Chantelle Nascimento
Jessica Sutherland
Kultloano Molokomme
Sello Medupe
Laura Kass
Melita Ngoasheng
Sello Medupe
Phumzile Langa
FASHIZ’RUNWAY Joburg Fashion Week 2011 For over five years, the South African city has hosted one of the most popular events of the African fashion microcosm; the Joburg Fashion Week. As usual, the week has been full of surprises and all collections were more striking than the other. Moreover, the first day was devoted to a new generation of designers. Students coming straight out of the best schools in the country were featured such as Kutloano Molokomme with avant-garde silhouettes, the romantic Melita Ngoasheng or Laura Kass with a supercharged pop vision.
Sunette Scheepers
Editorial Director Paola-Audrey Ndengue Fashion Editor-in-Chief Raissa Tchoulague Fashion Editors F.R, Paul-Arthur J-M, Stella Mpoy Culture Editors Damien «Keyzz» Ribeiro, Leuja Beauty Editors Pauline Montauban, Marc Zabel Translator Laura Eboa Songue, Selina Cooper Production Paola-Audrey Ndengue & Laura Eboa Songue Communication & marketing Laura Eboa Songue Webmastering & graphisme Patrick Privat
On the cover, Kate wears : Shredded layered jacket by Samantha Black, Body suit by Pantora by Andrea Pitter. Mesh shorts by Anthony Taylor for Taylored Designs. We would like to thank everyone involved in this issue.
CONTENTS
P8 P 12 P 14 P 16 P 18 P 20 P 22 P 30 P 32 P 34 P 48 P 50 P 52 P 54 P 70 P 71 P 82 P 92 P 110
EDITOR’S NOTE FASHIZ’WISHLIST : How to wear Culottes? FASHIZ’TRENDS : DAME DE SHANGAI FASHIZ’ACCESS : 100% Access’ Summer FASHIZ’TRENDS: A striped season FASHIZ’ACCESS : ROAD TO MONK EDITO : gALACTIC DIANDRA FASHIZ’TRENDS : CHINO ! FASHIZ’TRENDS : MARINES! EDITO : ‘‘ULTIMATE DIANA’’ FASHIZ’TRENDS : White Knights FASHIZ’WISHLIST : One Summer Night, Two Outfits FASHIZ’ZOOM : Fresh Wind on Couture EDITO : GRAPHIC VISIONS FASHIZ’WISHLIST : My (almost!) designer bag FASHIZ’FOCUS : Five up & coming Mens Fashion Brands EDITO : SUNNY BEAUTY FASHIZ’FOCUS : When Lagos Catwalks are on fire… EDITO : Italian RETRO
P 123 P 124 P 129 P 140 P 150 P 152 P 158 P 162 P 164 P 170 P 182 P 184 P 188 P 198 P 202 P 206 P 208 P 212
FASHIZ’WISHLIST : TUTTI FRUTTI FASHIZ’TRENDS : THE SHOES OF THE SEASON FASHIZ’FOCUS : It’s time for a Take-Over ! EDITO : My Papa was King of Congo FASHIZ’MODEL : Mélodie Monrose FASHIZ’FOCUS : WomenS best friend FASHIZ’FOCUS : The McQueen Asset FASHIZ’HOTSPOT : When fashion becomes participatory... FASHIZ’ZOOM : The London Conquest! EDITO : GOLDEN BEAUTY FASHIZ’BEAUTY : Beauty visions in Lagos FASHIZ’WISHLIST: Beauty essentials for the sunny days EDITO : BOLD KISS FASHIZ’CONSEILS : The Make Up of... Nicki Minaj FASHIZ’FOCUS : New on the Screen FASHIZ’MUSIC : Melissa Nkonda CULTURAL AGENDA ADDRESS BOOK
EDITOR’S NOTE
As in all areas, Fashion has its own nostalgic people. You know, those people who, in a bit condescending attitude, will let you know that it was better before. Before what? Well, before the Zaras, H & M’s, the collaborations between luxury brands and cheaper retailers, before major fashion designers got to create bottles for famous sodas brands, before online shopping... The good old days, basically. Offhand, we could be tempted to believe them. We live in such a fashion INDUSTRIALIZATION, create and sell faster are the main goals, for an audience and a market just as ruthless. But basically... except for a handful of privileged people, do we still take time to enjoy a cloth? Are we still sensitive to how a sketch took shape after many hours of design? One could say yes, waving the flag of Haute Couture, whose July 2011 Fashion Week still promises many wonders. But closer to our closets, more accessible than a 25,000 euros sheath dress, what do have we? Are we doomed to poor quality and permanent recycling? Here at FashizBlack, we do not have a Manichean view of this problem. Even better, we offer a few solutions including: go to the discovery of the new wave. They are Ugandans, Nigerians, South African or Sudanese. The passion for clean and precise cut is reflected in each of their pieces. Their journey is both similar and different, but what unites them is the desire to shake up, stimulate, so as not to miss the boat. Because yes, despite the tittle-tattles, Creative Africa is climbing the ranks as a quiet force. Speaking of quiet force, summer is slowly but surely coming in all our closets and let’s say it, camp are well defined. Rather fruity (p 123) or total look white? Feeling military with a Chino (p 30) or answering the call of the waves with the return of the striped shirts (p 32) ? I said it earlier, at FashizBlack, no Manichean vision. So you can take one AND the other, this is just between us, I promise...
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s a mixture of Bermuda shorts and a mid-calf skirt, the Culotte is making a surprising comeback thanks to Marc Jacobs who declines it in prints, denim and white cotton among others. We chose the white cotton for next summer, pairing it with wedges and a colorful lavallière blouse for a chic and 70’s inspired silhouette.
1. NEWLOOK - 39 EUROS 2. Marc By Marc Jacobs 220 EUROS 3. TOPSHOP - 40 EUROS 4. stradivarius - 25 EUROS 5. MANGO - 25 EUROS
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marc by marc jacobs - 180 EUROS
NEWLOOK - 25 EUROS TOPSHOP - 85 EUROS
H&M - 10 EUROS TOPSHOP - 70 EUROS ZARA - 80 EUROS
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rty, exotic, geeky,... 12 accessories and as many fahion craves.
1. Apollo Headphones (Nixon-79 euros) 2. USB Key (Christofle x Lacie – 100 euros) 3. Sunglasses (Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow – 180 euros) 4. Sculpture Donald Duck (Jiri Geller – PriCE NOT DISCLOSED 5. Mad Pac Man Sneakers (Mad Foot x Pac Man – 75 euros) 6. Moschino Forever 100ml Perfume ( Moschino – 69 euros) 7. Straw Hat ( Paul Smith – 74 euros) 8. Quinny by Henrik Vibskov Sunglasses (Henrik Vibskov – 100 euros) 9. Revolutio watch by Mickael Chros - PriCE NOT DISCLOSED 10. Madmaxxx backpack ( NexusVII(R) x Porter - PriCE NOT DISCLOSED 11. Japan We Love U So T-shirt (Cool Cats – 25 euros) 12. Hope Necklace ( Walter Van Beirendonck – 125 euros)
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Get over the soberness of winter colors, it is now time for graphic geometric stripes. Thin, broad, vertical, horizontal ... They play the retro-like card of Prada, when they are not embracing a more contemporary style like at Lanvin. Psychedelic, they seduce fans of temperance when associated with plain and classic colors such as white, black or denim.
