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ARISE announces Lineup for the 2012 ARISE Magazine Fashion Week in Lagos – 77 Designers from 6 Continents!

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 18/02/2012 | 1 Comment

In January 2012, BellaNaija.com announced the return of the ARISE Magazine Fashion Week to Lagos for the 2012 edition, since then we have been inundated with questions about the design labels participating in this year’s edition of AMFW. Scroll down for your first look at the list. Look out for more details to be revealed soon.

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Due to the phenomenal response to the call to participate in the much anticipated, ARISE Magazine Fashion Week, which last year hosted 5,000 guests, 51 designers, 81 models, 5 musical acts over three days – ARISE organisers have announced that it will return to Lagos in March 2012, only this time it will feature 77 participants from 6 continents – including designers as far away as India, the Caribbean, USA, Europe and Africa.

The ARISE Magazine Fashion Week – Lagos 2012 fashion extravaganza will run for an extended period of SIX days from Tuesday 6th March to Sunday 11th March 2012 in THREE tents on the grounds of the luxurious 5-Star Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.

So far, 66 of the 77 participants have been revealed:

Adama-Paris (Senegal/France)
Amine Bendriouich Couture and BS (Germany/Morocco)
Amrapali (India)
Angelo Van Mol (Belgium/Ghana)
Grey (Nigeria)
Bestow Elan (UK/Ghana)
Bridget Awosika (Nigeria)
Buki Akib (UK/Nigeria)
Chichia London (UK/Tanzania)
Christie Brown (Ghana)
Clan (Nigeria)
David David London (UK)
Davida (Nigeria)
Duaba Serwa (Ghana)
Ejiro Amos Tafiri (Nigeria)
Eki Orleans (UK/Nigeria)
Frank Osodi (Nigeria)
Funlayo Déri (UK/Nigeria)
Gavin Rajah (South Africa)
Gloria Wavamuno (Uganda)
House of Divas (Nigeria)
House of Farrah (Nigeria)
House of Nwocha (Nigeria)
Iconic Invanity (Nigeria)
Imane Ayissi (France/Cameroon)
Jacob Kimmie (UK/South Africa)
Jewel by Lisa (Nigeria)
Kastle Designs & Treasure Chest (USA/Ghana)
Kaveke (Kenya/UK)
Kevan Hall (USA)
Kezia Frederick (UK/St.Lucia)
Kiki Clothing (Ghana)
Kinabuti (Nigeria/Italy)
Klûk-CGDT (South Africa)
Koke (Botswana/India)
Korto Momolu (USA/Liberia)
Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi (Nigeria)
LaQuan Smith (USA)
Laurenceairline (France/Ivory Coast)
Loza Maléomsho (USA/Ivory Coast)
Madam Wokie’s Couture (Sierra Leone)
Mai Atafo (Nigeria)
Maki Oh (Nigeria)
Mataano (USA/Somalia)
Meena (Nigeria)
Mustafa Hassanali (Tanzania)
Nkwo (UK/Nigeria)
Odio Mimonet (Nigeria)
Okunoren Twins (Nigeria)
Osman (UK)
Paul Hervé Elisabeth (Martinique)
Poisa (Kenya)
Re Bahia (UK/Nigeria)
Sandra Kennedy (Jamaica)
Sandra Muendane (Mozambique/Portugal)
Sunny Rose (Nigeria/UK)
Taibo Bacar (Mozambique)
The Vessel. By Lois (USA/Jamaica)
Tiffany Amber (Nigeria)
Timo Welland (USA/South Africa)
Tsemaye Binitie (UK/Nigeria)
U.Mi-1 (UK/Nigeria)
Virgos Lounge (UK/Nigeria)
Viv La Resistance (Nigeria)
William Okpo (USA/Nigeria)
Zekaryas Solomon (Eritrea/UK)

ARISE will invite this year’s intake of 77 designers to participate in its fashion extravaganza from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th March 2012. The event will end on the night of Sunday 11th March 2012 with the spectacular ARISE Magazine Fashion Awards where each designer will hope to secure a Golden Ticket to showcase their designs at the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2012 this September.

