** Alice Gbelia, one of the organisers of MOTIFS Sample Sale, is a guest on Breakfast with Mr Kay, on Voice of Africa 89.75 FM, Friday 19 June, 6am – 9am. Tune In!
** Emily Bosence of Oops Fashion interviewed for Catch a Vibe
Launched in November 2008, Oops Fashion now stocks its quirky pieces in London’s coolest vintage shops. Designer Emily Bosence tells us about her love for African prints, where she finds inspiration and how she made it. Read more
** MOTIFS Sample Sale on Jamati.com, the portal for the African diaspora
** Tribal Inspiration: Spring/Summer 09
For their Spring/Summer 2009 collections fashion designers have looked for inspiration in Africa. Though fashion magazines would have you believe that this is a hot new trend, it is worth noting that back in 1967, French fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent was already mixing African themes into his European style. Read more
** Fashion designer Maame Baryeh interviewed by Catch a Vibe
“Be a leader, not a follower” is Maame Baryeh’s motto, And she did just so by creating Untold, an alternative platform for emerging designers. She tells us what inspired her to create the collective. Read more
** Nkwo designs: Afro-bohemian chic, on Catch a Vibe
A chat with fashion designer Nkwo Onwuka, who explains the inspiration behind her “afro-bohemian chic” creations. Read more
** Interview with Phyllis Taylor of Sika Designs, on Catch a Vibe
Catch A Vibe caught up with Phyllis Taylor, MD and designer of fashion label Sika, for a discussion on fashion, heritage and ethical issues. Read more