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fur coat, Vintage Shorts: Wolford, Jewels: K-Mo
Bustier Swimsuit: Seafolly, Clutch: Pring, Vinatge jacket
Black mask: And-I , Jacket: Eva Minge, Gloves: Agnelle
Hat: Eva Minge, Mini Dress: Basil Soda, Sunglasses: Eva Minge, Earrings: Kenzo Vintage, Ring: K-MO Jewel
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Trends CHINO !
by Stella Tshika-Mpoy
Once beige linen pants worn in the Punjab military, chinos have reached now more than ever superstar status in men’s dressing… Praised by fahionistos in search of authenticity, it now comes in more colorful versions, slightly rolled up at the ankles. Somewhat accomodating, it also pairs well with a jacket and simple faded t-shirt. And though most prefer to pair them with boat shoes because of their sheen, the range of shoes it can be worn with is rather diverse: moccasins, derbies, desert boots, tennis shoes...
1. Alfred Dunhill – 150 euros 2. Comme des Garçons Hommes Plus – 300 euros 3. Homecore – 110 euros 4. Norse Projects – 110 euros 5. We Are Tuk Tuk – 98 euros 6. YMC – 115 euros
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t blows like a sea breeze in menswear this season. The sea waves inspire delicate and fresh silhouettes.
Thus, simple yet elegant, the 2011 version of sailors opts for a touch of it here and there. From the start, are fossilized pieces of collective memory: i.e. boat shoes, revised striped shirts, sailor bags and master mariners’ caps...for the more adventurous! But the more cautious should rest assured, if the idea of parading in these marine attributes scares you, embrace the sea breeze just through its color, the navy blue. Timeless and graceful all at once.
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Blue dress Basil Soda; Jewels: Dominique Aurientis
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Dress: Fatima Lopes; Jewels: Dominique Aurientis
Dress: Fatima Lopes; Jewels: Dominique Aurientis
Dress: Fatima Lopes ; Jewels: ASOS, Dominique Aurientis
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etween casual virility and high sophistication, the white color, typical summer color, captures the essence of uncomplicated but strict menswear. Accomodating, it is not necessary to wear it in a total minimalist look. Little touches here and there are enough to capture the raging aspect of its elegance. And contrary to womenswear, there are all kind of white ranges : exuberant, monastic, virginal... Adopt it without further delay!
1. K-Way (Comme des Garçons – 180 euros) 2. Givenchy 3. SHIRT (H&M – 14.95 euros) 4. Straight cut jeans (Dior Homme – 350 euros) 5. Romain Kremer 6. Watch (Jeremy Scott x Swatch – 50 euros) 7. Rubber Belt (Tie Ups – 59 euros) 8. Ray sunglasses (Sunpocket Original – 49 euros) 9. Sneakers (Michalsky x MCM – 299 euros) 10. Bermuda (Pull & Bear – 19.99 euros) 11. T-shirt Anisetum (Qhuit – 34 euros)
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One Summer Night, Two Outfits by F.R
Summer and its famous evenings of partying are back. And along with it, the outfits Cornelian choices. In order to help you to handle this big challenge, Fashizblack cooked up two perfect outfits for a glamorous and chic night.
CHIC L A M I N I M : Outfit N°1 H&M - 25 EUROS
Asos - 55 EUROS
Calvin Klein
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Newlook - 35 EUROS
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Fresh Wind on Couture by Paul-Arthur Jean-Marie
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etween art and fashion is Haute Couture: an anthology of unique and exceptional pieces reserved only for a minority of women. Still, it is a show that reminds us of a dream ans is inspiring, much like an escape from everyday life or even from this industry. Last January, for Spring/Summer 2011 presentations, the Chambre Syndicale regulars, like John Galliano for Dior, did not fail in their mission. The latter, for instance, executed a real tour de force with a collection paying homage to Rene Gruau, the illustrator of Christian Dior himself in the late ‘40s. At the height of refinement, the silhouettes were a perfect definition of elegance. With another outstanding opus, JeanPaul Gaultier proved, with his Parisians with crazy but a bit punk allures, that the craft still has good times ahead. Good times indeed, and also thanks to all these new talents from various backgrounds, which emerge season after season.
ZOOM The luxurious emotion of Rabih Karouz
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efore acquiring a solid experience at Dior and Chanel, this Lebanese man took classes during two years at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture school in Paris, where he earned an irrefutable know-how and a strong sense of quality and uniqueness. For the upcoming summer, he offers his clients eruditely clean cuts. With an enchanting delicacy, the models walked without shoes, wearing pieces full of stunning finesse. Just like pleasant and gentle caresses, long silk dresses highlighted the silhouette, giving it a disarming charm. All this absolutely not make the fashion melody boring. Unexpectedly, a caramel belt made contrast with a deep red. Just as unusual combinations of colors and materials surprisingly successful. Some pieces evoked the minimalism and luxury of Madame Grès. The subtle drapes and other effects on satin were striking. Even more, Couture signed by Rabih Karouz touches and mesmerizes. By watching his work, there is not much to do except keep it quiet and remain in awe of such a great show.
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The ultimate refinement of Bouchra Jarrar
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ince the inception of her brand on the Parisian catwalks in 2010, the collections of this former Balenciaga’s studio creative director aimed at being the perfect definition of good taste, holding the quintessence of the legendary Parisian elegance through its DNA. The latest one confirmed it. First, we notice the beautifully cut coats with a perfect accuracy both in the proportions and in colors combination. Same thing for the jackets and the beautiful tuxedos made out of navy powder grains. Bouchra Jarrar is a bit of a maverick in the system. She designs her models in the greatest respect for the craft, at home and at her own pace. She also strives to give birth to a timeless fashion of a mastered sensuality. Jarrar women are among those people whose class never tires. She does not care about trends and always leaves one stunned in front of her style’s complexity, mixed with modernism and subtle geometry.
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he Netherlands had given avantgarde geniuses to the fashion microcosm such as Niels Klavers, Reijmakers or the eccentric duo Viktor & Rolf. At the beginning of this decade, their peer, the young Ines Van Herpen aimed at taking over the French capital. And one can say that it is looking good so far. During the latest Haute Couture Fashion week, Van Herpen has literally conquered the heart of the most influential fashion editors. Full of daring, she offers womenswear overcoming the standards of good taste, and prefers to explore the boundaries of the requirements and creativity, without ever getting lost. The silhouettes followed each other, all more relevant than the other. The combinations were meant to be technical and technological. Strips of Plexiglas coexisted with molded leather. An hybrid and futuristic collection that stimulated the imagination and dreams. This is also what fashion is about.
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lready acclaimed as the worthy heir of the greatest of French Haute Couture, or even compared, due to his physical, to the young Yves Saint Laurent, Maxime Simoëns. continues to make a name in the field. Supported by Miss Agnes or Suzy Menkes but also Eric Daman, stylist for the hit series Gossip Girl, the young man from Lesquin seduces thanks to his impressive ability to anticipate the contemporary woman’s needs. For next summer, his stylistic flow is a set of delicate dresses plus elegant and finely cut suits. The fine embroidery is amazing. Organza, a material dear to the heart of this former Elie Saab and Gaultier employee, among others, adorned girls wonderfully. They strolled on the runway like goddesses of another era. The highlight of the show? The dress made of chains that strongly aroused everybody’s wonder.
