Originally posted on 7/12/11
Showing posts with label Black fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black fashion. Show all posts
Sunday, December 16, 2012
IMANE AYISSI PRESENTS HIS SPRING/SUMMER 2012 COLLECTION IN PARIS {ARCHIVES}
Sunday, December 2, 2012
CHICHIA LONDON {ARCHIVES}
Originally posted on June 26 2009
How could anyone forget this collection from Chichia London Back in 2009. My blog was not even a year old and the work of African designers was slowly being recognized around the world. This collection made me think about how rich and colorful African fashion was and to be honest it was one of the flyest collection at the time.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
FAB EDITORIAL: ATAUI DENG AND MARIHENNY RIVERA FOR ELLE FRANCE
Ataui Deng and Marihenny Rivera photographed by Simon Burstall for Elle France November 2012. Loving the blonde hair.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
JUANJO OLIVA SPRING/SUMMER 2010 COLLECTION {Archives}
I still remember this collection like yesterday. It was back when western designers started making full collection with the kitenge, Ankara, African print whatever. Before Burberry and Stella jean there was Juanjo Olivia. This collection never gets old .
Originally Posted on 1/25/2010
OMG! where should I start , so yesterday when I found this amazing shot of Chanel Iman in the Feb issue of the Vogue Spain and many of you liked it including my girl Rosemany from Fashion Junkii. Being a fashion Junkii she was able to find out the designer of the dress Chanel was wearing . Please check out the rest of the collection of Juanjo Oliva Spring 2010 collection below
Friday, October 19, 2012
LAUREN PIERCE by Lauren Bush {Archives}
Sometimes I go and check back some of my old posts and this collection was one of the cutest collection I have ever posted.The girl is so cute with her curly hair .
Originally posted 5/19/2010
Originally posted 5/19/2010
African fashion has come a long way. African print is no longer only used in Africa but all over the world.Lauren Bush is an American designer and she on the spotlight today because of the above collection. This collection reminds me of my home country Mali and the way we dye our fabrics. Iam absolutely in love with the color coordination and the designs.The Lauren Pierce collection is made with environmentally friendly fabrics that are of the highest quality as well as handcrafted fabrics from artisans around the world.Who is a Lauren pierce woman? According to her website
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
FAB EDITORIAL: PAULA AND SYMARA TEMPLEMAN FOR FACTICE MAGAZINE
I am loving this fab editorial shot by Agata Preyss for Factice Magazine. Models Paula & Symara Templeman are rocking pieces from ciaafrique's faves Eki Orleans, Jewel by Lisa, Tina Lobondi, Bebe Grafitti Cat Patterson and more. My favorite look is the above picture with the prints on prints. More below
Monday, October 15, 2012
BLACK FASHION WEEK PARIS 2012: ADAMA PARIS
Senegalese Fashion designer Adama Ndiaye aka Adama Paris is the founder of Paris Black fashion week ,Black Fashion Week in Prague and also Dakar fashion week. You might also remember Adama from this post when she designed this beautiful African print swimsuit for Misses black France.She has been working hard for the last 10 years to put African designers and African fashion on the map. I hope that Paris Black Fashion Week becomes a yearly gig. Her full collection below
Friday, October 5, 2012
TINA LOBONDI S/S COLLECTION 2013 LIMITED COLLECTION "UPTOWN AFRICA"
Congolese born, London based Womenswear designer Tina Lodondi just released her new Spring/summer collection. Tina designs are very classic and chic. The collection has everything from blazers, to dresses, skirts and shirts so we can all definitely find something we like. Honestly I am still having a hard time choosing my fave piece. I reached out to Tina to find out what was the inspiration behind this beautiful collection here is what she has to say:
"I wanted to create a look for the new generation of girls and women who wants to embrace the African prints. It is chic and feminine, with girls cuts. I observed what the girls wore in the Chelsea area of London and I thought they were missing some colours...I really wanted this collection to follow on the last one and to create a brand identity." Tina LobondiCheck out more below
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
LOOKBOOK: CHRISTIE BROWN'S "XUTRA" COLLECTION
Aisha Obuobi has been and is still one of the most consistent and talented African designer. Since 2008 she has presented nothing but breathtaking collection one after the other. I think to date the Talensi collection is still one of my favorite collection .You might remember this collection from last March when it was presented at the Arise fashion week in Lagos. Christie brown just released the lookbook which I find chic and sassy with peices for everyone. Every african fashion designer should take note. A beautiful lookbook makes a difference. So what is Xutra ?
