…Funlayo Deri pieces here. APiF: Any tips for new designers/start-ups in the fashion industry? Funmilayo: To anyone looking to start their own fashion label, I say first of all you…
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…label that aims to drape a woman’s curves flawlessly. My style has been heavily influenced by great African women such as Lira, a musician from South Africa, whose style is…
…a fusion of home-spun ethnic, arts and crafts aesthetics that command attention. APiF: When and why did you start designing with African Prints and Fabrics? Anita: My cultural heritage has…
Thalassa Dress APiF: Please introduce your business and your designs. Hazel Aggrey-Orleans: Eki Orleans is a dynamic women’s wear label known for its bold vibrant prints and soft silhouette. The…
…creating a ready to wear line for women that is Africa-inspired and globally appealing. APiF: If your label would be a person, what kind of person would it be? Kooroo…
…or of your collection and why? Akosua Sweetheart DressSerwah: For Fall 2012, that would be the Rue 114 Akosua Sweetheart dress in Gold Dust or limited edition African print! It…
…Diaspora arts, crafts, music, design and cultures. APiF: What is the meaning behind the name of your label Open The Gate? Sandrine: We act as a hub, as a platform…
…Later on, because of my travels and through art exhibitions, I was attracted to design and art. APiF: What is your favorite item of your collection and why? Jacquie: The…
APiF: Please introduce your business and your designs. Samira Machold: Inheritance design is a young upcoming Afrocentric fashion and design label based in Vienna, Austria. It focuses on high quality…
…process and the art of fashion design has been a driving force in my career. APiF: When and why did you start designing with African prints and fabrics? Neith: My…