The latest designer collaborative effort at H&M is Marni and it’s African-inspired! This new line has Marni’s chic signatuare prints for womenswear, menswear and statement-making accessories. With a wallet-friendly price range of under $129, I predict this line will follow suit with its successful predecessors Lanvin and Versace. Sofia Coppola directed the TV spot of […]
Munaluchi Runway Report – NYFW Fall 2012 Red Carpet Glamour
New York Fashion Fall 2012 week bought out exquiste red carpet-worthy dresses. There were old-fashion Hollywood glamour, pretty prints, satin long column dresses, military-inspired looks, LBD’s, and femimine details. Reem Acra and Jason Wu have become my favorite womenswear collections this season thanks in part to the old-Hollywood style each style piece oozed. Donna Karan […]
Ankara Fashion – Vlisco’s New Collection, Silent Empire
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, Vlisco (the trendy pioneer of designer wax print chic) has introduced one spanking new collection aptly named Silent Empire. Vlisco, a huge hit with its loyal fanbase and the alike has created stunning unique dresses and accessories for the fashion daring set that they release tentatively each quarter. The Silent Empire (which officially launched February […]
Real Style at Arise Made in Africa Spring 2012 Show
New York Fashion Week wrapped up with a bang thanks in part to Arise Magazine’s highly-anticipated Made in Africa Spring 2012 Designer Collective Show. The real thrill of NYFW is of course how folks translate style to suit their personality. The African fashion industry witnessed the creativity that the chosen five African designers produced. Jewel by […]
African Fashion International Week 2011 Finale Wrap-Up
The epic finale of African Fashion International Week 2011 in South Africa dished out consistent style – perfect for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 season! If you’re looking for a perfect evening look or something jazzy to wear for Memorial Day weekend next year, AFI SA ’11 has that and much more. Before we collectively oooh […]
African Fashion International Week 2011 – Day 2 Style Highlights
Day two had a little of everything from swimwear to eveningwear to flirty casual looks perfect for the Spring/Summer 2012 season! Sit back and be amazed by my favorite six looks from a few designers that presented their stunning collections on day two of the highly-anticipated AFI 2011! Adama Paris Senegalese designer Adama Amanda Ndiaye of Adama […]
African Fashion International Week: Day 1 Glam
Africa’s top designers bought out the glam and glitz for Day One of African Fashion International Week 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kiki Clothing, Maki Oh, Christie Brown, Mataano, Gloria Wavamunno, Duaba Serwa, Tart, Stefania Morland, Kluk CGDT, Alexander Koutny and Marianne Fassler all presented their stunning Spring/Summer 2012 collections! I spotted a few notable Black […]
Virgos Lounge Reveals New Resort 2011/2012 Lookbook
[imagebrowser id=228] [divider] Virgos Lounge, a fan favorite here at Munaluchi Bridal Magazine, has provided, yet again, statement-making opulence for the savvy fashion forward woman in their new Resort 2011/2012 collection. We love everything about this campaign; from the soft and somewhat vintage photography style to the light and “flowerful” gowns. There’s something for everyone […]
African-Inspired Spring 2012 Collections Takes Over LFW & NYFW
Stylish motifs lifted from African fashion has inspired many of the collections presented at London Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. Suno, Burberry Prorsum, Michael Kors, Donna Karan, and L.A.M.B all turned to Africa for inspiration. At New York Fashion Week were Suno, L.A.M.B., and Michael Kors looked to African for inspiration for their […]
Fashion Friday: Introducing The J Label
The J Label, a diffusion junior line of popular Nigerian fashion label Jewel By Lisa, is the ideal fit for the stylish woman who appreciates budget friendly apparel and accessories. Lisa Folawiyo created The J Label out of necessity for that woman. We love the bold, colorful Ankara wax prints that Lisa bought to life for this […]
Fashion Friday Feature: Chichia London
African fashion is bubbling with creative ways to showcase your unique style. If you’re looking something both on trend and sophisicated, Chichia London is the perfect fit for you. Run by Tanzanian designer Christine Mhando, Chichia London produces a handcrafted eclectic array of stylish dresses for the modern woman, including loyal customer, MTV VJ Vanessa Meade. Much […]
Fashion Friday: Vlisco Releases New Collection, Dazzling Graphics
The new Vlisco collection, “Dazzling Graphics” has been released and is everything you can expect from the Dutch fabric manufacturers – bold, energetic, and futuristic. Vibrant blues and yellows complemented by stunning pinks and greens leave even the most brazen fashion addicts inspired. The outspoken patterns, with their three dimensional characteristics, are sure to make […]