Name: Omowunmi Wemi - Akinsola


Country: Nigeria


Favorite Designer: More than one. Marchesa Emanuel Ungaro, Valentino(the original), Anything Long flowy dresses.


What is your style: Universal. I wear anything from almost punk to preppy to ladylike to boyish to casual.

Summer is around the corner its time for you lovely dolls to get your African print mini dresses and rompers out. If you do not own one  then you must check out  African fashion house Suakoko Betty. Below is the bio right from their website. 

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 Me lovin' this lovely model rocking the work of Canadian based label les enfants sauvages. You can check out the rest of the collection here

Obsession du Jour (Obsession of the day) is a section on ciaafrique where I post random fashionable pictures of someone or something related to Africa.Just Images that are fabulous.Enjoy and comment!!!!

If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear To your next party or outing here is a style inspired by Africa to cheer you up. Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!

The Washington Roberts Spring Summer 2011 Collection probes the scientific realm of Avatar (2009, James Cameron,) with its angular shapes and seaming.
“Geometry” calls to the makeup and costuming of the film with the manipulation of fabrics, cut outs, and experimentation with different textures. This collection is the epitome of edge, sophistication, femininity, and elegance. This collection is iconic Washington Roberts.
The defining image on the designer’s namesake sight, the “Navi” blazer, pairs Organza with novelty Tweed Fabric, for the ultimate relationship of sex and business. A provocative hint of skin is presented throughout the collection through the use of Chiffon, Organza, and Lace. Such looks as the “Eywa,”plays on this season’s mix-mash trend - pairing bold colors and patterns- with a slight twist of skin. Overall the collection presents equal parts business and pleasure, each piece easily translates from work to play. If nothing else, Washington Robert’s definitely knows how to accentuate the female physique with fun, modern, and bold pieces.
Washington Roberts Spring Summer collection brings certain sophistication with its presumed elegance and hint of modernization. WR is created for the woman who desires to look feminine yet strong, confident and impeccably stylish.

 My girl Bee from Chic Therapy  just launched her very own accessories store.  I followed her blog since the beginning and seen her making her own  headbands, earrings and necklaces and always asked myself "why isn't she selling these?" The items are available  here check it out . 

Name: Abigael Ngoma


Country of origin: Congo-Kinshasa

Obsession du Jour (Obsession of the day) is a   section on ciaafrique where  I post random fashionable pictures of someone or something related to Africa.Just Images that are fabulous.Enjoy and comment!!!!
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The beautiful Tanzanian model Millen Magese rocked the cover of Nigerian Mag Complete Magazine. She looks like a Barbie in these  pics. Millen is wearing some pieces of the latest collection of Nigerian fashion house Jewel by Lisa "Global minimalism". Thought ? 
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House of Bunor

On Saturday May 14th, 2011, the Lagos Expo, Eko Hotel Lagos was transformed with lace at the Austrian Lace Nigerian Fashion Event. The event was hosted by the Austrian Embroidery Association in collaboration with the Commercial Section of the Austrian Embassy. The evening was a celebration of the trade relationship between the Austrian Lace manufacturers and Nigeria; a relationship which has existed since the 1960’s and is still ongoing. As part of the measures to protect that trade relationship, the Austrian Embroidery Association led by their President, Mr Markus Riedmann emphasised the need for Austrian Lace customers to watch out for the hologram, a new device specially designed to help potential customers shop for authentic Austrian Lace.

Michèle Pouani is the brain and body behind Pyromaniac by mp. She hails from Yaoundé Cameroon, where her passion for clothes stems from her sweet upbringing in a family where Mom is a well-known and locally acclaimed fashion designer/entrepreneur.As she could not have chosen a more “fitting” path to embark on, her career began in 2002 in Paris where she graduated with a Fashion Design and Technology diploma.

 Obsession du Jour (Obsession of the day) is a   section on ciaafrique where  I post random fashionable pictures of someone or something related to Africa.Just Images that are fabulous.Enjoy and comment!!!!
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Nicki Minaj wore this beautiful jumpsuit when  visited Chicago's Collins Academy on Thursday. I could not really tell if is the jumpsuit is  some type of tie dye or Ankara. One thing I am sure of is that its African inspired. Not sure who the designer is , but if you know  please leave a comment. This is one of the best looks I've seen her in head to toes.You are Rock'in it Nicky. !!!!!!!!!!


Update
One my lovely twitter followers confirmed today that this jumpsuit is from Jean Paul Gaultier. 

If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing here is a style inspired by Africa to cheer you up.Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!

