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Elizabeth Yemi Akingbade Creative Director and Fashion Designer Nigeria

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Print and Fashion Designer Elizabeth Yemi Akingbade graduated from the University of The Arts London in 2013. She soon launched a fashion line, Yemzi, with a small range of printed organic tops. Influenced by a British upbringing with a working-class white foster family in the English seaside, she dreamily re-contextualizes her newly-embraced rich Nigerian culture with her West African-inspired ready-to-wear line.

Yemi Collection from SS18 Look book

The designer’s first collection, presented in 2015, set the premise for African inspired, print-led, contemporary designs. Tired of seeing Dutch wax enthusiasts limited by the same designs, Elizabeth-Yemi digitally prints exclusive ethically conscious luxury fabrics guided by the aesthetic of the West African diaspora.

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Loza Maléombho Fashion Designer and Creative Director from Côte d’Ivoire

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Established in New York City in 2009 and relocated to Côte d’Ivoire since 2012 where its production takes place, the brand is best described as a fusion between traditional cultures/ sub-cultures and contemporary fashion. Loza Maléombho bridges Ivorian traditions with modern fashion

Loza Maléombho Fashion

The sil­houettes celebrate the paradox of the old and the new, cultural and futuristic, but more specifically, the synergies, the contradictions and similarities between Ivorian tribal aesthetics and New York’s urban fashion. Loza Maléombho works with artisans who have mastered their craft for generations and find ways to communicate their trade into a new setting, with fashionable items that arc on trend.

Born in Brazil and raised between Côte d’Ivoire and the United States, she was designing since 13 and graduated in 2006 from the University of the Arts of Philadelphia with a BA of Fine Arts in Animation. She was then initiated to the fashion industry by interning with New york based designers Jill Stuart, Yigal Azrouël and Cynthia Rowley all before deciding to start a brand of her own.

 

“When you think about Loza Maléombho, I want you to think about the urban millennial fashionista but I also want you to think about a tribe in Africa, as well as other global traditional influences,” she said about the brand, speaking to True Africa. “It is the energy generated by this medley that really motivates the brand.”

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Leandi Mulder Designs Creative and Fashion Designer from South Africa 

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Leandi Mulder Designs is a South African-based brand founded in 2016 by Leandi Mulder. Adopting sustainable fashion and mindfulness in design as underlying philosophies for their creations, the brand challenges the context of commercial fashion, giving an original and inspirational alternative to  clothing as we know and accept it today.

Leandi Mulder’s designs focus on finding innovative methods of transforming textile waste into new fabrics that have a unique aesthetic. Speaking to Twyg about how sustainability is weaved into the DNA of her brand, Mulder said, “My work as a designer gravitates towards exploring ecological and sustainable design through recycling and upcycling.

I look at the resource potential of waste-clothing, and through using an intuitive and creative process I transform scraps of fabric into textile pieces used in my garments.” Curated for the confident, environmentally aware consumer, Leandi Mulder’s pieces tell a story of conscious fashion consumption.

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Who is Ladunni Lambo ? She is Talented Creative and Fashion Designer from Nigeria

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Founded by Ladunni Lambo, the designer’s foray into the fashion world began as a student at Nottingham Trent University, where she studied fashion design. After graduating, she returned back home to Nigeria, where she presented her first collection as part of the Fashion Focus contest at Lagos Fashion and Design Week in 2013.

Ladunni Lambo is a ready-to-wear fashion brand founded by its eponymous creative director, a Fashion Design graduate from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.

 The brand is recognised for its unique juxtaposition of modern silhouettes with traditional motifs, bringing together interests in exploring design through art, craft and storytelling. Ladunni Lambo uses cultural references from its hometown of Lagos, Nigeria, to tell the stories that represent women all over the world, and their various journeys through life.

The brand launched in 2016 with its debut collection, A Wife For Nana which was very well received by fashion critics and fans alike. Since then the brand has continued to gain a cult following; it has been worn by the renowned novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; presented at fashions weeks in Lagos and London; and featured on influential fashion website,Models.com.

