Tag Archives: African print

FAB Fashion: Stephanie Okereke-Linus Named the Face of its “Dare To Dream” Campaign for Vlisco Women’s Month

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

8 March is International Women’s Day and to celebrate women across the world, on the 1st of March, the authentic Dutch wax brand Vlisco launched their second Vlisco Women’s Month campaign, with Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus fronting the campaign as … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Fashion | Tagged African print, ankara, Dare to Dream, Dutch wax, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, Vlisco | Leave a comment

FAB Fashion: Vlisco “Hero” Collection Out Now

Posted on January 21, 2014 by reporter

A new season, a new collection from the much loved Dutch wax manufacturer Vlisco, and with this new collection, rich in bold new designs, daring styles and geometrical patterns, Vlisco is celebrating the hero within us, those with the courage … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Featured Posts, News | Tagged African print, ankara, Belgian, Dutch wax, Harvey Bouterse, Vlisco | Leave a comment

FAB Lookbook: “Bubblelicious” for Babies from Award-winning Childrenswear Brand Isossy Children

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

While womenswear options are endless for us women who love African-inspired looks, sadly children have very few options. But which one of ladies wouldn’t like dressing their cute little toddler in fabulous African print looks? Now you can with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Featured Posts | Tagged african inspired, African print, Anita Whittaker, babies, boys, Bubblelicious, childrenswear, fashion, Gerard Mensah, girls, Isossy Children, Made in England, peaches and cream, toddler | 1 Comment

FAB Fashion Find: Niapsou Design Resort Collection

Posted on July 23, 2013 by reporter

When images of the Niapsou Design’s resort collection dropped in our inbox, we couldn’t help but get a little bit excited. Lush prints, classic looks coupled with amazing photography brought out the beauty of these pieces we just cannot get … Continue reading →

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FAB Look Book: Chitenge Meisie Collection

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Yewande Ojutiku

Rina Chunga is a South African designer with Zambian heritage, heavily influenced by bold, modern-meets-Traditional and quality materials and prints. The following is an overview of her collection inspiration and images from the campaign shot at Crown Mines Johannesburg by … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Featured Posts | Tagged African print, fashion meisie collection, lookbook, styling, yewande ojutiku | Leave a comment

FAB Fashion Find: Demestiks New York

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

Another day of fashion blog hopping, another FAB find. Today we bring you some printastic looks from Demestiks New York. Check out their tops, skirts and dresses in these fabulous prints.

Posted in Fashion, Featured Posts | Tagged African print, ankara, Demestiks New York, wax print | 1 Comment

FAB Fashion: Dionne Gooding Shoes Rep Team Jamaica

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

As Jamaica celebrates 50 years of independence and sprinters Usain Bolt and Johan Blake score a double whammy at last night’s 100m men’s finals grabbing gold and silver medals respectively, with Bolt setting a new Olympic record with 9.63 seconds, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Africa Fashion Week London 2012, African print, Dionne Gooding Shoes, Jamaica, Johan Blake, Olympics, Usain Bolt | 3 Comments

FAB Find: KibonenNY’s Colourful Offerings

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

We have been admiring KibonenNY’s colourful creations for this Spring/Summer for a while now and dazzled by their regular Facebook uploads and shares, we couldn’t help but bring a dash of colour and print to your day with their beautifully … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged African print, ankara, embroidered, Etsy, fashion, KibonenNY, laptop bag, oversized clutch, oversized ring, tunic, wax | Leave a comment

FAB Fashion: Fee Uhssi – by Almaz Ohene

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Almaz

Fée Uhssi is an ethical & multicultural fashion brand offering clothing and accessories designed by mixing African & European fabrics, shapes, styles, trends to create a timeless collection Inspired by the Art of Wrapping & Drapping.

Posted in Fashion | Tagged African print, Fee Uhssi, Samar Khoury, wrapping techniques | 2 Comments

The iPad Goes African!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo

If you have not made an Urbanknit purchase to date, now may be a good time as the independent accessories label has launched a range of iPad sleeves. Keeping your iPad cosy and protected this autumn, these handmade zippered sleeves … Continue reading →