African Fashion Star Competition Launches July 31 in Nigeria

Fashion designers from all over Africa are welcome to compete in the Africa Fashion Star Competition taking place in Lagos, Nigeria on July 31, 2013. This competition is being held in partnership between Frallain the African Luxury Group, and EDUN. Contestants will compete for the chance to win a paid internship with the fashion brand Edun based in New York City and take classes at a world famous fashion school in New York City as well. Edun is part of the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesy) and shows twice a year at New York Fashion Week. "Edun's mission has always been to support trade with Africa and thus we are excited to welcome a young African talent as part of our trade and training programs. We look forward to having this young designer as part of the team in New York and wish to extend thanks to those who helped to make this program a reality," says Janice Sullivan, CEO Edun. The winner will also be signed to Frallain and have their collections featured under the brand.