With unique and meaningful collections, each Ladunni Lambo piece represents heritage and a love for culture. The Ladunni Lambo woman appreciates the thought and detail that goes into each piece, as it is designed with the intention to make women look revered and timeless, but also to embody this and project it to society.

Her first official collection, A Wife for Nana, told the story of a young woman’s struggle to accept her arranged marriage to a village chief, and each subsequent collection play to the pulls of family, identity, tradition, and modernity in an increasingly polarized world. As the brand grows, Ladunni will continue to push boundaries in creativity, style and innovation, sharing her stories and beliefs through each collection. Her designs have since been worn on author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who is a champion for Nigerian-born brands.

Content Courtesy Of Ladunni Lambo & Nairobi Fashion Hub

Who is Sharon Wendo ? She is The Founder and CEO Of Epic African Jewellery

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Who is Sharon Wendo? She is the founder CEO and Creative director at Epic African Jewellery, her work  is amazing get to know more about her and where you can find her designers

Some of Epic African Jewellery Collection 

When did you first realize you wanted to pursue a career as a designer?

Sharon Wendo : I realised I wanted to go into jewellery designing about a year and a half ago

How is working in fashion different today than from when you started out?

Sharon Wendo : When I started it was really hard getting people to buy my pieces especially the big bold ones but now guys love it and they want it custom made so right now we are in a very good space

What do you think is the most beautiful jewellery you’ve ever designed?

Sharon Wendo : The most beautiful piece I made was a white with multi-colored tassels beaded body piece I made last year. I love it because I didn’t know the direction I was going with it when I started and it came out beautiful as I wanted to make something bold and a client of mine got to wear to the groove awards this year

Which supermodel do you have the closest relationship with, your favorite one?

Sharon Wendo : Am closest to Sharon Otieno, she is so talented and very professional

Which competitor do you have the most respect for?

Sharon Wendo : I have the outmost respect for Pat Mbela

What role do you think social media plays in fashion today?

Sharon Wendo : Social media plays such a big role especially because I sell online making social media my go to place to get my clients and it has really helped in connecting with clients all over the world

What was your biggest fear when going out and starting your own line?

Sharon Wendo : My biggest fear was failure, going into self-employment and the was no safety net, it was terrifying

What challenges did you face as fashion designer from Africa?

Sharon Wendo : The biggest challenge so far has been getting the brand known, you may have the pieces but getting your name out there is not easy and when it comes to fashion products, people tend to buy brands so getting your brand known is very vital.

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Meet Diana Maina Fashion Designer and Creative Director at Angianna Wear

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I’m Diana Maina, Director and designer at Angiana wear. We focus on dressing people according to their different personalities and letting embrace their own style

When did you first realize you wanted to pursue a career as a designer?

Angiana wear : It was in 2012,most of the people I would meet up with would always ask who dressed me or compliment my outfits. Most of them it’s outfits I would buy and modify them to my liking. So 2014 I decided to try it out.

How is working in fashion different today than from when you started out?

Angiana wear : When I started off in 2014,most people had not yet embraced fashion as much as they have now. Even fashion events and awards have more attendance now than before.

What do you think is the most beautiful dress you’ve ever designed?

Angiana wear : A purple ball gown I designed for a friend for her birthday after she saw a red ball gown I had worn at Mtindo Africa event. It was gorgeous and breath taking.

Which supermodel do you have the closest relationship with, your favorite one?

Angiana wear : My favorite would be Maggie Muchemi former miss supernatural. Got to know her way back when I used to model. She has a kind heart and good at what she does.

Which competitor do you have the most respect for?

Angiana wear : That would be Akinyi Odongo. She is very creative and a go getter.

What role do you think social media plays in fashion today?

Angiana wear : It plays a big role in advertising and connecting you to the clientele you need. Also helps be cause those who don’t have knowledge of you get to see your work either from sponsored ads and etc. That way they get to contact you in future when they need your service or refer their friends to you.

What was your biggest fear when going out and starting your own line?

Angiana wear : First was because when I was starting this off I wasn’t physically around to supervise everything hence put trust in my family. Second was not sure if people were ready to embrace style instead of fashion.

