DESIGNER SUAKOKO BETTY FASHION VIDEO FROM AFRICA FASHION WEEK IN NY 2011
Adirée launches AFWNY 2011 designer videos in anticipation for AFWNY 2012
What: Africa Fashion Week in New York (AFWNY) 2011 designer video release: Suakoko Betty
Suakoko Betty by designer Charlene Bendu Dunbar was launched in 2007. It transforms authentic West African wax and resist-dye prints into dresses and separates that are flattering and current. Charlene Dunbar, a native of Monrovia, Liberia came to the States at a young age, so with her designs she draws from both traditional African and American influences.
Who: Adirée, producer of (AFWNY) showcases luxury and mass African-owned fashion brands through runway shows, exhibitions- and now videos. AFWNY includes runway shows hosting 21+ designers from various countries in Africa and those of the African Diaspora, exhibitions, and industry networking events. Representing various countries in Africa, many designers from Africa creatively highlight personal culture within their designs-with or without the use of African prints.
Why: In anticipation for AFWNY 2012 (July 12 -18), every month beginning January 2012, Adirée releases individual designer videos from 2011’s showcase of Africa Fashion Week in New York.
When: Designers who will showcase in 2012 will showcase on July 12th, 13th, 14th 2012.
Where: AFWNY 2012 is located in NYC’s financial district at 41 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004.
Contact: PR@adiree.com
Adiree Company is a media, marketing, and marketplace group reaching multicultural consumers. Every month, readers turn to content by Adiree — for impactful conversation, our marketing and it’s marketplace to engage with meaningful products. Focusing on everything from culture, lifestyle to careers, Adiree Company leverages the power of diversity and heritage to engage and empower. Adiree Company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Lagos Nigeria.