Award-winning New York-based producer, Kevin Krier & Associates and celebrated UK-based Inca Productions have been appointed AMFW 2012 show producers.

ARISE Magazine founder Nduka Obaigbena says: “There has been a surge of interest from around the world including major UK and American brands this year, following our successful inaugural event last year, which is why we have decided to give even more designers an opportunity to participate. The world has recognised that Nigeria has much to offer in the way of vibrancy and extraordinary talent in abundance making it the cultural capital of Africa. Once more we are proud to be associated with nurturing new designers from the vast continent – and continuing our support of those who are more well-known in Nigeria and in the Diaspora.”

Source: BellaNaija

Raul Penaranda, a Rising Star in Fashion Elite, to Debut at New York’s Fashion Week

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 13/02/2012 | 0 Comments

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Colombo-Venezuelan designer, Raul Penaranda, proudly debuts his Fall/Winter 2012 ready to wear collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 15th. Penaranda, who lives by the mantra ‘Dream, Vision, Reality’ is ready to reaffirm his place among the world’s fashion elite.

Inspired by midnight opulence, Penaranda’s stunning collection highlights the magnificence of understated beauty. Like that of a shooting star in the sky of midnight opulence, Raul used his talent, personality, vigor and enthusiasm to propel himself from the obscurity of the dark sky to the runway of New York’s premier fashion event. Penaranda’s collection is replete with lavish fabrics and simple cuts, which are the hallmark of the Penaranda brand.

After eleven years of an impressive career collaborating and working with Liz Claiborne, DKNY, Kellwood, Tommy Hilfiger and Oscar de la Renta, Penaranda’s recent recognitions by industry critics are a testament of his unique sensibility, craftsmanship and excellence.

“This year has been remarkable and memorable in many ways, most important in my personal and professional life,” said Penaranda. “It has been only the 15th month since I launched my first collection and these 3 moments had been very special to me on this journey: I have been able to present my collection to fashion editors at Vogue, Lucky and Vanity Fair magazines at the world-famous Conde Nest building here in NYC. I have been invited to the Emmy’s and the private Governor Ballroom event in Los Angeles and have shared the stage with Hope Frank, Chief Marketing Officer of Webtrends, Evan Green, Chief Marketing Officer of the Recording Academy of Arts and Jeanniey Mullen, Chief Marketing Officer of Zinio & Viv Magazine.” This past year he also meet fellow Colombian, Nina Garcia, Editor of Marie Claire and judge on the Lifetime show Project Runway, whose team has personally visited with Penaranda to learn more about his brand. Penaranda’s creations will also debut in the upcoming season of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice Season 5, where contestant Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, will wear his designs during the show. She is confirmed to attend Penaranda’s show as a special guest.

In collaboration with marketing and production agency XL Alliance, www.xlalliance.com, and producer Cesar Camacho, Penarada will be hosting a private showing of his collection to a select group of guests, industry insiders and members of media at the Midtown Loft and Terrace 267 fifth avenue 11th Floor New York, NY 10016, February 15th at 7:00pm. To request a press pass or schedule interviews, please contact: pr@raulpenaranda.com. For more information about Raul Penaranda visit www.raulpenaranda.com

SOURCE Raul Penaranda LLC

Roberto Cavalli, Honored by amfAR, Appears With Elisa Sednaoui, the Face of his new Fragrance

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 09/02/2012 | 0 Comments

NEW YORK, 9th February /PRNewswire/ – Yesterday evening at the occasion of the amfAR gala, the most successful and high-profile of all AIDS benefits, the fashion designer Roberto Cavalli received an award for Courage, for his outstanding contribution to the fight against AIDS.

Roberto Cavalli was present at this event with his wife, Eva Cavalli, and the actress and model, Elisa Sednaoui, face of his newest fragrance to be launched this month worldwide.

Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions Announce World Class Bridal Week Coming to Miami Beach

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 08/11/2011 | 0 Comments

Beth Sobol, the Founder, President and Executive Producer of Miami Beach International Fashion Week, recognized as one of the world’s top 5 fashion weeks, along with her business partner Aaron Perry, continue building on the Fashion Week brand with the 2011 debut of Miami Beach International Bridal Week.

