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Feel-good Outfits by Melyjah

APiF: Please introduce your label. Mélanie: Melyjah is an ethnic brand located in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. I am mixing different textiles from Africa and other continents: cotton, wax, silk.  …

APIF Gift Guide: Cecret Candles

…soy wax, shea-butter and essential fragrance oils. Besides smelling awesome, Cecret Massage Candles are also specifically made for use on the body and leave your skin feeling like silk. They…

Selfridges Presents Fashion from Nigerian Designers

…Anumudu and House of Silk. Picture from Selfridges After Duro Olowu announced his cooperation with jcp, Selfridges is another big retailer that takes interest into African Fashion Designers. I hope…

It’s a Wrap

…it needs to have a certain softness to it. Personally, I like cotton, acrylic and silk-infused fabric best. What is your wrapping secret? Please share it in the comments below!…

The Print Creator: Banke Kuku

…Duro Olowu – both labels that have been recognized for their distinguished prints and fabrics. APiF: Please introduce your business and your designs. Banke Kuku: The Banke Kuku Textiles fuse…

Back to the 70ies: Sneak Peek into Fall

…I like all the group shots – very stylish and powerful. Seems like autumn will bring lots of lace, tweed, fur (hopefully fake!), silk, brocade and cord. I am not…