Wiezdhum Franklyn presented his Spring/Summer 2014 collection at the 2013 GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week last week. You can check out the rest of the collection below. The above dress is all kind of sexy.

Lagos, Nigeria (September 2011) — Emerging designers Toju Foyeh and HVS by Bukola Are celebrated a successful preview of their Spring /Summer 2012 collection on September 16 at 320 Studio, 320 West 37th St 14th Floor, NY, NY 10018 7 pm. Fashion enthusiasts, editors and notable designers showed support to both designers at this first duo collaboration. The event also highlighted two budding designers that were a part of the show with their handbags; O’eclat and Jidz. The synergy with these four designers worked perfectly to make for an engaging show.“Toju Foyeh’s eponymous label is a prime example of an international line poised to hit it big time…”- Cora and Chloe, A-linefashion.com

Toju Foyeh opened the show with one America’s Next Top Model’s most memorable model Aminat Ayinde in a red evening gown. Season 4 winner of America’s Next Top Model Naima Mora was Toju’s headline model for the evening. Toju Foyeh unveiled 15 pieces for her new Spring/Summer collection. They were bold, evocative, conservative yet revealing; the pieces highlighted her signature cocktail and evening dresses that are sexy, ambitious and elegant with the use of lace, silk, chiffon and damask.

“It was challenging planning a show in a different country to a different audience. I put my heart into this collection and I can genuinely say, I enjoyed the entire process. I worked with an exceptional team, everyone was very professional and it made all the difference in the world. I sincerely had a great time, and was humbled by the reviews immediately following the show.”-Head Designer of Toju Foyeh, Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku

Oluyomi Adu- a graduate of fine and applied arts from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology; I am obsessed with fashion, art, design forms, and all things creative.

Photos: Arabia

 Ariaba is a contemporary lifestyle brand that produces handmade jewelry and leather accessories. Created by sisters Linda and Caroline in the summer of 2010. Ariaba experiments with traditional adornment concepts andreinterprets this through a modern eye. Inspired by world culture and the individual tastes of the pair (which is fused by DNA andthe shared passion for creating unique and stylish pieces) Arabia blends edge with elegance.They  works with precious metals, gemstones, czech beads, andexotic materials (like tusks, python ribs, stingray, carved bones,crocodile skin, ostrich skin, lizard skin, mohair, calf skin etc)all combined to create eclectic pieces that dare to stand out.Each piece is handcrafted and therefore, each is one of a kind.As soon as you hold an Ariaba piece in your hands you connect with the earth, opening the way to new discoveries. All their pieces are created with love by the Ariaba team. Enjoy your journey !!!

Nigerian Fashionista Eku Edewor Style makes my little heart melt. Even though I never met her, by looking at her pictures her style seems so effortless and she supports Nigerian designers. She is been featured in several Nigerian Magazines , and definitely a style icon in the making. 

Nigerian fashion house Josh Samuels Clothing vision  is too redefine and edify the status quo an become a lasting legend in the fashion industry through the intricate submersion of the fashion industry in creativity. Their designs are targeted at the youths(both male and female).If you want to learn more about this designer or where to buy their clothes please contact the designer Via email here

Eredappa 2011 Autumn/winter collection

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

I have introduced Aimas a while back here in case you want to learn about the designer.What do you guys think about this new lookbook ?

The 5th edition of the Labo ethnik took place last week in Paris. It was Three days of artistic discovery and multicultural exchanges, to support the Fashion without border. Designers present were Ituen Basi from Nigeria, Soucha from Tunisia, Thula Sindi, Abigail Betz et David Tlale from South Africa to name a few.If you want to learn more about the Labo ethnik please click here

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

According to the label "The J Label was birthed out of Jewel by Lisa’s endless love affair with fashion. A desire to create a completely new and unique brand for the youthful fashion conscious, every day girl, a true dictator of style, with an unbreakable loyalty to the Jewel by Lisa brand. The J Label is a strong combination of urban cool, afro-pop, and cutting edge beautifully crafted clothes --- it is affordable luxury at its best. The pieces are high-fashion-completely-relevant to youthlife; hand embellished treasures, to be admired, hung nicely in wardrobes the world over, then asily incorporated with other everyday pieces. The J Label remains about quality, craftsmanship, detail, comfort, and most essential considerable affordability. The J Label is not an option, it is always THE option."
Jewel by Lisa is undeniably one the best luxury African designers in the industry right now .The collection has everything from Blazers, dresses, shirts, pants, shorts,to bags. 

The line will be launched online this week .I am still drooling ( like its food lol) over all pieces even though some might look weird on me.Which one is your favorite piece ?








Photography – Moussa Moussa

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


Tell us a bit about yourself 

Uche Ibezue is the name behind the label O'mak designs. O'mak Designs is a ready to wear line of clothing created to express a bold, confident and graceful style found in its every detail & style.

 When you live in the most populous country in Africa , its  hard to be a recognizable brand unless you have the talent to show for it.Being a great designer is not only about  sewing clothes, but know how to  style them ,market them , have a target market and so on .A person left a comment on this blog one day asking me "how come half of designers you present on this site are Nigerian?" I responded"

The Washington Roberts Spring Summer 2011 Collection probes the scientific realm of Avatar (2009, James Cameron,) with its angular shapes and seaming.
“Geometry” calls to the makeup and costuming of the film with the manipulation of fabrics, cut outs, and experimentation with different textures. This collection is the epitome of edge, sophistication, femininity, and elegance. This collection is iconic Washington Roberts.
The defining image on the designer’s namesake sight, the “Navi” blazer, pairs Organza with novelty Tweed Fabric, for the ultimate relationship of sex and business. A provocative hint of skin is presented throughout the collection through the use of Chiffon, Organza, and Lace. Such looks as the “Eywa,”plays on this season’s mix-mash trend - pairing bold colors and patterns- with a slight twist of skin. Overall the collection presents equal parts business and pleasure, each piece easily translates from work to play. If nothing else, Washington Robert’s definitely knows how to accentuate the female physique with fun, modern, and bold pieces.
Washington Roberts Spring Summer collection brings certain sophistication with its presumed elegance and hint of modernization. WR is created for the woman who desires to look feminine yet strong, confident and impeccably stylish.