Unlike other bridal events in the market, Miami Beach International Bridal Week is a two-day luxury lifestyle consumer trade show featuring the ultimate in wedding day suppliers and providers. Exhibitors are juried and participation is by invitation only.

At Bridal Week, affluent brides and grooms from the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America will be immersed into a fantasy fairytale wedding scene in white and crystals with thousands of exotic flowers from around the world as they personally meet with some of the best bridal gown designers and retailers, sit down with wedding supply experts and consult with some of the top planners in the industry. They will also have the opportunity to join in educational seminars and learn about the planning process, budgeting, time lines and more from Style Networks, TV Host and Celebrity Wedding Planner, Ana Cruz. Additional seminars will provide expert advice and tips on planning your financial futures as a married couple, family counseling, life coaching and marriage equality & ceremony trends for LGBT couples.

Bridal Week will take place November 26th and 27th at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort. The all inclusive Miami Beach luxury hotel’s $200 million renovation brings spacious guest rooms & suites, incredible on-site dining, four swimming pools, and features fitness center facilities along with spa services at the new ELLE Spa. One lucky couple will receive a complimentary rehearsal dinner, luxury hotel suite and spa package for a five day honeymoon stay at the hotel.

Sponsors and supporters include Eden Roc Renaissance Resort, Concept Flowers, E Squared Concepts, Ana Cruz Event Planning, Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Office of the Mayor, City of Miami Beach among others.

Bridal Week’s media partners include The Knot, Wedding Channel, Brides Magazine, Latina Magazine, Vanidades Magazine, Pardes Magazine, WTVJ-TV 6 Non-Stop Miami, RCN TV Colombia and Glitz TV Latin America providing Bridal Week with over 250 million media impressions worldwide.

Taking Bridal Week to the next level, there will be specialty areas with elaborately decorated cultural pavilions hosting experts and suppliers on all types of wedding day needs not only for the traditional wedding but for Jewish weddings, Indian /South Asian weddings and Commitment Ceremonies complete with food and drink samplings and live music. Our attending male guests will have the opportunity to relax and indulge in the Groom’s Lounge.

The heart of Bridal Week will be the spectacular runway fashion shows. Sobol and her entire production team from Miami Beach International Fashion Week will produce full scale bridal and eveningwear, men’s formal wear and bridal lingerie fashion shows during the two-day event.

RebelleHaiti Teams with Elite World S.A. to Launch Elite Model Look Haiti

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 07/11/2011 | 0 Comments

Karibe Convention Center — RebelleHaiti, the premier fashion and lifestyle magazine celebrating the Haitian renaissance, in association with Elite Model Management, the world’s most prestigious modeling network, announce the results of the Haiti version of Elite Model Look, an internationally renowned modeling contest staged throughout the Caribbean in the second half of 2011. First of its kind in Haiti, the contest invites female models between the ages of 14 and 22 who are confident the next international supermodel should come from Haiti. The event is also the launching pad for an innovative collaboration between RebelleHaiti and Elite to develop the aspirations of young Haitians for the international fashion industry.

Over 120 contestants from across Haiti’s ten departments engaged in a fierce competition in front of a capacity crowd of over 300 at Karibe and the keen eyes of judges from Elite and RebelleHaiti. The choice was narrowed to fifteen contestants who participated in the casting call. Supremely confident with credits including cover girls for separate editions of RebelleHaiti this year, Sandy, 16, and Mondiana, 20, were selected and are looking forward to representing Haiti at the Caribbean regional final on November 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad. There they will compete against 19 girls from 8 other Caribbean countries. The top three picks from the regional final will be sent to Shanghai this December to participate at the Elite Model Look World Competition for over $325,000 USD in modeling contracts with Elite.

