I always get extra excited  when I get  to post about African designers based in Canada because we don't have many around here. Meet  Emefa Kuadey a Ghanaian fashion designer based in Ottawa. She describes her line Israella|Kobla| as the ultimate fashion label for the trendsetter that always looks on point and  for the edgy girl that has her own style. Check out the photos of the lookbook ...

I was recently invited to the presentation of the new collection of chinedesign but unfortunately I could not make it , but the designer Chinedu was kind enough to grant Ciaafrique an interview. check it out


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 Me lovin' this lovely model rocking the work of Canadian based label les enfants sauvages. You can check out the rest of the collection here

Akua Serwaa-Sarfo is a Ghanaian-born aspiring fashion designer, producing apparel for women and accessories for women and men. . She is a full time student (Heath Science) and a part-time designer.She taught Herself how to sew June 2009 and have designed and sewed every piece of IyZaiah’s first collection.

(March 2011, Toronto) African inspiration in fashion has typically been limited to clichéd takes on safari wear or use of the “Ankara” print wax cotton. Chinedu Ukabam, the local designer behind clothing label Chinedesign is hoping to add some much needed variety to the palette with the launch of his new collection for summer 2011: Afrotropolis. The line features contemporary and stylish designs for men and women inspired by the rich and eclectic culture of the African continent and the African diaspora. Ukabam describes his collection as containing, “a slice of history, a spoonful of fantasy and a pinch of humor” and takes his designs into uncharted territory by re-contextualizing, re-mixing and re-imagining the image of Africa.
If you are interested in attending the showcase please forward your mailing address to Rehema Vuo at publicrelations@chinedesign.com to receive a formal invitation.

Mina Danielle designs

Mina Danielle designs is a ready to wear African inspired clothing which  was founded in 2009 by Dorothy Attakora, a native of Ghana. Mina Danielle designs are exclusive afrocentric creations that take rise from the beautiful continent of Africa. They feature everything from vibrant batik’s, traditional ashante kente, bold tie dye’s that make a statement, to riveting wax prints and glamorous lace prints.