Think you have what it takes to be a designer? EDUN LIVE, Bono and Ali Hewson’s ethical t-shirt clothing line, has been assisting and increasing employment and trade in South and East Africa since their company began in 2005. Every EDUN t-shirt produced is made from 100% African organic cotton. Now, you have a chance to join the Grow to Sew  movement by showcasing your artistic talent and supporting a good cause.EDUN LIVE is looking for ‘green-themed’ entries that will make their blank cotton tees pop with color and creativity. The winning design will be printed and sold at the VIRGIN MOBILE FESTIVAL, held in Baltimore, MD on August 9th & 10th. The winner will also receive an EDUN LIVE wardrobe valued at $1000, and 10% of the proceeds of all t-shirts will go directly to EDUN LIVE’s initiatives in Africa.The contest closes on July 24th, so get your creative gears grinding and enter your designs here.

Adeleke Sijuwade, a Nigerian born designer and former model also known as Leke, knows that women’s bodies are a work of art. That’s why he is branching out from his already fabulous clothing line for men, ADELKE, to explore how his vibrant and unique designs can flatter women’s curves to make her feel gorgeous.

OLORI, which means Princess in Yoruba, is the name of his newest collection of forty unique pieces for women only. “I’m into the body expressing the clothes, not the clothes expressing the body”, Leke claims. If you want to rock Leke’s designs like Erykah Badu and Tyra Banks do, showcase your style with OLORI.

Tonight, from 7-10pm, catch the designer unveiling OLORI at Pieces Boutique in Brooklyn. You can also view his designs here.

The International Center of Photography’s most recent exhibit is bringing Japan back to New York City. Heavy Light, featuring photography and film from 13 of Japan’s most talented artists show that there is more rising from this island nation than just the sun. From Hiroh Kikai’s stunning black and white street portraits to Miwa Yanagi’s eerie theatrical re-creation of childhood fairy tales, the exhibition represents a link between traditional culture and emerging elements of Japanese society.

Asako Narahashi’s series Half Awake and Half Asleep in the Water blends the turbulence of nature with the futuristic urban architecture that lines Japan’s coast. Asako’s images evoke an isolation that could only result from floating just out of reach from the safety of land.

Masayuki Yoshinaga’s video installation showcases the modern rituals of Japan’s infamous motorcycle gangs. His light screen display of Lolita Gothic fashion is also a must-see. Photographed in some of the most famous trend-setting districts in Japan, such as Harajuku and Shibuya, Yoshinaga’s collection explores bizarre and daring Japanese street style.

Don’t miss out on this illuminating display, running now until September 7th. More info here.

If you find yourself in or around London for the next three days, set your radio dial to 87.7FM to catch an aesthetic explosion airing live from Abbey Road Studios. Presented by Showstudio and Swarovski, Fashion DJs emphasizes how fashion and music are constantly interlinked by putting top designers, models, and musicians behind the turntables. A few of the rumored names set to play are Naomi Campbell, Lily Cole and Giles Deacon.

And if that isn’t music to your ears, video footage and live radio content is available online here and here.