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L’ENTRE-DEUX by FASHIZBLACK MAGAZINE www.iam.fashizblack.com
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sen www.annathiessen.com cy Armand Fantasia James atasha Denis st: Tremel @ Muse NYC Red Ivy Pictures
High collars structured White Dress by Avnah Couture Ring by Rachel Roy
«Caged shoulder piece» by Chromat Designs, Tank by American Apparel, Leather hip skirt by Pantora by Andrea Pitter. Cuff by Lexx Perry
Sheer braided top by Samantha Black
Bandage dress by Chromat Designs. Boomerang Necklace by Stacy Armand Jewelry
White cut out peak shoulder top by Avnah Couture, High waisted bottoms by Danae McCarthy
Sheer striped bodysuit by Samantha Black. Caged skirt by Chromat Designs. Boots by Jeffrey Campbell Ring by RacheL Roy
Caramel Peak shoulder jacket by Anthony Taylor for Taylord Designs Egyptian Necklace by Stacy Armand Jewelry. White bloomer shorts by Samantha Black
Mesh dress by Anthony Taylor for Taylored Designs. Bubble Necklace by Stacy Armand Jewelry
Sweetheart bodysuit by American Apparel caged collar piece by Chromat Designs
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My (almost!) designer bag by F.R
The FASHIZBLACK team picked up ersatz (similar models, ed) of this summer ItBags. If you can’t afford the originals, here is a selection of affordable lookalikes.
Givenchy
Roberto Cavalli
Calvin Klein
Accessorize Jil SANDER - 180 EUROS
ZARA - 50 EUROS
ASOS - 65 EUROS
Jaeger London Prada
ANDRE - 39 EUROS NEWLOOK - 13 EUROS
Celine
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Five up & coming Mens Fashion Brands by Stella Tshika-Mpoy
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ontrary to those insidious rumors, there are indeed young male fashion designers who are eager to be known. As long as you deign to be interested of course! Knowingly embrace without fear these sharp creatives, ready to break into your closet. Selection.
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EHUD where elegance meets coolness
Far from the simple established designs that are not conducive to change, there’s Ehud. As a Flagship for a new generation that is fighting against assimilation into the system, Ehud manages to give new life to the male dress code. It features dynamic lines and precise cuts of an audacious aesthetic, alongside a classic yet contemporary silhouette. Beyond mere rigorous temptation, the allure of the strict dress befitting of the 50s uses the exuberance of a red glowing shiny patent leather, when it’s not a vinyl costume. You’ll understand that somewhere on the sidelines of schizophrenia, the Ehud man enjoys the certrain modernism of a collection that is simple, elegant and deeply urban. Some will ascertain with absolute certainty, this young man, a graduate of the sacred Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, and his brand founded in 2009, has a bright future. Not to be missed!
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Elegantologist Friends Rejoice! Here is the latest addition of light elegance that should quickly find an audience among stylish urbanites in search of authenticity. Discovered during the last menswear fashion week, A.M.I. refines a simple and unpretentious vision of menswear. Here, no silhouette was overworked, no fantasies, no amazing looks, but rather thoughtful, easy and chic clothes. However, the apparent simplicity of the cuts equaled the details of refinement. It is safe to say that is an ideal wardrobe and certainly full-tinged of realism, with panache! And as the presentation set in a way like one’s afterwork set between friends in a Parisian troquet, the circle of A.M.I. friends should not delay in growth in light of this successful trial.
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MEMENTO CLOTHING, an American in Paris
Knowing the mindset of Memento Clothing is to dive back in 60s 70s America, that of the Crips in Los Angeles, tattooed gangsters and chrome gleaming Mustangs. Launched in 2010 by Benjamin Memmi, former AD of Sandro Men, Memento offers a cocktail of classics in light of today’s trends. Result: a collection of contemporary craftsman finishing touches and stiff details. Adept of casual chic, the Memento man adopts sharp cuts and is adjusted without ever losing sight of the idea of comfort. A bit irreverent, he manages to combine old-fashioned creativity and this “je-ne-sais-quoi” hit factor stamped with the M. of Memento. That is why we can say without a doubt that adopting this collection is to afford a comfortable and elegant solution to the constraints of the urban man. Let it be said, Memento is not done being heard about!
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WAITING FOR THE SUN the Eco-conscious glasses
How to conciliate and reconcile a concerned citizen and Fashion? Adopt the sunglasses by Waiting for the Sun! Headlining the eco-friendly creations made in France, W/Sun epitomizes this new craze of eco-responsible products. Made of wood, these new generation of sunglasses developed an innovative approach that was more in tune with the times by offering unique products and crafts that combine aesthetics and quality. And with more than simple tricks, W/Sun sunglasses are a part of a great mix between current trends and vintage inspirations, and more specifically between the California cool and the Parisian sophistication. Dressing your eyes in all this uncomplicated nobility mixed with a singular technical universe, is to interpret a partition just as certainly atypical, but with grace and style as raw as the delicate wood frames. Get them now!
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0 EUROS DATA NATUREL- 13 X ROCKWELL N U S E H T R O F G N WAITI S parra - 150 EURO
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BLEU DE PANAME, a French History
Born into a logic of hybrid creation, BLEU DE PANAME dares the delicate balance between French quality and craftsmanship. Launched in 2009, BdP boasts a contemporary and personal vision of the work uniform. But beware, this is not a reproduction of pieces from the Past, but rather an exaltation of the wardrobe of industrial France. So it is an effective recipe, which is perfectly imprinted in a streetwear chic universe. Inspired by Parisian gangs of the 20s, the collection “Apache� of this summer, abandoned industrial uniforms from previous seasons, in favor of the charm and accuracy of silhouettes, cuts and fabrics. Therefore, it forces its presence, as an evidence of accuracy and robustness, in the urban landscape of the modern man.
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Sunny Beauty Photographer: Jada Cruder Photography www.janacruderphoto.com
Stylist: Kate Riney www.kate-riney.com
Make-up: Tania Russel/ Makeupwerks ww.makeupwerks.com
Hair: Leon
www.hairbyleone.com
Shot at Malibu Motel
Dress: Alberta Ferreti Necklace: Swarovski
Top, Alberta Ferretti, Short: Alice & Olivia, Shoes: Models
Sheer top, gloves and brief : Vintage
Top: Alberta Ferretti, Short: Alice & Olivia, Shoes: Models
Dress: Espaco Fashion, Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana, Earrings: Losselliani
Necklace: Noir, Top: Dolce & Gabbana, Skirt: Styliste, Coat: Burberry, Thigh highs: Styliste, Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana
Coat, dress et shoes: Stylist Rings: Micha Design
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When Lagos Catwalks are on fire… Image Credit: Andrew Lamb / Mike Schreiber / Arise Magazine.
by Paul-Arthur Jean-Marie
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ast March, on ARISE magazine’s initiative, a mini-fashion week was held in Lagos with the participation of 50 designers from across the continent and the Diaspora, raising the standard of African Fashion to its international peek. Experienced and novice designers were then given a timeslot in the Federal Plaza Hotel of the Nigerian metropolis to show their Fall/Winter 2011/2012 collections to the fullest extent of their expertise and originality. Let’s take a look back on the event.
Backstage Bestow Ela
Smith Backstage Laquan
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Day One Ugonna Omeruo, House of Nwocha’s designer, opened the festivities with silhouettes vaguely inspired by the military aesthetic, soft accents of lace and bright colors. Then, the label Viv La Resistance impressed people with their very lolita and a bit bourgeois style. Later, it was the Ghanaian Aisha Obuobi’s and Nigerian Hazel Aggrey-Orleans’ turn with their respective labels Christie Brown and Eki Orleans to storm the runway. For the first collection, there was a subtly elegant mood tinged with romanticism that was very effective. Concerning young Aggrey Orleans, it was a revelation. Her collection was very sharp in details and cuts, that were simply stunning. The silhouettes fell within a strongly innovative niche. Amaka Osakwe, artistic director of Maki-Oh gave an edgy and feminine collection with ethnic influences, just like her previous collection. The finishing touches were also very successful. Another pleasant discovery: the male line of Buki Akib, created by the Nigerian designer of the same name, who has settled down in London. Her collection was colorful, distinctive and inspired by Fela Kuti. Moreover, it was a pleasure to see Ituen Basi’s designs. The latter broke free from her beloved prints and abundant fringes to focus on very clean pieces, well cut with a nice BCBG twist. Furthermore, her unusual Ankara covered helmets were definitely the talk of the town. The Fall/Winter collection of Korto Momolu, a former contestant of the show “Project Runway,” was slightly disappointing to watch because of its redundancy. We persistently felt like we had seen these looks in previous collections. Nevertheless, the long flowing and gauzy dresses still have a strong effect. Then, the Okunoren brothers proved they had nothing to be jealous of Ozwald Boateng, except perhaps the fame. Their collection was on point and provided a major moment of tailoring! Jewel By Lisa’s show was amazing as usual. On the catwalk, the glamorous silhouettes followed one after the other, always more feminine and bold. Each season, Lisa Folawiyo and her team continue to satisfy us with their beautiful prints. Folake Colarin-Coker and the trademark Tiffany Amber closed the day with an excellent symphony of clothing including long silky flowing dresses of an unstoppable class.
