Deola Sagoe has been a fashionable force in Nigeria for almost 25 years. One of Africa's most recognised design talents, this week she's taken heritage designs global in Kunle Afolayan's film 'October 1st' and her spring summer collection at New York Fashion Week. So, in the continent's billion-dollar industry, just how does she stay competitive? In an interview with CNBC Africa Sagoe urged African Designer to celebrate their fashion history in order to be competitive. She also invite the world to invest in African Fashion. Its important to bring African sensibility to the world, she said. For details, visit www.cnbcafrica.com.
Thursday, 9 October 2014
African Fashion Designers Must Celebrate Their Fashion History to be Competitive - Deola Sagoe
Deola Sagoe has been a fashionable force in Nigeria for almost 25 years. One of Africa's most recognised design talents, this week she's taken heritage designs global in Kunle Afolayan's film 'October 1st' and her spring summer collection at New York Fashion Week. So, in the continent's billion-dollar industry, just how does she stay competitive? In an interview with CNBC Africa Sagoe urged African Designer to celebrate their fashion history in order to be competitive. She also invite the world to invest in African Fashion. Its important to bring African sensibility to the world, she said. For details, visit www.cnbcafrica.com.
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Deola we love you..keep pushing Nigeria forward in fashion world!
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