Traditional African design has always had a strong influence on fashion, and a number of our favorite designers have experimented with everything from eye-popping tribal prints to turbans and head wraps. Just as big as its place in the fashion industry is the need for so many women and men in the continent’s over 50 Continue Reading
Want to rock your ankara on the beach? Adama Paris (who we wrote about here), is offering printed bikinis for Spring 2012, in a flurry of cool colors and patterns. Check out a few styles, photographed by Mario Epanya (mastermind behind the Vogue Africa movement) and modeled by Miss Black France contestants: What do you Continue Reading
Searching for affordable contemporary pieces fashioned out of Ankara fabric? Look no further than It’s Archel, an e-boutique boasting Liberian made separates all under $100: The Trina Romper, $45 The Archel Dress, $68 Every piece is handmade by a Liberian artisan who is rebuilding after the country’s war. Each item is one-of-a-kind, and if you Continue Reading
While doing my daily searches for cool, new fashionable finds, I stumbled across ChiChia, a London based Tanzanian designer. Loose Jersey Tunic, $113; Petal Skirt, $243 Blending signature East African printed fabrics with contemporary silhouettes, Chi Chia uses organic cotton to create jersey essentials. Printed Tee, $94 Short Sleeve Jersey Dress, $146 The brand’s Spring/Summer Continue Reading
Fashion Bomb (and Bombshell) favorite Ekineyo has hopped on the pastel trend for Spring 2012, casting their form fitting pieces in seasonal mint, lilac, and pale pink: Get summer ready with a series of fresh cropped tops, mini skirts, and lithe body clinging dresses: Do you like it? All the pieces above are available starting Continue Reading
Selita Ebanks attended the 9th Annual Spring Dinner Dance at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City, appropriately titled “New Year’s in April: A Fool’s Fête.” She went glam in a one-shoulder embellished gown from African-American designer CD Greene, who was also in attendance: She accessorized with a cherry red clutch and a burgundy Continue Reading
Crux NY is rolling out a host of colorful, dangling, neon tinged accessories for Spring 2012. Take a glance at their latest lookbook, titled Enchanted Rivalry: Noelani Neon Earrings, $40 Syeria Earrings, $200; Sari Necklace, $425. Niamh Earrings, $45 Malha Earrings, $55 Marag Earrings, $60 Amira Earrings, $75 Tia Earrings, $40; Sihan Cuff, $300. Shen Continue Reading
UK brand Loud Culture (which we wrote about here and here), recently sent over images from their Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Continuing with their Afro-cosmopolitan creations, designers Ashley-Rae Tapping and Abi Fashesin offer brighter colors, high hems, bustiers, and cool cut outs: I’m living for the patterned blazers and cute cocktails (they’d be perfect for spring Continue Reading
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