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29th May – 30th May 2011, Business Design Centre, LONDONAfro Hair Beauty Live: Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09703295087578561444noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673383401574300961.post-24093550401489297322011-06-02T07:30:00.000-07:002011-06-02T07:30:30.889-07:00Zed Eye presents...fashion showcase brings fashion excitement at the Afro Hair and Beauty Show.<div style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;">The last weekend of May saw the Zed Eye presents ... fashion show and Pop-Up Boutique return to the Afro hair and Beauty show with an array of African and African inspired designers showcasing their latest collections on the Catwalk and in the Pop up Boutique.</div><div style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;">The show saw the likes of press, buyers and the general public in attendance on both days. It was also a celebration of 30 years of the Afro Hair & Beauty Live shows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVhRJcRIJnM2Sm-7N8hNLP3QiUlXcdmAZjhNS_cvU5xnNNI7q9tjhk7hiYCclwGtY-PF4tIqNwNhmfcK5R-1dSndIkbJqcUUeRVmvaNLT0XROHE6eznIXaykLGQO_E-OuVZ1By1VJ9ks/s1600/sk01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVhRJcRIJnM2Sm-7N8hNLP3QiUlXcdmAZjhNS_cvU5xnNNI7q9tjhk7hiYCclwGtY-PF4tIqNwNhmfcK5R-1dSndIkbJqcUUeRVmvaNLT0XROHE6eznIXaykLGQO_E-OuVZ1By1VJ9ks/s400/sk01.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><span> </span>The show kicked off on Sunday the 29<sup>th </sup> May with a fashion show at 12:45 which featured collections from upcoming designers who included Adopted Culture, Monsura Bags, Lanyero, Yaa Ataa bags and Yummi Kouture. The next show on the Sunday was the 2:45 show which featured more established designers like Afro-Chique, Ayi Kai couture, Tina Lobondi. Celebrity stylist and designer Zed Eye opened the show with her gorgeous floaty pieces.</div><div style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;">The Pop Up boutique was open on both days selling items from the designers who showcased on the Catwalk as well as others like Dre Designs, Dionne Goodings shoes, Bubushiiky, Ohema Ohene and Bianou whose jewellery sold like hot cakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCwjSzIVrP72HB5BDmEw6JvGA1M2rNL2SPSXWEvsEP7Y0ZHm1n3d_GatjQgB66PvixN_Kskv81XvBaeNJKW9NDs9cebmWGob8JVBBUdtKfmCeYahWxZsz9PVLOvpmioiehGnPViEfyFY/s1600/P1010386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCwjSzIVrP72HB5BDmEw6JvGA1M2rNL2SPSXWEvsEP7Y0ZHm1n3d_GatjQgB66PvixN_Kskv81XvBaeNJKW9NDs9cebmWGob8JVBBUdtKfmCeYahWxZsz9PVLOvpmioiehGnPViEfyFY/s320/P1010386.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;">The show was a huge success with many already looking forward to next year’s show.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;">The show would not have been possible without our amazing sponsors being Sensational Hair, The Award Winning Josh Hair & Beauty Team and Stacey Okafor from Mac. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: x-small;">Picture Credits: Lawes Filips Photography and Kat Francois</span></div>Afro Hair Beauty Live: Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09703295087578561444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673383401574300961.post-14703214437871886282011-05-09T04:38:00.000-07:002011-05-09T08:55:41.491-07:00Introducing AyiKai Couture<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tell us a bit about your brand?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ayikai Couture is an up and coming afro-fashion label established in 2009 by Antoinette Ayikai Amuzu a Ghanaian born living in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <span class="introduction">Antoinette’s vision for Ayikai is simple: To create a distinctive range of clothes that represent a fusion of contemporary design and African textiles. The result: a stylish collection of innovative, vibrant and unique fashion garments.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="introduction"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ayikai Couture is quickly becoming the home of distinctive African fashion and accessories with a inimitable African feel. Ayikai Couture [pronounced A-yi-kai] was inspired by the collection of rich & diverse cultures of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ghana</st1:place></st1:country-region>, <st1:place w:st="on">West Africa</st1:place> and the current fashion trends of the Western world. <span class="apple-style-span">Armed with a host of luscious shades and beautiful floating hemlines, Ayikai Couture is fresh and feminine, hoping to bring a touch of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ghana</st1:place></st1:country-region> to everyone’s wardrobe. Belted maxi dresses, cute frill skirts and mid-length one-shoulder pieces offer stunning variety for every occasion. Ayikai Couture is proud to cater for all shapes and sizes, ensuring that anybody can feel like an African Queen in a batik wrap-around dress or floral mini. