Loin Cloth & Ashes designer Anisa Mpungwe took her inspiration from her father’s hometown of Ifakara, Tanzania but contrary to preconceived notions, her Fall 2010 collection is not about bright, flirty prints.
The designer’s obsession with structure has dictated a monochromatic palette of urban blacks and greys. Shapes however, are youthful and easy to wear. An original bird motif runs through the collection appearing on shirts, scarves and necklaces.
About the designer: Anisa Mpungwe
Tanzanian born Mpungwe launched her label Loin Cloth and Ashes in August 2008. Anisa trained at the Midrand Graduate Institute before completing a course in Creative Pattern Construction at the London College of Fashion. In 2008, she on the “Young Designer of the Year” aard at the Elle New Talent Competion. Anisa has also shown at South Africa Fashion Week, Mozambique Fashion Week and Sweden Fashion Week.
Photo credit: Zimbio & Bennett Raglin
NICE…love the structure of the whole collection and the color palette!!
Na wah oo…e no get wetin man no go hia..Make I hia word joo!
Its amazing that these african designers live in temperate climates (for the most part) yet create some of the most beautiful coats and drapes i would love to own. Lovely collection.
This is more adaptable for the real day to day living, i like it very much and the shades, soft feminine materials, all very sexy and appealing.
Pls can some1 tell me where these kind of cloths can be worn to…Just wondering.They look drab:-(
were these pictures compressed?those models look as skinny as death!!
lovely!…..love the colors
Amazing designs