Month: October 2013

London based luxury brand Fabryan London; a womenswear brand by a Nigerian designer named Samantha-Jane Agbontaen had a 2 day press day at Blow PR on Great Titchfield Street in West London which ended today and we had the chance to attend.

What is a Press Day?

A press day is a great opportunity for journalists, bloggers, photographers, stylists and most times ardent followers of a particular brand to get a touch and feel of the collection pieces, check out the fabrics used more closely, pay particular attention to each piece, take pictures and find out more about the inspiration behind the collection in a cool and relaxed environment so that they can write about it or talk about after from a first hand knowledge. It is also a chance for stylists to pick up brand new pieces for their projects or clients.

The SS14 collection “Enchanted Garden” at Blow PR was a colourful appreciation of high quality tailoring including hand beaded dresses (we were told by Samantha that it took 3 months to finish the dresses!) and very rich luxurious fabrics featuring must have pieces for the fashion loving, fun desiring international fashionistas.

Check out some of our images from the event below

And here goes our London PR Girl below!

See the pieces in the collection by clicking here: http://www.fabryan.com/ss14.pdf

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Our Accra based client, Mina Evans is a luxury fashion brand that combines a variety of fabrics with handpicked embellishments to create feminine unique pieces. The brand also boasts a Men’s dress shirt range, which combines casual wear with a touch of  afrocentricity.

The focus of this brand is to ensure that value is added to the client’s lifestyle by creating elegant and stylish pieces. It also aims to make luxury accessible to all, ensuring that luxury clothing is a part of daily life.

The brand recently showcased with rave reviews at the Durban Fashion Fair and is ready to tackle the haute runway that MBFWA provides by unveiling the SS14 collection in association with Madison Shoes SA, Sole Inspiration and Brand Woman Africa.

The SS14 collection with a theme centred on butterflies and leaves; both notions of change and new beginnings is made from delicate luxury fabrics including lace, metallic hot foiled leather and cotton. The collection was inspired by a picture of butterflies nestled together and the butterfly effects on the pieces are all handmade using African print fabric to give them a 3D feel.

The leaves inspiration on the pieces are made from last cut leather using metallic pastel colours and these leaves effect is also carried through in the introduction of a new product line – unique neckpieces in collaboration with Sole Inspiration.

Mina Evans will be presenting the SS14 collection on November 2nd at 3.30pm at the Tshwane City Hall. Head designer Mina Evans-Anfom had this to say “Southern Africa is a region we would like to introduce our brand in, so we are delighted to have this opportunity to work with MBFWA and AFI“

For more information, please visit:

Facebook page: MinaEvans
Twitter: @mina_evans
Website: www.minaevansonline.com

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It certainly was a celebration with a corporate touch when management giants Accenture teamed up with a few African inspired brands to celebrate the 37th Black History Month in London.

It was held at their office on Fenchurch Street and the date was Thursday 24th October. Our client Liiber London and UK/US based Cameroonian artist and architect Shiri Achu were both there to represent Cameroon at this well organised event that also included the godfather of British neo soul Omar MBE.

Want to take a look at what was in store? Pictures below

Shiri Achu Art below

The lady herself with Omar

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It will be an evening with a strong accent on ethnicity as management consulting firm Accenture play host to an array of African inspired brands at their cultural event in celebration of the 37th Black History Month which recognises the positive contributions black communities have made to the British society.

The event takes place on Thursday 24th November at the Accenture Fenchurch Street offices and will feature an exhibition of traditional and modern African inspired brands and arts/artefacts. Liiber London, our client will be exhibiting traditionally influenced pieces as well as the contemporary Tron collection. Also at the event is London/US based Cameroonian artist and architect Shiri Achu.

Invited guests will also be able to learn about Africa’s wealth of business opportunities with a dynamic presentation on the economic potential in the African “Big 5” countries; and the Communication Trends in Africa.

There will be drumming and dancing; smooth jazz from a live band; and spoken word from British playwright, poet and MOBO award nominee Alan Charles. Live performance from the father of British neo soul Omar and guests would also enjoy the exotic taste of Africa and the Caribbean with delicious themed canapés and nibbles.

What a great way to celebrate!!

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Pride Magazine is one of the most read black magazine in the UK and in fact is the number 1 magazine that reaches the  black female population across the UK.

African designers do it best as stated by the magazine and that is why a selection of afroccentric looks were selected on the current issue, and our client Liiber London were one of the brands to be featured. Pieces from TRON the new collection launched this summer was styled by renowned stylist Crystal Deroche. Check the image below and do buy a copy to see the full list of pieces featured.

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On another note, the buzzing rapstar Stanley Enow spent a couple of hours yesterday hanging out with bloggers, media peeps and fans on a kick off series “Rock Dat Web” organised by online site Kurbain.com in association with Cyberlink.

The series aims to connect urban Camer artists with their fanbase in an informal friendly chat setting. Watch the video below and catch up on what you missed!

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