Showing posts with label africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label africa. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Kate Middleton Style: New Banana Republic x Issa London Collection

As the excitement of newborn Prince George winds down, the "Kate Effect" on fashion continues with Banana Republic and Issa London launching a new "royal" collection. The Issa x Banana Republic collection features Kate-esque looks, including a blue wrap-dress inspired by Duchess' engagement dress. The collection is a great blend of Banana Republic's versatile heritage and Issa London's bold yet sophisticated African safari prints, with every dress designed as if Kate would wear them herself. 

 "I love her youthful femininity," said Banana Republic creative director Simon Kneen,  "I find it very timeless in a modern way. We wanted to design a collection that was versatile but playful, with bold prints and feminine silhouettes." "We knew our customers would be thrilled to experience royal fashion at a Banana Republic price point." 

Check out the dresses!!

Royal Blue 3/4-Sleeve Wrap-Tie Dress, $130

Coral and Brown Printed Kimono Dress, $140


Blue Ceramic-Print Wrap-Tie Dress, $130

Red Ceramic-Print 3/4-Sleeve Dress, $140

Brown Tiny Zebra-Print Sleeveless Drape Dress, $130


Brown Zebra-Print Full Pleated Dress, $130

The collection will be available in Banana Republic stores and online on Aug. 8 

Glamour.com

Friday, March 23, 2012

African designers emerging out of Africa


I came across a post on Fashionista that really caught my attention.  The post was shinning a little light on emerging designers coming straight out of Africa.  Well of course it caught my attention…it’s a part of my culture!  I am excited about  the fashion industry is continuing to grow on a larger platform when it comes to culture, or at least to what the masses see. 

African inspired pieces has been a popping trend for a while now, so it only makes sense to recognize the talented designers of the region.
Arise Magazine Fashion Week was held in Lagos, Nigeria, showing 77 collections over a period of five days.  Out of all of those collections, Fashionista picked their top ten.I likey!
Check out the emerging designers below, straight out of Africa!
{click the names at the bottom of the photos to be connected to the company sites}


William Okpo


Clan
 

Tsemaye Binitie
 

Buki Akib
 

Christie Brown
 

Gloria Wavamunno


Kezia Frederick


Loza Maleombho


Maki Oh


Telfar
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