This Imane Ayassi collection was one of the best collection I have ever posted on ciaafrique. He is such an amazing designer. In case you missed it  a year and half ago you can check it out again.


Cameroun Designer  Imane Ayissi  recently  showcased his  summer 2012 collection in Paris. Born in Cameroon, Imane Ayissi arrived in France in 1990. This lover of fabrics has tailored for himself a strong reputation in the Afro-Caribbean community. In September 2002, he presented his eight collection Vogue Africa in the Daniel Buren Circus in Paris.Imane Ayissi draws his inspiration from the pre-colonial Black continent to create a global fashion which goes beyond the ethnic label. He works his fabrics in a soft and pure way in order to reveal harmony and magnify the elegance of women, elegance being the key-word of this creator. Chic, distinction and a touch of aristocracy are features of his dresses. Innate respect of women that reveals without undressing and suggests the body rather than shows it, is characteristic of this designer who resorts to some daring to help those he dresses with their seductive power.Entire collection after the jump.

Its not everyday that i get to feature a textile designer especially one with an african background. The house of Beela is a fashion brand with an exciting twist. Its a brand that emphasize on print design and fabric. They offer hand and digitally designed motifs that are digitally printed on luxurious fabrics.


"House of Beela gives prints lovers an opportunity to be their own fashion designers."


House of Beela is surely a prints lover  and a designer's heaven . I really like their heart shaped fabric from their latest collection  especially the black one. If you want to learn more about them  please visit their website here 

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Salut tout le monde,
I just finished doing my hair and I am all smiles. I have not done my braids this small since I think 2001 or something.  For me these are really tiny but the good thing about it is  that it only took 3 hours to finish it. Yes that is a dream !!!!!. The two women that did my hair were so fast I  could not believe it when they told me my hair was finished.  Here is what I am wearing

Juxtaposition is a term used to describe sharp contrast or opposites and this is exactly what this collection represents.The element of juxtaposition is in the fabrics used to create our most recent collection. The collection comprises of ankara, European print and solid colours. By using all three contrasting fabrics and texture in just one collection, we have been able to create a unified theme which is; powerful dressing. This collection is targeted at the opinionated woman who knows what she wants and is not afraid to combine an eclectic look that fits her powerful and unique personality. For us, it is about the brave woman who is ready to indulge in various fabrics and textures. Check out the rest of the pics below.

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

 I was  and still a big fan of Chichia london but I am just not to fan of this made by Africa collection much . Although there are a few pieces that I like I cannot relate to the style of model. Maybe its because I am still stuck with the image of previous collections. Anyhow what do you guys think ?

I received this collection last week from Nigerian fashion stylist Ifeoma Odogwu. This is a great way to start this week since we will be celebrating Valentine day tomorrow Divalukky Clothing Line is a young and fast-growing fashion line blending a contemporary mix of very stylish yet affordable dresses, skirts, trousers, amongst other forms of female clothing as well as various accessories.The line which was started in 2011 by designer Anita Chialuka Onyechi has already been showcased in my fashion shows in Nigeria. Divalukky is located in Nigeria so I am not sure if they are available in North America yet or what are their price range but the line look very promising. My favorite looks are the 2nd and 8th picture below. Check out the entire collection below and me know what you think.

Tika Sumpter was spotted wearing this cute mud cloth inspired dress at the the W Hotel in L.A.with celeb friend Estelle. I can't see the back of the dress  but I which the dress was just a little longer maybe or shorter. Nonetheless love it when when i see anything african inspired in Hollywood. I will find try to find  the name of the designer.

Photos: June Ambrose