Kaleidoscope is a six piece, limited edition capsule collection celebrating the vibrant colours and prints in traditional African outerwear. Focusing on reflectional and rotational symmetry and feminine shapes, it is the definitive range for the woman after chic contemporary pieces with an ethnic twist. The collection offers flirty and fun styles each intricately made, featuring an array of colourful and vibrant African prints.The central focal point of the both the collection and the brand is to create everyday pieces with tribal print, encouraging a unique and inspiring wardrobe. The overall vibe of the trend is young, cheeky and flirtascious. The look is for women who are confident and appreciate well placed accents of colour and detail and are keen to explore these possibilities through contemporary outerwear.The Kaleidoscope collection dares you to stand out from the crowd and live life in colour.Full collection after the jump

Name: Ibilola Sotire


Country: Nigeria


Favorite designer:  I don't have a particular one. But I love Victoria Beckham collections, and a great fan of Aqua couture. 



What is your style ? My style is classy, chic and elegant.


Something you will never wear:Sequinned leggings.


Heels or Flats:Heels 


Blog:ibbystyles.com

It seems only yesterday where the talented young lady Asake Agoro
launched the Asakeoge brand and already it has been acknowledged as a fast rising label to watch out for Coming runner up in the African Tourism Awards in London UK in it’s first year and subsequently winning Best Female Fashion Designer 2011 beating other well known designers to the coveted Award. The label’s unique and stand out designs have drawn the attention of fashionistas across the African, Europe and American continents and now has a growing clientele.
On July 14th to Saturday July 16th, 2011, Adiree Fashion Agency will
host Africa Fashion Week New York, NY. AFWNY which received an official proclamation from the mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg is a luxury multi-day event created with the sole purpose of raising awareness of African Fashion.

Votre Avant Garde (VAG), the creators of critically acclaimed fashion show, CamerCouture are set to makeover summer wardrobes with their latest project, Pop Up Fashion Market. A trendy bazaar connecting emerging fashion designers and creative businesses with new markets, the event is scheduled to take place at the Real World Gallery in London’s Brick Lane. It will feature creations from fashion and accessories designers, artists and beauty product sellers.

 Are you surprised ? cuz I am  not . Burberry new collection has Ankara wax ) written all over it .

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

"Inspired by the iridescent and shimmering shades of a peacock, The Peacock collection consists of striking statement pieces that are guaranteed to drop jaws.
This collection combines the simplicity of classic pieces from past eras armed with the power of bold yet playful colors such as green, purple, blue, red and pink
embellished in gold. This collection pushes the boundaries of vintage clothing by developing fashion forward statement piece that would add excitement to any
wardrobe"

I am absolutely in love with this collection from Nigerian fashion house virgos Lounge. I not only heart virgos lounge I also love the fact that out of hundred of African designers virgos lounge is very affordable. Although based in the Uk they ship both in the US and Canada.Kudo to Fioye kinsola,  Oyeyemi Wemi-Akinsola and Nike Ajanaku(designers)for their wonderful work on this collection. shop here 

Ugandan designer Gloria Wavamunno launched her latest collection during 2011 London fashion week .I am a big fan of Gloria's work however this collection was too simple for me. I will let you readers be the judge.





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Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke

I  am in love with the new Sass&bide new collection unveiled at the 2011 London collection. To tell you the truth until a couple of days ago I did know  this label. I read Africa (especially Mali )all over this collection. The combination of Mud cloth patterns and tie-dye made me melt. There a few conflicting info online with regards of the season ( Fall or winter not sure ) but one thing i am sure of is that the collection screams Spring/ summer and I will wear the entire collection in an heartbeat.

Nigerian/British label Bunmi Koko Unveils  their latest collection  at the london fashion week themed  "Kaleidoscopia ".  The collection featured a variety of  bold colors,  fabrics , print and yet all blend in together. Since its launch in 2009 ,We've seen Bunmi Koko pushing the envelope one collection after the other . Although I was not present at the show one of my dear friend was and she told me that  it was a real standing ovation .





Photos Via : Fashion Africa/ SDR

I've recently had a pleasure of interviewing the British  fashion designer Abenaa from Ohema ohene, who is Taking the  British and African  fashion world by storm with her cutting-edge,  flirty  clothing and shoes line . The first time I got a look at her collection  Saying that I was blown away is an understatement.   I introduced  her work here on ciaafrique at least twice for the last 3 months. Please check out my Interview with her below.


