Fashion to save lives

Saturday 29th of October marked the Ist ever event by East Africans in Liverpool to raise money for children in East Africa. The event was held at the Frontline Agency in Wavertree, many attended including a representative from the Kenyian High Commision. It was highly impressive to see close connection among Africans and Europeans, which demonstrate an element of togetherness and care for starving children in East Africa.
According to a report by UNICEF (2011), "children and women are the most vulnerable. A total of 6.7 million children in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia need urgent assistance, including almost 320,000 children suffering from life-threatening severe acute malnutrition".

The event was entertaining with a fashion show by headlined by Asakeoge, and other cultural designs, there was music, bollywood dance, African drums, food and drinks. Check out some pictures taken at the event:

 Laughing, chatting... just trying to ease the nerves. Ladies in Asakeoge outfits expect the pink sequine dress.

Ok i'm a little bit nervous, anything for that?

The ladies backstage before the show

On stage after the show

This young lady is a supermodel in the making, yes I said it!

Asakeoge was chosen to auction at the event after the fashion show. Impressive, a chance for people to see the designs again

This two ladies are wearing outfits by Asakeoge

Fitting in one of Asakeoge's couture backstage before the show

Marian turn heads in this ethnic skirt and top by Asakeoge

BEFFTA 2011

                                



               
          BEST AND  WORST DRESSED 
                                                COMING SOON!

We will bring you "fashion-forward personalities" and the "what were you thinking personalities" from the BEFFTA Awards Red Carpet.

LFW11

Liverpool Fashion Week 2011 started on Tuesday18th of October and will end on Saturday the 22nd, this year is definitely bigger and better than previous years. This is the biggest fashion event in the North West of the UK. Hollyoak star, Jemma Metcalfe was on the catwalk at the Hard Days Night Hotel. There was 8 catwalks shows from leading designers in the North West including Paris G, Fashion Pony, Frocstar to name a few.

High street retailers were well represented including River Island, Next, BHS, New Look, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Matalan and USC on the runway alongside graduate designers.

Above: Safari Inspiration, and thats why we like it!

On Thursday, Alison Hamond (ITV1 This Morning) will be on the catwalk for Evans and will also be hosting the event. Cannot wait!

Wear it like a celeb

Solange Knowles looks tres beautiful is this ethnic inspired dress. You can get a similar version from www.asakeoge.com

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House of Dereon

BEYONCE KNOWLES

So, House of Dereon collection is officially in Selfridges. About time, we are so delighted to see the African themed collection by Beyonce and Tina Knowles. True inspiration! Good-luck ladies.
If you would like to view this collection off the run from London Fashion Week, click on the link below;
http://www.beyonceonline.com/us/news/house-der%C3%A9-international-collection-launch-selfridges-london

ANIMAL PRINT A/W 11
As you already know, animal print is back this season and we have our eyes on some of this items.

Victoria Beckham

We like everything edgy and classy, from handbags to jewellery, lengthy dresses to short dresses and many more. Asakeoge designs are cutting-edge, therefore it can be worn to enhance individual personality and style. Below are some of this weeks "we like". Victoria Beckham in a striking mini backless dress, less is more!. Make-up is essential for maximum impact on your outfit courtesy of make-up artiste online. Ensure that you select shades that works with your skin tone. Yellow is a daring colour! Above: Handbag from online retailers.
Below: Dress by asakeoge. This dress is edgy a must-have for all Rihanna lovers!

Rihanna VS Grace Jones

As an artist her music continues to appear in movies and serves as samples to many singers and rappers. Her style and image which was developed by her stylist Jean Goude has been copied by many from, American politicians, 1970s boy bands and Annie Lennox to more recently the likes of Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Her low cut faded hairstyle from the 1970s era was adopted by black men all around the world and continues to be popular today in Africa.



In the 1970s-1980s she partied with the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Karl Lagerfield, Pat Cleveland etc and became a favourite with European designers who used her as their muse. Photos of her promoting their lines became some of the best taken for the designers. Rihanna’s stylist Mariel Haenn admits she is one of the top influencers of her work. Lady Gaga has also admitted that she is one of her role models and was recently shunned when she wanted to sing an duet with her. She is scarier than scary spice, crazier than Lady gaga cooler than rihanna, sexier than naomi Campbell with a voice that spans two and half octaves, I present to you GRACE JONES

Rihanna does Grace Jones

Welcome!

                               Welcome to our Blog

At last we have an avenue to share all the exciting titbits that go on in the Asakeoge world and lots more. Through this blog we'll be bringing you the latest style trends we love, but as you know we at Asakeoge are pacesetters not fashion followers so get ready follow our spirit of bold, passionate trendsetting!

We would also be bringing you style tips, trend advice and fashion sneak-peeks, as well as competitions and exclusive offers. Plus, we’ll be going behind-the-scenes at photo shoots and events and posting up all the pictures. Watch out also for pictures of the fashion savvy ladies who have been rocking Asakeoge outfits and their reviews.

A lot has happened this year, showcasing the haute couture collection in march, and the ready to wear this summer, most memorable has been winning the Best Female Fashion Designer 2010 at the BEFFTA Awards in October. Not to forget of course our special recognition for business and entrepreneurial achievement by strides media.

To celebrate we have our Christmas Sale Party coming up with all our samples, couture garments and limited edition ready to wear up for grabs at 20% off just in time for the party season.

African Wax Print

African textile trade dates back in the 1900s. The prints were later developed by European traders using machineries. African wax print is produced using resistant dyeing technique. The surface of the fabric is painted with a resist substance, which in the case of batik is wax. The waxes are drawn in different colours: bright, brash and in unusual combinations. The design can be big and bold as well as delicate and subtle but always printed on both sides. The fabrics often tell stories of proverbs, poems and traditional African fables.

Today, African print is worn across continents and, has been particularly popular with A-list celebrities like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani to name a few.

ASAKEOGE VS CELEBRITIES AFRO PRINT

Above: Kelis, Beyonce Knowles, Solange Knowles and Rihanna in African print
Below: Asakeoge S/S11 collections

Below: Alexandra Burke in Black fitted dress

Get a similar version from Asakeoge, see below:

Above: Cameron Diaz in a white dress with red shoe and belt

Below: Asakeoge S/S11 white dress with red belt

Jumpsuit was a trend S/S 11 and we think it will be back next season in colours. Below, Kimberley from Girls Aloud and Kelly Rowland take on the trend.

Below: Get your from Asakeoge S/S 11

You can get all of Asakeoge's clothing from www.asakeoge.com