Fashion

Lagos, Nigeria— Kaneka Corporation of Japan, maker of renowned hair fibre, Kanekalon, has signed an endorsement deal with Nollywood’s A-list actress, Stephanie Okereke, as its brand ambassador in Nigeria.

Recently heralded as "Next Best Designer" by Essence.com & "Break Out Designer" by Time Out New York,

British Zimbabwean Designer Farai Simoyi is at it again with the presentation of her Spring/Summer 2012

Collection. Aptly titled Desert Oasis, the collection embodies that very definition; a fruitful flourishing

where resources are scarce, or at times, seemingly gone. In a desert like industry, Farai Simoyi is the force

that thrives in such harsh climates, and in turn, gracefully produces life through a natural Bohemian

collection. Farai Simoyi creates the spirit of Woman, Warrior, Wayward Traveller, as well as heart, all the

while representing femininity through her rich use of soft/steel aesthetics.

Simoyi is slated to present her Spring/Summer 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week on September

10th, 2011 at 7pm with a cocktail reception immediately following. The show will be held in the Helen

Mills Theater, located in Chelsea at 137 West 26th Street.

Farai Simoyi is currently based in New York City. Her label is now available in stores and online.

For more information visit her website at www.faraisimoyi.com.

It’s officially less than few days away and the Spring 2012 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week / Made in Africa by Arise Magazine show line up has been announced.  There’s an impressive list of new and returning designers that are prepared to show their latest collection at Lincoln Center to hundred of thousands of fashion industry professionals, insiders and VIPs.

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American model Amber Rose is heading to Nigeria to host the first ever ‘Music Meets Runway’ function. Banky W will co-host the event with her at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, July 9 2011. The event will honour ten of Nigeria’s biggest musicians as well as ten Nigerian fashion designers.