13 Months of Sunshine; that is the title of this film by Yehdego Abeselom who I have heard about for a about 4 years. I have been unenthusiastic because of my indifference to the title since its close resemblance to the trademark of the Ethiopian Tourism commission. Regardless, I have seen pieces of the film [...]
Published by August 25th, 2008 in Design, Music and Noteworthy.Archive for the 'Design' Category
I was sitting on a high stool in the lounge area of a local bar. My side-line hearing could hear the topic of discussion from all sides. The classic club conversations: a little bit of hellos, laughing, some Obama stuff, & some do you have a light? Then a girl wearing a bernos ‘I Heart [...]
Published by July 23rd, 2008 in African, Bernos, Design and Shameless Plug.Our first TV interview ever. On Medill News Washington came when we had our monthly meeting and interviewed us. Watch video below Three young immigrants make a fashion statement by Alysia Patterson – Jul 17, 2008 WASHINGTON — In the world of African affairs, Ethiopia and Eritrea are historically unfriendly neighbors. But in the fashion [...]
Published by July 21st, 2008 in African, Bernos, Design and Noteworthy.Have you heard? If you haven’t, the Ethiopian Annual Tourney is going to be in DC this year. Bernos is going to be there! So make sure you find our booth. For our customer around the world, I am sorry we won’t get to meet you in person but as promised, you get 1st dibs [...]
Published by June 24th, 2008 in Bernos, Design and Social.Skinny is out; well skinny is ‘in’ but not as ‘in’ as it was in the late nineties. Dresses are definitely ‘in.’ Girls are wearing light colored summer high wasted dress. That helps plump girls look more appealing while making skinny look bony. Controversies were stirred up over the last five years. Bony models are [...]
Published by June 13th, 2008 in Current Issues and Design.