Monsieur Jean-Pierre Begon, Vice President, Elite International said, “While it is never easy to narrow the number to just two, I have no doubts Sandy and Mondiana will represent Haiti exceptionally well in Trinidad next month. I was truly inspired by the talented young ladies we saw today and we look forward to working with RebelleHaiti to develop more modeling talents from Haiti”. Fellow judge and RebelleHaiti co-founder and creative director Philippe Gelin agreed, “Our collaboration with Elite Model Management for this competition confirms what we knew all along – that Haiti has some of the most beautiful and gifted young ladies on the planet as seen regularly in the pages of RebelleHaiti. We look forward to the emerging partnership with Elite to train more Haitian youngsters for the international fashion industry.”

CARIBBEAN CATWALK: VIRGIN ISLANDS FASHION WEEK OCTOBER 4-9th 2011

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 10/09/2011 | 0 Comments

The Fashion Week will be held from October 4-9 in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. at Frenchman’s Reef Marriott & Morning Star Resort.
Preparations are on the way for fashion weeks all over the world, set to take center stage in these coming months. The gorgeous models in the Caribbean are in high anticipation of getting their faces seen in as many runway shows as possible.

New Fragrance: GUCCI GUILTY (Commercial Included)

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 08/09/2011 | 0 Comments

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September 8, 2011

Guilty Pour Homme is carefully designed for men who know what they want and who get what they want. The charismatic alpha male, a true magnet for ladies, is represented in this provocative and seductive composition. The fragrance opens with lavender and lemon, leaving enough space for very appealing scents of orange blossom. Basic tones are supported by warm woody accords of cedar and patchouli, offering a firm but exciting and soft coloring to the whole composition.

Gucci Guilty 1 oz Eau De Toilette Spray

A sheer, floral-oriental fragrance, it opens with a bright burst of citrus and a dangerous hint of black pepper. This arresting introduction gives way to full-throttle femininity as its heart pulses with fruity and floral notes. The fragrance dries down to a rich, ambery base with notes of patchouli. The overall effect is young, stylish, and eminently wearable-a daring edge of sexiness and sensuality that captures the essence of Gucci.The stunning bottle fuses glass and metal, a feature revealed through Gucci’s signature interlocking “G” characters.

First ever â€˜Aruba in Styleâ€™ to take place in 2011

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 21/09/2010 | 0 Comments

September 21, 2010: IMG Fashion in association with the Tourism Authority, along with the Aruba Fashion Group has gone ahead and announced a three year long partnership for the IMG so as to discuss both the creation as well as execution of the Aruba in Style event.

Aruba in Style is annual fashion, entertainment and lifestyle events that offer something for everyone.

This is to commence in the island of Aruba and would start in the fall of next year.

Mr. Otmar Oduber, who is the Minister of Tourism, Transportation and Labor Affairs in Aruba, said that the place already offers some of the most fascinating designer as well as retail offerings in the entire Caribbean.

He also says that the new partnership with IMG and the delightful launching of the event Aruba in Style will also assist to lift up the islandâ€™s status as a one stop fashion and style destination.

The event, Aruba in Style will be a fine blend of parties, fashion shows, presentations and even shopping at one of the most exhilarating destinations in the whole of the Caribbean. This is one event that will bring together everyone from designers to celebrities, from models to the media all under one roof.

Model’s bid to end colour bar in fashion

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 13/09/2010 | 0 Comments

Leonie Sherif- Model

A MODEL whose heritage can be traced to three continents is fighting for more diversity in the fashion industry.

Leonie Sherif, of Wheelers Cross, Barking, says she’s fed up seeing non-white models turned down at castings because of the colour of their skin.

The 24-year-old is fronting the Models of Colour part of a campaign called Models of Diversity, which demands the fashion and marketing industries recognise beauty in women and men of all races, ages, shapes, sizes and abilities.

She said: “In the Models of Colour section we want to highlight the fact that non-white models are under-represented in the mainstream and that racial prejudices do exist in the industry.”

Leonie, who also works as a trainee accountant, says she has experienced these prejudices herself.

“I’m a model of colour, I’m half-Caribbean, a quarter Arab and two-eighths Chinese and Seychellois, and I’ve found it can be tougher to get jobs if you’re not white. And when you do it tends to be for a certain type of job, for example an underground music video as opposed to a mainstream pop video. It’s frustrating.”

As part of the campaign Leonie helped organise a high profile catwalk show featuring people who don’t necessarily fit into the model stereotype and also asked the public what they thought about diversity in the modelling industry.

