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Ladybrille Woman of the Month May 2012 – Thembisa Mshaka
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“Ladybrille Magazine is an important publication. It brings African-American women new, current,and informative information on African culture, that we should be in touch with, like no other magazine.”Comedian, Actress & TV Host Mo’Nique
“Ladybrille will forever hold a special place in my heart. [It was] the first [African focused] magazine that reached out to me! My debut in Ladybrille sparked a great fuse in my career. I’m confident that it will continue to uncover and highlight all the ‘diamonds’ Africa has to offer by being true and efficient, and in my opinion, one of the leading blossoms of our time.” Project Runway Season 5 Celebrity Designer Korto Momolu
“. . .continues to keep [itself] ahead of the trends and the industry should be watching closely,”Jack Yan- CEO Lucire Magazine.
“. . .dedicated to raising awareness in America about African fashion designers . . .events, popular culture and style trends,”American Bar Association Journal.
“. . .champions the vibrant spectacular creations that are coming out of the continent but are often ignored. Clutch Magazine
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Fashion Law
Africa Fashion Law™: Wana Sambo Clothing vs. L’Espace, Should One Nigerian Boy Blogger Terrence Sambo Have Meddled in His Sister’s Affairs?
I already alluded this week to my irritation when it comes to seeing African fashion businesses, in particular, air their dirty laundry in public. I don’t see this as prevalent in Africa’s music and film industries. When it comes to [...]
Africa Fashion Law™: Wana Sambo Clothing vs. L’Espace #Breach of Contract Dispute
There is an ongoing brouhaha with two respected emerging brands in Nigeria’s fashion industry. One is a fashion designer (Wana Clothing), the other a retailer. I anticipate more information from L’Espace (retailer) per their email to me regarding this brouhaha [...]
Africa Fashion Law™: Arise Magazine Lagos Fashion Week Sued for Copyright Infringement – “In Contempt of Court to Hold 2nd Edition of the Fashion Week Lagos”
At the cusp of sharing the Style House Files MTN Lagos Fashion Week Event last year with the Ladybrille audience, I received notice of a pending litigation that had been filed in Nigeria’s court on alleged Trademark and Copyright Infringements. [...]
Africa Fashion Law™: Diddy’s Sean John Sued for “Empress” Perfume Trademark Infringement
In fashion, your brand name is everything. The integrity and strength of your brand name i.e. your fashion brand is what allows your brand to be highly coveted by potential licensees and for investors to take a keen look at [...]
Africa Fashion Law™: Howard Law Fashion Law Week™ DC , February 27th, 2012 – “Intelligent Design: Protecting IP in the Fashion Industry”
I was invited to speak at the 2012 Howard Law Fashion Law Week™ DC 2012 – “Intelligent Design: Protecting IP in the Fashion Industry” event. Unfortunately, my prior commitments preclude joining my colleagues, fashion designers and law students at Howard [...]
Africa Fashion Law™: How Not to Resolve Private Disputes in Public – Designer Adebayo Jones’ Open Letter to Traitor
Over and over again, within the African fashion and entertainment industry, I see talents and entrepreneurs resolve their issues in the manner below. While I deeply empathize with the note and the experiences shared by UK based Designer Adebayo Jones, [...]
Africa Fashion Law™: Access Granted to Legal Contracts Behind New York Fashion Week!
In my introduction on February 3rd, 2012 informing you all about my new column Africa Fashion Law™ on Ladybrille, I went into details on the various ways fashion intersects with law and the need for designers, fashion producers, models and all [...]
Africa Fashion Law™: Ethiopia Working on E-Commerce Law
Kenya and South Africa continue to lead the pack within Africa when it comes to drafting laws that make sense and are enforced, especially where intellectual property is concerned, which benefits all of the creative industries. As e-commerce picks up [...]
Africa Fashion Law™: Scandal Trails Ghanaian Actress Yvonne Nelson – Accused of Selling Louis Vuitton Counterfeit Bags
If there is one thing that is unequivocally clear within and outside fashion circles, it is that the design label Louis Vuitton has no qualms fighting all the way to prevent infringers from making a profit off their name and [...]
