Archive for January, 2012

Rihanna & New Reality TV Fashion Show

Jan 29, 2012 No Comments by

Image courtesy of rihannalounge.com Rihanna enters the world of reality TV. She is an executive producer of a new fashion reality series that sets out to find Britain’s future design star.

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Black models killing it on the runway for Couture Spring 2012

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments by

Joan Smalls for Givenchy Jasmin Tookes for Versace Joan Smalls for Christian Dior Cora Emmanuel for Bouchra Jarrar Shena Moulton for Maxime Simoens

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Joan Smalls and Ajak Deng channel their inner Amy for Jean Paul Gaultier

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments by

Paying tribute to the late infamous Amy Winehouse, Jean Paul Gaultier for his couture spring 2012 collection proved that despite Amy’s unintentional efforts to be stylish she inadvertently was. The usual trade marks that made Amy so special including: the high beehive, beauty spot, eye make up and not forgetting the cigarette pouting at the tip of [...]

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We celebrate the launch of Karl with NET-A-PORTER, exclusive launch at Covent Garden

Jan 25, 2012 No Comments by

We’ve been waiting for this launch forever! (well not forever, but you get the point) finally, NET-A-PORTER  today launched Karl, designed by fashion legend, Karl Lagerfeld. Celebrations took place across the globe in: Paris (where Karl appeared), New York, Berlin and London. We of course attended the London launch at Covent Garden. A mixture of [...]

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Goergeous is as Gorgeous Does: Tamu McPherson

Jan 25, 2012 No Comments by

Ever since Judy Koloko, extraordinaire fashion agent drew my attention to Tamu McPherson; blogger, street style photographer and Grazia Italia Fashion Director, I have been smittened by the New Yorker who lives in Milan. I spend many a evenings and OK afternoons happily trawling through her blog All the Pretty Birds, where I’m always guaranteed sartorial viewing [...]

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Dear boyfriend, please dress like this-Summer Quirk by Orange Culture

Jan 21, 2012 No Comments by

African Fashion is definitely experiencing a renaissance at the moment, do you remember a few weeks ago when we spoke to fashion experts and asked them to share their thoughts on who to watch in African fashion for 2012 ? Ade Oke-Lawal, Stylist and Designer for Orange Culture was tipped highly as someone who will [...]

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We meet Pearl 11 30

Jan 21, 2012 3 Comments

  Pearl 11 30  has been causing quite a stir recently  in the blogosphere with her ‘Le Voyage’  Spring/Summer 2012 collection and  a few weeks ago we tipped her as the one to watch in 2012, in our special Arise and Shine, New Africa 2012 is our year  post. So who is Pearl 11 30 ? Check [...]

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Tilapia and Manolo hmmm now that’s a tasty combination !!!

Jan 21, 2012 No Comments

  Made from discarded tilapia skin, raffia, and cork. Eco- designer Marcia Patmos creates sustainability shoes for Manolos fall 2012 collection, most designers now are being very eco- friendly with their choice of materials to produce their goods. At a price of $975 these Tilapia heels better be well sourced!! Well, it is Manolo we’re [...]

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Joan Smalls / Givenchy Pre-Fall 2012

Jan 21, 2012 No Comments

      The Puerto Rican beauty headlined the Pre-Fall collection for Givenchy, she’s always been a favourite for Riccardo Tisci so no surprise she was the full focus of the show. Check out more pics after the jump !

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Second chance to grab Versace for H&M collection this week !

Jan 14, 2012 No Comments

It’s your second chance this Thursday to grab some of the iconic prints from Versace for H&M Cruise collection. Sold exclusively on-line at H&M.com  this time it’s the perfect opportunity to avoid the crazy queues. The collection offers 38 pieces ( 24 for women and 14 for men) and is full of pretty pieces to [...]

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