Tag Archives: print

FAB Lookbook: Aya Morrison 2012 Fiji Swimwear Collection

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Although weather in the UK may think otherwise, summer months are nigh and doubtless we are all fast planning holiday get aways to far flung exotic climes. If like us, you are keen to put a fashionable foot forward on … Continue reading →

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FAB Lookbook: ‘Palais des Sentiments’ by Vlisco

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

As always, it’s another quarter, another fab collection by the Dutch wax print fabric masters Vlisco. If Vlisco’s recently released video for their new collection whet your appetite to see more of Vlisco’s grand designs, wait till you see the … Continue reading →

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FAB Find: Eki Orleans Scarves

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

They’re lush, they’re print and they’re oh so FAB. We came across this FAB find via Nigerian designer Eki Orleans’s website, so if you think she is all about pretty print dresses, think again! Time to get yourself a piece … Continue reading →

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FAB Lookbook: House of Tayo

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Rwandan fashion label House of Tayo, established by Matthew “Tayo” Rugamba to showcase the inherent African style and sophistication in their creations with influences ranging from the Motown era to the works of Ozwald Boateng, has released images from their spring shoot. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Africa, Alexandre Mballa Ekobena, fashion, House of Tayo, Kigali, Maggie McDermut, Matthew “Tayo” Rugamba, print, Rwanda | 5 Comments

FAB Fashion: AsakeOge Couture Spring Sale 27-29 April

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Mark the date on your calendar as AsakeOge announces a three day only sale on all limited edition and one off garments. For three days only from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th here’s a chance to grab yourself a unique … Continue reading →

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FAB Editorial: Inna Modja in Cosmopolitan France

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

French songstress of Mali descent Inna Modja appears in the French Cosmopolitan’s latest issue with an editorial chock full of prints from a range of labels, such as Burberry and Jil Sander. While the summery pieces look absolutely fab and … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Fashion | Tagged African, Burberry, Cosmopolitan, fashion, For My Homeland, France, French, Inna Modja, Jil Sander, Mali, print, wax | 1 Comment

FAB Lookbook: Loud Culture Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

The Spring/Summer 2012 collection by LOUD (Live Out Ur Dream) Culture, the eclectic womenswear label established by Abi Fashesin and Ashley-Rae Tapping bring us yet another collection which encapsulates the duo’s design ethic: mixing vibrant traditional prints with contemporary designs … Continue reading →

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FAB Fashion: Sika Presents Spring/Summer 2012 Collection ‘Labyrinth’

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

London-based Ghanaian label Sika Designs dazzles once again with their brand new S/S’12 collection titled Labyrinth. Since establishing her label in 2006 Phyllis Taylor has been really consistent with her quality productions and attantion to detail and this new collection is … Continue reading →

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FAB Fashion: Bantu Swimwear Shoots New Lookbook in Ivory Coast

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

It fills us with joy to hear that one of our absolute favourite swimwear brands Bantu has recently shot a look book on the beaches of Ivory Coast. Created by Yodit Eklund with a mission to introduce the world to … Continue reading →

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New York Fashion Week: Suno Autumn/Winter 2012-2013 Ready-to-Wear

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

The two goals for Autumn/Winter, as Suno’s Erin Beatty and Max Osterweis talked about at a preview were to evoke “childlike glee” and to enhance the collection’s wearability. It seems, with the collection that hit the runway at New York … Continue reading →

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FAB Style Spotting: London Fashion Week (part 1 of 4) – by Cindy Hudson

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Cindy

While Team FAB witnessed the spectacular Spring/Summer 2012 shows at this month’s London Fashion Week, our attention was also caught by the stylish showstoppers around Somerset House. Here’s a few FAB fashionistas we spied through our lense…

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Adjoa Osei’s Empirical Fashion: Adapt by Andrew Aw

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Andrew Aw

Adapt by Adjoa Osei, a recently-launched exclusive and rare collection from London’s budding designer brand, is Osei’s first experiment to enhancing everyday pieces with African print. Her aim is to create a timeless and flexible wear without compromising on simplicity … Continue reading →