Nana Kweku Brenu designer of 1981 recently debuted his 2nd collection called "layers". 1981 is a contemporary modern brand specially crafted and tailored to meet the discerning tastes of today's modern woman. This is new collection is a very modern, effortless, sophisticated and wearable collection. I love African designers that use other fabrics other than African print. Find out the inspiration behind the collection and peep more photos below. 

Finura; Spanish for “finesse” is the name of the capsule collection unveiled at the inaugural Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2012 consisting of classic red carpet dresses and versatile separates in statement colours of coral, black, white, grey and navy with the signature fringe beading and embellishments in key areas.

“With this capsule collection, the aim was to mature the Mina Evans woman, providing her with versatile pieces for different occasions in her life” stated the creative director, Mina Evans-Anfom.

N’kya Designs has launched itself in Ghana through the showcasing of two collections; Bedazzled and Dawn. Bedazzled is an existing collection which has been brought over from London and updated to fit the new surroundings. It will feature bold reds, blues and yellows as well as embellishments for maximum impact. Dawn is an entirely new collection, symbolizing a new phase or rebirth of N’kya Designs. Lace detailing is key to most pieces as well as the signature combination of wax print fabrics with other textures.

IamISIGO was Established in February 2009 and starting off as a small independent company based in Ghana and Nigeria, this clothing line seeks to create a striking awareness of how African culture can be fused with western designs around the world. Many of iamISIGO's concepts are based on the her eccentric sense of style and her unique ability to mix various trends.The designer can be contacted here

Name::Aj Taylor


Country::Ghana


Favorite designer::Changes from time to time but very much in love with Oscar De la Renta at the moment. Also feeling Haider Ackerman, Monique lhullier and Carolina Herrera


What is your style:I love color and I love Africa so that shows a lot in my style but for the most part  its elegant and classy with a dash of quirkiness and comfort.


Something your will never wear:Leggings


Heels or flats: Heels


Blog: :http://myafricancloset.wordpress.com/

Malaika Designs was born in spring of 2010 through the creative effort of Adwoa Ode-Dombrowe and Rosemary Dede. The name Malaika, means „Angel“ or „Good Spirit“ in Swahili. 

I wanted to introduce this line for a while but did not get the time to do it .Meghan Selbold is brain behind Afia. Afia is a sustainable women's apparel line that is fashion forward in style and purpose. In contrast to the fast fashion model that has become so commonplace, Afia values the craft behind every step of the production process.

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.

Check out N"kya new collection . If you want learn more about them check out my interview with the designer here.


Images credit: N'kya

Ciaafrique does not own any of the photos. Credits to the owners. No copyright infringement intended.

just Amazing !!!!

 
Model: Kate Menson - former Face of Africa (Ghana)
Styled by Marie Claire Fashion Director Sharon Becker 

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.