Nigerian based Womenswear and Accessories label Viv La Resistancepresents Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, tagged “Kaleidoscope”. According to Mo Alatise, Creative Director of the label, “the Inspiration for this collection came from the marrying of a series of visual and physical stimulants and a need for a new medium of expression, born out of necessity. The…
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The Spring/Summer 2012 collection of Jodi is contemporary funk with vivid, dramatic yet current pieces. Creative Designer of the label Jodi Barima for inspiration went to Ghana her homeland. New inspiration yielded new designs and Ghana put a different spin on things, it offered a dynamism and intimacy and set the tone for this…
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Inspired by African traditions and designs, “URU” is an old Swahili term for a diamond, a precious stone used as a decorative and luxurious adornment since ancient times. In 2009 in Dar es Salaam, the first URU bracelet was created using locally sourced rough diamonds, gold and black fishing line, identical to that used on…
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House of Nwocha spearheaded by UgonnaUmeruo is a fashion label that creates strong fashion clothing pieces for women that are not afraid to channel their sexy features. The Fall 2012/13 collection featured here is a tale of strong women of old from the far East in Asia. According to the designer’s description of the…
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Somalian duo Mataano recently showed their Fall 2012 collection is a presentation during the New York Fashion Week. Clean, feminine and sophisticated, their visualization of the fall line was very contemporary and suave. “Lopez flaunts a series of silk, satin, and velvet tinged separates, splashed with a subdued palette of white, black, misty mauve,…
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Helen ChukwuCouture (HCC) is a young Nigerian 18 year old Creative Designer of HCC fashion label. She is currently a student at the Marangoni School of Fashion Design in London, United Kingdom. The aspects of fashion that interests her the most are the patterns, textiles and prints of a fabric. According to Helen, “Fashion…
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Ghanian/London based clothing and accessories label Ohema Oheneis making us lust after these really cool Ankara print sneakers. We love the African and contemporary edginess. Hello guys what you waiting for? Go get yours now! To get your hands on these, visit: Address: 63 Atlantic Rd, London, SW9 8PUTel: +44 (0) 203 490 9357Email: info@ohemaohene.com …
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Today we are playing dress up and having all the fun in the world with clothes, shoes and accessories from Totalwrap, a one-stop store where you can find up-to-date clothes, shoes, jewellery and other fashion accessories. The store stocks brands including Zanotti Giuseppe, Herve Ledger, River Island, Marc by Marc Jacobs, H&M, Topshop, Yves Saint…
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BravoModa is a fashion label that has been around since 2009. Though it is just beginning to gain grounds in the Nigerian fashion industry, the label has been known to make fashion statements with trendsetting, stylish appeal and unique pieces. According to Seun Ola Creative Director of BravoModa, “My passion for fitness inspired me to…
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