NEW YORK, 9 August 2010 (IRIN) – Nearly two weeks after international donors pledged more than a billion dollars in aid to Kyrgyzstan, its caretaker government is busy working out how to turn the promises into hard cash, and experts say there is confusion about who will get how much aid, when. The US$1.1 billion in aid pledged at the 27 July high-level donors’ conference in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, is not a lump sum. It is made up of multiple pledges which, if they materialize, will be distributed on different terms and at different times. “Each international organization has its... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, August 9th 2010 |
It is not unusual to see the colors and hear the rhythms of Africa at runway shows in Paris, New York, or Milan. But despite its influence on Western designers, African fashion is still struggling to make itself known. With the ambitious pursuit of reinventing urban fashion, many young African designers are breaking away from the expectations imposed on them to infuse ethnic and folkoric themes into their work, without ignoring rich textiles and fashion heritage. Bringing together archival images, illustrations, and photographs, Africa Is In Style paints a lively picture of this constantly evolving world, looking at... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 |
New York City’s African Fashion Week 2010 presented, Ghana’s 54 Kingdoms. Th designer incorporatd men’s and women’s clothing into the mixtakes its motto “Identity Through Fashion” to heart with its mix of fancy and sporty clothing–there’s something for everyone in this line.
Publish Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 |
Diaspora, New York – American photographer/videographer/artist David LaChapelle has turned his gaze onto the continent with his latest exhibit titled “American Jesus.” While several paintings in the exhibit are centered on the late great Michael Jackson, LaChapelle focuses a large portion of it on Naomi Campbell , his friend and muse. In an interview for AOL Stylist he said, “Botticeli was inspired [to use as a model] in his painting a woman he was in love with, and for me I went from there to Naomi Campbell to represent Africa.” “I love how LaChapelle loves black people (or at least black... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 |
NETHERLANDS – Even as The Oranje lost the final of the 2010 World Cup 1-0 to Spain at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday night of the finals, the Dutch still have enough reason to cherish the African beauty. Our stylecon, the Sudanese beauty, Alek Wek graces the glossy cover of this month’s edition of the Dutch Glamour mag, its so exuberant. Sour to the greatest heights our dear sister!
Publish Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 |
