Jennifer Lopez wore this cute white dress to a fashion event a couple of year ago. You can get a similar dress from the latest collection of Ivory coast designer Christiane King. Check out more white dresses by African Designers after the jump.
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Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Monday, October 17, 2011
GET THE CELEB LOOK BY AN AFRICAN DESIGNER: JENNIFER LOPEZ
Jennifer Lopez wore this cute white dress to a fashion event a couple of year ago. You can get a similar dress from the latest collection of Ivory coast designer Christiane King. Check out more white dresses by African Designers after the jump.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Ciaafrique style inspiration: The Ankaranista
If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing here is a look cheer you up.Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER : Sadio Bee
These are some Designs of the 2008 collection of the great Senegalese designer Sadio Bee
One thing that I love about having my clothes made in Africa is that you can customize to any extent. You choose the fabric you like and any kind of designs .It is a big shame that even though these people are talented they are not recognized as such. The question that is still bothering me is that why do we need to be in Europe or North America to be recognized as a designer? what ever happened to the young talent that actually make the clothes for our mothers? OH WELL !!!!!
One thing that I love about having my clothes made in Africa is that you can customize to any extent. You choose the fabric you like and any kind of designs .It is a big shame that even though these people are talented they are not recognized as such. The question that is still bothering me is that why do we need to be in Europe or North America to be recognized as a designer? what ever happened to the young talent that actually make the clothes for our mothers? OH WELL !!!!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ciaafrique Exclusive interview with Côté Minou
Check out my interview with the ladies that are making news in today's African fashion. Côté Minou is definitely one my favorite African fashion label.The designs are young, fierce and fabulous and of course i can't wait to be part of one of their fashion show.
Hello, I am very excited to have you on my blog.
Ciaa:How and why did you start your own line?
CM: I think it was over a telephone call two summers ago. We wandered off topic and started raving over our secret obsession with drawing clothes and turning it into a lifestyle.
Ciaa:Did you study fashion design in school?
CM: No actually we did not; Architecture & Biology- Maryanne and Stephanie respectively.
Ciaa: Who are your favorite African designers?
CM: We are fans of Alphadi and Louise Niamen.
Ciaa: How did you come up with the name Côté Minou ?
CM: Well Côté is french for corner, side. Minou is a combination of both myself and Stephanie's nick names. Therefore Côté Minou is where Stephanie and Maryanne meet.
Ciaa: What is the inspiration behind your designs?
CM: Africa its culture as well a number of other aspects. Rhythm, geometry, structure, pattern, texture, nature, music, dance...art in general. All with a mix of modern and traditional concepts.
Ciaa: Do you plan on expending in the future like having an online store , or a regular store?
CM: Yes..Yes....we intend to be featured in a number of stores in the US cities and other countries. We would also like to have our own boutique.
Ciaa:What are your plans for the next 5 years?
CM: E-Commerce Website, Being available at stores, Having a fashion house, Fashion Weeks, traveling, numerous editorial shoots, and many more fashion features.
Ciaa:I'm not a size 0 or 4, so do you have clothes for all body types?
CM: Yes we do. We have for any size. We normally readily have sizes 0-12 but we can customize any style for anyone at the same style price.
Ciaa:Where can our readers go in case they would like to purchase your clothes?
CM: We are available on Facebook. We have a group by the name Côté Minou . People can also contact us at coteminou@gmail.com after viewing some of our works on our blog http://www.coteminou.blogspot.com/. We will be launching our website http://www.mycoteminou.com/ in a few weeks.
Ciaa:Last but not least what do you think of The African fashion ?
CM: It is growing very fast and people are definitely watching....This we are very excited about.
Ciaa: Thank you very much for your time, you are a great inspiration for all of us and I wish you all the best for any future project.
CM: Thank you Ciaa u and best wishes to you and your audience as well.
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Hello, I am very excited to have you on my blog.
Ciaa:How and why did you start your own line?
CM: I think it was over a telephone call two summers ago. We wandered off topic and started raving over our secret obsession with drawing clothes and turning it into a lifestyle.
Ciaa:Did you study fashion design in school?
CM: No actually we did not; Architecture & Biology- Maryanne and Stephanie respectively.
Ciaa: Who are your favorite African designers?
CM: We are fans of Alphadi and Louise Niamen.
Ciaa: How did you come up with the name Côté Minou ?
