An Interview With Leah Wanjiru Co-founder and Creative Designer at Tai Designs Africa
I have always been the girl in the office. At the time I decide to start Tai Designs Africa I was an assistant accountant in an audit firm. The interest to monetize my interest and curiosity developed while I was still working there, I realized I did appreciate as much doing the same thing month in month out. I wanted to be my own boss.
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Meet Dennis Osadebe The Man Disrupting The African Fashion Industry founder and C.E.O of D&D Clothing
D&D Clothing is an international fashion brand with an African soul. they don't just do fashion, they create an African Fashion Movement that will reach every home. D&D Clothing company has achieved big success because of the belief and hard work of our D&D family. they create 6 amazing collections per year for males and females and divide their products in 3 directions – business casual, Urbach chic, and glamour. D&D Clothing's main goal is to be represented in ...
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The Next Wave of African Designers Taking Their Place on the Global Stage
Recognizing the need for more structures in place to support emerging African fashion talent, the Ethical Fashion Initiative recently announced the launch of its first Accelerator Programme, which targets existing fashion brands producing in Africa who require additional support to accelerate their business in the global marketplace to become investment ready. The organization selected five designers to participate in the platform: REIGN, Margaux Wong, Lukhanyo Mdingi, WUMAN and Jiamini.
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Elijah Mcquinn The boldest fashion brand in Uganda
My journey into African fashion began many years ago while I was still a student in Ethics. Rather than spending my little student money on expensive designs, I learned very soon how to tailor jaw dropping pieces of african print fashion myself. Those days my inspiration originated from our initial trips to the country`s largest market `Owino`, located deep in the center of the busy Kampala city. While getting lost in the chaos and commotion and cooling down later ...
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Meet Frank Aghuno Creative Director Of the Blindingly Brilliant Brand Fruché
The collection was inspired by Bini women and the embellishments were representative of their rich culture. The brand’s Creative Director Frank Aghuno explained, “Powder blue to represent water, feathers to represent the bird of creation, burgundy from the traditional…velvet wrappers tied by Bini women.” Since then, Fruché has continued to delight with their colourful creations.
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