SS15 Trend Alert; Teatime Skirts

Here at BeSaz Boutique we are constantly trend watching and if there is one trend that has caught our eye recently its the Midi Length full skirts, also know as Teatime skirts. 

Seen on the runway at Michael Kors, Oscar De La Renta, Donna Karen, Tory Burch and Victoria Beckham.

Tea-time skirts are perfect for day-to-evening or work-to-bar transition. Wear with a blouse to work, then change to a matching crop top for evening as seen at Milly and Oscar De La Renta.

 In floral, tulle, or sheer there is a tea-time skirt for everyone, and we are sure to find it for you at BeSaz. 

Michael Kors SS15

Donna Karen SS15

Oscar De La Renta SS15

Ghana Fashion Week

Ghana Fashion & Design Week or GFDW isn't being held until October his year in the capital Accra but that doesn't stop us from being excited about it already!

Recognised as a contemporary international platform, envisioned to direct, lead and promote both emerging and established designers to a global audience. 

The annual event is a celebration of Ghana's Fashion and creative business industry and highlights the fashion business scene in Ghana. 

And if you need proof of their international acclaim, just take a look at this beautiful editorial campaign 'Wonderland' a collaboration with and featured in Italian Vogue, Vogue Itaila. A fashion editorial inspired by the 'Discovery of Knowledge'. 

Nigerian Fashion Week

New York, London, Milan and Paris - The four major Fashion Capitals as we once knew it, but things are changing. 

Major city's such as Mumbai, Poland, Sao Paulo and Singapore now all hold their own fashion weeks through out the year including Nigeria which comes under African Fashion Week along with Cape Town, Congo, Nairobi and Swahili to name a few. 

This year Nigerian Fashion Week is set to be held in May at the Eko Hotel in Lagos. A chance for African designers to showcase and receive support for their collections which they are no doubt working on endlessly whilst you are reading this, and if last year is anything to go by then we can't wait. 

In 2014, highlights came from Aama A La Mode, Aweyan and Daviva to name a few. 

Aama A La Mode - AFWN 2014

Aweyan - AFWN 2014

Daviva - AFWN 2014 

Africa Fashion Week Nigeria or AFWN as it is also known, is now so popular that it takes their shows internationally to London and New York so a greater audience can view its talents. 

AFWN believes in emerging talents and providing a visual platform for them to perform who would not otherwise have the means to gather national and even international attention. Not only are they keen to encourage new talent, they also have the backing and support of already established African designers who work together continuously and tirelessly on the growth of African Fashion, an industry we are proud to support and very much look forward to seeing more of. 

Nollywood Style Icons

Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and the more modern Jennifer Lawrence. We all know who the Hollywood Fashion Icons are, but what about the Nollywood and Ghollywood stars?

Who is leading the style pack and who need locking up by the Fashion Police for being serial offenders?

The Nollywood Film Industry is now the third most successful in the world, just behind Hollywood and Bollywood, so surely it’s about time we start to take more notice of their leading ladies and the impact they’re having on the Nigerian and Ghanaian fashion sector too?

Rita Dominic, Chika Ike, Mercy Aigbe Gentry and Genevieve Nnaji are all known for their style status, and unless you’re a fan of Nollywood films you probably haven’t heard of them. Keeping it classic, stylish and high fashion sometimes with a mix of traditional African print these ladies tend to get it right most of the time, however Chelsea Ezeh and Ruth Kadiri haven’t been as lucky according to the Fashion Police on website Nigeria Films (http://www.nigeriafilms.com)

Genevieve Nnaji

Award Winning Actress Rita Dominic

Although beautiful, actress Chelsea Ezeh doesn't always get it right when it comes to style. 

As the film industry grows, along with the actresses popularity and strong influence on the public so does the Nigerian Fashion Industy.

Last year Forbes ran an article on Kunmi Otitoju, a 30-year-old Nigerian Fashion Designer of Aso-Oke that she hopes to make Africa’s version of Hermès and thrives on the idea of building up a luxury goods market in Africa.

Designer Kunmi Otitoju

Along with Isoken Ogiemwonyi, Sisters Tiwa, Teni and Aba, and Emmy Collins they continue to build Nigeria’s Fashion status. The Nigerian Fashion industry has gradually outgrown the countries boarders and is now competing with other international fashion industries.

 As the growth of the film industry becomes more successful it appears this has a knock on effect on everything else associated with it and that can only be considered a good thing for Nigeria and Ghana.