Showing posts with label african clothes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label african clothes. Show all posts

Monday, September 3, 2012

ANDREA IYAMAH RELEASES FALL 2012 COLLECTION

The "Ndu" collection by Andrea Iyamah

"I wanted a collection that was sultry, confident, risky and yet elegant."

Canadian based designer Andrea Iyamah releases Fall 2012 Collection, the "Ndu" collection. Ndu meaning 'strength' in the local language of the Agbor tribe located in Delta State, Nigeria. The designer sought to portray the daring, feminine and strong ambiance of the African woman, using prints, distinct cuts and carefully hand beaded pieces the designer seeks to portray the undying beauty of the African woman.

What inspired the collection?
"I wanted a collection that was sultry, confident, risky and yet elegant. The collection was shot in GRA, Lagos Nigeria whereby the model on the railway symbolizes the knowledge of knowing the risk of taking particular steps in life... but yet you take it anyway. In every collection I release, I try to tell a story about a stage of my life I'm facing....this stage is one of consistent motivation, effort and of course 'Ndu' (strength) " - Andrea Iyamah

The "Ndu" collection by Andrea Iyamah

 Check out the rest of the collection below ....

Monday, November 14, 2011

FUNLAYO DERI LAUNCHES HER SPRING/SUMMER 2012 COLLECTION



Introducing for the first time on Ciaafrique Funlayo Deri . Born in Nigeria, Funlayo Deri is a London/Budapest based fashion designer.  Her design aesthetic is influenced by her mixed cultural experiences and exposure and is a manifestation of her eclectic background.  She believes that clothes should be glamorous and elegant but not overly serious, and so her designs exude glamour and elegance, but are yet modern and stylish in an unconventional, striking way.  She also believes that clothes should always be created with exquisite fabrics, fine craftsmanship and great attention to details .The Funlayo Deri woman is confident, sophisticated, captivating, with refined taste, a woman with a strong sense of style who is not afraid to stand out from the crowd.  She is passionate, cultured, loves life, new experiences and uses fashion to express her personality and mood.