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This Summer, our closet looks like a nice vegetable garden. Apples, cherries or even bananas are happily covering up our clothes!
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THE SHOES OF THE SEASON by Stella Tshika-Mpoy
Moccasins, sneakers, desert boots ... A quick tour of the Shoes of the season.
Boat Shoes
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1. Christian Louboutin Biarritz – 600 euros 2. Dolfie Landom Hi – 125 eur 3. Timberland x 10 Corso Como – from 178 euros 4. YMC Navajo – 50 euros 5. Trussardi 1911 – 350 euros
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CREEPERS Spearheading a whirlwind of fantasy to Prada, the Creepers tread the Fashion cobbles again. Unexpected result of hybridization between sneakers and oxfords running version of the 80s, they now are men’s emblematic shoes.
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Asos – 95 euros Tokishirazu x Tricker’s M5633 – 500 euros Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta Bianco Brunissable – 490 euros Prada – 550 euros
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DESERT BOOTS
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Stored in the Fashion purgatory since the 60s, the Desert Boots make a comeback in the urban jungle. Followed closely by moccasins and boat shoes, here it is again walking the streets on the feet of the young and trendy chic.
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Cooked the casual way or spiced up with sportswears details, its functional allure makes it a part of this new craze for safe bets.
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Fred Perry – 135 euros Giorgio Armani Lanvin – 450 euros National Standard – 170 euros Opening Ceremony – 195 euros
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ESPADRILLES Formerly worn by peasants, this shoe left the fields to emerge as the iconic shoe for the sunny days. It is ubiquitous as the first rays of sun show up, and is about simple and light elegance to the feet with bare ankles.
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Castañer – 75 euros D&G Quicksilver The Chili – 29 euros Keds Champion Jute – 50 euros Office – 20 euros Rivieras – 50 euros
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MOCASSINS Inducted last winter, moccasins continue to rise in popularity this summer. The ultimate accessory of neo-dandies, the summer 2011 moccasins version completes an uncomplicated silhouette in search of effortless elegance.
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B-Store – 190 euros Bobbies – 90 euros Gucci Lacoste – 80 euros Polo Ralph Lauren – 350 euros
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It’s time for a Take-Over ! by Paul-Arthur Jean-Marie
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hey represent the African fashion’s future, but already have a considerable impact on the present, thus demonstrating the increasing effectiveness of savoir-faire and growth of this industry. Innovative, gifted with exceptional scissors’ use, they are increasingly leaving their imprints from Lagos to Johannesburg via Dar es Salaam and Kampala, and do not hide their international ambitions. Zoom in on three young designers with whom we will certainly be dealing with in years to come.
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Gloria Wavamunno Her journey Originally from Uganda, Gloria Wavamunno left her homeland to study fashion and marketing at American Intercontinental University in London. During her studies, she found herself greatly involved in the community by working as a dresser at London Fashion Weeks for example. Subsequently, she worked many years for the tailor Ozwald Boateng before deciding to return to Uganda and to launch her own brand. «It sounds cliche but it is that, I’ve always been fascinated with clothes, their styles with the fabrics and the textures, from a really early age. And from that, when I became old enough to realize you can make that a career, I went from there to create what I would want and feel to wear», she tells us. Since then, she has continued to make a name for herself, being a major player in the continent industry. One of her first moments of an international exposure was at the Africa Fashion Week in Johannesburg in 2009. Then, ARISE magazine chose one of her pieces for their cover, «which was the real boost she needed». She also dressed a finalist of the program «Face of Africa» (the African American Next Top Model, Ed), and had a second show in South Africa. The proof of her growing success: she was present on the London Fashion Week’s last calendar, and is currently preparing for the New York Africa Fashion Week in July.
The identity of her brand Although according to its creator it does not have a defined identity, except individuality coupled with the assurance of a woman for whom she created it, the Gloria Wavamunno label is characterized by a subtle blend of traditional African values and Western codes. In the collections with very marked lolitas and eighties accents, there are typical cloth from the continent such as Kitenge with inventive and definitely en-vogue cuts. Plus, Gloria Wavamunno stands out with a freshness and a unique sense of femininity, not to mention this bit of craziness that punctuates each of her collections.
Her projects For the future, Gloria Wavamunno plans to be even more present internationally, presenting her collections in Paris and Tokyo. Moreover, the young woman does not limit herself to fashion design and does not hide her desire to explore other areas, like art and photography.
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Her vision of style «Style is feeling confident of what works for you and your body, being willing to experiment and test the vast waters of clothing, beyond what you just see obviously in front of you. Making those mistakes to find what works for you.»
Facebook : GloRia WavaMunno.
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Omer Asim His journey Born and raised in Sudan, Omer Asim was not destined to design any fashion whatsover as he graduated from the UCL Bartlett School of Architecture in London, majoring in social psychology. His interest in fashion showed up much later, when he was training in psychoanalysis: «I became fascinated with the relationship between mind and body: the mind lives within a body, and the body lives within the cloth». Thus, he decided to take sewing classes and eventually landed a internship with Maurice Sedwell , a tailor in Savile Row where he learned finishing and cuts. But he soon realizes that being a tailor was not what he really wanted, ready-to-wear was more consistent with his expectations. «I practiced by myself while I interned for two more years with a small London designer and Vivienne Westwood» he tells us. A little later, he even joined the team in charge of costumes for the Harry Potter movie series. Boosted by his experiences, he decided to start his fashion House in 2009 and found himself exposing his collection every seasons at the London Fashion Week.
The identity of his brand From the beginning, the dice was cast and DNA clearly defined: avant-garde, structured, always bold, without missing to keep it chic and feminine. His Architecture knowledge is evident throughout his designs. You can even detect hints of his psychology and sociology studies. Indeed, one could say he knows how to anticipate what the fashion industry needs now: inspiring and inspired, unbridled originality that still remains within the bounds of good taste, and wit ... Behind his different opus lies a young man with asserted talent and a specific and particular vision . «I hate the seasonality of fashion - once beautiful always beautiful. I avoid trends and prefer to make collections that can be worn forever, but not necessarily in a classical manner», he tells before adding: «My woman isn’t a fashion victim, she is comfortable with herself and she knows what works for her, but she also challenges her style and taste.»
His projects Currently, in addition to his Spring/Summer 2012 next collection, that will be presented in London, Omer Asim preparing a jewelry collection with Maya Antoun, also Sudanese.
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«Style is more than cloth or what you wear. It is something about how you live and consume things in life, that says a lot about you. You can buy fashion, but you can’t buy style.»
