What’s your story? Tell us a little about yourself and why you chose fashion? I was born in Romania in very simple conditions, and even […]
African Fashion Renaissance – Progressing from the past to the future
by Fanele Chester. First posted in Dunia Magazine – print (Issue 2) Eva Gabarra’s success in fashion is a recurrent tale of sacrifice, hard-work, risk […]
Fashion Designer Bruno Ierullo, “wear clothes in every combination that you want”
Bruno Ierullo is one of Canada’s top fashion designers of men and women’s clothing. Bruno Ierullo’s fashion line also includes accessories, shoes, bags and jewelry, […]
Fashion Bold & Bright. Making a Lasting Impression with Chianu
Courtesy Dunia Magazine Print Issue 3 (Feb 2011 – May 2011) The name Chianu actually originated from ‘Chidima Anusiem’. Chianu’s Head Designer, Chidima Anusiem, started […]
African Fashion Review of the Past Decade
by Fanele Chester Photo courtesy Editalo Designs The main conversation and focus of the past decade was encouraging and supporting creativity in Africa. The result: […]
Fashion Advice From Senegal’s Eva Gabarra
Courtesy: Dunia Magazine print / Nov 2010 -Feb 2011 issue Eva Gabarra is a renowned Senegalese fashion designer whose work influence reaches across many different […]
As African designs gain more recognition, are designers getting credit?
BY FANELE CHESTER This year the Annual Industry Conference 2010 organized by the Cape Town Fashion Council and Design Indaba touched on an important subject, […]