…from different parts of Africa’s heritage and re-inventing them in a contemporary context. Our Tanzanian brand Chichia London takes the Kanga fabrics worn in East Africa as wraps and repositions…
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Aburi cushions APiF: Please introduce your business and your designs. Eva Sonaike: Eva Sonaike is a London-based luxury home-accessories and fashion-accessories company using traditional African and African-inspired textiles in vibrant…
Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL), the biggest event for Africa-inspired fashion in Europe, just took place from August the 1st until the 3rd. Unfortunately, I couldn’t attend (next time, hopefully)…
APiF: Please introduce your business and your designs. Elizabeth Batchelor: Qute Fashion is a fashion label – we are designing our own clothing and selling it exclusively online. In addition…
Okay, don’t beat me up that I am calling the new Labyrinth collection from the label Sika Designs “back to the 50s”. But doesn’t the hairdo and the dresses remind…
…who were also interested in taking the classes. I could not travel to all the cities these ladies were calling from, so I decided to take the school online. That…
…and gift ideas on their website. Another designer who had a calling from the African continent is the grande dame of fashion Vivienne Westwood. She is offering an Ethical Fashion…
…US Dollars, I was offended. “How dare they using African cloth, calling it a new trend and selling the designs for horrendous prices?” Was the first thought that crossed my…
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…
…London, and next year will include on top of these two, Venice, Lagos and New York. Afro-Polis takes place from the 15th to 19th of October in London. Find out…