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Founded in 2007 by fashion model, attorney and journalist Uduak Oduok, Ladybrille® Magazine stands as the pioneer and highly influential authority on African fashion and entertainment for the globally conscious style driven American and European woman.

Breaking the mold and trailblazing a path never traveled before, Ladybrille® Magazine is a fusion of WWD, Vogue and ESSENCE with a very distinct African perspective. The magazine has served as a platform for brilliant exclusive and/in-depth interviews for many brilliant personalities, worldwide.The Magazine’s recognition as a pioneer and relevant authority in its niche market has meant media powerhouse like CNN, consulting giant McKinsey and numerous high profile personalities and individuals have sought and/regularly seek it as the authority on all things “Africhic.”

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“. . . Shout out to Ladybrille. You guys gave me a cover when I wasn't even on the back page in other places . . .you guys know how to spot talent . . .” M.I Abaga, MTV Base Award Winning Artist, 2010 BET Awards Nominee.

“. . . Ladybrille Editor-in-Chief Uduak Oduok Nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Fashion Communications” 2010 Africa Fashion International Awards, South Africa.

“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

“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