Hello peeps, come in here and take a look at these gorgeous African styles from Lanre Da Silva Ajayi. These beautiful pieces from the Nigerian fashion designer were showcased at the recently concluded Arise Magazine Fashion Week.
Just so you know, we are very excited about this fashion show as it is giving a platform to many Nigerian and African designers to showcase their creation to a larger group and also make African fashion more desirable and acceptable by African fashion lovers and other fashionistas.
At the moment, African fashion is on the rise as more and more African designers are becoming more creative and also more professional with designers and putting together their pieces. This has also given birth to the number of fashionistas now rocking gorgeous African styles.
What do you think of these gorgeous African styles showcased by Lanre Da Silva Ajayi Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2011? Did you find any piece that you would like to add to your collection? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.
Also, if you are looking for more gorgeous African styles to add to your collection, do take a tour around the website and you will find loads to choose from. We will continue to share amazing African styles with you here. That means you will always find something new to admire and probably snap up. Whether you are looking for the latest African styles for men or women or the cutest ankara styles for little boys and girls, you will find loads to choose from. You will also find the most amazing African print styles for teenagers and youths.
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Hello Afro fashionistas all over the world, come in here and take a look at these Christopher Kane colourful styles that are just out and fresh to pick from. As you all are already aware of, it’s no news that African women love colourful pieces and rock them in all their full elegance when attending special events such as weddings, naming ceremonies, red carpet events, club parties, Sunday mass services and much more.
These Christopher Kane colourful styles are fresh and just out of the designer’s latest look. Now that you have taken a look at all of them, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below. We can’t wait to read comments stating which of them are your favorites and if you are looking forward to adding one or more pieces to your collection.
Please note, if none of the pieces showcased here meets your fashion needs, do take a tour around the site and you will find loads of amazing styles to choose from. Whether you are looking for the latest Ankara styles, the most trendy asoebi or any other lace styles, there are different pieces to choose from. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for beautiful styles a teenager, the cutest styles for little boys and girls, or the most amazing event appropriate looks for men and women, you will find pieces that meet the fashion needs of the whole family and for different kinds of outings.
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Of course, this is by no means an official or an exhaustive list. But these are 20 women, all under age 45, who wield enormous influence in African business, technology, policy and media. They are change makers, trendsetters, visionaries and thinkers, builders, and young global leaders. They are at the vanguard of Africa’s imminent socio-economic revolution and its contemporary renaissance.
Ndidi Nwuneli
Ndidi Nwuneli Nigerian. Social Entrepreneur (Picture Above)
Ndidi founded LEAP Africa – a leading nonprofit that provides social entrepreneurs, youth and small scale business owners with leadership training and executive coaching services. She is also a co-founder of AACE Foods, a Nigerian Food processor. Ndidi is a leading authority on social entrepreneurship and in 2004 was bestowed with the national honor, Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) by the Nigerian President at the time, Olusegun Obasanjo.
Ory Okolloh Kenyan. Founder, Ushahidi
A Harvard-trained lawyer, activist and blogger, Kenyan-born Ory Okolloh spearheaded the founding of Ushahidi, a revolutionary crowd sourcing utility that enables citizen journalists and eyewitnesses all over the world to report incidences of violence through the web, mobile E-mail, SMS, and Twitter. Earlier this year, Okolloh assumed a new position as Google’s policy manager for Africa, and she is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential women in global technology.
Chimamanda Adichie Nigerian. Writer One of Africa’s leading contemporary literary voices, the Award-winning Nigerian writer has been heralded as a rebirth of the African literary greats – the likes of Chinua Achebe, Camara Laye and Cyprian Ekwensi. In 2006 her second novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, won the coveted Orange Prize, and Chinua Achebe (widely regarded as the father of African literature) said of Adichie: She’s “endowed with the gift of ancient storytellers…”
Yolanda Cuba South African. Corporate Executive
When Yolanda Cuba was only 29, she was appointed CEO of Mvelaphanda Group, a conglomerate listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. She stepped down last year, but still remains one of South Africa’s most respected and sought-after business leaders. She serves on the boards of South African blue-chips like ABSA, Steinhoff and Life Healthcare.
Dambisa Moyo Zambian. Economist
The Zambian-born economist and New York Times international best-selling author. Her most recent book is Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working. She is one of Africa’s most vocal advocates for the abolition of foreign aid. In March 2011, during the annual Observance ceremony in commemoration of the Commonwealth Day in Westminster Abbey, Moyo addressed an audience of some 2,000 guests including Queen Elizabeth II and British Prime Minister David Cameron. She sits on the board of Barclays Bank, SABMiller and Lundin Petroleum.
Khanyi Ndhlomo South African. Media Mogul
One of South Africa’s most respected media moguls. She owns Ndalo Media, which publishes Destiny Magazine and Destiny Man, two thriving high-end magazines that combine business and lifestyle content to cater to successful, professional, stylish and intellectually curious men and women.
