APiF: Please introduce your business and your designs. GloRia Wava Munno: The mission of my label is to fuse the diverse and vibrant world of African culture, texture, fabric and…
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APiF: Please introduce your business and your designs. Naa: At Roots our vision is creating fashion accessories using African fabrics and African embellishments like beads, twine, etc. Our designs range…
…that not only African prints, but African styles and fabrics – like e.g. kaftan, boubou, kente prints, cotton batiks and mudcloth fabrics – will be more present in the future…
…country, would be our place of production. APiF: What is special compared to other shoe labels? Nana: Traditional elements and inspirations are integral part of our designs. For example our…
Behind the label NOH NEE are the sisters Marie Darouiche and Rahmee Wetterich. Born and raised in Cameroon they now live in Munich, Germany. Inspired by their heritage and their…
…It is also exciting to see that international designers find interest in our traditional fabric! It’s interesting to see the many ways it’s been used on the runways! APiF: Is…
…did you start designing with African Prints and Fabrics? Senami: The use of African prints is a reflection of culture. We usually mix traditional Ankara with solids to create modern…
…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…
…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 Designs:…
…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…