Thanks to  Koura for giving me a heads up on this one. So after collaborating with Lavin and Versace H&M announced today that they  will be  collaborating with Marni Next ( Am I the only one who never heard of Marni?). As you can see on the pic above we can expect to see a few pieces made from African print fabrics.I am not that excited because the last two times  I could not find anything that fits me  anyways. H&M is one of my favorite store  however this worries me bit. It worries me because I feel like it will take business from African fashion designers that use print of course.This is the reason why you should not limit yourself to only African print. when stores like H&M starts selling African print at affordable prices a lot of people might switch #justsayin.
 Any thoughts ?

Introducing for the first time on Ciaafrique Funlayo Deri . Born in Nigeria, Funlayo Deri is a London/Budapest based fashion designer.  Her design aesthetic is influenced by her mixed cultural experiences and exposure and is a manifestation of her eclectic background.  She believes that clothes should be glamorous and elegant but not overly serious, and so her designs exude glamour and elegance, but are yet modern and stylish in an unconventional, striking way.  She also believes that clothes should always be created with exquisite fabrics, fine craftsmanship and great attention to details .The Funlayo Deri woman is confident, sophisticated, captivating, with refined taste, a woman with a strong sense of style who is not afraid to stand out from the crowd.  She is passionate, cultured, loves life, new experiences and uses fashion to express her personality and mood.

Hey Fashionistas,
I hope you are all having a great week.  The weather is been so good to us in Toronto lately  however I have a feeling that it might just gets cold out of nowhere soon. As much as I like the work of the African designers in the Diaspora I get very excited when I receive submissions from the Designers that are working hard back home because they deserve as much exposure.   Anyways I would like to introduce  you today to a new Brand called Tap Designs.  Thorpe Weyinmi, Adeosun Toluwalase and Patrick Ifie are the designers behind this line . Tap Designs mainly use African print fabric for their designs. This collection "Urban Afrique" is very modern , colorful and chic.

Since an early age she has always been influenced by the creative arts. In 2005 she went on to study fashion and clothing, and after achieving her qualification at Southgate College in 2008, she dedicated the following year towards developing her craft.One of her aims has always been to create designs that incorporate her African origins into the more western, modern style of fashion; an aim she has achieved, and in doing so was able to find opportunities to showcase her first two collections, which successfully graced the catwalk across various shows in the UK.

Eredappa 2011 Autumn/winter collection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - New designer Adjoa Osei launches capsule
wardrobe July marks the official launch of Adapt by Adjoa Osei, an exclusive and rare collection from London’s newest designer of the same name.Adjoa Osei’s capsule collection, Adapt is an effortlessly chic array of hand finished jersey vests, loose fitting tops and bright maxi skirts all emboldened with a signature woven West African print detail.

Uche Ibezue is the name behind the label O'mak designs. O'mak Designs is a ready to wear line of clothing created to express a bold, confident and graceful style found in its every detail & style.

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. 

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.

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 !!!!!!!!

Jamie Boyfriend Jacket

Pearl 11 30 was created in April 2010 by Ade Yusuf, a brand birth out of passion and love for celebrating and expressing one’s individuality through fashion. The brand offers styling (Image branding), affordable ready to wear and tailored outfits that are produced to the highest quality standards. They  have developed a unique factor through their personal style by bringing out the real individual out of our Clients and paying keen attention to details.


The brand personifies sophistication, class and timeless pieces/style. Ade Yusuf " We consider the instinct and everyday needs of practical life; from dresses to skirts, jackets to tops to shirts, pants to jumpsuits, glamour combined with classy chic for play as well as work."

AAMAA Couture is an all round fashion design outlet. The fashion house was established in 2009 by Designer Toyosi Mobereola.The company is still relatively new, growing its customer base every  day. The label 'AAMAA Couture' is inspired by the phenomenon that is 'globalization'. The idea of bringing  different countries together becoming a global nation. AAMAA fashion is about. Fusion, Integration, Merging.  Her collections are based upon the idea of fusion using traditional, as well as contemporary African fabric combined with western influences to create a unique Afro-Centric look that is proving very popular not only in Africa, but also around the world.

Modahnik is an ethical luxury line.Fusing her African heritage with her Western design sensibilities, Kahindo Mateene, the designer behind Modahnik, creates modern silhouettes that accentuate a woman’s curves and are visually appealing. The use of Hollandaise Wax, an African influenced colorful fabric, alongside silk satin is at the essence of Modahnik. The creative vision of Kahindo Mateene epitomizes the chic and sophisticated lifestyle of the modern woman without compromising femininity or quality. Modahnik is a socially conscious clothing line that is produced in Africa using fair trade practices. Modahnik’s debut collection for Fall 2010 showcases flattering sexy dressing in ladylike shapes. Ruching, ruffles and bold prints are just some of the feminine details sprinkled in this collection.