Most recently, Mefie launched a higher end leather line. The leather range is designed to be integrated into a women’s everyday wardrobe while adding an afro-chic twist, commented the designer and owner, Samantha White. The new leather line is created using top-grain leathers and suede mixed with tie and dye and digital prints.

This range is perfect for the fashion-forward professional woman who wants a handbag that can take them from work to play and day to night while still inspired by the iconic prints popularized across the continent. The designer, Samantha, created the line after leaving her corporate role as Business Development Director of a Pharmaceutical Market Research firm. ‘As a working professional, I yearned for pieces that celebrated my heritage and individuality while being ‘work appropriate’ she commented. Hence, the Mefie leather line works to strike that balance—creating beautiful, durable, mixed print handbags.



The leather satchel is large enough to carry a laptop, while the smaller cross-body bag is suitable to carry a tablet along with all daily essentials and the clutch bag is designed for small items needed for a night out.



 How cute are the above satchels? If you like what you see,  make sure you check out Mefie's facebook  and website here

Erzumah Ackerson designer behind the London based brand Bestow Elan just released her new collection via Facebook.The above coat is absolutely gorgeous. Peep the entire collection below......

Tina Ndidi Ugo is the creative director behind Didi Creations. The UK based label which caters for the fashion conscious male and female through creating unique pieces of clothing , footwear, bags and accessories was started a year ago. Most of their designs are drawn from Glamour, colour, vintage style, African arts and culture.Each of their design is hand crafted from start to finish by the best and tested artisans around the globe. Peep some of their work below....

Clove is a West-African inspired clothing line which aims to bridge Ghanaian culture and aesthetic with Western fashion.The line was started by 3 Ghanaian brothers based in London, in pursuit of putting their country on the map and establishing a strong presence in the fashion industry.

APRIL2ND is a fashion label specializing in ready-to-wear and bespoke collection. The line was founded by Nigerian designer Ty, who has been a personal shopper since high school. Ty studied fashion design at Kingston University, and also attended fashion courses at Fashion and Textile Museum.The first collection was launched in September 2012 during London Fashion Week at Fashions Finest. APRIL2ND vision is to create clothes that are both luxurious and wearable, with a feminine but uncomplicated beauty about them. Currently based in the Uk you can contact them by visiting their website here and facebook here. Peep more from their debut collection below...

 

 Iconicity Fashion designs unique clothing, hand stitched and created especially for you. It is important to us to emphasis exclusivity; we create limited numbers of our designs. Our garments are a celebration of individuality and loving production that we want all our customers to share.

                       

Inspiration:
“Timeless Heritage” is a tribute to the matriarchs in my family my grandmother passed on a fashion legacy to my mother and her sisters and this was passed on to me. Each dress has been named after these seven women. I have drawn inspiration from nature, a tropical paradise setting with a colour palette of Red, Blue and Yellow; Yellow for the sun, Blue for the skies and ocean and Red for the sunset, flowers and passion. Staying true to the Asakeoge ethos of using bold bright colours, these pieces are the core of a 21 piece collection. The timelessness is conceived in the use of luxurious French Silk, French Cotton and Silk Jersey made into garments with classic silhouettes that would stand the test of time. Less is more as the bright colours, soft flowing fabrics and bright prints speak for themselves. With pieces ranging from evening wear, bridal, red carpet to day wear, there’s something for everywoman. You are not afraid to standout because the Asakeoge woman is a trendsetter not a fashion follower.

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.

Kaleidoscope is a six piece, limited edition capsule collection celebrating the vibrant colours and prints in traditional African outerwear. Focusing on reflectional and rotational symmetry and feminine shapes, it is the definitive range for the woman after chic contemporary pieces with an ethnic twist. The collection offers flirty and fun styles each intricately made, featuring an array of colourful and vibrant African prints.The central focal point of the both the collection and the brand is to create everyday pieces with tribal print, encouraging a unique and inspiring wardrobe. The overall vibe of the trend is young, cheeky and flirtascious. The look is for women who are confident and appreciate well placed accents of colour and detail and are keen to explore these possibilities through contemporary outerwear.The Kaleidoscope collection dares you to stand out from the crowd and live life in colour.Full collection after the jump

It seems only yesterday where the talented young lady Asake Agoro
launched the Asakeoge brand and already it has been acknowledged as a fast rising label to watch out for Coming runner up in the African Tourism Awards in London UK in it’s first year and subsequently winning Best Female Fashion Designer 2011 beating other well known designers to the coveted Award. The label’s unique and stand out designs have drawn the attention of fashionistas across the African, Europe and American continents and now has a growing clientele.
On July 14th to Saturday July 16th, 2011, Adiree Fashion Agency will
host Africa Fashion Week New York, NY. AFWNY which received an official proclamation from the mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg is a luxury multi-day event created with the sole purpose of raising awareness of African Fashion.

 "Unique sophistication with bold pops of color and print set the scene for our second collection, once again pushing the Jessique brand in new and exciting ways for Summer 2011. Femininity remains a key theme with our contemporary designs – for every occasion.With a hint of the fifties in our prom inspired pieces. Easy to wear handmade cotton dresses, Jessique Designs 2nd Debut – Limited Edition is this season’s ‘the must have’ color blocking wardrobe essential.Jessique Designs is the destination of choice for classy Afro Centric ladies clothing.You can shop with confidence – you will find uncompromised quality and craftsmanship at Jessique."