Ohema Ohene

I am loving this new boutique on the block , Ohema Ohone designs are just amazingly beautifull,
according to their website.

Ohema Ohene is a new British London based boutique fashion brand created by British born designer Abenaa Pokuaa. The name meaning ‘Queen & King’ in the Ghanaian language of Twi was a play on her Ghanaian heritage and her love for all things royal and fabulous. After successfully completing a degree in ‘Fashion design technology surface Textiles’ at London College of fashion; Abenaa then went on to work in the industry developing her technical and commercial understanding.On returning from the Far East were she worked as a designer and from a short trip to Ghana, Abenaa finalised the concept of the brand. Ohema Ohene produces beautiful, high quality stylish seasonal clothing which is representative of London’s multicultural population, blending what is quintessentially British with West African textiles. The rich prints are directly sourced from Ghana using authentic traditional motifs blended with more contemporary imagery. Abenaa also designs many of the prints herself and. The brand gives the wearer a sense of glamour, clever design and good quality products which are fashion forward, wearable and culturally influenced.

I love this designer not only because their fresh designs but because the clothes are very affordable . If you like what you see please check out their website here  to get their contact information.

Pictures are  courtesy of the Ohema Ohene website

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On Vacation to punta Cana...............

Oh well I got to tell you today was such a hectic day. I spent the day running  errands , making my luggage,  and charging my Camera of course .Tomorrow  I will be off to week vacation to the beautiful island of the Dominican Republic ( Punta Cana ) . I did not rest this whole year  with work , the blog , and the baby. I have a couple of post prepared already for next week to keep you entertained ......................
I will be back in a week time in the meantime stay fabulous .
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Kirette Couture

I  should have talked about these two talented Women  a long long time ago but better late than never. Anrette Ngafor  and Kibonen Nfi Are the women behind Kirette couture which has taken the world of African fashion by storm since 2008 .  Kirette couture was featured in many magazines , blogs and did  more fashion show this year that almost all the African fashion houses  featured on Ciaafrique. You want to know more about Kirette couture ? then check out their latest interview on Bella Naija. Here is Kirette couture in their own words.

Kirette Couture (KC) is a new movement. Moreover, at its helm are Cameroonian duo Kibonen Nfi and Anrette Ngafor.The business savvy image consultant and her über trendy fashion graduate partner weave the originality of tradition and the vibrancy of contemporary styles to bring African sexy back to the wardrobe and catwalk.Hatched in the New York chic bubble, KC's signature style is inspired by the toghu - a colorful and intricately embroidered robe typically worn, on special occasions, by the people of Nfi and Ngafor's native Western Highlands region.This one-of-a kind label strides boldly across racial and cultural borders by exploring, experimenting with and fusing textiles from around the world.We are an ethical brand and specialize in tailored, handcrafted and limited edition pieces. Our sourcing and manufacturing arrangements span across Africa and beyond.Since our inception in January 2009, we continue to build a steady on and offline following of cool "Kiretters" who indulge in our luxurious yet affordable creations.KC shone at the US-based "I Wear African" fashion campaign with its vivid and effortlessly chic "Afrik Lux" collection.Let our exquisite designs drape you with class, style and confidence. Stand out from the crowd in Kirette Couture.

I love Kirette Couture not only because of the designs but also  because of the  Fabrics they use . The fabric is unique to Kirette which make them stand out . Check out Kirette couture at www.kirettecouture.com

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Facebook love :Ike Dela house of Fashion

Check  out My latest discovery  guys . I really like the fact their clothes are very affordable  below is little Description  of  their designs according to their website.........

"IKE-DELA   is a fashion house with its headquarters based in Middletown, Delaware. Having being in business for the last 5 years and a leader in its field, IHOF, also called, makes customized outfits for today's woman both casual and dressy. Our Fashion house also features a set of clothing line every season that is made available for sale at affordable prices. It is an innovative fashion house that specializes in creating trendsetting fashions using a mixture of our rich african print and colorful satins and ribbons.
 Our clothing is made from carefully selected fabric from both local and international locations. Choosing from a variety of mostly African fabrics notably kente as well as other continental fabrics, our dresses always stand out from the lot. IHOF believes in trendsetting fashions having an aim to provide great style, clothing that is well fitted and that the customer would love to wear over and over again. IKE-DELA is currently working on a collection that will be out this summer. The collection, inspired by a combination of pretty spring colors and African prints,will consist of not more than 12 pieces and will be the first of its kind from IKE-DELA. 

 We  look at women's costume and fashion history and analyse the mood of an era.  Changes in technology, leisure, work, cultural and moral values, homelife and politics have all contributed to lifestyle trends which influence the clothes women in particular choose to wear.  These are the changes that make any era of society special in relation to the study of the costume of a period. New eras always herald new fashions. New fashions are invariably old fashions with a fresh twist, be it a new fabric or a new way of wearing or accessorizing an outfit. We look at fashion and accessories, beauty, makeup, hair and body adornment, jewellery and materials, and other innovations which highlight the new trends and define the era in which we live."
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2009 Swahili fashion week Nov-4th to the 9th

Hello Afronistas, 

I hope you are all having a great afternoon , I know I am  because i am on vacation for the next days . I would like  all of you to know that the Swahili  fashion week is going on right now .

