THE MAKING is a Project idea born out of a need to support young designers in Nigeria by effectively presenting their works to the international audience and also support the ‘BUY NIGERIAN’ campaign. According to Kola Oshalusi, it started out with a discussion with a young designer few years ago who wanted to shoot her…
Farai Simoyi was born in London, England, the child of Zimbabwean parents. The ULTRA FEMMé collection is a juxtaposition between a bit of edge and a bit of femininity. According to the designer, speaking on the inspiration for the collection, “My inspiration comes from my background & a mixture of different cultures. I design as…
The creative force & designer behind the extraordinary jewelry line Pichulik releases her new AW/13 collection. Katherine- Mary Pichulik from Cape Town South Africa founded the accessory brand in 2012, which is known for its signature woven detail. The surreal- like statement jewelry pieces are made from collected local materials, beautifully crafted with the twist…
After an exclusive viewing and unveiling of the new collection by Nigerian design label, Needle Point, a new lookbook has been pushed out to ensure everyone in tune with fashion gets a peep at the news collection. The collection was named after Queen Amina of Northern Nigeria. Inspired by the Elizabethan era, the collection is…
The statement and glamorous neck pieces, earrings and bracelets for this jewellery collection is a must have for the daring female who likes to stand out from the crowd. The designs were inspired by the African woman, especially the Eastern and Southern African women, who delight in adorning statement accessories. They were created using the…
With its vibrant, eye-catching patterns, Bantu’s spring ཉ swimwear collection is a perfect representation of the surf culture indigenous to Africa. Think psychedelic tropics mixed with tribal prints, and whole lot of neon. But while we’re all about a statement bikini this summer, we're even more about shopping for a cause. Ethiopian Designer Yodit Eklund…
To kick start a new month, Award-winning womenswear label for the discerning female – contemporary in style, influenced by cultural influences, Bestow Elan has released a Summer Collection for 2013 Tagged “Summer Memoirs” set to revamp wardrobes with ultra feminine, stylish and edgy pieces. With flattering styles depicting current trends and outwear pieces perfect for…
Kortu Momolu is one designer that has certainly taken her designs to the next level. Kortu Momolu (pronounced Cut • Toe – Mo • Mo • Lu) is a fashion designer and stylist born in Monrovia, Liberia though based in America. For her Spring 2013 Collection, Kortu went for 21 fabulous looks that capture the…
Ifeoma Aigbe actually launched her Ordelia fashion label based in Nigeria in 2012 with the aim to “tailor to fit”, to create pieces that would make every item from our label, fluid and singular between the wear and the wearer; a sweet ensemble in terms of style, personality, effect. The new 2013collection unveiled by the…
Alain Niava, Ivorian designer has released a new collection of handbags available in five leather colors and five colors of cloth. This new collection features original and sparkling bags, with a mix of leather, African prints and vibrant colours. According to the designer, “Fashion is a passion. We have creations that make you dream. It…