Phuti Malabie South African. CEO, Shanduka Group
In 2008, the Wall Street Journal named Phuti as one of 50 women in the world to watch. In 2007, she was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Young Leader. Malabie currently serves as CEO of the Shanduka Group; one of South Africa’s largest African black owned and managed investment holding companies.
Funmi Iyanda Nigerian. Journalist & Broadcaster
Iyanda is a multi-award-winning journalist, broadcaster and blogger. She is the host of Talk With Funmi, a popular TV show that journeys through Nigeria, from state to state, capturing people and conversations around the country. She is an African Leadership Institute Tutu Fellow and a fellow of the ASPEN Institute’s African Leadership Initiative.
Isis Nyongo Kenyan. Managing Director, InMobi Africa
Isis Nyongo is the Vice President and Managing Director of InMobi, the world’s largest independent mobile advertising network. Prior to her appointment earlier this year, Isis served as the Business Development Manager for Google’s operation in Africa. She spearheaded mobile partnerships and played a pivotal role in the development of Google’s content strategy in Africa.
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu Ethiopian. Entrepreneur
Ethiopian-born entrepreneur was recently named the ‘African Businesswoman of the Year’ by African Business Magazine, a leading pan African business magazine. She is the founder of Sole Rebels, a brand of eco-friendly shoes and sandals made in Ethiopia. She was also named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum earlier this year.
Elsie Kanza Tanzania. Economic Advisor To Tanzania’s President
Kanza is currently an assistant and an economic advisor to Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete. She’s been selected by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.
Julie Gichuru Kenyan. Journalist & Broadcaster
One of Kenya’s most popular veteran journalists, with 11 years experience in broadcast, print and online media. She is currently an executive of Citizen TV, Kenya, and is a recipient of the Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness Award.
Lisa Kropman, South African, Entrepreneur
Lisa Kropman is founder of The Business Place, a group of business centers that support up-and-coming African entrepreneurs in Southern Africa.
Stella Kilonzo Kenyan. Chief Executive, Capital Markets Authority, Kenya
Since 2008 Kilonzo, a trained accountant and administrator, has served as the Chief Executive of Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority.
Magatte Wade Senegal. Entrepreneur
The Senegalese entrepreneur founded Adina World Beat Beverages, a manufacturer of tea, coffee and juice beverages. The company is based in California, and boasted revenues of close to $2.5 million in 2010. Wade is a TED Global Africa Fellow.
Gugu Msibi is a Senior Partner at Ernst & Young where she serves as the Public Sector and Government leader in Africa. She is a key adviser to several government leaders in Africa. Was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2011.
June Arunga Kenyan. Entrepreneur
In 2010, Fast Company named June Arunga as one of the 100 most creative people in business. Arunga is the founder and Chief Executive of Open Quest Media, a successful multimedia production company based in New York.
Juliet Ehimuan Nigerian. Google country manager, Nigeria
In April Nigerian-born Ehimuan was appointed as Google’s country manager for Nigeria. Tough job: As head of Google’s operations in Africa’s largest internet-user community, she is charged with the responsibility of representing the company in all its business development projects and partnership opportunities in the region.
Olga Kimani-Arara Kenyan. Google Country Manager, Kenya
Olga serves as Google’s local spokesperson in Kenya and develops strategic partnerships for the company in the region.
Saran Kaba Jones Liberian. Founder, Face Africa
A Liberian national, Saran Kaba Jones is the founder of Face Africa, a non-profit organization that provides access to clean and safe drinking water for rural communities in Liberia, using an innovative social enterprise model to fund water projects. Face Africa was launched in 2009, and has provided clean water to thousands of rural Liberians.
Hello Afro fashionistas and all fashion lovers, come in here and take a look at these amazing African fashion styles that are coming straight from Africa Fashion Week London. Now in case you don’t know, this is the first edition of the show and it is meant to be a yearly event to promote African fashion as well as African inspired fashion to an international audience and clientele.
For a first edition, the event was well attended by African designers and those inspired by African fashion. It is also set to give many African designers a platform to showcase their brand and get it out there for recognition. Check out all these pieces showcased here and you may find some amazing African fashion styles to add to your collection.
What do you think of these amazing African fashion styles from Africa Fashion Week London? Do you think the designers have put in their best to make African fashion, especially their own designs to become more appealing to a larger target group? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below. We cannot wait to see and read your opinion on the pieces posted here as well as having Africa Fashion Week London every year.
To see more of the amazing African fashion styles that were showcased at Africa Fashion Week London on its premiere edition, please visit this link.
Also, keep an eye for the next edition next year. If you love African fashion and would love to meet some of the designers, this is the perfect place to do so. It is also a great place to network and find and also meet both well established African designers and those that are just starting out.
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Hello, Afro-cosmopolitan fashionistas. Come in here and take a look at these hot African styles that were showcased by Marianne Fassler at the 2010 edition of Africa Fashion Week. The award-winning South African designer showcased her latest collection which has the ankara African print fabric mixed with other materials such as tulle, animal print, chiffon, and much more. the collection has a playful edge.
