…How do u feel about the new African Prints/Fabric trend? Marie-Fleur: It is great that the fabrics are being now more often used and showcased. Prints fascinate me. I would…
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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…
…Prints and Fabrics? Pooja: It wasn’t an easy task to just start designing with African prints. With such a wide variety of printed cotton mixes in the market, there were…
…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…
…fabrics. I wanted to play with African fabrics, but by entering into this competitive market, I knew I had to do something different. I love the feel of silk fabrics…
…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…
…print fabric but mainly in ‘slit & kaba’, a traditional design. I loved the colors and designs of our fabric but wanted a chic and more contemporary way of wearing…
…Asoke fabric from Nigeria and Kitenge fabric from East Africa. I incorporate these materials with different materials from Europe to give a feel of both traditional and modern influences. APiF:…
…of vintage flair. The aesthetic of the label is finding fabrics that inspire creativity. The label’s initiative is to support domestic commerce by using fabrics, trims, notions, and production facilities…
…it is part of our culture. Silk never goes out of fashion, so why should our fabric?! APiF: Fashion Finds: What is your favorite piece of your collection and why?…