Asos

Asos is a British online clothing store for men, women and kids. Early in this year, they launched Asos Africa, a line for women, featuring african prints. The items of this collection are all made in Kenya, in a workshop named SOKO, involving the brand in the consequent world of fair trade. They aim to create some sustainable employment and give Kenyan people the opportunity to show their dress-making skills.
Good initiative !

Louis Vuitton goes tribal

Last year, Marc Jacobs presented a very tribal inspired collection for Louis V's Spring collection, including the extra HOT Spicy Sandals that recall tribal masks and costumes. They have been spotted on Beyonce, Amber Rose, Alexa Chung, Mischa Barton or Victoria Beckham. Just love 'em !

In parallel..

Suresh Natarajan

Indian photographer mixing Afro beauty to Indian fashion for gorgeous shots.






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Vlisco

Vlisco is a dutch designing and manufacturing company that creates wax cloth, the most common cloth women use to make traditional garments in the continent. The brand has its boutiques located in The Netherlands but also in 4 big African cities: Cotonou, Abidjan, Kinshasa and Calabar.

I precise that Vlisco only sells the cloth. The designs shown are just illustrative. Yet so breathtaking, I know!

Kevan Hall - Adopted by Kimora

I first saw this dress while watching Kimora's reality show. She wore it at the 2008 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and I'm still amazed by it. It was designed by Kevan Hall, for his Spring '08 afro-flavoured collection. Me likey !

Vogue Africa - Not just a dream

Is my dream becoming a reality?? Well, Mario Epanya, awesome photographer based in Paris, FR is building its shape by imagining covers for the fictitious magazine. I was sooo excited when I saw the flicks but a bit sad that I had no way to participate in that project!
These are really stunning covers, showing that hey, it's possible! And he keeps making imaginary covers! Stay tuned on his blog: marioepanyaphotography.blogspot.com .
Yaaay !

Earrings by Melody Ehsani

Melody Ehsani? She's the designer that made Eryka Badu's three-fingers rings for New Amerykah. She is very talented, offering shoes and accessories for a new generation of fashionistas.