British fashion designer to showcase exquisite collection in Berlin

London-based fashion designer Samantha-Jane Agbontaen, who specialises in luxury womenswear with eco-values, is to showcase her collection at Berlin Fashion week in the New Year. Samantha Jane is renowned for creating unique, feminine and alluring designs form women who enjoy wearing exquisite clothing. The brand, Fabryan, was developed in September 2010 with its studio in…

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Viola Davis exudes style at Hollywood function

Since her appearance in The Help, the fashion and entertainment world have finally sat up and taken notice of actress Viola Davis. By no means a newbie – Viola has been in films as diverse as Nights in Rodanthe and Madea Goes to Jail – she is finally getting some mainstream love. She attended the…

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Menswear lags behind in UK online fashion market

The online fashion market in the UK is predicted to be worth £4.8 billion be the end of 2011, according to Mintel, the market analysts. But the latest analysis carried out by Greenlight  shows that 50 per cent of the 1.1 million fashion searched carried out by Google in July related to women’s clothing, compared…

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Bridal fashions inspired by ancient African queens

A growing number of brides are referencing their heritage for bridal inspiration from the ancient thrones of Africa. They are taking their cues from Cleopatra, Nefertari, Makeda, and Queen Kahina of Egypt. Upholding such high expectations is challenging, yet can be found in the crafty hands of a soft-spoken dress designer working in Texas. TeKay…

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Oxfam to host African fashion show in London

As part of Oxjam, the month long fundraising music festival, the charity Oxfam is launching its first night of entertainment based around African Culture on October 21. It will feature traditional dance, song, drumming, fashion shows, and African cuisine. The event is being organised by 4TY (for the youths) a charity that aims to bring…

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