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0XA6_Np2sMBJ78xxjZQEhaz_sY5tlkfFd29MKhOG7_fb1B6TcYjw6HOi8e2q0Jp8zHuZiYH4YeYUNM8e_zokWDFrc-OGC1V1mJwsIiQ2lBXSdhpJA2UL2x9EcZ7K2GBodKwd-MVy3dc/s1600/30797_10150165713090261_705020260_12314048_2429456_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0XA6_Np2sMBJ78xxjZQEhaz_sY5tlkfFd29MKhOG7_fb1B6TcYjw6HOi8e2q0Jp8zHuZiYH4YeYUNM8e_zokWDFrc-OGC1V1mJwsIiQ2lBXSdhpJA2UL2x9EcZ7K2GBodKwd-MVy3dc/s320/30797_10150165713090261_705020260_12314048_2429456_n.jpg" width="211" /></b></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">How did you come up with the name of the brand?</span></b></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ayikai is actually my middle name. A name given to the third girl from the Ga/Ewe tribe of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ghana</st1:place></st1:country-region>, <st1:place w:st="on">West Africa</st1:place>. According to the elders, those named Ayikai are meant to be spiritual, creative and intuitive. I thought what better name to use than something that represents who I am and where am from.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Who are your designs aimed at?</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ayikai Couture is designed for women who want to showcase their feminine charm and express vitality, passion for the African Culture and individuality. The collections are meant to flatter a women’s figure whilst retaining an individual edge. The prints are key to creating an alternative look. The latest collection dubbed “dare to be different” does just that!<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What main difficulties do you face as a bespoke brand? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You always have to make sure you produce creative pieces that would churn interest. As usual we have to compete with the bigger high street retailers. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you love about <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ghana</st1:place></st1:country-region>?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The peaceful nature of the country, the rich and varied cultures, warmth of the people and most of all the tropical climate!</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></b></o:p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How have you incorporated <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ghana</st1:place></st1:country-region> into your designs?</span></b></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes indeed. I have spent most of my childhood and adult life living in different parts of the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>, despite being born in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ghana</st1:place></st1:country-region>. My family always encouraged me and my siblings to always hold on to our heritage and culture so that we don’t forget where we coming from. Although am being “spoiled” with the lifestyle in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city>, my heart still belongs to the motherland. The concept of Ayikai is based on ancient Ghanaian style and fabrics with a modernised twist. I wanted to create a fashion house that would represent where am from, my heritage and what I stand for as well as putting Ghana on the fashion map and to bring Ghanaian fashion to the streets of the Western world. Most of my work is informed by my keen obsession with local culture, graphics and music and the Ghanaian ideology of design which is described to have an edgy style fused with visual poetry. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvva2fEcWtAATQFBmV9vfROeZOPuVD_8gkYu59N6Djzf2msULmQqSMG7DrDSsKCfkXmNb4M1AqEUSQpK4JfV2ozBceo5JXNtNVkncifH3HmODOE3H2kfbGfK_XtZ0pqgA9o13aw8b69w/s1600/_MG_9195-Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvva2fEcWtAATQFBmV9vfROeZOPuVD_8gkYu59N6Djzf2msULmQqSMG7DrDSsKCfkXmNb4M1AqEUSQpK4JfV2ozBceo5JXNtNVkncifH3HmODOE3H2kfbGfK_XtZ0pqgA9o13aw8b69w/s320/_MG_9195-Edit.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would say my shear dive and dedication. I would say Ayikai has a Unique Selling Point that sets her apart from other designers which is her choice of fabrics and sewing techniques.