Highlights of AFWA 2014 fashion shows day 2

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Day two of Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam in World Fashion Centre was more glitter and glamour since it was the day of the Gala Show.  This meant various fashion shows with beautiful designs of the more upscale African designers, of which you could see the difference with day one. Before the fashion shows started there were some speeches that didn’t go entirely as planned, leaving the presenter to improvise which he did well. After that the doors to the runway area were closed for the preparation of the first two fashion shows and there was time for a network and photo break. Then it was Gala Show time. Continue reading “Highlights of AFWA 2014 fashion shows day 2”

Party Plog: Bo Monde, a party for beautiful people

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In my previous posts you’ve seen me at the Keti Koti Festival in Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Reggae Village. In this post we’re staying on the topic of great events in Amsterdam. While you’ve seen me in my Reggae outfit at the reggae festival, I was sporting a more chique look at a party the night before: Bo Monde. This is a party you can attend by invitation only with an elite touch to it, which I came across on Facebook before its second edition. Since I’d missed the chance of being at the second edition due to a rather late request ( I imagine), I wanted to be there for the third edition. This time I got myself invited. Continue reading “Party Plog: Bo Monde, a party for beautiful people”

Keep up with the Caribbean Fashion Industry

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Fashion! Yes, we all love it. There’s nothing like gorgeous shoes, a new outfit, another store opening, cool webshops, and a closet full of fabulous clothing. When it comes to fashion most of us is familiar with the Western Fashion Industry. As a Caribbean girl I am here to tell you that the Caribbean Fashion Industry is just as booming and known for lots of talented fashion designers. Here to tell you all about the Caribbean Industry is Dy Muñeca the Caribbean Fashion Spot. This is the spot for fashion in the Caribbean Community and is an independent directory of Caribbean webshops.

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