Arise Magazine African Collective III Fall 2010 | (Pictures and Video)

Catch all of our coverage of Arise Magazine African Collective III Fall 2010 at Ladybrille Magazine here.

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South Africa's Black Coffee at Berlin Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010

South African Label Black Coffee displayed a well thought Spring/Summer 2010 collection on July 2nd, 2009 at Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week. Colors were bold ranging from electrifying blues to oranges. Silk Charmeuse and linen fabrics moved swift yet fluidly on the runway. Designers Jacques van der Watt and Danica Lepen, designers behind the label, delighted German's fashion elite and media with their very clear and concise South African view of today's woman.

What made us fans was their attention to details. Beautifully draped dresses with delicate pleatings,elegant embroidery which included beads on blouses, head accessories in the form of oversized helmets and tulle fabrics that created a certain mystery about the wearer. Black Coffee appeared to give a nod to colonial Africa while recognizing the influences from the Middle East and finally finishing off with modern silhouttes and fabric choices that would appeal to today's Ladybrille woman.

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German Top Model Sara Nuru at Berlin Fashion Week S/S 2010

Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week has been in full swing since yesterday, July 1st, 2009. Making appearances at the event this Spring/Summer 2010 among many German celebs was 19year old Ethiopian winner of German's Next Top Model, Sara Nuru.

Sara Nuru was the only woman left standing out of 21,000 contestants vying for the coveted top model title.

~Photocredit: MBFW-Berlin/Ladybrille.com

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Angelina Jolie, Gabrielle Union in Ituen Basi Design?

Western designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Gucci, Versace, Christian Lacroix and Marc Jacobs are all names most of us fashion-foward/fashionistas in the West are familiar with. When it comes to African designers, though, we have a much harder time coming up with famous names we all know. As Arise Africa Fashion Week kicks off in about 24hours, we figure we should help guide you with designers we think you ought to know! We've put a celeb slant to it so you can see what Hollywood celeb we think would be a match with our designers!

We kick things off below:

Designer: Ituen Basi

Years in the Business: 20+

Education: London College of Fashion,Theater Arts,University of Ife in Nigeria.

Signature: Use of ankara, cotton and linen fabrics. Tends to cut clothes in a way that drapes loosely on the body. Long and short dresses tend to be whimsical, playful, quirky. Has the flexibility and point of view that is reflected in her designs. She can go from elegant to a very bohemian yet keep things very chic. Very resort feel to her collections.

Location: Nigeria, West Africa

Ladybrille Celebs that would totally look good rocking Ituen Basi: Sexy globe trotters like Angelina Jolie and the very fun, playful yet elegant Gabrielle Union.

How Ituen describes her style: "The Ituen Basi brand is a celebration of individuality and feminism, a stylish combination of timeless elegance with a contemporary twist. Ituen has forged a subtle yet distinct signature inspired by the couturiers of old, as well as her many years of experience in the fashion industry."

Skills: "a blend of exceptional skills in design development, pattern engineering and bespoke tailoring. "

Date of Show at Arise Africa Fashion Week: June 12th, 2009

Ituen's Contact: Tel: (00234) 703 519 44 66
Email: ask@ituenbasi.co.uk

Website:www.ituenbasi.co.uk

Click to buy tickets to Ituen's show at Arise Fashion Week.

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