</span></b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are quite a few prominent designers within the UK AfroFashion scene who are making names for themselves within the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> and internationally. I must say it’s pretty competitive and one has to have a vivid and varied imagination to stay in this game. On a positive note, I must say that the media buzz surrounding African fashion has never been louder or more exciting that it is now. We are increasingly seeing African influences not only on glittering catwalks around the world, but also in the designs of popular high street stores and boutiques. The current Fashion Climate is ideal for bold African designers to establish themselves as desirable global brands, harnessing their vision and creativity by delivering unique, quality fashion for the twenty-first century. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></b></o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>How has your brand changed since 2009?</b></span></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I believe with everything you should or you do get better with time. I started off making a lot of maxi dresses but have moved on from that to create more tailored fitting clothes be it knee length of flowing garments. Since 2009, I have extended my line and introduced a range of clutches made out of fabric and fine straw. I try to keep with fashion trends to give Afro lovers an Afro alternative to what they see in the high street shops. I am thinking about also introducing a men’s range this summer.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">African fabrics are known to be very vibrant in colours does your design accentuate this?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Most of my fabrics have a cultural significance.</span><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I started off using a lot of batik and tie and dye fabrics with most of the patterns depicting the adinkra symbols of </span><st1:country-region style="color: #666666;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ghana</st1:place></st1:country-region><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, each with a significant meaning. My collections are guaranteed to catch the eye with Rich warm earth tones of genuine Afro-wax prints to glorify the intensity of African style!</span><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The garments feature natural fibre, hand dyed exotic batik fabric and elegant tailoring punctuated with carefully selected accents for multi-ethnic flair.</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2a2a2a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><strong><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">The main challenges have been the fact that African fabric mainly comes in cotton, therefore you’re unable to make certain items that would need stretch.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEDphoFMu-lsmAC9AVuyXkz3Qbk7m08p5_qpjqO-e87GzGAP4ba9Qi9RfiZHGvis2e93eBKOZJcGmEjEpTLqSa7KYYSGj-QCK4O-pjWomIEHVmMb84jYOV2KYG_TVikMF93eNBCTrA3E/s1600/afro+chique.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEDphoFMu-lsmAC9AVuyXkz3Qbk7m08p5_qpjqO-e87GzGAP4ba9Qi9RfiZHGvis2e93eBKOZJcGmEjEpTLqSa7KYYSGj-QCK4O-pjWomIEHVmMb84jYOV2KYG_TVikMF93eNBCTrA3E/s400/afro+chique.jpeg" width="265" /></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2a2a2a; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I understand you also design for men. Is it easier to design for men or for women?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I guess it’s easier to design for women because I am one! Also, women have so many different types and styles of clothing so the design scope is broader. Men’s wear is less varied but we still enjoy the challenge.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">My designs are characterised by a fusion of classic lines and avant-garde sophistication. I describe it as the melding of 60’s seduction with Modern elegance. In terms of what inspires me I’d say it is beauty in all shapes and forms. My inspiration comes from persons, places, nature and various works of art. I’ve just launched my latest handbag collection which I named Electric Candy which is also the name of one of our Clutch pieces, I love visual impact and try to incorporate this into my designs.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>What made you decide to name the brand after yourself?</b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">‘</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Monsura’ has a number of meanings which can be tricky formulising into one word, however, the essence is extended wealth, Spiritually protected…. In all is very positive and strong and to many the name itself is unusual! like my designs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Special and unique! Proud to be one of the limited number of people worldwide to own a Monsura Boutique statement piece and to know that they are making an impact all eyes on them.