Lanre Da Silva, Lisa Folawiyo, Fati Asibelua, Temikayo Binitie, Nyasha Zimucha and other Best Dressed Celebrities – #MBFW Finale in NYC

ARISE MAGAZINE’S MADE IN AFRICA: DESIGN COLLECTIVE 4

BEST DRESSED STARS

Nyasha Zimucha

MUST SNAG ITEM – Map of Africa necklace/pendant

People Tree Brass Batik Africa Cluster Short Necklace $40 @ ASOS.COM

Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi

MUST SNAG ITEM – Peep toe pumps

Gucci Sofia Suede & Patent Ankle Boot - $795 - saksfifthavenue.com

Or Bargain…

Moda In Pelle Women's Cocos - $90 (£57) - mylabel.co.uk

Temikayo Binitie

MUST SNAG ITEM – Christian Louboutin Very Prive Pumps

Christian Louboutin Very Prive Patent Pump - $795 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Or Bargain…

Carvela Adore Peep Toe Pump - $93 (£59) - harrods.com

Kendall Amyre and Tracey Ferguson

MUST SNAG ITEM(S) – Animal Prints + Lace Up Wedge

MICHAEL Michael Kors Animal-print faux fur cropped jacket - $175 - net-a-porter.com

Michael Michael Kors Snake Ruffle Skirt - $375 (€274) - my-wardrobe.com

Jeffrey Campbell Rockin Cut Out Wedge Lace Up Booties - $164 - tobi.com

Fati Asibelua

MUST SNAG ITEM – Peep toe slides + skinny bow belt

Steven by Steve Madden 'Wauwi' Slide Black Leather 7 - $150 - nordstrom.com

Stone fixed bow skinny belt - $9.47 (£6) - dorothyperkins.com

Lisa Folawiyo

MUST SNAG ITEM– Siamese Animal Print Booties

Charlotte Olympia Alice Siamese Animal Print Booties - $809 - mytheresa.com

Or Bargain…

Charles By Charles David Tasse - $145 - zappos.com

 Photo Credit: Getty Image North America and Polyvore

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Arise Magazine Presents: Made In Africa at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York

Photo Credit: HL Group

Genevieve Nnaji in TIBI NY, Chanel and Christian Louboutin – Fashion For Relief

WHO: Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji

WHAT: Fashion For Relief

WHERE: London, England

WHEN: April 2011

Fashionwidget Verdict: This style icon earns a B+ from us.

Photo Credit: Photo Agency

GET THE LOOK

TIBI Pine Drape Dress $685 (470 EUR) - stylebop.com

CHANEL MATELASSÉ CHAIN SHOULDER BAG $2,235 (1.532 EUR) - lindestore.com

Christian Louboutin Lady Daf - $995 - footcandyshoes.com

Note: Ms. Nnaji is wearing Christian Louboutin Daffodil 160MM pumps in the picture which as of the time of this article were sold out on the official manufacturer’s website http://us.christianlouboutin.com/shoes/pumps/daffodile-160.html Fashionwidget has substituted this look with Christian Louboutin Lady Daf  Mary Jane pumps which were also sold out on the official manufacturer’s website at the time of this article.

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The 5 Winners of AMFW’s NYFW 2011 Competition

These 5 designers/competition winners will represent Africa at the Arise Magazine Fashion Week presentation during the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2012 in September and they are:

• South African designers Malcolm KLûK and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit who are the creative force behind Kluk-CGDT (and who also won The Designer of the Year award)
• Nigerian-British designer Bunmi Olaye’s brand Bunmi Koko
• Nigerian designer Lisa Folawiyo’s brand Jewel by Lisa
• Nigerian designer Tsemaye Binitie
• Belgian-Ghanian designer Pierre-Antoine Vetorello

AMLFW

Photo Credit: Arise Magazine

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Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Charity to Launch Global Fashion Brand

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Who: Nelson Mandela’s 46664 in collaboration with Cape Town-based Seardel Investment Corporation Limited.

What: 46664 Global Fashion Brand Launch

When: Starting August 2011

Where: Johannesburg, South Africa

“46664 has evolved to become much more than a global HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign…The work of the organisation encompasses Mr Mandela’s humanitarian legacy as well as confronting and inspiring action to address the broader social injustices in our society. To do this effectively, 46664 needs reliable and sustainable income streams, something we believe the 46664 Apparel can significantly contribute to…The legacy of Nelson Mandela is powerful enough to stand on its own. You can change the world and your community one step at a time. Wearing [the 46664 brand] is part of a movement for good.”

– 46664 board member, Achmat Dangor,
(The Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg.)

The first apparel to be issued by the brand is expected to hit shops exclusively in South Africa starting in August 2011 and the rest of the world in 2012.

For more information please visit 46664.com