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
LOOKBOOK: MALAIKA DESIGN UNVEILS NEW COLLECTION
Germany based designers Adwoa Ode-Dombrowe & Rosemary Dede from Malaika designs recently unveils their latest collection. In case you missed it I introduced them here and posted the collection before this one here. My favorite piece is without question the 2 pieces Bikini even though it might look horrible on me . African print swimsuits are really hot this summer . Check out the full collection below and tell what you think about it .
Friday, May 11, 2012
OUTFIT POST : THE CECE DRESS
The weather was just beautiful the last couple of days in Toronto. I won this dress from a giveaway a while back but never got the chance to wear it. Its from Jessique designs maybe you might remember my post about their line here. The dress fitted beautifully and because it was little cold I threw in my little blue Cobalt blazer. Oh! I almost forgot to mention my Fulani earrings. The first thing I did when I went back home last month was to get myself 3 sets of Fulani earrings ( small , medium, and big). Call me crazy but I really love me some earrings. I thought this was also a great way to wear you little african print dress to work. To be a little safe you can use a black blazer instead of blue. Here is what i am wearing.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
HEAD TO TOE FLAWLESS , SOLANGE KNOWLES IN MAKI OH
My wish finally came true when I saw solange finally showing some love to one of Africa's greatest fashion houses Nigerian label Maki oh.The star was the DJ of the night at the Splendid Soho Store opening party in New York City a few days ago. Remember a few months ago I made a post titled My shameless tweets to Solange Knowles where I wrote that I will be tweeting solange Knowles for a month to wear the work from African designers. I mean you should know by now that she is one of my friends ( in my head of course)and she loves wearing African print. I tweeted her just a few times because I did not want to be labeled as a stalker .I never actually thought that she was going to go for Maki oh. This look is a bit risqué (skirt) for me but I think she looks beautiful in it.
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Two is always better than one. She also wore this printed blouse from Maki oh in the same week . To be honest I did not like this look at all . There is just something not quite right about it.
So which look works for you ? the first or second?
Friday, April 20, 2012
FAB EDITORIAL: DAWN RICHARD FOR REGARD MAGAZINE
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
ARM CANDIES ! 5 ULTRA CHIC AFRICAN PRINT BAGS FOR EVERY OCCASION .
We all love our arm candies and there are a few african print bags out there that I would love to add to my collection. I have featured quite a few African handbag designers that make beautiful bags you can read about them here. In the meantime check out these 5 ultra chic bags
Burberry printed cotton and leather tote
Sunday, March 25, 2012
LOOKBOOK: EDITALO DESIGNS S/S 2012 COLLECTION
Introducing for the first time on ciaafrique Nigerian/American designer Olatide Adeniyi. Olatide is the head designer of Editalo designs which was launched in 2009.She recently showcased her work during the African fashion week in New york and even made it to the front page of the style section of the Washington post last summer.
She describes her new spring/summer collection as
"Playful, flirty and fun with a hint of subtle glamour".
Thursday, March 15, 2012
SPOTTED: SOLANGE KNOWLES IN A MUD CLOTH JACKET
Friday, March 9, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
UCHEA NWABUZOR SPRING 2012 LOOKBOOK.
I spotted this collection from designer Uchea Nwabuzor on Black fashion yesterday and I immediately went gaga over it.This is the Spring12 lookbook called Ana Kata. Honestly I don't know much about the designer but with such lookbook she will definetely stay on my radar for coming months. What do you guys think ?
Saturday, March 3, 2012
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: SIM.O.W.N
Developed from cross ethnical cultures from the African continent and spiced with Foreign arts and finishing,it aspires to satisfy and bridge the gap between Western and African contemporary Fashion.The SIM.O.W.N brand has become synonymous with the finest bespoke kaftans, urban tees , signature styled shirts and military inspired luxury blazers and jackets with outfit made exclusively for you, of the finest quality, with coordinated embroidery and our multi button Designs. The label is based on being able to offer its customers limited edition pieces which naturally do not conform to short-lived fashion trends.
SIM.O.W.N has been showcased in different fashion gatherings ranging from the Nigeria Campus Fashion show 2010, Fashion Rave Ghana , The Niger Delta Fashion Show 2010, opened the 911 2nd Anniversary in Warri amongst others.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
OUTFIT POST: NEW HAIR IAM ALL SMILE !
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
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