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Bridget Awosika Her journey Originally from Nigeria, Awosika Bridget was born in Washington DC (USA), and grew up between Lagos and New York. Having always considered herself a very «crafty person», she launched her eponymous label in 2008, after she graduated from the renowned Parsons School of Design and had her first experiences at Donna Karan and Giorgio Armani. «I’ve just always loved fashion! It really just started with the quest for something that I didn’t have and how I envisioned clothes in my mind at the time.» And she tells us more ... «Every time I saw something on someone, I imagined how I could change it up and present it in a way that is a bit more expressive of the person’s character.I’ve just always been fascinated by the different ways in which a design idea can be transformed into a piece of art, the beauty and details of a couture garment, and the amount of work that goes into the pieces. I realized fashion would truly be the avenue that would allow me to artistically express my vision with other young women who appreciate that ‘art’.» Early 2011, Awosika received the Nigerian designer of the year Future Awards which aims at rewarding the revelation of the year in the fashion world and in March, she also appeared in the top 50 designers invited to Lagos by ARISE magazine. « It was is such an honor to showcase alongside other great talents. Showcasing at the AMFW has definitely helped increase awareness and generated even more press for the label both locally and internationally», says the designer who is also a real local it-girl.
The identity of her brand The Bridget Awosika brand evokes cuts with surgical precision, a focus on details and some true daring. Her aesthetic is a mix of adventurous style and exacerbated femininity. Moreover, we see impeccable construction techniques through her work, while it mixes with the original use of local cloth like the Aso-Oke. When asked about the DNA of the brand, she told us: «I never put an age to my muse. She is someone with a youthful spirit and has a bit of mystery to her. She embodies strength, loves intellectual and creative fashion. She knows how to make a statement even in her subtle clean lines and also manages to keep an understated elegance in the «glamorous» pieces.» One can also note a few signature staples that are sure to be found in her upcoming collections i.e pleats, draping, asymmetry, and black.
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Her projects Very soon, Bridget Awosika would like to launch a Haute Couture line,and another devoted to wedding gowns, as well as opening her first store in Lagos.
Her vision of style «Style to me is knowing myself and what really works best for me. Not saying I totally ignore trends either, but it can’t ever be the only reason why I’m wearing something. I also think one has to experiment and step outside the comfort zone every now and then but not forgetting to stay true to your personal signature style and making the look truly expressive of you so that its different and special.»
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My Papa was King of Congo Photographer: Antonia Steyn www.antonia.co.za Stylist: Micheal Cooper www.oneleague.co.za Hair & Make-up: Sjani www.oneleague.co.za Model : Aneesah chez Y Models www.ymodels.co.za
Leather jacket, stylists own; leopard print vest, Top Shop; jeans, Levis; heels, Nine West
Top, White Noise; stockings, Falke.
Glasses, stylists own; silk bomber jacket, vintage C&A; vest and ski pants, White Noise.
Glasses,leather jacket,leopard print dress and accessories; all vintage.
Body suit, Why Red.
Denim shirt, Levis; animal print vest, Top shop; ski pants, White Noise; accessories, stylists own.
Jeans, Cheap Monday; blazer, H&M; animal print vest and bowler hat, both vintage; patent leather boots, Marie Claire.
Scarf, stylists own; top, Acne; high waisted skirt, vintage Why Red.
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Model Mélodie Monrose by Paul-Arthur Jean-Marie
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elody Monrose is one of those young black women worthy to take over after Naomi Campbell. Discovered in her native Martinique, she never for a second thought of becoming a model, but rather intended to pursue a career as a stylist. She flew to New York at eighteen. After just arriving on the circuit, she conquered the big brands just like Marc Jacobs, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, DKNY, Rag & Bone and Jason Wu, and walked the catwalks using a feline charm. Early 2011, Monrose was honored with being one of the top 10 “New Faces” of the renowned “Models. com”. Her never-ending legs and fiery eyes did not take long to grab the unanimous attention of the specialist publications. Indeed, the beauty appears in numerous top magazines’ fashion spreads such as Vogue Italia and Interview, to name a few. Although she is still new to the scene, everything seems to indicate that we will still be hearing more about Melody Monrose in years to come.
EXPRESS CARD : Height: 5ft10 Shoe Size: 9½ Bust Measurement: 32 Waist Measurement: 24 Hips Measurement: 34.5 Agency: Wilhelmina Models
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti
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WomenS best frienD by Paul-Arthur Jean-Marie
He has the job he always dreamed of since childhood. Back then, Tsemay Binita was already envisionning his life as a great fashion designer with a desire not only to dress women from around the planet, but also to sublimate them. Since the launch of his brand a year ago, he has been part of this new generation of black designers who are much talked about. After the success of his Spring-Summer 2010 collection, requests popped up from everywhere. Lots of fashion magazines snapped up his glamorous, contemporary and superbly accurate designs. In fact, the objective of Tsemay Binita is to make his clients happy by being extremely attentive and meticulous about cuts, materials and the construction of his pieces, while giving them an aura of timeless and sensual finesse. Meeting with this womens friend who will undoubtedly make a hit during the next New York Fashion Week in September.
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ries were of Gianni Versace walking down the runway with Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington et Claudia Schiffer and I thought…’WOW!, I want to do what he is doing’
Tsemaye Binitie : There is not much to say, I am a shy boy that just wants to make beautiful clothes. I had always known I wanted to work in fashion since I was about 9 or so. The earliest memo-
FM : What were some of your first memo-
heard a lot about you lately, but to clear things up, tell us about you, the birth of your label and how you developed a flair for design.
ries of seeing beauty?
TB : When I was three years old watching my mother sitting at her dressing table getting ready for her day!
FM : Can you describe your journey in
the fashion industry so far?
T.B : I studied a postgraduate in Fashion Design at Kingston University in London and have worked on the creative teams at John Richmond, Stella McCartney and Burberry. I have also been a consultant for Tomas Salgado. Plus, I worked in the bespoke uniform design industry, creating uniforms for the Dorchester hotel, the Connaught hotel and Dubai Mall hotel.
FM : And who is the Tsemaye Binitie woman? T.B : The Tsemaye Binitie woman is a modern icon of strength, beauty and glamour.
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FOCUS FM : What’s the difference between you and the other designers? T.B : Every label does things in their own way, the most obvious difference between my label and others, it is me! I do things in my own way and this gives my label its own unique voice.
FM : What are the difficulties you went
through or even still experiencing, as young designer?
T.B : There are many difficulties we face as young designers, the initial step was to be taken seriously. Now, my team and I have a few seasons behind us, I am happy to say. Now we must drive sales and really try to turn the passion into a viable business.
FM : How would you say being a nigerian
and living in London has affected your design aesthetic?
T.B : I am very influenced by my surroundings, the fact that a have a very rich culture and an international upbringing also gives me a wealth of references for my work.
FM : What about the ARISE Magazine
Fashion week in Lagos? You’ve been a part of it. Can you tell us about this experience?
T.B : It was totally awesome. I had such a blast and it was an honour to be asked to take part. I want to thanks Arise for getting me involved.
FM : Plus, you have been picked up to
showcase in New York in September...
T.B : Yes! Isn’t it amazing? It was a huge standout for me.
FM : You definitely deserved it by the
way... Besides, can you tell us more about this collection you showcased in Lagos? T.B : The new collection was inspired by a nostalgic memory of my mother and Nigeria. I took her from the early eighties and made her relevant to today also looking at the way we use fabric, colour and texture in Nigerian attire.
FM : Speaking of inspirations, mentors,
muses; who are yours?
T.B : I am inspired by the things and people that surround me. My sister plays a big part in helping to create the collections. Currently I am on a sales trip to NYC and I totally love the way people interact with fashion here. They dress as they live and are very influenced by their urban surroundings.
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ding to you?
T.B : Style is a way of life, a way of ‘being’ that not only refers to the way we dress but also the way we live. Styles not only on the surface, one must elevate from inside out and think like an icon!
