Adjoa Osei

New designer in town: Adjoa Osei.
A few weeks ago, the London based released an 8-piece collection, Adapt, featuring loose tops and colorful maxi skirts. The aim of this collection is to "explore the different ways that smart/casual wear can be enhanced with African prints".
I've always said that when it comes to fashion, the details make a whole outfit work. And that's precisely what's interesting here: the handwoven elements on each piece.

I'm looking forward to see what Ms Osei has prepared for her winter collection.

Photos by Agata Preyss

Gloria W. - London Fashion Week

African designers were very well represented this year in London.
Take Ugandan Gloria Wavamunno, who presented her A/W '11 collection title "Not A Dream, My Soulmate", during "À La Mode" event.
She sticked to wax print, as usual, and worked it out beautifully, as usual. It was also the occasion to spread some message about solidarity and fight against aids.

Sass & Bide - London Fashion Week

Back in September, I introduced you to this label HERE. Ms Clarke and Ms Middleton presented their collection for this year's Autumn/Winter, during the first day of the promising London Fashion Week.
The ideas are the same, lots of prints, but very colorful this time.

ZedEye - Obvious trend-setter in the making

Paris may be the capital of fashion, but it appears like London is its school.
We have another talented graduate designer from London College of Fashion here: Ngozie Pere-Okorotie. The Nigerian-born founded ZedEye, a Vivienne-Westwood-meets-Victorian-theme-meets-Africa line. These are actually the young designer main inspirations. And I must say that it is very tasteful and eye-catching !

These are from the S/S 2011 collection entitled Tribal Romance Revisited. I can see the girl Chrisette Michelle in them..

Sika Designs

London based designer Phyllis Taylor is making a bold and vibrant use of the wax fabric. She created Sika Designs, another brand which clothes are all hand-made and straight from Ghana. From square-shouldered jackets, jumpsuits, to prom dresses and full skirts, every trend has its own afrocentric translation. I'm simply loving it !

Holly Fulton - Look beyond tomorrow

London Fashion Week. Day 4

Graphic prints and futuristic shapes were, once again, the watchwords for Holly Fulton's Spring/Summer '11 collection, still with that ethnic touch.
I'm so loving the accessories !




www.hollyfulton.com

Matthew Williamson - A way through the jungle

London Fashion Week. Day 3

Matthew Williamson invites what they call the "safari" style to the most distinguished cocktails. Sand colors and fringes are on track.




www.matthewwilliamson.com

Ohema Ohene

Men are not excluded from this blog, they sure know how to carry a terrific style as well, and sometimes better than some of us women.. One of the places they especially excel in that art is London.
Well, this is the upcoming menswear collection from British brand Ohema Ohene. The designer, Abenaa Pokuaa, got inspired by her native country and the one she's living in, blended the two ideas, and I must say that I like it alot ! It's trendy and wearable on some daily basis.

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 !