GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE MAY 2019

THE CRÈME OF
AFRICAN CRO
EVENTS
a moel with Deola Sagoe
David
Tlale
Deola Sagoe
Deola Sagoe, David Tlale, Tiffany Amber,
Lola Maleombho, Andrea Iyamah,
Style Temple, Paradis, Okunoren, Papa
Opong, Selam Fessahaye, Tokyo James
and Mai Atafo to name a few all gathered
over a span of 3 days to showcase their
AW19 Collections. For many Young and Old,
who’ve followed the launch, growth and
prominence of many of these Designers
it was indeed a moment of pride. Seeing
African Design move from its largely bespoke
beginnings; navigating through a phase
of almost Independent exhibitions within
one singular collection to this place of pure
professionalism with regards to cohesiveness
and aesthetic management, not to mention
artful story telling is nothing short of awe
inspiring.
To see younger designers like; Andrea
Iyamah and Tokyo James who in a short
amount of time have achieved Global
Acclaim alongside Pioneer Brands like;
Deola Sagoe, David Tlale and Tiffany Amber
certainly inspired optimism amongst viewers
and commitment among Fashion Insiders to
see African Fashion become all that it should
be.
A particularly emotional moment was the
Tiffany Amber AW19 show. The designer
reminding audiences that Nigerian and
African Fashion did not just arrive at this
point but is the product of over a decade
of commitment of Designers like her; took
us down memory lane by sharing video
highlights of the Tiffany Amber Journey. From
CNN Features to their first time on the New
York Fashion Week Runway to Condenast
Luxury Speaking engagements to Vogue
Italia and British Vogue Features and a
particularly sentimental moment for all
Fashion Insiders, local or International a visit
from Franca Sozzani a dedicated supporter
of the brand.
More than show just one brand’s history
it was essentially a message that even
Contemporary African Fashion was exiting its
Start Up stages, moving into establishment
and possibly even a heritage season.
David Tlale
Selam Fessahaye
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