Friday, August 28, 2009

BEFFTA AWARDS 2009

Hello fellow peeps, BEFFTA (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts) awards is a distinctly special awards ceremony honouring the best personalities in the black community in the UK and globally.

Beffta awards is the first of its kind rewarding outstanding achievements and contributions from Africans and Caribbeans in entertainment, fashion, film, television and arts.

This international prestigious ceremony celebrates an all round accomplishments of the community in entertainment and showbiz.

Check out the list of those nominated here: http://www.beffta.com/nominations.pdf
Please keep on your eyes on their website for voting procedures.

Support your favourites by voting for them please!
Stay Fashion-ABLE
Fahschyonysta!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

VLISCO: TOUCH OF SCULPTURE

Blink and look again and you will see the same thing twice but on a different level. A double layer, seemingly rigid, flowing in sync with the rapid movement of the fabric, says the Vlisco website.

The collection, a true celebration of textiles, embraces various textile techniques. Experience the passionate warmth of a soft colour scheme containing both romantic pinks and reds and subtle greens and blues, resulting in silky smooth combinations that can be blended endlessly.

Express your femininity by donning the curved shapes of straight and bold designs. Controlled structures contrasted with light shades give the fabric the illusion of a third dimension.

The fabric itself is an artistic tool that only needs your personal touch for the ultimate 3D creation. Adorn yourself in ‘Touch of Sculpture’ and express who you really are. This collection can also be enjoyed as part of the ‘Touch of Sculpture’ fashion & accessories collection available in Vlisco Boutiques starting end of August.

The new ‘Touch of Sculpture’ fabric collection from Vlisco teases the senses, so let go and let your senses be titilated.....
















How was your experience?
Please share ;-))
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For more of the designs, please visit http://www.vlisco.com/ and http://www.bellanaija.com/
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Stay Fashion-ABLE!
Fahschyonysta!

Thursday, August 20, 2009

CAMER COUTURE FASHION SHOWCASE 09

What: Fashion showcase featuring catwalk shows from 6 Cameroonian designers and music and dance.

Where: The Shoreditch Studios, 37 Bateman Row, London EC2A 3HH

Time: 6pm prompt

Price: £50, £40 and £30 (You choose ;-))

Contact: 07834 321 373, 07733 735 515, 07944 043 954 info@camercouture.com http://www.camercouture.com/

Put on your cool fashionable attires and your dancing shoes and support whilst rubbing shoulders with some top fashion VIPs!

Stay Fashion-ABLE!
Fahschyonysta!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

CANOE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE

There is a new magazine in town so move over and take note!
CANOE Magazine, standing for
C = Creative
A = Afro-Bourgeois
N = Naissant
O = Ostentatious
E = Extraordinaire

is inspired to celebrate Africa’s evolving culture and lifestyle. It is a creative initiative by 7 entrepreneurs endeavoured to correct the image of Africa, predict growing trends and portray positively, the continent and its people.

The result is a conservative, sexy template, heralding the rebirth of Afro-cool. CANOE seeks to guide ‘Black Diamonds and Pearls’ [your Afro-bourgeois]: Principally, in luxury trends and laudable knowledge through exposure - the power with which they can augment their lives and secure an exceptional lifestyle with a sense of pride and knowledge of self.

CANOE is not hesitant to show success through extravagance as a merit of prosperity; but to create a lust, a passion for the rewarding things in life. Sail with us to see the new Africa. We offer you an exclusive Quarterly, with extraordinarily beautiful things from this wonderful chocolate continent.

Together, we spearhead a revolution in trends, fashion and technology. CANOE will inform, inspire and breed a calibre of visionaries, influencing your lifestyles in appreciation of the true worth of AFRICA, as is: Our contribution to the long awaited Afro-Renaissance.


Woohoo, this magazine is something!
It is available in print in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa or go online to subscribe www.canoequarterly.com
You will not be disappointed!
Stay Fashion-ABLE!
Fahschyonysta!

FACE OF MORA MODA 2009

Mora-Marketing is happy to introduce Mora Moda, a brand new modeling agency geared at providing the necessary experience to undiscovered faces.

They have experience in introducing people into photographic, catwalk and promotional modeling.

They can also provide advise with:- How to explode your potentials to be the best.
- The best possible modeling routes to suit you.
- How to break into the industry.
- Help with building portfolios (online & Paper).

