New collection, same designs? What I like about Duro Olowu is, that new collections are never completely different – there are always recognizable elements. Shapes like the beautiful dresses and prints, the…
The boubou is a traditional, formal attire from West Africa. The garment when worn at festivities or important events – the “grand boubou” – is usually decorated and embroidered. Inspired by her…
Ooops they did it again. An established luxury designer – Stella McCartney – is sending her models down the runway in African Prints. Social Media is outraged. To be honest, I am…
Interview with artist Evans Mbugua about the influence of prints in his work, how growing up in Nairobi inspired him and the necessity of Social Media for artists. APiF: Please introduce yourself.…
Merging the love for nature & fashion and to support the region in Ghana where his family is from – that was the motivation for Nana Boateng Osei when he startet his…
Maybe I am biased. Okay I guess I am, but recently it felt like I am noticing a lot of Ghanaians doing their thing and being innovators, creative leaders, disruptors and entrepreneurs.…
Article by Nana Spio-Garbrah Ilé-Ilà is a new interior design brand launched by architect turned product designer Tosin Oshinowo. The brand, meaning House of Lines in Yoruba, is a marriage…
This collection for Bazarapagne Summer is just stunning – or shall I say the photography of the collection is? Don’t get me wrong: The designs are nice! The ruffles on the back…
Let me put all my eggs into one basket and tell you: Baskets are trending this season. Actually no, not just this season, this is already turning into the year of the…
Yes, I am calling the Duro Olowu Fall collection muted. If you are surprised about this statement, check-out some of his past collections via the links below. Nigerian designer Duro Olowu is…