FM : If you could choose anyone in the
world to wear your clothes, who would it be? T.B : I get asked this question a lot and I laugh cause there are so many, it is hard to choose. On the top of the list would be Naomi Campbell, Chanel Iman, Fabiola Beracasa, Carine Roitfeld, Victoria Beckham, Michelle Obama. I could go on and on…
FM : What are your plans for the future? T.B : Total world domination (laugh)!
FM : Oh, that’s just it (laught)? And where
do you see your brand in 5 years from now? T.B : In every woman’s closet.
Available at myasho.com and Temple Muse in Nigeria. http://www.tsemayebinitie.com/
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The McQueen Asset by Paul-Arthur Jean-Marie
When the genius Lee Alexander McQueen passed away last year, the fashion sphere was more than worried about his successor. Everyone wondered who would actually be able to take over the label left by the genius. While some rumors spoke of Gareth Pugh, many skeptics suggested PPR, owner of the label, just shut it down, so his legacy would never tarnish. But the group’s leaders would pass on that option : the McQueen fashion house deserved to continue to live - the late founder would have wanted it that way - and their choice seemed obvious: Sarah Burton, the right-hand of the master for fifteen years.
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FOCUS While Alexander McQueen was delivering masterful collections - several of which were to be remembered over the years, she was there lurking in the shadows and learning everything. “We got on very well and he said, ‘Why don’t you just stay?’ I went back to school (Saint Martin School of London, Ed) for a year and I continued working there at the same time. He completely taught me everything.” Burton said. For her first McQueen Ready-to-Wear SpringSummer 2011 show, while she knew people were lying in wait, she took it as a challenge filled with pressure and anxiety.... that she handled with brilliance. She did it in the McQueen way, without it being an eternal tribute, her work had the same technical requirements that Lee made priority along with the whimsy his House was also known for. However, it is impossible not to note this additional ameliorative femininity that Burton justified with great humility: “Without a doubt this is simply because I am a woman.” The house aesthetics were softened but not distorted. Like in the past, the fashion show was an exploration of a theme rather than just promoting clothing trends. Here, the designer took us on a walk in nature, the real one, fragile, dynamic and beautiful all at once. Model after model, the pieces appeared as isolated performances, just like this corset made of pure straw, and hemmed with ears of wheat, or even the majestic dress made entirely of feathers. Devastated by the death of her mentor, Burton hesitated when she was proposed to take over McQueen’s artistic direction: “Lee’s mind was so different to anyone else’s. I knew there was no way I could
pretend to be him; but I had to ask myself, what did Lee work for? For all this just to close down? I thought about what I wanted. What was best for me. Like many women my age, I do want children, but I came to think that that’s not a reason not to take up a challenge. In the end I just decided to get on with it: do my best.” And we are fortunate she made that decision, because the collections have exceeded everyone’s expectation. And it was proven again during her second ►►► show in Paris Fashion Week for Fall / Win-
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FOCUS even coats and tweed suits, these pieces are impeccably cut and accentuated with spots of feathers and fur. The shoes are not to be forgotten: these shoes are like mad carved sculptures and architectural marvels that perfectly complimented this wardrobe with a moving and delicate force. Sarah Burton manages to give back nobility to the word luxury.
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ter 2011/2012. From the start, we were captivated by the sensibility the Englishwoman brings to the House. Then, it’s the incredible technical and superbly mastered expertise that makes one speechless. The collection, which is more Haute Couture than ready-towear, includes pieces with a magical aura. Whether it is a dress made of a white corset covered entirely with blue broken porcelain on a large white foaming muslin skirt or
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After these two excellent performances, not counting Men’s collections, pre-collections and the second line McQ’s collections that were also masterfully executed, Burton managed to dismiss all the other uncertainties that persisted. As she has said herself, continuing the work of Alexander McQueen is second nature to her. “His DNA is mine,” Burton exclaims. Notwithstanding, it is not enough. She will always have to go further, that is to say, keeping up the vision of the brand, while continuing to explore her own personality, imagination and to transcend her limits and surprise. And she is very well aware of that: «There will always be those McQueen elements, but at the same time, you can never stay still and you have to stay true to yourself. That’s what Lee drummed in to me: you have to be able to stand behind your work.» Praised by critics and clients who includes heiress Daphne Guinness, she got her consecration by dressing Kate Middleton for her marriage with Prince William of England. She sure does manage to secure a radiant future for the House, left as an orphan a year earlier. And even if she never presumed to be: she definitely became the new bad girl of fashion.
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hen you’re a young designer, the road to fame and recognition is often paved with many obstacles. One of them is the lack of a platform, a place where one could make their work known and available to consumers. In addition is the lack of funding which is greatly lacking. The initiators of Carnet de Mode has integrated and offer, through their project, promising innovative and reliable solutions to all these problems for a handful of neophytes in the fashion field.
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ecoming a business angel in the textile industry is now accessible to all through Carnet de Mode. Modeled on the principle of My Major Company, the website that has revolutionized the music world by allowing everyone to become the producer of an artist they like, it is a kind of French community network that offers the public to invest and fund young designers collections. Thus, an average user can bet any amount on their favorite designer and when a sufficient is amount raised, there is the possibility of putting the pieces into production. In exchange, the investor receives new pieces of the collection and shares in the success of his protégé receiving royalties on
capital generated. In parallel, an online store has been launched to ensure more visibility to designers. Therefore, we can warmly welcome the initiative, both original and ambitious, in a field where Paris is a reference, but tends to lose its aura of Fashion capital. In addition, it also provides an opportunity to discover undeniable talent like Anaëlle Peridot, a cut virtuoso, or Sarah Sumfleth, a designer with a sharp and cosmopolitan world. If you feel like becoming a patron of fashion, you know where to go ...
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The London Conquest! by Paul-Arthur Jean-Marie
The British capital has always had the reputation of a breeding ground for young designers, along with having this very avantgarde aura. In this city, where the most prestigious fashion school in the world is located - Central Saint Martins, the Fashion Week is always an opportunity to find designers overflowing with talent and extreme promise –something that Samantha Cole, Bunmi Koko and Kiki Kamanu showed us last February. At London Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2011, these three women of African descent have distinguished themselves through special collections, full of audacity, and not lacking in imagination or style.
ribly edgy look to the silhouette. There were several pieces that would leave one gasping. For instance, the purple dress with tulle petticoat, the long silk embroidered halter dress with sequins or the little orange vest with sleeves made of feathers. A very energetic collection that will undoubtedly ignite the gloomy last months of the year.
Next up is Samantha Cole, also from Nigeria, whose design mood was more sober. However, sobriety is in no way synonymous with blandness. A bit more minimalist than the previous seasons, the designer did an excellent play on cuts, shapes and details. Here, velvet paired well with leather to give Bunmi Koko, a Nigerian designer who keeps a bodycon dress a devilishly sensual attitude, on rising, was inspired by light and its reflec- while the loose mesh gives the model a disarming charm. Each of the pieces hugged the tions, comets and also the stars for her fall collection entitled “Kaleidoscopia.” Thus, she body, working sublimely on the curves and presented an explosion of vibrant colors on thus giving a delicious character to intensify the shape of the woman, always with the runway, taking shape on daring prints flair and control. With this collection, Cole and cuts that were beautifully ostentatious. The work on it is so precise that it gives a ter- perfectly illustrates her vision to “reproduce
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silhouettes that acknowledge the past, have a sense of the future and recognise that there are no limits or boundaries to fashion, just ourselves.�
cubism to Africa, with touches of an oriental aesthetic here and there. A successful attempt for Kamanu, who shows a funky collection with a modern and universal twist.
