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FAB Report: Ozwald Boateng’s African Adventure: Part Three

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Phoebe Parke

This week at FAB we have been following in the footsteps of Ozwald Boateng on his African Adventure and also looking at what him the legendary designer he is today. As this is the last part of our adventure, let’s … Continue reading →

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FAB Report: Ozwald Boateng’s Adventures in Africa: Part Two

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Phoebe Parke

Here at FAB we have been following legendary designer Ozwald Boateng on his inspirational journey through Africa. We looked at Ozwald’s early life yesterday and today we get into his teenage years and find out a bit more about his … Continue reading →

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FAB Report: Ozwald Boateng’s Adventures in Africa: Part One

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Phoebe Parke

Legendary designer Ozwald Boateng continues to inspire a generation as he takes an adventure through Africa, I will be taking a look at the amazing fashion adventure he is embarking on, and also taking a look at his history and … Continue reading →

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Arise Magazine Fashion Week Lagos 2012: The Winners

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Sunday 11 March saw the end of a week of fashion FABulosity in Lagos with Arise Fashion Week and the grand finale came with the annual Arise Magazine Fashion Week Awards.
The winners of this year’s awards are as follows:

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FAB Fashion: Ozwald Boateng Unveils Evening Wear Look Book 2011/12 – by Simi Balogun

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Simi Balogun

Ozwald Boateng is known as one of the best menswear designers/tailors in the business, and manages to combine fashion, design, art and architecture into his latest autumn/winter collection.
First things first; for those of you who are not familiar with Ozwald … Continue reading →

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London Fashion Week: Ozwald Boateng Spring/Summer 2012 Presentation – by Pepper Okwesa

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Pepper

Ozwald Boateng’s Spring/Summer 2012 presentation was yet another serving of sartorial brilliance. Boateng invited us to share his personal experience of the Safari effortlessly fusing a “culture-clash” which was evident in the African inspired use of colour and texture sewn in modern … Continue reading →

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FAB Events: The Prince of Wales Honours the West African Community at St James’ Palace

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Cindy

Last night, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales hosted a reception in honour of the West African-origin community in Britain at St James’ Palace.

The event, which saw some of the best of the  community in attendance – such as high … Continue reading →

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FAB Spotlight: Ozwald Boateng by Olumide S Akingbade

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Olumide

The suit is a staple menswear item that is charged with authority and dignity. It commands a level of veneration and even awe. Because of the usually automatic perception of a suit, it is the attire of choice for … Continue reading →

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Ozwald Boateng, Mama Africa, Albino United films at Sheffield Doc/fest by Almaz Ohene

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Almaz

Sheffield Doc/Fest 2011 will take place between 8-12 June

The festival will be showing black interest films – ‘A Man’s
Story’s’, ‘Mama Africa’,’Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe
Called Quest’, ‘TheInterrupters’, and ‘Albino United’.

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FAB Fashion Films: Ozwald Boateng – by Almaz Ohene

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Almaz

Ozwald Boateng, the Savile Row high profile tailor, was born in London in 1968 to Ghanaian parents. He was inspired by the immaculate suits his father wore and received his first suit at the age of five – a double-breasted … Continue reading →

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