Fashion Designer Willi Smith 1948-1987

Not to be confused with Jada's man Will Smith, this guy is another under rated designer often omitted from the fashion history books.

Award winning Willi Smith was a successful African American designer who after training at the prestigious Parsons School of Design set up his own company   WilliWear. He created an easy to wear style of clothing, influenced by sportswear and it's use of fabrics such as stretch jerseys and sweat shirting, which was an innovation back in the 1970s! This designer was ahead his time. Gone too soon to see the rise of casual couture and black urban street fashion being appropriated onto the catwalks of Paris and Milan, but hopefully not forgotten.

This has got to be the cutest label ever!

Willi Smith with his model sister Toukie

Fashion Television has this exclusive video, of the designer and his work, which looks like it was filmed shortly after his death. 

Unfortunately it's not easy to find images of his work online, althought it seems his company is still active in one form or another. Have a google and try find out more or check out this link: Tribute to Fashion Icon Willi Smith

Cabbi Unisex Tunic

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INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN OF THE YEAR: Is this Britain’s most inspiring mother?

This week the Daily Mail newspaper launched their fifth Inspirational Women of the Year Awards, in association with well being of women and BHS.  This is an article about Doreen Lawrence who has continued to seek justice for her son Stephen Lawrence for the past 18 years since his death. Can't believe it's been that long!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2059597/INSPIRATIONAL-WOMEN-OF-THE-YEAR-Is-Britain-s-inspiring-mother.html

Please find out more about the Stephen Lawrence Trust and the programmes they provide benefiting a wide range of the community and nominate Doreen Lawrence!



Stephen Lawrence Centre designed by David Adjaye


You can nominate by email to: femail@dailymail.co.uk.
Or post nominations to: Inspirational Women of the Year Awards, c/o Femail, Daily Mail, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5TT. Closing date for entries is December 5, 2011.

MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week

Say Hello to My Little Friend!

After a busy weekend, glad I got this little economical juicer. I'm discovering different combinations and flavours that you just can't get from the shop bought stuff.

Favourites so far:Beetroot, Carrot and Apple. For a green juice I recommend: Cucumber,Celery, Fennel (had to google that one!), Apple and little bit of Ginger. Get juicing ya'll!

At the Mosaic event, last weekend, I sampled some lovely juice from Punch and Juicy

Home and Lifestyle Event this weekend!

Check out the link below for a sale of unique clothing, furnishings, beauty and food products.  There's a wide range of designers and makers taking part, I've already spotted some beautiful items that will go on my wish list. Cabbi Arts and Textiles will be there so hope to see you!

http://www.mosaic2011.com/_resource/111025/

Artists' talk Sunday 30th October

This sounds like another amazing event by Better Than Good Art

Guilty Pleasures

It's getting colder, wetter and darker in London town, so been on Youtube for some old school Pop!