Dominican model Nairoy Matos covers Arise Magazine Issue #15 photographed by Paul Farrell and styling by Sabrina Henry. Nairoy is wearing Roberto Cavalli Spring 2012 collection.
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Arise Magazine Issue 14 giveaway through Heritage1960
- HERITAGE1960.com is slated to launch on February 20th, 2012.
In celebration of the count down, they are giving 14 lucky fashionistas a chance to nab fabulous items by coveted brands like Jewel By Lisa and Rachel Roy, sought after books like Gentlemen of Bacongo and New African Fashion and exclusive accessories like a Rwandan hand knit scarf and banana leaf Ipad case.
Each day, starting Monday, February 6th, Heritage1960 will introduce a new item to the giveaway pool through Facebook (www.facebook.com/Heritage1960).
Contestants enter to win by leaving a brief comment explaining why they should get the prize. Winners are selected based on those who have the most “Likes” on their comment, so contestants are encouraged to share with their Facebook friends since they will be the judge.
Guests can enter to win as many giveaway items as they would like through Sunday, February 19th However, caring is sharing, so ultimately each guest can only be awarded one item.
WHEN: Contest runs from February , 6th
– February 19th,2012
WHERE: www.facebook.com/Heritage1960
Daphine Tony covers Arise Magazine Issue 14
Daphine Tony who hails from Uganda covers Arise Magazine Issue #14. Arise Magazine Fashion Week will take place from Tuesday March 6th to Sunday 11th March 2012.
Image credit Bella Naja
Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2012
THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!
ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK
RETURNS TO AFRICA
“Africa’s up-and-coming fashion designers put on a dazzling show in a three-day runway event in an unconventional city.” CBS News
“[KlûK CGDT] Drama, emotional, traditional but fresh – each look had its own story and moment.” Vogue Italia Black
“The London fashion world has descended on Lagos to parade the latest collection to put Nigeria on the fashion map.” ITV News
“The gala event was the climax of ARISE Magazine Fashion Week – the largest event of its kind ever seen on the continent.” Telegraph
Due to the phenomenal success of the inaugural ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2011, where 5,000 guests, 51 designers, 81 models, 5 musical acts performed over three days – ARISE is once again proud to announce that it will return to Lagos in March 2012.
The ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2012 fashion extravaganza will run for an extended period of SIX days from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th March 2012.
Once again, ARISE will invite 50 designers to participate in its 2012 Fashion Week show. The much anticipated finale will host the spectacular ARISE Magazine Fashion Awards. The very best of the designers will be invited to participate in the annual ARISE Magazine Fashion Gala at the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in September 2012.
At last year’s AMFW 2011 fashion event SEVEN designers: Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi, Jewel by Lisa, Asibelua, Bunmi Koko, Tsemaye Binitie, Pierre-Antoine Vettorello and KlûK CGDT were given a golden ticket invitation to showcase their designs in September 2011, as part of the Made in Africa by ARISE Magazine Collective at the Avery Fisher Hall, New York.
ARISE Magazine founder Nduka Obaigbena says: “There is a side of Lagos that chimes well with the international fashion scene. We at ARISE Magazine recognise that the city has much to offer in the way of vibrancy and extraordinary talent in abundance making it the cultural capital of Africa. Once more we are proud to be associated with nurturing new designers from the vast continent – and continuing our support of those who are more well-known in Nigeria and in the diaspora.”
Made In Africa: By Arise Magazine Spring 2012
The Made In Africa by Arise Magazine Spring 2012 show at New York Fashion Week featured designers Tsemaye Binitie, Pierre-Antoine Vettorello, Lanre Da Silva, KLuK CGTD, Jewel by Lisa, Asibelua, and Bunmi Koko. Models featured in the show Sessilee Lopez, Nana Keita, Ming Xi, Rose Cordero, Jeneil Williams and more. Leona Lewis performed and Tyson Beckford, June Ambrose, Miss J were on hand to watch the show view photos below click here to watch the show.
