PARIS RUNWAY CRAZE FOR OBAMA + ARISE MAGAZINE TAKES TOP AFRICAN DESIGNERS TO NEW YORK FASHION WEEK INCLUDING TIFFANY AMBER, MOMO, XULY

Paris runway is going crazy over the Obama look; check out the finale at a runway show!
Hmm does he remind you of anyone? Dutch fashion designer Lucas Ossendrijver used a model with an uncanny resemblance to the Commander and Chief to lead off his 2009-2010 Fall/Winter Menswear show for Lavin;



Check out a look by Donatella Versace who dedicated her collection to Barack Obama;

Now onto more exciting news! According to thisdayonline:

The prestigious Merc-edes Benz Fashion Week in New York will host the launch of THISDAY’s ARISE magazine at the Bryant Park Tents and showcase the designs of an African fashion collective: Xuly Bet of Mali, Stoned Cherrie of South Africa, MOMO and Tiffany Amber of Nigeria.
The launch of ARISE, which is the first global style and culture magazine dedicated to African achievement, music, business and politics will be one of the highlights of the week-long show.
ARISE is published by THISDAY Group of newspapers in Nigeria, South Africa, New York and London for distribution worldwide.
At the fashion event, to be hosted by the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, creative new talents would take to the runways to showcase fashion's most inspiring new looks.
The line-up of talented newcomers and first-timers at the Tents include Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Zac Posen, Max Azria, Dennis Basso, Badgley Mischka, Tracy Reese and Tommy Hilfiger, among many others. Furthermore, established designers and collections from Brazil, China, Nigeria, Korea, Japan, Russia, Israel, Spain, France, Italy and Australia would also be at the event, which they consider a window to present their work to the fashion world.
"We are thrilled to bring together some of the best designers both domestic and foreign," said Fern Mallis, Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion.

Oh Forget that what we really want to know is whose designer's look rocks! how about you pick your choice by commenting on our WHOSE LOOK ROCKS! I feel like it is friday already, wonder why?

First stop looks by Tiffany Amber:


Next stop looks by Stoned Cherie:

the designer struting her stuff! Now her looks:
Finally check out a look by XULY BET! FINALLY AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNERS ARE ON THE MAP!

Is Newyork ready for this house of style? Be prepared to be amazed!