COOKIE ANN | Le Fabuleux Destin De

Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00) Written by Administrator Thursday, 24 June 2010 15:20

COOKIE ANN is another reason why I think the center of African Fashion may be shifting from Johannesburg to Paris.

Something that also seems to be trending about African designers based abroad, especially in London, Paris and New York is that they are female. This is interesting because most of the big fashion houses like LV, Dior, Lanvin, etc are headed by men, unless the house is named after the designer (Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Donna Karan, Vera Wang). What can this mean? A thought that immediately comes to mind, and you can definitely disagree with me here, is that (African) women have to be extra industrious because of their historically lower status in the African community. And for this reason, they work harder to make it, and they become successful. That, and the emancipation of women, has given entrepreneurs the courage to take good risks, something that would have not happened as much in the past.

C O O K I E A N N

Été 2010

Paris

Posted: 2010-06-24 15:20:00

Style Interviews | Bisila Bokoko

Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00) Written by Administrator Sunday, 27 June 2010 16:18

BISILA BOKOKO is the Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce. She is also an avid reader, an entrepreneur with a thriving wine business Bisila Wines and a proud sponsor of Africa Fashion Week New York 2010. Above all, Bisila is a proud Afropolitan!

What is style?

"You do not create style. You work and develop yourself; your style is an emanation of your own being."

Katherine Ann Porter

From my personal perspective, style is your presentation, your public signature that you feel comfortable in. My biggest style influences are Audrey Hepburn (Breakfast at Tiffany's), Coco Chanel an SJP. Apart from style icons, my mood, the occasion and my personal stylist Rosemary Kokuhilwa influence how I dress. I love African designers, and my favourites include David Tlale, Tiffany Amber and Deloa Sagoe.

Thanks Bisila, and hopefully, see you at AFWNY 2010!

Posted: 2010-06-27 16:18:00

TOM FORD | Fall 2010

Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00) Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 June 2010 10:27

I enjoyed Tom Ford's Eyewear Campaign, the cheeky images, with a dark but modern feel to them. there's also a 50's glam look to it, from the big messy hair of the ladies, and the general cockiness of all the shots. Scarecrows never looked this good!
Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

T O M F O R D

Fall 2010

Posted: 2010-06-29 10:27:00

S A L E !! | BOXING KITTEN

Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00) Written by Administrator Wednesday, 30 June 2010 11:54

BOXING KITTEN HAS A 15% OFF ONLINE SALE GOING ON AT THE MOMENT!

SITE: http://boxingkitten.bigcartel.com/
DISCOUNT CODE: bkheartsfb

SOME OF MY FAVOURITES FROM THE SALE SELECTION:

"The Solange Knowles Dress"

Posted: 2010-06-30 11:54:00

M A D O N N A

Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00) Written by Administrator Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:46

I saw this editorial on Interview Magazine a while ago, and loved it!! (Well, the giant pages help!) I know it's kind of cliche, Madonna being the face of LV (until recently - Dutch model Laura Stone is the new face) has been featured in most magazines of late.

I have a thing for black and white photography, the nostalgia, the mystery, and this shoot has all that. A model has to be a actress at the same time, and Madonna has mastered the craft well. Big ups to the photographer Mert & Marcus for a great editorial!

On another note: current editor of Vogue Nippon (Vogue Japan) and editor-at-large for Vogue Italia, loved fashionista Anna Dello Russo, is apparently being sought out by W magazine to be their fashion director. This would be exciting, she is a great fashion icon with a sense of style that leaves you amazed!

M A D O N N A

Interview Magazine

MAY 2010
Source: Fashion Gone Rogue