Tag Archives: couture

FAB Fashion: Africa Fashion Week London Day 2 Gala Show – George Adesegun

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Despite thirty years in fashion, Africa Fashion Week London 2012 was the first platform Nigerian designer George Adesegun chose to showcase his couture evening and bridalwear in front of an predominantly African audience. The runway turned into a dreamscape of … Continue reading →

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FAB Fashion: Africa Fashion Week London Gala Show – Brigitte Merki

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

The gala show of the recently concluded Africa Fashion Week London on Saturday 4 August was a chance for the London audience to have a glimpse of delightful designs by designers showcasing in the capital for the first time, and … Continue reading →

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FAB Exclusive: Adebayo Jones at iROCK Tribes of Africa

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Nigerian King of Couture Adebayo Jones opened the Tribes of Africa fashion fundraiser by iROCK UK in grand style in front of an audience of 200 on 26 May 2012 at the prestigious hotel.
Not only did Adebayo Jones pledge his … Continue reading →

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FAB Fashion: Interview with Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Fashion Designer Nominee Leah Africandesign

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Still on the Fashion Designer category of Zimbabwe Achiever Awards scheduled for 28 April which we’re proud media partners for, today we bring you Leahafricandesign. Leah Mubwanda tells Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo her bespoke kaftans and African print blazers, designing for dream … Continue reading →

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FAB Fashion: Menswear Fashion Week, (Thus Far) – By Ola Ebiti

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Ola

Fall menswear fashion week started on Saturday in Milan. This season is supposed to run for 10 days with some shows running into the next Monday when Couture Week will begin (couture and Menswear are always organised together preventing editors and buyers flying back into Europe for one collection week).
It’s a bit early in the … Continue reading →