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Karl Lagerfeld brand collaborates with Kenneth Ize for capsule collection

The Karl Lagerfeld brand has announced a collaboration with Lagos-born designer Kenneth Ize on a Spring 2021 capsule collection. Ize, who was one of the finalists of the LVMH Prize last year, has made a name for himself in the industry with his bold and colourful designs mixing handmade West African aesthetics with elements of contemporary...

Jun 29, 2020

Fashion

Paris cheers Naomi Campbell and Nigeria's rising fashion star

Nigerian Kenneth Ize made a storming Paris fashion week debut Monday with his "fairy godmother", supermodel Naomi Campbell, closing the showing. The 29-year-old, who has had a meteoric rise to the Paris catwalk, lavished praise on the ageless British model who he said had supported him "from day one". Both were cheered by the fashionistas as the...

Feb 25, 2020

Fashion

Face masks are Paris fashion week must-haves

Paris - Paris women's fashion week began late Monday with the face mask already its must-have accessory. With two Chinese brands -- Shiatzy Chen and Jarel Zhang -- missing from the runway because of the coronavirus epidemic, the biggest wardrobe dilemma for fashionistas is whether to wear a mask or not. Giorgio Armani saved their blushes Sunday...

Feb 25, 2020

People

Kenneth Ize to debut at Paris Fashion Week

Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize is set to make his Paris Fashion Week debut this season. The 29-year-old designer's collection is dedicated to preserving the heritage and legacy of Nigeria. To do this he draws on a network of textile artisans across Kwara, Kogi, and Lagos making indigo-resist dyed cotton cloths and top cloth. Ize launched his...

Feb 24, 2020

Fashion

Young Talents

The future is closer than we sometimes think. The labels that will define the future of fashion have been in our midst for a while; it’s just a case of offering them a platform. Since 2005 the Premium Group has been committed to promoting young talent – in part with favourable conditions for trade show stands, or with manpower and coverage as...

Jan 16, 2018