…grandmother’s house, which led onto my love of drawing intricate patterns and then progressed towards an affinity for African prints. I particularly like Kente cloth and how each pattern and…
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…Ghana. Joansu is a combination of my name ‘Adjoa’ and ‘nsu’ (water in Akan). The symbol mimics the Mmeeda geometrical pattern of Ghana’s Kente cloth – a pattern that means…
…friends encouraged me to begin designing clothes as a profession. I am a self-trained designer. APiF: What is your vision for your label? Bélya: I envision my label carving out…
…homeline and as a new addition the children’s line Jelly Bees. We are specializing in vintage silhouettes using all 100% Cotton, African textiles. APiF: Love the name of your label…
Another gift inspiration in our APIF Gift Guide comes from the London-based brand Urbanknit. Urbanknit is an independent label creating handmade accessories for those with a taste for something different….
…global fashion environment. APiF: If your label would be a person, what kind of person would it be? Sindiso: Inspired and confident. APiF: What is your cultural heritage and how…
…national dress, but it was only until I visited a few of them that I realized that the commonality actually gave way to marked differences in the pattern styles and…
…love the pattern and the inside material. You can wear it in two ways, so it blends easily with your outfit. It is something that can cross-over seasons, as you…
…in her interior design. Her first collection also features a collaboration with designer Damola Rufai. “He has a strong approach to pattern design, and showcases African sensibilities in a contemporary…
…was handmade in Burkina Faso as part of her cooperation with the Ethical Fashion Initiative. The cotton pieces give Khumalo’s collection a different look and break the pattern of her…