Fashion is a beautiful thing. It is a way of expression and a way of life. Through fashion, people express themselves. For reasons ranging from their style of clothing to their hairstyle choice, many have faced unjust harassment from those meant to protect us. These people called SARS. Here are their stories.
Every fashion designer knows that beautiful outfits are not created by accident. Now, an accident might inspire the design, but, deliberate work is put in to make the outfit come out looking breathtaking. This week, we spoke with Rosie Young of the Rosie Young fashion brand on the creative process behind the making of the Peach Perfect bridal gown.
Kenneth Ize, a Nigerian brand that makes use of traditionally sourced materials, is one that has progressed nicely over the years in the global fashion scene. The brand caught the world’s attention at the Lagos Fashion Week a while ago when Naomi Campbell, a popular English model, featured as one of his models on the runway. What makes the Kenneth Ize brand stand out? And what strategies have been employed in the brand to make them relevant?
Every ready-to-wear fashion designer needs a size chart to guide them when making pieces for their collections. This size chart is needed to ensure every body size the brand caters to is taken care of properly. This week, we reviewed a video by Desola of Daisy's Wardrobe on 'How to Develop a Size Chart for Your Clothing Line', in it, she shares the important factors to look out for in developing a size chart for your ready-to-wear clothing line.
Clothes designers, footwear makers, creative directors, and even fashion stylists need to be familiar with these processes to properly implement them in their brands. Check out how processes such as ease, flounce and patchwork can be utilised in fashion brands effectively.
Building a fashion brand takes a lot. To build a successful business in fashion, you have to be prepared in body, mind, finances, support, and so on. The mindset you have is one of the most important factors to consider in building a brand, here are 6 ways to build this mindset you need to prepare you for a successful entrepreneurial journey.
Just like we shared events last week, this week we are bringing to you some of the events happening around that would definitely add value to you as a fashion entrepreneur.
Every fashion designer is a creator. A creator of art and beauty. The creative process behind each fashion piece requires a lot of planning and execution to bring out the desired result - a beautifully crafted work of art. This week, we spoke with Abisola Lateef of Sherryoge on the creative process behind the making of the grand Ankara corset ball gown with a petticoat.
