Maki Oh is a womenswear brand that fuses traditional African techniques with detailed contemporary construction. Founded by Maki Osakwe in 2010, the Maki Oh design ethos challenges prevailing notions of beauty and analyses cultural norms through a womanist lens. The brand is centered in a strong sense of identity and culture, creating narrative pieces that …
Lisa Folawiyo is a multi-faceted global womenswear and accessories collection. Designer, Lisa Folawiyo perfected the art of wearing Ankara (local West African cloth) through the use of ornate embellishment. By incorporating texture with this culturally established traditional textile, Lisa Folawiyo transformed the textile and created a globally coveted print. This conceptual and global design hybrid …
Sophie Nzinga Sy, whose natural talent was developed while attending the prestigious design school, Parsons, has always been an avid art enthusiast. Senegalese born, she is constantly drawing inspiration from her travels and the fusion of the multiple cultures that have shaped her, from her African roots to her New York City education and entrepreneurial …
Maxivive is a Lagos based androgynous fashion brand, under the creative direction of Papa Oyeyemi. The brand showed its latest collection at the just concluded Lagos Fashion and Design Week. Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi (Insigna) Designer Website: http://maxivive.pandavillelabs.com Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of …
Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi (Insigna) Designer contact: Plot 292F Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria | [email protected] Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in business and leadership, with an emphasis …