{"id":9060,"date":"2013-12-26T05:00:59","date_gmt":"2013-12-26T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/?p=9060"},"modified":"2013-12-26T05:00:59","modified_gmt":"2013-12-26T09:00:59","slug":"9060-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/9060-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Q & Africa | Cinnamon & Pearl"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0Powered by Nigerian mogul Ugonna Ibe<\/strong>, the exquisite brand\u00a0Cinnamon & Pearl\u00a0<\/b>is a gorgeous visual depiction of a confident, classic, and chic woman. \u00a0Ugonna’s curiosity of fashion began to pique at a young age while watching her mom develop her own clothing line. \u00a0The Washington D.C. native was first educated in Lagos, Nigeria before moving to London to complete secondary school. \u00a0She then obtained her Bachelors of Science from The University of Texas (San Antonio)<\/strong> and her Masters in Sustainable Development from Harvard University \u2013 all the while developing the skills of sketching and painting with acrylic and oil. \u00a0Since Ugonna was exposed to the trends and elements of three different countries, she has a well-rounded sense of what her targeted woman prefers.\u00a0 After a life-threatening accident in 2010, Ugonna<\/strong> reunited with the things that truly make her happy; art, philanthropy, and fashion.\u00a0 Committed to women\u2019s empowerment, Ugonna Ibe serves as the liaison and International Program Coordinator for The Development Initiative for African Women <\/b>(www.difaw.org<\/a>). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Her life isn\u2019t the only thing that\u2019s amazing, take a look at her collection below!\u00a0 The two elements of the brand are Cinnamon <\/b>and Pearl<\/b>.\u00a0 Cinnamon <\/b>is known as the woman who\u2019s spicy and audacious, and Pearl <\/b>is the romantic and flirty sweetheart.\u00a0 Each of Ugonna<\/strong>\u2019s pieces is crafted with excellence! \u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>AFWNY.com: What is your brand’s production process (i.e. do you manufacture or do you use cooperatives)?<\/h4>\n

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Cinnamon & Pearl (CP):<\/strong>\u00a0Our garments are manufactured in Nigeria “Made in Nigeria<\/strong>“<\/p>\n

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Cinnamon & Pearl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/a>AFWNY.com: What makes your brand luxurious?\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Cinnamon & Pearl (CP):<\/strong>\u00a0My brand is luxurious because it accentuates the uniqueness in every CP<\/strong> woman; her confidence, elegance, and impeccable taste. The most important luxury is the CP<\/strong> woman.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Cinnamon & Pearl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/a>AFWNY.com: Where are you from? How has this influenced your designs?<\/h4>\n

Cinnamon & Pearl (CP):<\/strong>\u00a0I am a Nigerian-American. Born in DC but raised in England and have been living in America for the past few years. My exposure to the trends and cultural elements of three different continents gave her unique insight on the looks that women prefer. My designs are not overworked instead they exude a cool nonchalance without any loss of inspiration and character.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Cinnamon & Pearl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Catch Cinnamon & Pearl\u2019s Every Move On Their Blog:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/cinnamonandpearl.tumblr.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow Cinnamon & Pearl on Twitter @: Cinnamon_Pearl<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cinnamon & Pearl Facebook:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cinnamonandpearl?fref=ts<\/a><\/p>\n

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by Omoefe Ajueyitsi<\/p>\n

Editor-in-Chief<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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