In this flashback video from the archives of SPICE TV Africa, Nigerian designer and one of the pioneers of the African design sector, Ituen Basi, discusses her goals and aspiration for her brand. She say, “In the future I would like to be one of the people or labels that help Nigerians look inwards.” Watch […]
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Lupita is no stranger to wearing African prints. She has been spotted on many occasions garbed in the bright and colorful fabrics. In the past week, she has been spotted twice dressed to impressed in prints– and we have definitely been impressed. Lupita was first spotted wearing prints at the pre-VMA event, “Fem The […]
While wearing her favorite African designers, one of whom is Tsemaye Binite, Danai Gurira, who has made a name for herself as of late in both the film and theater industries, discusses her upbringing and the motivation behind her work. She does not consider herself a minority she says as she sees people […]
Lupita Nyongo’s hair style for the MET Gala seems to have caused quite the stir. After Vogue compared her hair style to a style worn by Audrey Hepburn, Lupita make sure to go on social media to clarify that her inspiration for the hairstyle was not Hepburn but African women who have traditionally worn similar […]
Amaka Osakwe is never one to shy away from difficult subject matter, preferring instead to spin it into the rich, multilayered collections that have earned her a cultish fan base, and a place in the wardrobe of FLOTUS. For Fall, the designer posed the question: What does it mean to be a black woman? “[The collection] is quite […]
Easter is around the corner. Do you know what you will be wearing yet? IMO has any styles that will be appropriate for you to celebrate Easter in- whether you want to go for a formal look or a more casual style. Here are our style picks and how to shop them on our site. […]
Emmy Kasbit’s “Disturbia” Emerging Nigerian fashion brand, Emmy Kasbit, released a new collection featuring tailored looks with vibrant colors for men and women. The collection is called “Disturbia”. What are your thoughts on the collection? Which pieces caught your eye? Which would you wear?
COLOURFUL AFROS RULED THE RUNWAY AT THE ASHISH RUNWAY SHOW IN LONDON Colorful afros were on display on the runway just this week during London Fashion Week. Read the story and view images below as reported by MyColoures.com London-based designer Ashish’s fall 2016 runway show is a gorgeous one, but it brings up a […]
Diana Opoti is at it again. This time with a #MadeInAfrica campaign. See reposted article from BellaNaija.com below. __________________________ Diana Opoti in a cone peplum dress by Fiona Kay and a lime mini bag by Nigerian brand Timabee Kenyan fashion publicist and now African fashion ambassador is a rising phoenix that cannot be quenched, she […]
Yaya DaCosta features in this new gorgeous spread for New York Magazine. We love it! Repost from Fashionbombdaily.com Yaya DaCosta by Bobby Doherty for New York Magazine.