With velvet, silks, African and geometric patterns, the Nigerian label Odio Mimonet… presents a collection that is oozing in elegance. The intricate details melt in the jewels tones and the cuts of her designs make them move easily across the
Ghanaian designer Tina Atiemo …in this collection displays a variety of styles; from the short and playful peek-a-boo and cut out dresses and jumpsuits to the crisp tailored whites with soft details, frills, pleats and a bit of ruching.
The pieces in
Ugandan designer, Gloria Wavamunno’s … collection features monochromatic pieces, lots of yellow and lilac pastel coloured pieces and black contemporary designs.
Each piece in this collection is designed to the capture the essence of femininity. The cuts, the silhouettes, the patterns all
South African designer, Heni… fuses the softness of white with stripes and patterns for his casual pieces. This softness is juxtaposed with the black voluminous pieces, layered in intense ruffles. The collection’s strength lies in its rich texture and the
Nigerian designer, Ade Bakare’s collection diffuses from a colourful palette to a toned down white one. He features lots of designs with long sleeves and embroidery details, and in true Ade Bakare … fashion, quite a number of sweep coats.
His
London based label, Samantha Cole presented at the Arise Africa Fashion week. Samantha Cole, a Nigerian-born… designer featured lots of dramatic black and monochrome pieces accentuated with voluminous sleeves, intense ruching, hems lines, bubble hem details and ruffles in her
Nigerian designer, Ituen Basi… fuses (what seems to be this season’s hottest trend) bright colours with African fabrics in her collection. The collaboration resulted to contemporary ethnic pieces which electrified the runway!
Her designs are feminine, playful and have a
The Nkwo …collection features volume created with layers of tulle, silk and the softness and fluidity of chiffon in earthly warm colours. The vibrant print fabrics come alive, with bubble hems, frill details on the necklines, tulip skirts and dresses.
With Tiffany Amber collections, one should expect floral fabrics; as Folake Folarin’s… designs are an embodiment of softness, flow and femininity. This collection definitely captures that particular feel to her creations with floral and intriguing peacock patterns, plunging necklines, cascading dresses
Aisha Obuobi is the Ghanaian behind the label Christie Brown…. Her collection was nothing short of amazing! The fabric combinations and well articulated designs added a contemporary flair to her designs.
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