Former model, Kiki Kamanu, has a more eclectic sense of fashion. Indeed, there are a variety of textures used for pieces that are very geometric and based in a broad palette of colors ranging from blue to brown, black, orange and green. The collection in no way attempts to stay within a current trend. It has its own voice and speaks for the designer. There are many inspirations, ranging from
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The ARISE Magazine Fashion Feek in Lagos, just like any other fashion week worthy of its name, was not just about fashion but also beauty. Indeed, the catwalks and behind-thescenes are always a good apportunity to discover hairdos that will be likely to inspire beauty addicts- realised in that case by Ghanean hairdresser Johnine, with support from Nigerian salons Hair Limited! The quality and originality of the make-up can also be emphasized, and it was carried out with Black Up products - event’s sponsor. Take a look on the beauty shots of those days full of surprises.
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A) Take care of yourself 1. Black Soap Body Scrub (Galenic) - 27,90€
Exfoliate your skin with this scrub soap and argan oil, a complex that has proved its worth in Hammams. After a few minutes, you will feel a soft, smooth and invigorated skin. Excellent for dry skin.
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3. Concentrated anti-tasking Even Better Clinical (Clinique)-56,00€
It won the 2011 Beauty Excellence Award from Marie Claire, this revolutionary anti-spots tasks will significantly reduce your pigmentation spots. First visible results after 4 weeks of use. Clinically tested on black skin.
The eye should not be overlooked as it will ensure a perfect mine. This smoothing and revitalizing treatment,with its multi-active complex reactivates your blood circulation and alleviate dark circles and gradually your wrinkles (for those who have some).
5.Sun Milk Multi-Protection (Biotherm)-25,10€ Black and mixed-raced skins are more resistant to skin attacks caused by sun overexposure. However, they need to be protected from free radicals, aging accelerators. Choose an index of protection rather low, between 15 and 20.
B) Sublime you! 1. Crème de Blush #5 Fuchsia Tentation (Yves Saint Laurent) - 35,50€
Perfect to give a little boost to your complexion. Its creamy texture, halfway between the liquid blush and blush foam, makes it very comfortable to wear and facilitates its implementation. Consume it without moderation to get prominent cheekbones and guaranteed good looks!
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3. Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Palette (Giorgio Armani) - 36,00€ Put some sunshine in your eyes. These eyeshadows will bring brilliance and brightness to your eyes. Do not put too much during the day and you’ll be radiant.
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5.Sublime Mascara (Chanel) - 29,50€ For doll eyelashes, long and curved, grab the newest member of the House of Chanel as fast as possible, the Mascara Sublime. It lengthens and perfectly curves the lashes and will offer you the intense look you’ve always dreamed of.
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Bold Kiss Photographer: Abi Oshodi (www.ao-photography.co.uk) Hair Stylist: Angela Plummer (www.angelaplummer.com) Make up: Lauren Baker (www.larenbaker.co.uk) Model: Symara (@eyemodels)
Pat Caudalie’s new Premier Cru Eye cream Eye Dust : Sleek Lipstick : “Brave Red” de MAC Polish nail : Nails Inc London
Smooth Dermalogica’s Barrier repair cream, black|Up’s velvety new Mattifying Foundation i-DIVINE Primer Palette : Sleek, eye shadow : MAC , Eyeliner S.O.P.H.I.E : Illamasqua, Black mascara : Eyeko, Pink gloss “Stay Glossy” : Rimmel
Palette i-DIVINE : Sleek, Eye shadow “Pigment in Grape” : MAC, Blush : Illamasqua, Lip Gloss in Cocoa Sugar : Bobbi Brown
White kohl pencil in Frost : TopShop Eye shadow : MAC Neon “Lip, Cheek and Face Paint” violet : Models Own Eau De Beaute : Caudalié
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The Make Up of... Nicki Minaj by Marc Zabel
The rapper Nicki Minaj, dubbed New Queen of Hip-Hop by Rolling Stone, usually spare no effort to get noticed. Indeed, Onika Maraj (her real name), do not hesitate to use bright colored eccentric clothes, and other tricks .... for better or for worse. However, if there is something she succeeds in hands down, it’s makeup. Indeed, the rap Barbie knows perfectly how to showcase her pretty face, and that is certainly why MAC Cosmetics collaborated with her for a flashy pink lipstick! Here are a few steps to get inspired by her All-Star Gala look, for a summer evenings make-up with delicious pop accents. The Foundation : To give your face a soft texture and a fresh look, choose a vitamin enriched base. The latter will participate both the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Thereafter, apply a pink blush on your cheeks, emphasizing slightly at the cheekbones in order to enhance your bone formation. The lips : The mouth is a key element here ! To get these eager and fiendish pink lips, draw their outlines with a neutral color pencil . Then, put on a popping candy pink lipstick, while still being aware of the lines drawn before. The eyes : To get this both sexy and doe-eyed look, adorn your eyelids with a nude shade and highlight your eyes with a shiny effect ‘Aqua Liner ‘. Draw over the edge of the lid until it is very dark. Finally finish up with mascara for a false lash effect.
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New on the Screen by Paul-Arthur Jean-Marie
In the Francophone African film industry –which is still struggling to pull ahead of the game against its English counterpartAlassane Diago represents the hope of an imminent boom. Indeed, the field suffers from many illnesses and crises including the lack of investment, low profitability and often, a lack of real creativity. This last case does not apply to this young Senegalese filmmaker who has been gaining recognition for about a year now. Back on the route of a camera prodigy. Born in Senegal in 1985, Diago is not known to have what might be called an easy childhood. When he was only two years old, his father told the family he had to go to Gabon to work and thus allow the family to live. Leaving without explanation or justification, his father no longer sought after his wife and offspring. Thusly his mother, without any income, had to fully raise him and his older sister. Diago admittedly stated, «Our grand-parents fed us from time to time, but the everyday life was not easy at all». Fortunately, a friend of his father, who lived in Paris, decided to help them. He took charge of the family, along with its own, and allowed Alassane Diago to attend college in Dakar. During
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FOCUS his studies, he gradually discovered a certain attraction to filming, which did not escape “his father by adoption’s” attention. He was called Samba, and he put him in contact with Chantal Richard, a short films and documentaries director in Paris. “She questionned a lot, helped, guided and offered me classes in Media Center, a private school in Dakar, where I learned the basics of shooting.” Unlike most of his classmates, he did not want to move to television, but felt a deeper desire for filming and to explore, or possibly exceed, the limits of his imagination. He began writing a film project that was sent to Africadoc (Development Program of African documentary, Ed) in 2007 on the advice of Richard. Meanwhile, he became an intern for documentary director Samba Félix Ndiaye. Very
fast and strong bonds were created and both men settled into some sort of father/son relationship. Growing daily in confidence, Diago learned a lot from his new mentor, while discovering great figures in the discipline such as Rouch, Godard or Flaherty. Africadoc selected his project and forced him to leave Ndiaye to finalize it: “I went on a writing residency at St. Louis, Senegal. I stayed six months with Samba Felix Ndiaye, as a son with his father, but I had to stand on my own two feet... ” This same project, entitled «Les Larmes de l’émigration» (“Tears of emigration”, Ed) is a documentary with autobiographical accents in which his own mother held the main role.
