Believe it or not, we’re always on the look out for cool, fresh, upcoming designers, with aesthetics that speak to our tastes. While cruising online, I came across pieces from designer Loza Maleombho’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection and fell in love: The Cote Ivorian New York based designer specializes in whipping African prints into Victorian inspired Continue Reading
Kiara writes, “ Hey! I want to first start off by saying I absolutely love your site! :) But I was wondering do you happen to have any suggestions for clothing sites or boutiques online because I am tired of shopping at Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, and department stores for my clothing. I want clothing Continue Reading
I met so many cool jewelry designers and boutique owners at the 2012 Style Bloggers of Color Conference, including Aareeyl Yoseefaw Goodwin, the mastermind behind accessories line Beads Byaree: Shake a Tail Feather Belt, $35 Emerald Towers Earrings, $29 The Howard University graduate specializes in statement earrings, rings, and belts, fashioned out of brass and Continue Reading
While searching for Kimberly Chandler’s 2012 Met Gala earrings, I came across jewelry designer Wilfredo Rosado’s website, and was instantly intrigued by his Blackamoor Collection: The ebony carved Italian made collection comprises pendants and rings depicting princes and kings adorned with gold, diamonds, and colored stones, along with a pair of funky ‘hand’ earrings previously Continue Reading
Looking for ways to make your nails pop this Summer? Well Los Angeles-based nail design company NCLA has you covered with fun nail wraps and nail lacquers, all retailing for $16 each: NCLA x Melody Ehsani Money Green Hello, I Love You Started in 2011, the brand began as a line of nail wraps inspired 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
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