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Describe the outfit you would like someone who is carrying your bags to wear?</b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We have such a range of bags and clutches, I envisage the women wearing them are trendy/trend setters, sexy but elegant. Hugely confident and appreciate quality in what they wear and carry, whether it be a plain white T’ with a pair of jeans or a made to measure bespoke evening gown.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>You said you get inspiration from you local community. Can you tell us a bit more about this?</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>I often walk through my local area and nearby market/stalls, it’s so buzzing and full of vibrancy, a lady pushing her toddler in a bright green buggy passes a stall and in an instant there is this immediate attraction of colour which would just grab my attention and an idea would start to formulate. It’s so weird! Even for me how my mind works. I could be anywhere and creation would emerge in my head which excites me and then I just can’t wait to get home and start sketching away.</div><div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Describe your bags in 3 words</b>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Bespoke, Limited, Edition.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-oSZT7bx0pQm8eINP8By7k9Kx-1vKsJqpFdu1nYsJz7IsJQZSv4CC9D5R4hmcVi7PLqSt1tZEKu5jJ5i_O8XuosrZWfxBgM8HNn9JlR9WlTmUny6LJJsnndqH7ghJngA0tUaajMcZvw/s1600/Monsura.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-oSZT7bx0pQm8eINP8By7k9Kx-1vKsJqpFdu1nYsJz7IsJQZSv4CC9D5R4hmcVi7PLqSt1tZEKu5jJ5i_O8XuosrZWfxBgM8HNn9JlR9WlTmUny6LJJsnndqH7ghJngA0tUaajMcZvw/s320/Monsura.jpg" width="212" /></a></span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>What materials/fabrics do you enjoy working with?</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Anything and everything viable, no favourites I’m afraid (lol)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">You will be taking part in the Afro Hair and Beauty Show next month. How did this come about?</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I’ve always loved the Afro Hair and Beauty show, its such a great event! Through my fashion network, I heard that LGN Event organisers were on board this year and witnessing the success of their event first hand at London Fashion week, I literally jumped at the chance to get involved.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b>What has been your biggest achievement to date?</b></span></div><div style="display: inline !important;"><div style="display: inline !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Highest points this year has been London Fashion Week. I was able to contribute to the VIP goody bags for key industry players at the LGN ‘A La Mode’ show at Charing Cross Hotel. It was an amazing show and we hope to grace the catwalk ourselves next year. In addition to this, one of our current stockist’s took our product to the ‘International Trade Show in Accra’ this February, that left a big grin on my face and most recently we were lucky enough to grace and contribute to ‘DivaScribe Magazine’ and will feature in there next issue so keep a look out!</div></div><div style="display: inline !important;"><div style="display: inline !important;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We sent our Safari Black bag and Glitter Zebra clutch which was present on Asos Marketplace to Award winner Jessie J, We recently had Kele Le Roc on board for our Spring Collection shoot which we broadcasted on our website and is still getting continuous hits and praises. Our first collection Sold out in 4 months so very excited about this new collection future events and shows.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;"></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"></div></div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJzO2nbvnjERwzn8HhHOhSk14K3s-XPGzAr60qQdq5ac41VcBwXADJIZD1EA1sOcvq3cjDdDIhEfvaA065YOOuZKA0IT8Y74EbW0M7dmwVsYpfpi9g60A3Zh514-OrYkOTaM9MUJIeYE/s1600/A.Haif_4401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJzO2nbvnjERwzn8HhHOhSk14K3s-XPGzAr60qQdq5ac41VcBwXADJIZD1EA1sOcvq3cjDdDIhEfvaA065YOOuZKA0IT8Y74EbW0M7dmwVsYpfpi9g60A3Zh514-OrYkOTaM9MUJIeYE/s320/A.Haif_4401.jpg" width="213" /></a><br />
Ayi Kai Couture is a bespoke label which was established in 2009 by Antoinette AyiKai Amuzu. The label focuses on mixing fashion and culture to illustrate the culture of Ghana. <br />
Handbag designer label Monsura Boutique is known for their beautiful and elegant designs which provide exclusivity, confidence and attitude to its vast costumers. <br />