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He explained: “The shooting lasted three weeks. All of my focus was on my mother, nothing about my father ... I left it abstract as he was absent. I wanted to show my mother waiting and praying. Not in labor, not everything needs to be explained. I resented my father who had abandoned us, but also my mother making us live this abandonment without changing anything.” To understand the reasons of its progenitor, Alassane Diago did not hesitate to violate a taboo in African culture, which is to hold parents accountable. Moreover, there is a perpetuation of the same story by his sister who, years later, found herself in the same situation as her mother, but with certain nuances. In fact, her husband flew to Congo and sent news to her from
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time to time. With the evolution of morality strongly emphasized in the film, it is easy to get that she will certainly replace the absent and failing husband. “Tears of emigration” is distinguished by its ability to move the viewer through the story of a desperate woman, madly in love with her husband and, at the same time, terribly disappointed. The director follows the woman, questioning, and listening. The soundtrack is strong, has smooth and melancholic notes, with sometimes heavy static shots, the noise of the outdoor life, animal cries, the prayers of the faithful of the Mosque heard distantly, and the long silences accompanying heavy emotion. Everything is implemented with a masterful control in an obvious desire to captivate. With this mas-
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FOCUS terpiece, Alassane Diago has been collecting awards internationally. He can indeed boast of having received the first prize at the Festival de Cine Africano of Tarifa, that of Fespadoc, the International Francophone Film Festival of Namur and more recently, the Black Movie Festival in Geneva.
With a work steeped in History, of valid references, inventiveness and vector of poignant feelings, Alassane Diago takes part of the list of African artists who contribute to the development of the culture and arts of the Black continent, which can only makes us proud and excited for the future.
Far from stoping when things are going so well and with the intention of taking profit from his notoriety, Diago is already working on many projects including a second documentary, this time about a community of women in his native village, Agnam LidoubĂŠ. This is without forgetting the three other dramas he is preparing.
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At only nineteen years old, Melissa Nkonde is already releasing his first album. Yet, all had not started great for this young girl from Maubeuge, aged 19. Before her life became a little fairy tale, the singer was in school failure. Without special purpose, she nevertheless discovered a hidden talent at 14... In 2006, she came along a friend of hers in a singing contest, and she challenged her to go on stage. Melissa, who took the bet seriously, interpreted the only song she knew by heart («Fallin» by Alicia Keys) and was awarded the first jury prize, in front of her mother, overwhelmed by the unexpected performance of her daughter. Believing in her offspring’s abilities, her mother sucrisbed for
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her to the cast of La Nouvelle Star, the famous French TV show. First selected to appear at the Pavilion Baltard, Melissa is removed after a few performances. A bitter adventure that could have discouraged her, but against all odds, it revealed her true calling: she wants to be on stage. Having then found her way, she did series of small concerts, with the ever increasing desire to make a living out of her music. Thus at the beginning of 2010, she composed, wrote and performed her own songs. In June, she applied on the talent competition launched on Facebook: «I want to sign with AZ» under the aegis of Valéry Zeitoun. After several performances, she seduced and convinced to fi-
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MUSIQUE nally sign a contract with the promise to re- gives us a breath of fresh air with a short album (a little over 40 minutes) that is just like cord an album and perform on stage. her: craving for freedom and travel as proConvinced of the talent of his protege, Valery ven by her first single, sometimes melanchoZeitoun struggled to ensure that this album lic («Not tonight», «Get out of my life», «T’es would be released in the best conditions. To Parti»), rich melodies, more pop than soul, but enable her to fully express her talent, the pro- ultimately very effective («I Want to Dance», «I ducer seeked the best and recruited big names Dance Alone»). This first album is also cradled to work on her album: Amy Winehouse’s drum- by her powerful voice, moving and warm with mer accompanied her through her vocal exer- the diction, sometimes quite «reggae», and cise, the English singer VV Brown recorded a it is altogether pleasant in this period where duet on «Tout Çà Pour Vous», rapper Soprano temperatures make us believe in a premature was invited on «Nouveaux Horizons» (song summer. that appears twice in this album, creating a strange feeling of «déjà vu»). And because a The journey towards new horizons begins fortune never comes alone, RedOne (the inevi- May 2nd in all the well stocked stores... table producer of Lady Gaga, Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Akon, Usher etc ...), agrees to expand the debutante’s repertoire with several titles. In this context that leads to creation, the artist
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CULTURAL AGENDA Reveal yourself Kate! Closing on May 13th, The Gallery is currently exhibiting a series of photographs of Kate Moss, the most sought-after (for several years already) supermodel, created by the finest photographers of our time. Albert Watson, Arthur Elgort, Marc Hispard, Mike Figgis, Mary McCartney, and Patrick Demarchelier are among the photographers whose work is featured. Plus d’informations : http://www.lagaleriedelinstant.com
Images of Jazz! Samuel Nja Kwa presents the results of his jazz research, understood as “African art outside Africa.” The selection of portraits of contemporary jazz icons and their testimony illustrates the evolution of this African music from its roots by incorporating the multiple cultural influences of the American continent. It also shows the complicity between photographer and artists, united by a common passion: Jazz and Mother Africa. For more information: 01 53 63 13 43
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Go Mad with Mamane Mamane is a funny name for an odd character. Straight from Niger, it is not insignificant that the comedian condenses messages in the form of falsely naive stories. Disingenuous and a false ignorance, Mamane is a true forger, because underscoring his established ignorant looks, he dished truths regarding the fact that France is not always “safe haven.” In discussing racism, problems of undocumented migrants and the failures of African states, Mamane tackles sensitive subjects with a mastery of gesture and speech. Lightweight, never moralizing or plaintive, this «one-mamane-show» is all the more striking. A good time, even if the truth is not always fun to hear! For more information: www.rueleon.net, 01 42 52 09 14
African vibrations In light of celebrating the future-oriented and constant evolution of Africa, the ‘Afrique dans tous les sens’ festival (‘Africa upside down’, ed. note) will be held from Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 29. The audience will then attend a host of activities demonstrating the renewed strength of the continent, its people and the Diaspora—innovative and respectful of both traditions. Day after day, the best of African art will be presented through music, street theater, visual arts, fashion, debates, art workshops, storytelling and dance. In the foyer of the theatre, the “maquis” space, revisited by artists, will be a place of daily meeting where tradition and modernity merge in a festive, warm and friendly environment. For more information: www.lafriquedanstouslessens.com/
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Ethnic fashion invites itself On May 14th -15th, the second edition of the Ethnic Dressing Show will be held at the Belleport space. The event’s program is sponsored by Corinne Coman, Miss France 2003. Shows with designers such as Karven-V and Kolob Bakana Loja, jewelry presentations, deco exhibitions... Perfect for ethnic fashion aficionados. For more information: www.mycarai.keosite.com
On display until June 21st, Willian Adjete Wilson, the Franco-Togolese is exhibiting his paintings on draperies at the museum of Nouveau Monde in La Rochelle. Do not miss out on discovering the width of talent and vision of this versatile artist, painter, illustrator and writer.
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The Afrobeat No Limit association organizes the Afrobeat Highlife festival and they will host three groups: Chief Udoh Afrobeat Highlife Band, Afrobeat ANerGy, Opposite Afrobeat Band and DJ Ness on Friday, May 20, 2011. It will be a unique opportunity to return to the roots of Afrobeat, highlighting music of Nigeria. In addition, more than 30 musicians are expected to take the stage.
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The return of the laboratory The exhibition of fashion designers from around the world is back for a 5th edition. As a true laboraty of creators from around the globe, the Labo Ethnik show represents one of the most important international fashion shows in the French capital. “This show brings together more than 30 nationalities from New York, London, Tunisia, South Africa, France, Caribbean, Korean ... to unveil new creations in Paris. The French capital, Mecca of elegance, honors fashion without boundaries during three days, by becoming the world’s fashion capital. For the 2011 season, the show has a large host of heavyweights from international fashion: Strain, Thula Sindi, Ituen Basi, Abigail Betz, David Tlale and many others ... ” The show offers a workshop, a crossroads of creativity, which is open to the public so that you can share and discover but also get some pieces from the creators in attendance. It will be held from the 17th- 19th of June at Espace d’animation des Blancs Manteaux, 48 veille du temple 75004. For more information: www.laboethnik.com
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