Hey! I was on cool Kenyan blog Lamu Tamu (www.lamutamu.com), when I stumbled across a post about a Nigeria based line called Prima Rouge: Created by University of Nottingham alum, Tobi Bisola Martins, Prima Rouge fashion batik fabric into a host a fun silhouettes, including shorts, strapless dresses, and fun tops : I’ve seen a Continue Reading
Hey! Today I wanted to quickly introduce you to Ohema Ohene, a new London based line created by designer Abenaa Pokuaa’: Ohema Ohene, which means ‘QUEEN & KING’ in the Ghanaian language of Twi, uses striking traditional batik prints to fashion one shoulder cocktails, playsuits, and wrap dresses. Guys, they even have batik print sneakers: Continue Reading
Hey Guys! Today I wanted to put you onto black footwear designer Selam Yohans: The British-Eritrean creative recently completed her Masters course in ladies luxury footwear designs at Cordwainers College, and released the following designs for her Autumn/Winter collection: Citing Jimmy Choo, Patrix Cox, and Georgina Goodman as footwear icons, Yohans uses complex heels and Continue Reading
Ugh! So it seems our server issues are slowly correcting themselves:) Since the sites been ‘transitioning’ I’ve been in a pretty ornery mood, but when a friend directed me to Plutocracy’s website, my spirits instantly lifted! Created by designer Anitra Michelle, the line is earmarked for young, urban professional women who aren’t afraid to explore Continue Reading
Fashion Bomb friend Kesh (who we wrote about here) is the latest artist to join the ranks of Hype Means Nothing: You may remember, we reported on Hype Means Nothing’s cool tee’s in this vintage Paris Boutique Spotlight: It seems Kesh put a unique spin on the ‘finger glasses’ look, instead going for a complete Continue Reading
Maya Lake, designer of bomb brand Boxing Kitten (www.boxingkitten.com), recently hit us up with her fabulous Fall 2009 Lookbook: The new seasons promises more African inspired frocks in a melange of bright colors like yellow, purple, and orange. Sophisticated ball shoulder shifts in teal play with frothy skirts in pink and green. It seems the Continue Reading
Hey Fashion Bombers! Today I wanted to put you onto hot indie line Golden Hanger created by 21-year-old Henry Spencer: The three year old line, straight out of Detroit, Michigan, features saucy cocktails in luxe fabrics like satin and silk set off by sequins, exotic sashes, and frothy tulle: If you’re looking for your next Continue Reading
Fashion Bomb friend Jose Duran recently showed his stunning Spring/Summer 2010 Menswear Collection here in Paris: Taking inspiration from African hunters and soldiers, the line used desert tones like khaki, white, and black: Though the collection is fiercely masculine, I could see myself wearing any of the reinforced shoulder jackets, harem pants, or embellished shirts: Continue Reading
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