Uganda born Nancy Nwadire is the Creative Director of Iconic Invanity which was founded in 2009. Her interest in fashion started at such a young age and was influenced by her mother who made clothes fro herself and siblings. Nancy Nwadire Her mother’s love for handcrafts soon rubbed off on Nancy who went on…
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Ella and Gabby is a Nigerian fashion label headed by Creative Head, Ada Mgbudem. The label made their debut on April 14th, 2012 at the Ballroom of the Oriental hotel, Lagos, where they presented their Autumn/winter 2012 collection. Ella and Gabby celebrates beauty, boldness, class and pride of a woman in a detailed and…
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As you may know, OnoBello.com is a platform that gives exposure and support to talented Nigerians and Africans, so when we got a press release on Cynthia Chisom Umezulike, we thought to ourselves that this will make a good read under our “Biography” section. A lot people may not know Cynthia Chisom Umezulike, however…
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Ivy Ekong is a professional fashion stylist. Her celebrity clients include Miss Nigeria UK, the winner of Top model of Colour UK and a host of private following. Ivy, an Economics and Business management graduate has always known she was passionate about fashion and style hence she went on to train in Personal Styling and…
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Current winner of the Model of Africa 2011 made history and Africa proud by emerging as a semi-finalist in one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, a feat which has only being attained by two other African countries (Namibia and Angola) since the inception of the leading men’s competition in 2006. …
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Award winning Eskado Bird is a Tanzanian and London based luxury men’s and women's fashion brand. Starting out with a Kitenge fabric dress, the label has now developed into a range of luxury women’s and men's clothing. There are two lines that make up Eskado Bird, EB by Eskado Bird and Eskado Bird. Eskado Bird…
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Hazel Aggrey-Orleans, the aspiring new designer behind Eki Orleans, prides herself on her elegant and intricate patterns. These reflect her colourful memories growing up as a child in the buzzing city of Lagos, Nigeria and her German roots. The Eki Orleans philosophy is about fusing vibrant prints with the delicate texture of silk. …
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Distinctive Man wear provides immaculate bespoke tailoring according to your specifications. The process begins with you and the creative facilitator, where you as the quality savvy client describe your 'distinctive' character and the facilitator translates that into a design. You choose the fabrication, style, detail and finishes that will represent you and define…
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The Dax Martin swimwear brand was started in 2003. Although many of the designs have been featured in and on the covers of South African fashion magazines, very few of the general public know that it is being designed and produced in Durban South Africa. Early in 2003 Dax imported one of the first seamless…
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Over the five years since he launched his brand, award-winning designer David Tlale has proven that he is indeed a design force with creations that go far beyond expectations. The year 2008 was a fruitful one for the brand; a year in which Tlale was voted the most stylish person at the annual South…
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