Some Of  Angiana Wear Collections

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Habeebat a modest fashion brand

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The global modest fashion market keeps growing each year and its reportedly worth billions of dollars.  Modest fashion has shone a light that women of various background, ages, faith and sizes can be stylish and lovers of modern fashion.
Meet Habeebat, a modest fashion brand showcasing on the AFWN2018 runway created to tackle the market gap within the Nigerian market for Halal Products.

What inspired your fashion journey?

Habeebat : The gap in the Nigerian E-commerce space for products that are attractive, classy and still very modest for the Muslim community.

What are the challenges you have encountered?
Habeebat : The need to reach out to the Muslims and Non-Muslims in Nigeria using all available channels.

Tell us about the collection you intend to showcase on AFWN runway
Habeebat :  Complete Arabian outfit for men, Office looks, Abayas,  Arabian outfits, Evening and Outing wears for women.

What is your outlook on African fashion and its impact worldwide? 
Habeebat : African Fashion is unique and rich , I’ll really love that people see to improving it without having to alter the beauty and style that goes with what is truly African

What does Fashion mean to you?
Habeebat : Fashion is the accentuation of inner beauty in a bold, stylish and colorful way from head to toe.

Content Courtesy Of AFWN & Nairobi Fashion Hub

Aisha K. Ayensu Fashion Designer and Creative Director at Christie Brown from Ghana

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Christie Brown is a Ghanaian-based luxury women’s fashion brand. Founded in March 2008 by Aisha Ayensu, who also serves as the brand’s creative director, Christie Brown is inspired by Ayensu’s grandmother, Christie Brown.

As a child, Ayensu watched her grandmother, who was a seamstress, create rich, vibrant garments, and today, she crafts her apparel and accessories in that vein. The label has garnered significant international attention: besides winning the Emerging Designer of the Year Award in 2009 at the inaugural Arise Africa Fashion Week in Johannesburg, South Africa, Christie Brown was also the only Ghanaian label chosen to showcase in the Arise L’Afrique-á-Porter, in Paris as part of Paris Fashion Week in March 2010.

After only a few of years in the industry, Christie Brown has created a strong presence for itself, reflecting the personality and inspiration of the founder, with a continued promise of effortless sophistication in each design.

Content Courtesy Of Christie Brown & Nairobi Fashion Hub

Meet Ancie’s Apparel Fashion Designer From Nigeria 

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Nigerian designer, Ancie’s Apparel is an upcoming fashion brand which aims  to produce unique, stylish and affordable ready to wear outfits for women, specifically corporate women.Ancie’s outfit would consist of a rich blend of African and western prints as a way of promoting true African designs.

What inspired your fashion journey?

Ancie’s Apparel: To create outfits ladies that find comfortable with a feel good effect.

First ever creation?
Ancie’s Apparel : It was back in 2004, I made a long straight skirt that had a knee length center slit with roses around the slit (with my bare hands using needle and thread as i had no sewing machine and in fact had never peddled one) from a fabric my dad had gotten me for Christmas. I was excited and my parents were happy, I remembered them showing it off to almost everyone who came to visit. It was inspired by something I had seen my elder sister wear and I remember saying to myself “what if I make mine longer? what if I put roses around the slit? what if the slit is in the middle?”
Yes there were mistakes like no darts, it had bad zip allowance and uneven sewing. Honesty I had no idea these things were necessary but I owned my skirt, I “rocked” my skirt and I loved it.

What are the challenges you have encountered?
Ancie’s Apparel : My challenge so far for me has been more of personal as I have been inconsistent with fashion but now I am back and fully ready but one thing I do know is that the price of machines necessary for sewing are a bit expensive.

Tell us about the collection you intend to showcase on AFWN runway
Ancie’s Apparel : For the AFWN runway, I intend to be true to my brands specific aim by making interesting outfits for the working woman that consists of a rich blend of African and western prints .

How do you feel with about the growing number of fashion designers? 
Ancie’s Apparel : I think it is really nice because I believe creativity can never be used up. The more creative pieces people put out there, the more new ideas are borne.  The saying that goes “the sky is big enough for everyone” is applied here, the fashion industry is big enough for everyone to carve a niche for themselves.

