: Dames, Frames and All Of Those Heels …
Street Style Look: Jena
Name: Jena Occupation: Movie Theatre Blog: N/A Hometown: Toronto Current City: Toronto Style Icons: None Style in one sentence:…
Virgos Lounge Debuts High Summer Collection for Topshop
African fashion is currently at an all-time high as more labels from Africa continue to appear in mainstream market. Topshop’s flagship store in Oxford Circus, London has embraced Nigerian-owned label Virgos Lounge and is currently…
Alali Boutique’s New Line Offers Style Glam
If you’re looking for motivation to put the glam in your style routine, look no further as newest collection, ‘Need for Glam’ A/W 2012 by Alali boutique attempts to show why every woman deserves to…
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