Preparation for Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) is on the way for it's all week long fashion show taking place at the downtown Manhattan in the Broad Street Ballroom and will take place over the course of three days July 14th, 15th and 16th filled with runway and trunk shows. The Vision is to break through the New York fashion noise allow diverse and upcoming designers to voice themselves through creative forums. In addition, raise awareness and market diverse fashion professional's talents and skills.
It is a luxury multi-day event that includes runway shows, vendor exhibition, and industry networking events with the sole purpose of raising awareness of the African Fashion Entertainment professionals in New York and Tri -State area. More specifically, buyers and industry influencers will be previewed to African designers. Over 2,000+ audience members will also witness the excitement and be a part of the cause.
Event Location:
Broad Street Ballroom
41 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
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Due to popular demand, the Safari collection by Make Love Not Trash will cost less for Spring, 2011! "When demand goes up, we can produce more. Buying larger quantities of the raw materials to make the bags lowers our price and we want to pass that savings on to customers," says Martha Lee, president and owner of Make Love Not Trash.
Make Love Not Trash is a small family owned company founded on green principles, giving back to charities and focused on making eco-conscious goods that make eco-fashion statements. The company is committed to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle wherever and whenever possible in its business operations/practices and strives to continue to reduce its footprint in an effort to do their part. They have taken it a step further and not only will continue to "Reduce" in the traditional eco fashion, but reduce the costs of their stylish collection by negotiating better costs for their customers so they can enjoy healthier margins in this difficult economic climate. They "Reuse" the same great shapes and natural materials that made the Safari Collection so popular and now with their new Fall Organic Hemp Collection on the horizon, they are ready to launch a vegan product line including "Recycled" materials using RPET trim, following their new price model.
The Safari Spring Collection is available in a host of colors, sizes and styles: Shopper, Drawstring Bucket, Zip Flap Bag, Drop Zip Satchel, Cross-body Saddlebag, Wing Tote, Draped Hobo, Frame Bag, Convertible Purse and the Flap Mail Bag. All are made of 100% cotton canvas printed with non-toxic inks, vegetable tanned leather and organic cotton lining. Some have antique brass magnetic snap closures, interior zip pockets, key clips and cell phone pockets. The embossed Make Love Not Trash ID is vegetable tanned.
For more information or to see retailers in your area go to www.makelovenottrash.com or email sales@makelovenottrash.com
Swaziland is getting ready for a three-day fever-pitch party when the fifth annual Bushfire Festival scorches into town over the weekend of May 27th to 29th 2011. Top South African music acts such as wildly popular electronic dance duo Goldfish, "silent gig" pioneers Tonik and house music innovator Black Coffee, as well as leading Jamaican-Canadian dub poet D'Bi.Young, have been confirmed for this year's line-up. More acts will be announced soon, ensuring that Bushfire 2011 will be a piping-hot fiesta of live music, theatre, poetry, dance DJs, film, interactive workshops, a crafts and design fair-trade market, a global food fair and much, much more. Bushfire is an explosion of entertainment that lights up the picturesque kingdom of Swaziland every year at the acclaimed House on Fire performance venue. It is the country's biggest live music happening, attracting in the region of 20,000 visitors during the three days of the event.
The festival's theme for 2011 is "Mixing the Point", and the focus will be on artistic and cultural collaboration, on a pan-African and international level – and audiences can expect some serious musical fireworks! The main concept of the theme is to promote cultural meeting points through collaboration, cultivating creative synergies and celebrating our common humanity, finding harmony in contrast. Bushfire celebrates bringing diverse people together and encouraging integration. Bushfire's eclectic program of World music and multi-disciplinary performances reflects the theme 'Mixing the Point'and this year they'll be introducing some very exciting collaborative projects to the line-up. Every year, Bushfire attracts an array of premier music acts from Southern Africa, Africa and the globe –cementing its status as one of the top festivals in the region.
Part of its allure is the enchanting venue, located on Malandela's Farm in Swaziland's Malkerns Valley. It is eclectic and rich from the soapstone sculptures to the quirky performance amphitheater – the brainchild of Thorne, a Swazi-born entrepreneur and artist. This international arts festival is not only about having an awesome time with good friends in a gorgeous setting, but is also a pioneer on the continent in socially responsible and sustainable event-staging. It supports the growth and development of the arts while highlighting the need to raise funds for some of the most pressing social needs facing Swaziland. As such, 100% of the profits from the Bushfire Festival will be donated to Young Heroes, an NGO providing education, healthcare, food and general support to Aids orphans. Pre-booking for House on Fire is essential, as only a limited number of tickets are available.
For more information:
House on Fire
Malandela's Farm, PO Box 93, Swaziland.
T&F: (+268) 25282110
bushfire@houseonfire.com