What is your outlook on African fashion and its impact worldwide? 
Ancie’s Apparel : Africans are stylish people, our fabrics are lovely, culture and heritage are fascinating and whether we admit it or not, it is evident the world is watching us.

Content Courtesy Of AFWN & Nairobi Fashion Hub 

 

Patrick Mavros African luxury Brand

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The Patrick Mavros brand was founded 35 years ago when the then-soldier, Patrick Mavros, carved a pair of earrings for his wife, Catja. She wore them to the hair salon, where the hairdresser fell in love with them and instantly requested a pair for herself.

From this loving gift, the business was born into what is recognised today as a uniquely African and distinctively exotic, luxury brand. The Mavros sons, Alexander, Forbes, Patrick Jnr and Benjamin are also all passionately involved in the business.

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Meet Vanessa Chilimanzi Fashion and Beauty Blogger From Zimbabwe

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I’m Vanessa Chilimanzi, also known as Nessah or Mis_Nessah. I am a Fashion and Beauty Blogger (www.misnessah.com) based in Johannesburg but I am originally from Zimbabwe.

I have been blogging for almost 3 years now and it is the most fulfilling thing I have ever done. What is the primary focus of your blog? Fashion. Fashion that not only focuses on the outward appearance but the kind that inspires and encourages self love and acceptance. I try to help women from all walks of life realise that there is no need to break the bank in order to look good and conservative dressing is a thing to be proud of.

How would you describe your style?

Vanessa Chilimanzi : Simple. I really take the term, “less is more” literally when I put my looks together.

Name five beauty products you can’t live without?

  • Foundation (NYX Total Control Drop Foundation)
  • Mascara (Essence Extreme Volume & Curl)
  • Nude Lipstick (NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream-London)
  • Highlighter (Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit)
  • Makeup Remover (Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm)

What’s your Favorite fragrance?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  Black Opium by Yvest Saint Laurent

Best place to eat out in Zimbabwe?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  It’s embarrassing how I am out of touch but I think my favourite will always be the chicken place at Avondale Shopping Centre (I forgot the name).

What do you prefer Blog or YouTube?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  YouTube.

What’s your take on Kenya Fashion Industry?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  I will admit that I am not well informed on the Kenya Fashion Industry, however, I have come to realise that Kenyans are open to working with other Africans in getting Fashion to another level on the continent.

I have personally received so much love and acceptance from Kenyan bloggers and I appreciate it. It’s nice to know that fellow Africans in the fashion industry can support each other and cheer each other on. It says something about Kenyans.

How can you rate Africa fashion and what’s your reason?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  Wow! Over the years we have progressed as a continent and now with a significant number of our designers showcasing at international shows, Fashion Bloggers working with international brands we are certainly on the road to greater things in the Fashion Industry.

We are not yet at the top but we are working our way there.

Your Favorite travel destination?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  It’s between Paris and Milan. I can’t choose. I have never visited either but still they are the faves lol.

What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  Less is always more! This is a fact of life.

What was your most exciting moment since being an influencer?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  The moment I received my first email to collaborate with a brand that I really love. I don’t think anything will ever top that.

Who takes your pics?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  If not my photographer, it’s my blogger friends.

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Diarra Bousso Founder and Creative Director Of Diarrablu

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Diarra Bousso is a designer and mathematics educator born and raised in Dakar, Senegal. She began her professional career on Wall Street as a bond trader but decided to resign two years later to follow her passion in arts and design.

She launched the Dakar Boutique fashion house in 2013 as part of Dakar’s vibrant creative community, alongside the labels: Diarrablu, Mint and Diarra Bousso.

Diarrablu is Bousso’s contemporary womens wear lifestyle label, founded with the intent of empowering Senegalese artisan communities while highlighting the African continent’s rich colors and unique patterns through practical and versatile pieces designed using mathematical concepts or algorithms.

Through a sartorial celebration of geometry and modern art, the collections are marked by strong structural cuts, bold prints and colourful accents. Artisans are introduced to mathematical concepts such as Euclidean geometry, combinatorics and recursion in the design process.

The collections are handmade in Dakar, Senegal with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility.

Content Courtesy Of Diarrablu & Nairobi Fashion Hub

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