COLORBASH

Eric Raisina is a native of Madagascar and has studied fashion in Paris. He also does textile designs. These are just some pieces from his collection…

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Thulare Monareng is a South African designer whose fashions are young, hip and urban as you can tell from this look !

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Vesselina is a self named label by Vesselina Pentcheva a Bulgarian designer who studied in and is based in SA. She has worked with Marianne Fassler (I only mention that because her work is somewhat reminiscent). Here is a glimpse of what to expect from her collection…I love the colors ! and the way it looks on Ajuma !

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Odio Mimonet is a Nigerian designer. I love her designs from the past – mostly African prints. I love the print and color on the first dress here and combinations on the other two…

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Ben Nonterrah is a Ghanaian Designer. His designs are interesting and some vibrant and appear to draw from several inspirations. I liked these designs from his collection…

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This is the first I am hearing of Christie Brown. As it turns out its a new label thats why ! behind it is Ghanaian designer Aisha Obuobi. I love the first design here…so simple yet edgy

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Nkwo is a staple favorite of mine and she did not disappoint. A Nigerian, Nkwo Onwuka is based in London and describes her own work as Afro-Bohemian Chic. These were my favorites from her collection…

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I have to say I really like Ituen Basi – another Nigerian designer. Ituen also runs a garment manufacturing unit which produces small runs for designers in the UK and Nigeria. Love love the colors ! – I want them all…

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Eyola is very interesting and creative. Her English influences were distinct even before I knew more about her. Ayole Adede the designer behind the label is a Nigerian who studied design in Italy and has worked for Alexander McQueen – it shows. Here is a preview of her work. You can also check her out on her site.

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I discovered Tiffany Amber earlier this year after the Mercedes Benz show in New York where several African designers featured. She had a hit with one particular design (remember?) that made its rounds on the fashion media. Well, the Nigerian designer behind the label Folake Folarin-Coker is back and still looking good…

The Tiffany Amber dress from the Mercedes Benz fashion show earlier this year

Folake Folarin-Coker of Tiffany Amber

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