“Most people I spoke to said they wanted to see more models of colour, which is fantastic,” she said.

Leonie now plans to set up a Facebook page to raise awareness of the issue.

Source: Barking & Dagenham

Caribbean Fashion Rocks

GFBC NEWS STAFF | 31/08/2010 | 2 Comments

Niki Chin Designs will headline Harlem Weeks fashion showcase and act as a spokesperson for the event on the WB11 Morning News at 8:45 am on Thursday August 12th.

The release of Niki Chin Designs 2010 swim wear line earlier this year has placed Niki Chin’s brand on the tongues of movers and shakers throughout fashion and music industries. The international fashion icon is making her impact felt with a rippling effect that is touching all demographics in all parts of the world.

Fresh off her “show stopping”, “scene stealing” display at the JRG “Bikini Under the Bridge” fashion show in Dumbo Brooklyn, Niki Chin Designs continued its international tour by headlining the fashion showcase for Fashion Connection at the Palisades Go-Kart Track in
Kingston, Jamaica. At Fashion Connection, NikiChin’s support team included EJ Albowicz and Sean “Due” Lashley of GoodThyme Click/MaxaMusic Group, dancehall personality Missy Soprano, Jeff Robinson of MBK Entertainment (Alicia Keys, Letoya Luckett) and up-and-coming celebrity host/VJ Kerry “Chiney K” Collins.

This Saturday Niki Chin will showcase her designs at the WBLS Flava Fashion showcase on August 14th in Harlem, NYC during the historic and prestigious Harlem Week. The runway is scheduled to commence at 5:00pm. Niki Chin will also appear on the WB11 Morning News on Thursday August 12th at 8:45 am to represent Harlem Week as the headlining designer. Harlem is the capital of African American Culture and Niki Chin’s diverse clientele is deeply rooted therein.

This event will be part of the yearly festivities that celebrates Harlem, it’s community and culture. Harlem is known for birthing many legends and this opportunity will be a perfect fit for NikiChin and her exceptionally unique designs.

The event will be held on Aug 14th 2010 at 5pm sharp on 135th and St Nicholas Avenue on the WBLS Stage. Its sure to be another great success for Niki Chin Designs.

Niki Chin Designs Inc.

Niki Chin Designs is poised to take the fashion world by storm. Niki Chin offers a fresh and unique approach to contemporary fashion which has caught the eyes of industry tastemakers and entertainment trendsetters. Niki Chin Designs have participated in fashion shows throughout the United States including the 2009 Harlem Fashion Week and 2009 South Florida Dancehall Awards Show. Niki Chin shows have been hosted by such notables as Kiki Shepherd (former co-host of Showtime at the Apollo), Toccara Jones of America’s Next Top Model, Paula “Suzie Q” Henry (host of Video Alley Reggae Top 10) and David “Squeeze” Annakie (publisher of Jamrock Magazine & host of Linkup Radio 93.5 in New York), as well as 98.7 Kiss FM in New York

Francine “Niki Chin” Gordon

Fashion designer Francine “Niki Chin” Gordon is the true meaning of the word talent. Her product lines include: Niki Chin Couture, Niki Chin Urban Wear, and also Niki Chin Accessories. It makes us wonder who is the woman behind the name “Niki Chin”?

Born Francine Gordon on December 20, 1981, in Kingston, Jamaica, Francine Gordon has come a long way from dreaming of being a star to actually interviewing stars on International television shows. Francine’s fashion sense was blossoming at an early age. As a child she would use scraps of old cloth to make her dolls new clothes. As she got older, she began altering her own clothes to fit or adorning them to look more unique and trendy. In 2007, she and longtime friend, musician and photographer Harold Grate decided to start a unique clothing line. Couture and funky Urban wear became the focus of Niki Chin.

Fashion design is just a portion of her outstanding capabilities. Apart from being a clothing designer and television host, Francine is a make-up artist, hair stylist, and portrait artist. In 2004, Francine landed a gig hosting a Caribbean television show in New York called “Plush TV” and eventually made a household name for herself in the Caribbean communities.