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TwitterMy Asho — launched in June 2009, this UK-based web boutique carries the work of established and up-and-coming African designers, giving them a chance to showcase their creations to a wider audience.
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Vlisco Netherlands presents: Tresor Brilliant
Posted by admin on July 26th, 2011
I absolutely love this new July 2011 collection from Vlisco Hollandais. The material is absolutely gorgeous and elegant. It’s a step away from the traditional African-print ankara fabric. This line includes embellishments such as sequins to provide a more exotic look and feel. The creativity that can be achieved by this material is limitless.
See for yourself below:
Stylish Fashion Accessories
Posted by admin on March 22nd, 2011
Hey Hey Hey,
Happy 2011 1st Quarter, fashionistas….Spring is here and the weather is warming up. These accessories are perfect for this time of the year. They bring a bit of warmth and bright fabulous colors to the drab winter gear we’ve been rocking.
Check these out from Pure Fashion and Accessories.
Enjoy,
Pour l’Homme by Mina Evans
Posted by admin on January 20th, 2011
A little somethin’ somethin’ for the guys by Designer – Mina Evans.
These outfits are trendy without being “too African” if there’s ever such a thing. It’s western inspired with a dash of African in it. I know some guys who would rock these no questions asked. It’s not only during special occasions that you have to rock trads.
These shirts are ready-to-wear and available for sale. Just facebook Mina Evans
Bringing African Fashion to the world via the internet
Posted by admin on December 7th, 2010
Browsing CNN.com earlier today i came across this video on AgnesandLola.com – an online boutique featuring collections by independent designers with an African theme to their clothing. Just Brilliant.
They’re taking African fashion global and I loves it. Designers don’t have to wait for a coveted spot at fashion week to display their creative works anymore.
Anyway enough blabbing, this is not an essay. Enjoy the video.
Full article via @cnn.
Goddess Collection by Asake Oge
Posted by admin on December 4th, 2010
We started this year with some lovely pieces by UK Designer – Asake Agoro (aka Asake Oge). We thought it only fitting to end 2010 with a sneak peek into the Goddess Collection.
If you wanna get at this talented Fashion Sista, just google her. Yes she is that special (no bias).
Enjoy
“Making it and Rocking it”
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2010
So Genevieve Magazine decided to hit us with some editorial and fashion creativity by featuring Nigerian Designers rocking their own creations…they called it “Making it and Rocking it”.
“Most designers believe that some models don’t wear their superlative pieces the way they envisioned it. So we got six designers with diverse fashion expressions to showcase their pieces in the exact way they would love for them to be seen” – Ohimai Atafo (Fashion Director, Genevieve Magazine).
Here are Nigeria’s leading fashion ladies:
Bridget Awosika rocking Bridget Awosika:
Funke Ogunde rocking PhunkAfrique:
Ugonna Omeruo rocking House of Nwocha:
Kemmy Solomon rocking KemkemStudio:
Rukky Ladoja rocking Grey:
Ugoma Adegoke rocking Zebra Living:
Source: Genevieve Magazine Nov 2010 Edition | Photos: Oladipo Oladapo.
[VIDEO] Gwen Stefani 2011 L.A.M.B Collection
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2010
Well it’s official, African print, is not just for African designers or your friend’s cousin on the father’s side wedding aso-ebi.
Watch the vid from fashion week
Styles for 2011 – Eki Orleans
Posted by admin on November 18th, 2010
I’m just gonna jump right into it, maybe you wouldn’t notice my long absence.
As 2010 is rounding up, some 2011 designs are beginning to crop up here and there. The first post for 2011 is by designer – Eki Orleans.
By far, this aladdin/genie inspired design is my faveeeeeeee
Here are the rest….Enjoy!
