Tag Archives: iRock

FAB Event: 2nd Annual African Women In Business Conference – Women Of Influence

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

School of Oriental and African Studies played host to the 2nd Annual African Women In Business Conference – Women Of Influence last Friday, 13 July.
The day kicked off at 12noon with guests and speakers registering for the event and enjoying a light … Continue reading →

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FAB News: Adebayo Jones and Anita Quansah London to Show at Africa Fashion Week London

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

The first set of designers confirmed for this year’s closing show at Africa Fashion Week London on Saturday 4th August are no strangers to FAB readers: international designer of Ghanaian and Nigerian descent, Anita Quansah whose exquisite jewellery has recently been showcased … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Adebayo Jones, Africa, Africa Fashion Week London 2012, Alicia Keys, ANITA QUANSAH, fashion, iRock, London Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch, Tribes of Africa, Vibe Magazine | Leave a comment

FAB Exclusive: iROCK Tribes of Africa Red Carpet, Hosts and Guests

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Tribes of Africa by iROCK proved to be one of the most exclusive fashion fundraisers of the year bringing together 200 guests and some distinguished guests of honour such as Nigerian media mogul Ben Murray-Bruce, Zambian property tycoon Caroline Marsh … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Adebayo Jones, ANITA QUANSAH, ben murray bruce, Betty Makoni, Bright Gurupira, Charlene Mukuzvazva, Chichia London, Conrad Mwanza, Crystal Deroche, iRock, Julius Reuben, Lesly Dube, Mutsa Mandizha, OK! Nigeria TV, red carpet, Shevelle Rhule, Simon Williams, Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo, Suby&Sinem, Tribes of Africa, Viola Ncube | Leave a comment

FAB Exclusive: iROCK Mentees ROCK VIP Designs at iROCK Tribes of Africa

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

There is no denying Zimbabwean designer Edith Maromo’s designs for real women celebrates the female form so there was no denying that it took real women to showcase VIP Designs in ROCKing style on the iROCK Tribes of Africa runway … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Edith Maromo, iRock, The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, Tribes of Africa, Zimbabwe | Leave a comment

FAB Exclusive: Anita Quansah London at iROCK Tribes of Africa

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

When it comes to African inspired, handcrafted jewellery, no doubt nobody does it better than Anita Quansah London. Recently sported by Alicia Keys on the cover of Vibe Magazine, the designer’s handcrafted pieces – a hit with both fashionistas and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Alicia Keys, Anita Quansah London, iRock, Tribes of Africa, Vibe Magazine | Leave a comment

FAB Exclusive: Nkwo at Tribes of Africa by iROCK

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

If anyone can do Afro bohemian in style, it has got to be the London-based designer of Nigerian descent Nkwo. Polka dots, swirl prints, feather detailing were the order of the day at iROCK Tribes of Africa on Saturday 26 … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged African, iRock, Nigerian, NKWO, Tribes of Africa | 1 Comment

FAB Exclusive: Chichia London at Tribes of Africa by iROCK

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

London-based Tanzanian designer Christine Mhando’s label Chichia London is known for its trademark contemporary casual chic designs made of traditional Khanga material and East African prints.
Her Spring/Summer 2012 collection in he collaboration with concept jersey label Made by Africa, shown … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Africa, Chichia London, East African, fashion, iRock, khanga, made in africa, TANZANIA, Tribes of Africa | Leave a comment

FAB Exclusive: Kutowa Designs at iROCK Tribes of Africa

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Who would have believed we almost didn’t get to host Towani Clarke of Kutowa Designs at iROCK’s Tribes of Africa when she missed her first flight to London from Lusaka; but fortunately for us and our guests at Grange Tower … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged fashion, iRock, Kutowa Designs, Lozi Tribe, Lusaka, Towani Clarke, Tribes of Africa, Zambia | 1 Comment

FAB Exclusive: Adama Paris at Tribes of Africa by iROCK

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

The second part of Tribes of Africa by iROCK kicked of in summery style as models strutted down the runway in wax print swimwear of vibrant hues by Paris-based Senegalese label Adama Paris.
Sure to bring the essence of Africa to … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Fashion | Tagged Adama Ndiaye, Adama Paris, African, Afrobikinis, Cynthia Anduhtabe, Dakar, iRock, Miss Black France, print, Senegal, Tribes of Africa | 1 Comment

FAB Exclusive: Tina Lobondi London at iROCK Tribes of Africa

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

London-based Congolese designer Tina Lobondi is known for her use of subtle touches of African details in feminine designs which make use of soft fabrics and loose draping; her Autumn/Winter ’12-’13 collection showcased at iROCK Tribes of Africa was no … Continue reading →