Hello fashionistas,
While checking the Fashion bomb today I saw this fabulous new line called Ekineyo.So I decided to check their site because I loved the pieces I saw and to my biggest surprise they had  these 2 skirts and dress  made of Ankara . Just fabulous !!! check them out here 

Name
Natasha Ndlovu


Country of origin
Zimbabwe, and grew up in South Africa.

Obsession du Jour (Obsession of the day) is a section on ciaafrique where I post random fashionable pictures of someone or something related to Africa.Just Images that are fabulous.Enjoy and comment !!!!

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Designer Profile
Nana Afua Antwi, current Top Model of Colour UK  is the founder and creator ‘adopted Culture’ fashion brand and  Akosua Ode Foundation . She is originally from Ashanti Ghana  and she is  known to be one of the top African emerging models in the UK   Ever since crowned the winner for Top model of Color UK it’s been one of her greatest achievement to beat over 3200 applicants to make it to the top of such a well known Model competition for models of Colour and within one year in the modeling Industry she’s got massive exposure and has been a great inspiration for young upcoming models.

 Seriously I have been sitting on my computer for a while and right when I decided to go to bed I changed my mind and checked out one of my fav blog (style pantry).I came across this  post  about these fabulous sneakers. Now you all know  I go gaga for anything made of prints. There you have it my last post of the day.“The Folorunsho Design Project, merges traditional African materials and techniques with western design. A portion of the from the proceeds of the sneakers sales will be transferred directly the Sierra di Lion Sharity Trust Fund, which supports the local youngsters, who actually design and manufacture many of the Folorunsho pieces.”

Top African Fashion blogger, Terence Sambo (www.onenigerianboy.com) is leading the new school of pro bloggers gradually turning their blogging hobby into businesses. He ventures out with 50 limited edition tees for both men and women designed by him in collaboration with Nigerian menswear label, Homegrown. The tees in the collection feature the signature One Nigerian Boy font mixed in vibrant summery colors on black, white, blue and brown tees. This marks the first in the series of collaborations planned by the budding Nigerian creative, more to come Soon.

Introducing the new collection of Cameroon/Comoros fashion Label Deenola. If you are a reader of this blog you might perhaps remember my interview with the Duo ( Ola and Deena ) right before the Dublin African fashion week last year ( check it here).The collection is very modern , Chic and elegant. It appeals to the new generation of african women who wants to be modern but at the same time keep their African Heritage .Once Again my favourite piece is the Etuma dress. The bottom part reminds me of a fabric we use in Mali called Bazin.

I have been a fan of  the work of the lovely Nigerian designer Toju Foyeh since 2007 when I read about her on Bella Naija's blog. I also followed her progress along the years  and this is by far one of my favorite collection. It is hard for me to choose a favorite piece , but I have to go with "bussy" only because it translates so much to the current trend of the blazer, love the Golden color and fits with my Personal style. When I ask Toju about her inspiration behind the Rebirth l'or collection here is what she has to say :

Malaika Designs was born in spring of 2010 through the creative effort of Adwoa Ode-Dombrowe and Rosemary Dede. The name Malaika, means „Angel“ or „Good Spirit“ in Swahili. 

With Summer around the corner ,If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing here is a style inspired by Africa to cheer you up.Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!

I just realized that i have not done a model spotlight in a while.  


Name:Betty Adewole

 Obsession du Jour (Obsession of the day) is a   section on ciaafrique where  I post random fashionable pictures of someone or something related to Africa.Just Images that are fabulous.Enjoy and comment !!!!!
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I wanted to introduce this line for a while but did not get the time to do it .Meghan Selbold is brain behind Afia. Afia is a sustainable women's apparel line that is fashion forward in style and purpose. In contrast to the fast fashion model that has become so commonplace, Afia values the craft behind every step of the production process.

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The concept for Isossy Children is using African and Asian textile influences to create a designer contemporary collection for Children. It is also about offering exclusive individual limited edition prints in certain styles.Their collection came in limited editions and comprise of gorgeous dresses, tops , skirts and jackets for every occasion. You can check out the rest of their collection here. These children too just adorable !!!!!!!!

 I hope you are all having a wonderful day.I could not wait to post the pictures of the new  2011 Deola Sagoe Autumn/Winter.  Deola never  disappoints with her work. The collection is very sophisticated and modern .You can tell that she is also keeping up with the new trends like a bit of color blocking in the styling of some of the pieces .I post about several designers on this site and I can tell you  that Deola is one of those designers that can compete with international designers.Check out more pictures below.

I need this dress in my life

Obsession du Jour (Obsession of the day) is a section on ciaafrique where I post random fashionable pictures of someone or something related to Africa.Just Images that are fabulous.Enjoy!!!!

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Don't you wish you could just want into a store and grab these clothes ?