An eclectic mix of Swahili culture ensconced with chic style; Swahili Fashion week is the dawn of a new era. Initiating a dynamic and promising platform for the fashion industry in Tanzania, the Swahili Fashion Week is a coming together of talented designers from across the country under one stand to showcase their unique and truly African creations. This is not only a potential point for existing designers but also an opportune moment for upcoming aspiring designers in the country. What's more? This event be at par with globally acclaimed fashion weeks celebrating the spirit of the Swahili Fashion week truly unveiling what makes Africa beautiful.

Here is the list of designers participating on the show :

 

Tanzania

Ailinda Sawe

Christine Mhando (Chichia London)

Farha Naaz

Farouque Abdella

Fatma Amour

Jamilla Swai

Khadija Mwanamboka

Manju Msita

Robi Morro (Mapozi Designs)

Kemi Kalikawe (Naledi Glamour)

Twiga Mbunda

Virginia Njumba

Zamda George

 Kenya

John Kaveke

Vera Vee

Vaishali Morjaria

 Mozambique

Adelia & Sheila Tique

 South Africa

David Tlale

I am Very excited for this show and cannot wait to see the pics .

http://www.swahilifashionweek.com/index.html

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THE VERY TALENTED SHIRI ACHU

Shiri Achu Is a  vivacious, colourful, bold, young woman was born in Cameroon, West Africa. She and her family immigrated to London, where she lived for many years. Today, she has studios in both the UK and the USA. She picked up her first paint brush at a tender age of 9, experimenting with several mediums including oils, acrylics, water colour, mix media etc. Today, her chosen preferred mediums are acrylics and oils.
shiri Achu’s art comes from everyday, unsurprising yet unexpectedly vivid moments, times, places and objects. She seeks to capture the spirit of her subjects and make them come alive through form, colour, texture and tone.
She draws insight from her travels but in general her inspiration is very broad; from natural moments captured in Africa to still objects, from the human form to the human in action; etc
The eternal optimist, Shiri sees beauty in almost anything and everything. She finds beauty where there is normalcy, and she sees colour through shades of grey. She therefore draws from this distinctively beautiful World of hers and aims to evoke an emotion which translates into images of delight or surprise, with the soul objective of capturing the soul of the subject. Composition and subject matter are key in Shiri’s works. Also, abstract/tashism is explored in some of her pieces, to leave her viewers to come to their own conclusions. Shiri’s art is bold, dramatic and uncompromising. They aim to delight and leave the viewer moved as well as leave the viewer with thoughts of wonderment, at times of bewilderment - and to engage ones diagnostic imagination.


http://www.shiriachuart.com/


Email contact:


shiriachuart@ymail.com


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Vlisco Frozen Dreams collection

The vlisco New frozen  dreams collection is out you can check it out here

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Ramata diakité

Hello Afrinistas,
 Well I have some  sad news today  As i just learned a couple of hours ago that one of the greatest singer from my beloved country ( Mali) passed way on October 30th 2009 after a long illness.  She just got married about 5 weeks ago , my heart goes out to her whole family  and for the country for that matter because she was a great artist .  You can listen to some of her songs  on tube .
Ramata Diakite REST IN PEACE ..........

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ILL-LA-LA DESIGNS

Sheila is the head designer of ILL-LA-LA DESIGNS. She is based in Ohio but originally from Ghana . Sheila always had a lot for arts , but she only started putting her talent  a year ago  by starting her own line . As a young designer and currently attending the university of kent State University. she finds time  to participate in  the school fashion shows and also design and sew  for clients.ILL-LA-LA DESIGNS is for the young and the hype. If you are in the Ohio Area  and want to know more  about this designer please contact her here  

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Kua designs

Born and raised in Ghana, the idea of the African wax print taking its place in today’s fashion is a back-to-my-roots experience for Ruby. To be able to ‘represent’ her culture in as small a way as wearing a trendy clutch made with African print or straw is something that keeps her connected without going overboard. her love affair with the African print is definitely in full swing. She uses her passion for designing and her attention to detail, to create work that is effervescent, yet mature. In her pieces, you’ll find simple designs highlighted with bold colors. With no formal training in design, she is humbled by the fact that her passion and dedication has brought her this far. At the same time, she owes it to her fans to give them her very best thus her decision to enroll in the prestigious New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. The magic of these traditional prints will no doubt charm us all for a while to come, adorning us fashionably, while simultaneously Keeping Us Authentic.
You can buy any of these clutches at www.kuadesigns.etsy.com
or Follow her adventures at www.mykua.blogspot.com



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Inspired by Africa: Tina Kalivas

this my favorite one

I m loving the 2009 Polyrhythms collection . The fabric used is from Ghana.



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A little Etsy love

Etsy is one of my favorite stores. As you may know everything sold on the website is handmade. The website has a lot of African inspired clothing and handbags and also a lot  things made with African Fabrics. Below are the pictures of some dresses that I thought was worth mentioning .The dresses are made by SewdivineinLV. I love the designs of these dresses   and all of them ranges from $40 to  $50  each.Check out the rest of the collection here

African inspired dresses

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