Marianne Fassler designs clothes for both adults and children, you can check some of the pieces that were showcased below. Take a look at all of them to see what the designer showcased at Africa Fashion Week 2010. You can get these exact pieces from the designer if they are still available. Otherwise, you can make a similar one for yourself. You can also you the pieces as a source of inspiration to create your own unique style. Good luck and keep on looking good.
this little fashionista is rocking a pant ad a top from the designer’s collection.
This is an outfit your little one can wear to the beach and will not look out of place.
This is a piece that you wear your little girl as a costume for those dressed up events.
This outfit has frills that were also used to create a statement neckpiece for the attire.
This attire is made from a mix of several prints.
What do you think of these hot African styles that were showcased by the South African designer? Do you think they are beautiful and well made? Share your views by leaving a comment below
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Here are some pictures of kente fashion Ghanaian men and women have been rocking for a while now. As part of the just concluded Ghana Fest the Hague that we will be talking about below, we are using the opportunity to showcase kente fashion that is very popular with the people of Ghana.
In the photo above is Ghanaian actress, Ivonne Nelson rocking kente fashion in a gorgeous pink skirt and blouse outfit.
On Ghana Fest
Ghana’s culture was the spotlight in the just concluded Ghana fest 2011 at the Oranjeplein in the Hague, the Netherlands. The festival brought together various cultural intrigues of Ghanaian community in the Netherlands. This enabled young Ghanaians born in Nederland get acquainted with the ways of their ancestors. The festival primarily symbolizes the essence of Ghana’s tradition and it encourages Ghanaians living in the Netherlands to exhibit their rich culture through fashion, arts, and Cuisine.
Notwithstanding the poor weather condition, the celebration was entertaining with music, dancing, and greetings from loved ones. The surrounding was extremely large and spacious and it was easy for people to park their vehicles. In addition, it was a perfect place as well for children to play and move around.
It was quite amazing at this year’s event to find various people of African backgrounds living in the Nederlands to come together and witness this festival in Ghanaian style. “It gives me joy to see Ghanaians in the Netherlands come together, unite and promote our culture here in Europe,” said one of the participants. This event also helped in bringing Ghanaians, other Africans, Dutch people, and all visitors across Europe to a networking platform.
Ghana fest 2011 showcased activities such as Ghana highlife music, a performance by hip-hop group Zire, and cultural dance in royal Ghanaian traditional attire. Moreso, delicious foods and drinks of assorted were displayed on stands around the venue. In addition, the warm attitude of the organisers made it easy for disabled people to find their way around the venue. The holidaymakers that were present also praised the Ghanaian resident in the Netherlands for this opportunity, they acknowledge, “it makes them feel at home and forget their worries”.
It was a breathtaking event that encouraged African folks to be more lenient towards each other in particular Africans in the Nederlands. Furthermore, visitors acclaimed that, “this is a festival to celebrate because it upholds Ghanaian history and folklore”. The Ghanafest 2011 was an inspirational blend of colours, culture and people, it’s far-reaching influences goes beyond imagination. If you know Ghana at all, then you are probably familiar with Ghanafest which is held every year at Oranjeplein in the city of the Hague, the Netherlands.
More Kente Fashion Styles
Below is a photo of two Ghanaian men wearing the kente cloth like the Greek ‘toga’.
For more kente fashion and ankara African print styles, please take a look at the site and you will find loads of post to get exact looks from or use as a source of inspiration for your next outfit or collection.
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Here are the pieces that Diana Magesa showcased at Swahili Fashion Week 2011. The talented designer was born in Shinyanga, Tanzania but currently lives in Morogoro, Tanzania. Take a look at all of them and tell us what you think.
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Ann Rose catwalk presentation at Africa Fashion Week London August 2011
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Hello men with a sense of fashion, come and check out these latest pieces from Carducci Menswear collection. The interesting and formal pieces were showcased at the latest edition of Capetown Fashion Week Spring/Summer edition.
From suits with long pants and shorts to those made with monotone fabrics and checks, the label showcased its pieces in a way that they can be worn in both formal and informal situations. While some of the pieces were made of the same fabric, a majority of them has this mix and match look. This means the fabric that was used for the jacket is different from the one that was used for the pant.
South Africa is a diverse country with different races of people living there. This is seen in the different kinds of fashion and designs that are showcased at their fashion weeks.
Apart from the black owers of the country, there are also white citizens as well as Indians, Chinese, other black Africans and various other people who live there and call the country home.
As such, it’s commonplace to see formal pieces such as the one in this post as well as shweshwe or ankara African prints styles and much more.
With more and more designers coming up and refining their work, more and more fashion weeks are coming up to help promote African fashion and designers to the world.
What do you think of these pieces from Carducci Menswear latest collection? Share your views by leaving a comment below.
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