They will also organise as much work experience as possible to enable you to gaining more exposure.
Would you like to develop a career in modelling? Why not contact Mora Moda today and see what they can do to assist you.

Catch them at the Face of Mora Moda semi final competition being held at:
Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JQ.
From 6pm to 4am
Standard tickets are £15 and VIP £25. More at the door!
Buy your tickets here: www.mora-moda.com/zencart
Contact: 00 44 161 223 7836 / 00 44 7868 899 074 / 00 44 7957 475 459
Email: info@mora-moda.com

Support them y'all
Stay Fashion-ABLE!
Fahschyonysta!

Monday, August 10, 2009

JUST "BEE" WITH EDEN

EDEN Boutique, the brainchild of Kemka Ome-Ife Ukwu, is produced by a group of designers and workshops based across West Africa and the U.K.

It is the ultimate provider of exclusive Ladies Wear and Accessories for the discerning woman of taste and style.

According to the website, the EDEN Boutique label features unique pieces using West African themes inspired by current trends, designed for real women by real women.

The concept behind EDEN Boutique is to make African fashion inclusive by bringing African high fashion to the High- Street.

They provide excellent design, finished to a high standard and entirely Ready- To- Wear. So you can walk in and walk out the same day with a fabulous outfit that fits, perfectly!

The EDEN Boutique label aims to pushe the boundaries of African fashion by changing the established 'rules' of the use of particular fabrics and fit. We love the female form and in whatever we do our aim is always to embrace, flatter and accentuate, and present the woman in the best way.

Below are some of their designs

Maternity:






Other designs:

















Their Boutique:

For more information on this label and to see what services they can offer you, please visit their website www.edenbee.co.uk
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All pictures courtesy of Eden Boutique.
Be Fashion-ABLE!
Fahschyonysta!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

CAMER COUTURE FASHION SHOW 2009

Le Cameroun, c'est chic!

Courtesy of fresh new style hub, Camer Couture, doyens Anggy Haif and Olivia Ervi will join forces with exciting newcomers KiRette Couture, Bot I Lam, Rose Mbango and Ms Mi to transform the rustic Shoreditch Studios into a fashion nirvana.

Save the date for Saturday 17 October 2009!

Fronted by creative heads: Cynthia Anduhtabe, Isabel Bezeng, Ngum Ngafor, Soraya Sone (freelance consultant) and Alex Quest, Camer Couture aims to break barriers by creating a rare opportunity for UK fashionistas to see another side of the land dubbed Africa in miniature.

The exquisite affair will showcase live performances from Cameroonian artists: Muntu Valdo, Serge Tebu as well as Dee, Quest & Band.

It will also feature a raffle sale. All proceeds will benefit the Baka Pygmies, who constitute one of Cameroon’s oldest and most vulnerable societies.

Rub shoulders with chic creators, style insiders, entrepreneurs, and the who’s who of London on an extraordinary night.

To find out more information, please check out: http://www.camercouture.com/
For sponsorship, Press and General enquiries, please contact:
Cynthia Anduhtabe
Tel: 00 44 7834 321 373
Email: Cynthia.anduhtabe@camercouture.com
Isabel Bezeng
Tel: 00 44 7733 735 515
Email: Isabel.bezeng@camercouture.com
Ngum Ngafor
Tel: 00 44 7944 043 954
Email: ngum.ngafor@camercouture.com

MEET THE DESIGNERS:

OLIVIA ERVI






ANGGY HAIF






KIRETTE COUTURE






MY SISTER MADE IT (Ms Mi)






BOT I LAM






The show will take place at the rustic and elegant Shoreditch Studios, 37 Bateman Row, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3HH.
Time: 6pm PROMPT to 3.3oam.
Tickets: £50 for Front Row, £40 for Second Row and £30 for Normal ticket. These tickets include a reception, the catwalk show and the afterparty.
To get your hands on the ticket, please contact or email:
info@camercouture.com
Cynthia: 07834 321 373
Isabel: 07733 735 515
Ngum: 07944 043 954
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!!
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Le chic de la mode Camerounaise!
http://www.camercouture.com/ for updates on this unique and chic event!
Join their Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113761297439&ref=search#/group.php?gid=113761297439&ref=search
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SPONSORS:
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Go and support y'all!
Stay Fashion-ABLE!
Fahschyonysta!