I have been spending the last couple of hours stalking the www for the first  pics of the presentation of Mimi Plange's S/S 2012 collection "Flower in the Desert" in NYC.  In the pics you can spot Mimi talking to Duru olowu and stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe  as much as I want to do a review I am almost sleeping my computer so please read the review here and comment !!!!!!!

It seems only yesterday where the talented young lady Asake Agoro
launched the Asakeoge brand and already it has been acknowledged as a fast rising label to watch out for Coming runner up in the African Tourism Awards in London UK in it’s first year and subsequently winning Best Female Fashion Designer 2011 beating other well known designers to the coveted Award. The label’s unique and stand out designs have drawn the attention of fashionistas across the African, Europe and American continents and now has a growing clientele.
On July 14th to Saturday July 16th, 2011, Adiree Fashion Agency will
host Africa Fashion Week New York, NY. AFWNY which received an official proclamation from the mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg is a luxury multi-day event created with the sole purpose of raising awareness of African Fashion.

If you ever wondered who was the designer behind Autumn Adeigbo check out my interview with her . 


Ciaa :Tell us a little bit about yourself
 My name is Autumn Adeigbo and I am currently chasing my dream in the place where dreams can be made into reality- New York.



Ciaa : How did you first get interested in becoming a fashion designer? What is your background?
Autumn: Fashion was always the reason I woke up in the morning. I never really enjoyed school because I never really fit in socially. Especially in college. I'm not sure when but somehow I became very socially awkward- especially in school. So the only reason I got up in the morning was to explore the creative depths of my closet. So even if the girls didn't like me in school they could never say I didn't look fly. In terms of my background I have Nigerian parents and we have lived in many places around the United States. I went to Spelman College and then studied Fashion Design at Parsons in NYC.

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For those of us who missed this amazing show of  AyA Morrison sneak peak last weekend here are some pictures. From what I can see it looks like the room was hot hot hot!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't know AyA Morrison is check out my post about the line here.



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On the heels of a life-altering trip to Ghana, West Africa, where they fell in love with African fashion and textiles, Cindy Gaston and Edna Bissoon launched Hemma, a collection of luxury womenswear that incorporates the same, traditional techniques that have been used to weave fabrics for African nobility for centuries. Hemma affords each client an opportunity to dress with undeniable contemporary style while indulging in the textures and richness of royalty. The name Hemma derives from the word “ohemma,” meaning queen in the Twi language of Ghana.In the spring of 2007, partners Cindy Gaston and Edna Bissoon studied abroad in Ghana, West Africa. While Cindy, pursued a career in law, and Edna, medicine, they also independently designed. They were inspired by African fashion and textiles, in particular intricately handwoven Kente. Drawing from its rich history, they began incorporating Kente into their designs. At the same time, they were dedicated to volunteering as teachers at La Yahoushua, a local middle school. The passion for their students transcended the classroom as they advised a photography club extending to many students their first opportunity to capture the world around them. Once back in New York, Edna and Cindy received such wide acclaim for their creations that they launched a lifestyle brand combining African luxury with a fresh spin on classic designs. 5% of all profits will be donated to the school where they both taught.