CM: Well Côté is french for corner, side. Minou is a combination of both myself and Stephanie's nick names. Therefore Côté Minou is where Stephanie and Maryanne meet.
Ciaa: What is the inspiration behind your designs?
CM: Africa its culture as well a number of other aspects. Rhythm, geometry, structure, pattern, texture, nature, music, dance...art in general. All with a mix of modern and traditional concepts.
Ciaa: Do you plan on expending in the future like having an online store , or a regular store?
CM: Yes..Yes....we intend to be featured in a number of stores in the US cities and other countries. We would also like to have our own boutique.
Ciaa:What are your plans for the next 5 years?
CM: E-Commerce Website, Being available at stores, Having a fashion house, Fashion Weeks, traveling, numerous editorial shoots, and many more fashion features.
Ciaa:I'm not a size 0 or 4, so do you have clothes for all body types?
CM: Yes we do. We have for any size. We normally readily have sizes 0-12 but we can customize any style for anyone at the same style price.
Ciaa:Where can our readers go in case they would like to purchase your clothes?
CM: We are available on Facebook. We have a group by the name Côté Minou . People can also contact us at coteminou@gmail.com after viewing some of our works on our blog http://www.coteminou.blogspot.com/. We will be launching our website http://www.mycoteminou.com/ in a few weeks.
Ciaa:Last but not least what do you think of The African fashion ?
CM: It is growing very fast and people are definitely watching....This we are very excited about.
Ciaa: Thank you very much for your time, you are a great inspiration for all of us and I wish you all the best for any future project.
CM: Thank you Ciaa u and best wishes to you and your audience as well.
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Friday, December 5, 2008
AFRICAN MODELS :Sisters ripping the runway
I could not help but notice that lot of our African sisters are ripping the fashion runway these days , so i decided to put up pictures of some of them. Have fun and remember you can became whatever you want in life if you work hard like these ladies.
Alek Wek (Sudan)
Alek is the supermodel from Sudan who started her modeling career when she was 18 years old. she worked for Victoria's secret,clinique, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and the list goes on. Along the way Alek started her own designer handbag line called "Wek 1933". Once Again this shows us that you don t have to be light skin ,and beautiful to follow your dream or became a model. Thank you Alek for your great work for the refugees of Sudan and Africa . To learn more about this beautiful lady click here
oluchi(Nigeria)
If you have been following the world of modeling you can pass a news stand these days without seeing this beautiful girl from Nigeria. She is cute , brown, fit and a smile that make the world goes around. She was nominated as the Face of Africa 10 years ago since then she has worked for big companies like Victoria secret, advertised for L'oreal Paris, Macy's ,Banana republic,Express and ripped the runway for John Galliano, Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani. She is really the face of Africa because you see her everywhere you go. She has recently created her modeling agency called omodelAfrica .You can find picture of nice African and even African American women and men. Her Goal is to give other African men and women the same opportunity that she had. If you want to know more about this stunning model click here
" you are making your country and Africa proud"
Aminata Niara(Senegal)
According to bellasugar interview Aminata ,she was born in Senegal and then moved to Paris. she is 5''9 has ripped the runways of Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lanvin and appeared in magazines such as Vogue Germany.
Tiguida Sissoko(Mali)
Pictures from jamati.com
Tiguida is a young Malian girl that is currently ripping the runway in Paris. She is very beautiful and young.She was featured in many magazines in Paris.( do your thing girl!!!!!)
Ajuma Nasanyana
she is the very edgy girl form Kenya that debuted her modeling career by winning the Miss tourism Kenya in 2003. she has ripped the runway of the new york fashion week , Italian fashion week and course Paris. you can learn more about her by going on her page.
According to bellasugar interview Aminata ,she was born in Senegal and then moved to Paris. she is 5''9 has ripped the runways of Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lanvin and appeared in magazines such as Vogue Germany.
Tiguida Sissoko(Mali)
Pictures from jamati.comTiguida is a young Malian girl that is currently ripping the runway in Paris. She is very beautiful and young.She was featured in many magazines in Paris.( do your thing girl!!!!!)
Ajuma Nasanyana
she is the very edgy girl form Kenya that debuted her modeling career by winning the Miss tourism Kenya in 2003. she has ripped the runway of the new york fashion week , Italian fashion week and course Paris. you can learn more about her by going on her page.
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