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Get to Know about Yasmine Agbantou Creative Designer Founder and CEO of Mimine Ag

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Mimine Ag from her real name Yasmine Agbantou is a Beninese- French fashion and print designer born in Paris and raised in Benin. Mimine is the nickname her mother gave her from the day she was born and Ag are the two first letters of her surname.

She graduated from Ravensbourne University in London with a fashion and print design BA for womenswear in june 2015.
Mimine Ag is a luxury couture brand based in London.

The brand is known for its attention to details, the use of invisible mesh to create  cut out in the garments and the promise of exquisite haute couture techniques to always provide a perfect fit and fine tailored pieces.

The collections are usually tributes to women empowerment. The Mimine Ag woman is cheeky but lovable; she does not try to fit in the society she lives in. She makes her own statement through the way she dresses and behaves. She is not shy and likes to draw attention through her clothes and her personality.

Mimine Ag has gained experience over the years by working for brand such as Ralph and Russo haute couture house Peter Pilotto, TopShop,Tatanaka and Phiney Pet.

Content Courtesy Of  Mimine Ag  & Nairobi Fashion Hub

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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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.

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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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Who is Ruby Okidi ? She is the Founder and Head Designer at Style By Ruby

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Style by Ruby is an African inspired fashion house which deals with African prints and fabric to help clients reach their dreams of having African themed functions. While most of our outfits are functional, we also made simple outfits that can be worn in lazy weekends.

What inspired your fashion journey?

Ruby Okidi : I would have to admit that I have always been a fashionable personality. Dressing up is one of the ways I express myself. It was just one of those days that I was doing what I love best, I designed an outfit and posted on Social media, and that created a demand for it. My sister had earlier suggested that I take the fashion thing seriously. So due to demand, I made the outfit to those who wanted on order, hence their deposit was my start up.

Tell us about the aims and targets of your brand Style by Rubi

Ruby Okidi : At Style by Ruby we intend to meet all the needs of our clients by giving them more than their expectation. We aren’t perfect but we strive to deliver the best at all times. We don’t blindly make outfits; we advise clients on what suits their bodies. At time we play stylist and image consultants.

What was your first ever fashion creation, what inspired it? Did you like it?

Ruby Okidi : My first ever creation was a sky blue dress with hot pink details. It was a sexy strapless dress with a high front slit. I wouldn’t say it was inspired by anything other than my love for African prints and my personality, sexy. I totally loved the outcome, so did the public, it made me start a fashion line.

What challenges do you face as designer from Africa?

Ruby Okidi : African designers have so many challenges but I believe Mtumba is a huge challenge. Imported second hand clothes are way cheaper than designer wear hence most people opt for them, unless they have functions and need something specific to be sewn. Mtumba is limiting that you only choose what you get. Another challenge is getting capital Very few get collateral to start businesses.

What does fashion mean to you?

Ruby Okidi : Fashion for me is an expression of oneself. It’s not a joke when I say there is someone who wears red pajamas when she is moody, and why black is a safe color for a first date. If you are keen, they are influenced by moods, the weather, and the event among others. Fashion is a lifestyle.

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Meet Doreen Mashika Fashion and Accessory Designer From Tanzania

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Doreen Mashika was born and raised in Tanzania and later moved to Switzerland where she completed her studies and began her career in finance, working for a team that specialized in luxury goods fund management.

Inspired by her the cultural heritage and wealth of design possibilities in Africa, she returned to Tanzania in 2008 to pursue her passion of design while building her eponymous brand, Doreen Mashika.

As her brand grew and her collections expanded, Mashika took home awards such as Accessory Designer of the Year, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa at 2012; and won the African Designers for Tomorrow Competition (ADFT) in 2014.

Today she is proud to present a modern Tanzania to the world, showcasing sleek and cutting-edge designs rooted in bold colours, motifs, and hand-crafted accents.

Content Courtesy Of  Doreen Mashika & Nairobi Fashion Hub

Oprah Winfrey Covers August Vogue​​​​​​​

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Powerhouse Oprah Winfrey is the cover star of the August 2018 issue of British Vogue. Lensed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and styled by Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, Oprah wears a custom-made taffeta gown by Stella McCartney and white-and-yellow-diamond and emerald earrings by Buccellati.

Inside the issue, the media icon discusses race, feminism, her Royal wedding appearance, the loves and losses in her life – and speculation that she may go into politics in a rare one-on-one interview with writer Decca Aitkenhead. The issue hits newsstands July 6.

British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful released his editor’s letter on Tuesday. It’s a lovely tribute to Oprah.

She walked in full of energy, filming us all on her phone for her Instagram stories, and was – as you would expect – the last word in professionalism. The photographers, Mert & Marcus both fell in love with her. I remember Mert turning to me between shots at one point to say, “You can tell that goodness is emanating from her.” Personally, I think this has a lot to do with the fact that – aside from her many great achievements – Oprah is just herself all the time. We can all surely learn from that.

Oprah Winfrey wears a made-to-order duchesse-satin dress by Alexander McQueen, a diamond bracelet, worn in hair, diamond, coral and spinel earrings, a diamond and ruby ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, and a pavé-diamond ring by Asprey. ; Oprah Winfrey wears a made-to-order green jacquard gown with brooch and jewelled shoes by Erdem. Diamond and ruby hair ornament by Bina Goenka. Emerald and diamond earrings and cuffs by G by Glenn Spiro. Emerald ring with diamond surround by Moussaieff. Emerald and pavé-diamond ring by Bulgari

Content Courtesy Of  Vogue & Nairobi Fashion Hub

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