BEFFTA Member Verona white interviews the organisers of Fashion Pop Up Market at Brick Lane, London

BEFFTA Member Verona white interviews the organisers of Fashion Pop Up Market at Brick Lane, London

African fashion is definitely on trend and is creating a huge buzz around the world. BEFFTA founder and Member Pauline Long and BEFFTA Member Verona White recently caught up with the organisers and designers at the pop up fashion market in the lively shopping area of Brick Lane, London. The fashion market complete with a show stopping fashion show live on the streets was organised by PR and marketing firm Vorte Avan Garde (VAD). As well as reviewing the designs for BEFFTA TV show, the two BEFFTA Members were also out scouting nominees for BEFFTA 2011 in the fashion categories.

Amongst the designers that showcased were Kamondi Couture, Asakeoge Couture, Yaa Ataa bags and textile Connoisseur, Yaa Ohenewa. Also onsight was the fabulous magazine that has gone rapidly global FAB magazine with a very unique concept of two cover in one magazine.

If you are looking for a bargain then get ready as the next Pop Up fashion market is back on 31st July at  Brick Lane as the designers launch a massive summer sale on their collections.

Details:  65 Hanbury Street, Brick Lane. E1 5JP from 10am – 6pm

Designers or cosmetic product vendors interested in hiring a selling space can contact Cynthia on 07834 321 373 or email votreavantgarde@gmail.com

Nominate for BEFFTA 2011 at www.beffta.com

BEFFTA award-winning designer Asake of Asakeoge Couture shows off one of her collection that has similarities with a dress worn by Kate Duchess of Cambridge in a recent trip in Canada

BEFFTA award-winning fashion designer Asake of Asakeoge Couture shows off one of her collection that is almost similar to a dress worn by Kate Duchess of Cambridge in a recent trip in Canada

BEFFTA Member Verona White sampling the fabulous designs by Ayikai Couture

BEFFTA Member Verona White sampling the fabulous designs by Ayikai Couture

Ayikai Couture head designer talks to BEFFTA TV crew about her collection

Ayikai Couture head designer talks to BEFFTA TV crew about her collection

Kamondi Couture tailor made suits and designs in full display at Fashion Pop Up Market

Kamondi Couture tailor made suits and designs in full display at Fashion Pop Up Market

Beautiful bags by Yaa Ataa Couture

Beautiful bags by Yaa Ataa Couture

Yaa Ataa Couture head designer shows off one of her handmade creations

Yaa Ataa Couture head designer shows off one of her handmade creations

Yaa Ohenewa Textiles designer specialises in both children and adult ranges

Yaa Ohenewa Textiles designer specialises in both children and adult ranges

BEFFTA founder Pauline Long just spotted her favourite mobile phone case handmade by Yaa Ataa Couture

BEFFTA founder Pauline Long just spotted her favourite mobile phone case handmade by Yaa Ataa Couture

FAB magazine looking absolutely fabulous with a unique concept of double cover

FAB magazine looking absolutely fabulous with a unique concept of double cover