Bombe Surprise is a label from London. The collection and designs are inspired by the wax prints that designer Nina Ribena saw at one of London’s many markets and the…
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APiF: Please introduce your business and your designs. Vanessa Mukasa: My label, Vanessa Mukasa, is about strong, stylish, cosmopolitan women from all walks of life. I love color and different…
…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…
…from using the current Holland/Dutch Wax prints, but I feel that I want to explore all different fabric trends because I love the use of the color, shape and design…
…companies that still prints and produces on the African continent. They used to be independent but since 2010 they are owned by the Dutch Wax powerhouse Vlisco. Biggest challenge for…
APiF: Please introduce your business. Massira Keita: For a few months, I found myself drawing on the tablet. I realized my illustrations centered around wax fabrics. For now, I plan…
…collections of cushions, notebooks and handbags. APiF: When and why did you start designing with African Prints and Fabrics? Eva: I always loved African fabrics, in particular the colorful wax…
“Flocking to the sea / Crowds of people wait for me / Sea gulls scavenge / Steal ice cream / Worries vanish / Within my dream.” The Africa-inspired beachwear label…
…friends encouraged me to begin designing clothes as a profession. I am a self-trained designer. APiF: What is your vision for your label? Bélya: I envision my label carving out…
…of just regurgitating what has already been said. APiF: If your label would be a person, what kind of person would it be? Wale: I don’t attribute a particular demographic,…