ARISE is Africa’s first and foremost international style magazine. Highlighting African achievement in fashion, music, culture and politics, it provides a positive portrayal of the continent and its contribution to contemporary society across the world.
From cover stars including Naomi Campbell, Alek Wek and Alicia Keys to in-depth interviews with Denzel Washington, David Adjaye and Jay-Z, ARISE informs, incites and delights in equal measure. "ARISE breaks cultural and editorial boundaries with its mix of upfront news, exclusive interviews, reportage and luxury fashion stories," says Helen Jennings, editor of the high-end, large-format title. "I’m proud to say ARISE is like no other global glossy."
As part of ARISE’s ongoing commitment to highlighting African talent, it presents the first ARISE Magazine Fashion Week - Lagos 2011 this March. The landmark event will bring together 50 designers from Africa and the diaspora, and features shows and seminars as well as concerts by Estelle, Darey Art Alade, D’Banj and Tinie Tempah. AMFW culminates in the ARISE Magazine Fashion Awards, the winners of which will participate in the ARISE Magazine Fashion Gala on September 14 at New York Fashion Week.
After three successful seasons of ARISE African Fashion Collective at NYFW, plus sponsorship of Africa Fashion Week 2009 in Johannesburg, ARISE founder Nduka Obaigbena felt it was time ARISE launched its own pan-African event: "ARISE is already leading the way and, due to the unprecedented demand to showcase Africa’s finest designers, we’ve created our very own series of spectacular events. We’re showing the world that Africa is here to stay at the forefront of international fashion."
ARISE is published quarterly and sold in over 20 countries. It has established itself as a mainstream magazine for modern Africans, African-Americans and the diaspora, and through its newly relaunched website, Facebook and Twitter pages, ARISE continues to build a global community.
INSIDE THE SPRING 2011 ISSUE
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