Ciaa: Hello Abenaa and thank you for taking some time to do this interview can you tell us a little bit about yourself?


Abenaa: London College of Fashion Design Graduate, Born and bread in South East London, 1 of four siblings.  I Have always loved my roots and my culture and being British!

Bahati is an African inspired fashion collection embracing the continents infinite cultural diversity through the use of bold, rich and vibrant prints.Bahati prides itself on an uncompromising commitment to delivering innovative, original products combining exceptional design, quality and value.They are proudly feminine and strive to empower girls and women regardless of their age to take pride in every aspect of their lives.Patricia Wakaimba is the brain behind Bahati which was only created in August 2009 . She describes  the Bahati customer is as being  feminine, strong,confident,  stylish and individual.

I have been waiting for the latest collection of Baruch by Angela knowles for a while . I was not disappointed at all . I am so  in love with the first  look. what do you think ?


Photography:Shahid Malik
Hair & Make-Up: Kemi Imevbore-Uwaga
Model: Doreen Roberts
Assistants: Tin Tinson & Truce Susan

Do you like what you see? then don't forget to check out my African designers Directory to Discover more talents.

The woman behind this clothing line can be just described in one Word :AMAZING.  I was making some research the other day on ethical fashion  in Africa and I found Neafar clothing by Stephanie Hogg. she is  providing income generating opportunities for women and men Sierra leone (west Africa).     If you read her story below you will find out why she decided to open  a fashion business in sierra Leone .

Stephanie has lived in Africa for much of her life. She was raised in Ethiopia, spent her teenage years in Kenya before her father’s work sent the family to Sierra Leone. Understandably she had always had Africa in her blood and has always been driven to work in Africa.Tailors at workShe strongly believes ethical fashion and fairtrade can play a major role in erasing poverty.NearFar began as a family thing, sisters and mother having dresses made from different African prints. Her mother Nikki started by making beautiful necklaces with antique beads. This gave Stephanie great inspiration. It became clear that these products were exceptional and the Sierra Leone tailoring second to none. A year later Stephanie and her boyfriend Charlie returned to Sierra Leone to establish a proper relationship with tailors in Freetown. They were not only looking for exceptional tailors but also those who were helping the community by sharing their skills with youths whose lives had been changed forever by Civil War. It was here where they met and began working with the three incredible organisations described in detail in the tabs above, and so NearFar was born…

Don't you find this woman inspiring?

Click here to see the rest of the collection 
Photo Credits: All pictures belong  to Nerfar clothing website





Do you like what you see? then don't forget to check out my African designers Directory to Discover more talents.

I am loving this African fashion boutique on the block , Ohema Ohone designs are just amazingly beautiful, according to their website.

Hello Afronistas,
I hope you are all doing Great. I just want to point out one thing before I introduce you to today great designer. A few weeks ago I decided to use the word Afronistas instead of Afro fashionistas. Maybe you have not noticed but in case you did let me know if you like the word Afronistas better. That being said let's talk about my latest African designer. Her name is Juliet Pearl and she is the brain behind Ethnic collection . According to Juliet she studied art and design in college and changed her course to do fashion at the London College of Fashion. . Not long After college Juliet started her own business and since then things have been doing great for her. She designs everything from womenswear, menswear, fashion accessories including bags, belts, shoes, hair accessories and a whole lot more. As women we always tend to get rid our shoes and bags away after about two years. Juliet came up with an idea to actually redesign those shoes and bags for you,so why buy new if you can change the old one to new. In case you live in London you can reach Juliet by visiting her facebook page maybe you can get some accessories of yours redesigned.
Below are some pictures

Toju Foyeh is a young Nigerian designer that does not need any kind of introduction anymore. she has been featured in all the African fashion blogs already , But the fact that i am in love with her work I have decided to post some pictures of her work for my own viewing pleasure and yours of course. The couture is just mind blowing .If you want see the some of her latest work check out her facebook page

fierce and sexy

can work this for a wedding

clubbing type

great for work

Are you thinking why so many pictures ? well because i love it !!!!!! I might say this a lot but she is so on the top of my list right now.