London-based Nigerian designer Tsemaye Bintie presents a very stylish and elegant collection for Spring/Summer 2016. Straight lines with some attachments like geometric cut-outs and a long colorful fringe element. Actually the white…
As you know I was lucky enough to spend my Christmas holidays in Accra. I hadn’t been back in 7 years, so the 2,5 weeks of vacation went by very quickly with…
Beautiful and stunning is this presentation of designs by fashion designers from the African Diaspora. Inspired by the ever emerging trends from the African continent – like from fashion weeks in Nigeria…
I just stumbled over this ready-to-wear brand from Nigeria: Iconola. The motto of this fashion label is “Real People, Real Clothes, Real Prices”. Iconola wants to be the alternative to high-end, luxury …
Another year is ending tonight! It’s unbelievable how quickly 2015 passed by. I feel like someone snapped with their finger and woosh, suddenly it is December 31st. But actually quite a lot…
Casablanca – Lagos – Nairobi – Johannesburg: The exhibition “Fashion Cities Africa” will showcase contemporary fashion of these 4 metropolises from couture to streetstyle and introduce different fashion agents. “Fashion Cities Africa”…
APiF: Please introduce yourself Niki’s Groove: My name is Nicholle Kobi, I am a French-Congolese illustrator based In Paris. APiF: You do illustrations – how did you get into drawing/art? Niki’s Groove:…
APiF: Please introduce your business. Minne Atairu (Mimi): It is all about accessibility. VERSE 20 aims to introduce consumers to fashion designers from Africa through a curated shopping experience. I feel African…
The campaign by textile design company Printex Ghana to showcase their 2016 designs is called “A Duku Crowns”. The campaign is stunning! The head-wraps are creative and gorgeous. Every crown can be…
Stylish and extravagant – that’s the new collection Coup de Classe by Christie Brown Ghana. I really like the combination of different designs and materials. As if she had picked key elements…