Omoyemi Akerele, the woman who started Lagos Fashion Week, which is now known as Heineken’s Lagos Fashion Week, because of the partnership- started out as a lawyer in one of Nigeria’s most prestigious law firms, Olaniwun Ajayi & Co for 3 years. Omoyemi started Style House Files, a creative development agency for Nigerian and African designers. And thus, the road…
Anifa Mvuembe is a designer that is getting the recognition that is well deserved. After her groundbreaking and brilliant 3D fashion show. The designer and her label Hanifa M, which was started in 2012- are going upwards. We love to see it. Growing up in Maryland, but born to Congolese parents who lived in and birthed her in Nairobi, Kenya,…
A model’s job is to be in the limelight, but models are also people who have gone through a lot of hard work and dedication. It takes talent, perseverance, and self-confidence to become successful. The models on this list all possess these qualities – some models had it easy (for example Tyra Banks) while others models of today are not…
Gucci turned 100 years old and celebrated by collaborating or “hacking” Balenciaga. The Gucci and Balenciaga collaboration is called the Gucci Aria. This is not Gucci’s first collaboration. They collaborated with a brand called North Face that sold out successfully. But this has been cited as one of the biggest designer collaborations ever. Creative director of Gucci, Alessandro Michele wanted…
“Don’t let anyone minimize your dreams.” Words by Precious Lee, the curvy model, that is becoming one of the most recognizable faces in fashion. High fashion to be specific. Which is no mistake. From the very beginning she was intentional about the type of model she wanted to be. Stating that she did not want to be boxed in as…
Michael Kors has been in the business of fashion for 40 years. His brand named after himself-celebrated by hosting his Michael Kors 40th Anniversary runway show in New York. New York is home not only to Michael himself but also where he started his career and brand. The show was held in the middle of the street and was walked by…
“Who doesn’t want to be a badass?” Tom Ford is back on the runway, and his runway collaboration was nothing short of spectacular. These are thoughts in Tom Ford’s mind when he designed this fall 2021 collection. It is his knack for understanding the mood that people are in every year that has led to his sustained success in the…
Copenhagen Fashion Week is increasingly becoming more popular because of its role in introducing fresh brands that offer good quality clothes, while continuously producing innovative ideas in the fashion industry. In the past few years, brands such as Ganni and Saks Pott’s international popularity have helped the smaller Fashion Week attract more designers, more attention-media wise, and increase its supporters.…
The floral patterns are timeless, romantic, playful, impressive, and sometimes discreet. Floral pattern is a top fashion trend in the spring-summer of 2021. The following tips will help you create stunning looks, avoiding exaggerations and gaining impressions. Floral patterns are a universal trend that have no age and are not only worn in spring and summer. Some clothes or accessories…