Since launching in 2008, Afro-Chique has gained recognition from industry officials like Hilary Alexander, fashion director of The Daily Telegraph. Combining vibrant African prints with contemporary designs, Afro-Chique is set to bring a splash of colour to the western streets. <br />
<div align="left"></div>Newly emerged label Yummi Kouture is acknowledged for their intricately designed bib necklace. Since the bib necklace came in fashion for S/S 10, Yummi Kourture’s bib necklace has been selling like hot cakes. The label will also be showcasing their clothing range during the fashion show and will be selling the necklaces in the Pop-Up Boutique.<br />
Oheme Ohene which means Queen and King in the Ghanaian language Twi is the label set up by British born Abenaa Pokuaa. She uses the well known Ghanaian fabrics Kente and some she created herself to design western influenced designs which she hopes will give the wearer a sense of glamour.<br />
Last but not least is the highlight of the show Zed Eye. Zed Eye is the brainchild of Celebrity Stylist Ngozi Pere Okorite whose work has been featured on many platforms ranging from Metro Newspaper to Arise Magazine Fashion Week. Her work has been worn by singers Kelis and Shingai Shoniwa( The Noisettes) Praised by British Designer Henry Holland and Fashion and Style Guru Caryn Franklin.<br />
The show which targets young black fashion conscious women will also feature the successful Pop Up boutique from last year. The boutique will be selling products from the showcasing designers in addition to Gloria WavaMunno T-shirts and Dionne Gooding Shoes.<br />
Gloria WavaMunno recently showcased her A/W11 collection during London Fashion Week <br />
at the LGN event’s A La Mode show. Since then the Ugandan based designer has received numerous press coverage about her quirky style which combine African fabrics with contemporary designs. Her contemporary African designs have been worn by the likes of Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba. <br />
Dionne Gooding Shoes is the self tilted label by Dionne Gooding which was founded in 2008. The label offers menswear and womenswear as well as traditional wear and bridal shoes. <br />
The Afro Hair and Beauty LIVE show will be taking place on the 29th and 30th of May 2011. Tickets are now on sale for £10 when brought in advance otherwise £12 on the door. <br />
For more information on Zed Eye Presents Fashion show & Pop-Up Boutique visit: http://www.afrohairandbeautylivefashion.blogspot.com/ <br />
For more information on the show visit <a href="http://www.afrohairshow.com/">http://www.afrohairshow.com/</a> <br />
To take part as a designer, please email Yolande@lagenevenorth.co.uk for a full information pack.Afro Hair Beauty Live: Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09703295087578561444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673383401574300961.post-39706500017399571532011-04-13T14:29:00.000-07:002011-04-13T14:31:24.598-07:00INTRODUCING Zed Eye Presents Fashion @ Afro Hair & Beauty Live 2011The 30th Afro Hair & Beauty Live, which takes place at the prominent Business Design Centre in Cosmopolitan Angel on 29 -30th May 2011, attracts visitors from all over the Globe and is the only showcase for Afro hair, beauty and fashion products in Europe! Afro Hair & Beauty Live is the only medium that allows you the opportunity of meeting thousands of end users over one weekend. Afro Hair & Beauty live is the most effective means of meeting your customers and buyers specifically interested in African inspired wear.<br />
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</div>After the success of last year’s introduction of the Zed Eye presents Fashion Show and Pop-up Boutique, Celebrity stylist and designer Ngozi Pierre of ZED-EYE (www.zedeye.com ) and her team will once again be putting together a spectacular fashion showcase and pop-up boutique for African and African inspired designers to use as a platform to showcase their brand and sell their past and present collection pieces. The overall show production will be managed by prestigious Independent London Fashion Week organisers LGN Events (<a href="http://www.lgn-events.co.uk/">www.lgn-events.co.uk</a>).<br />
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Afro Hair & Beauty Live is the ideal platform to introduce your fashion label and sell your pieces directly to thousands of consumers over a 2 day period.<br />
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</div>For more information or to apply for the showcase email yolande@lagenevenorth.co.ukAfro Hair Beauty Live: Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09703295087578561444noreply@blogger.com0