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Tag: African Fashion

  • STREET STYLE | AFRICAN LEATHER BAG

    This stylish leather bag I stumbled upon on an evening out with a friend and obviously I had to ask where he had gotten this bag and to my amazement , I was told  that it is a local designer that makes these bags. Will definitely hunt her down and post more of her fierce…

  • AFROPOLITAN AT THE V&A LATE FRIDAY

    Vakwetu Style attended the V&A late Friday Afropolitan event in London last Friday but in true fashion I  was on African timing and missed all the fashion shows and pretty much most of the other happenings. The turnout was good and the  atmosphere inspiring. The event was curated by Minna Salami aka MsAfropolitan.  Here are some…

  • AFRICAN FASHION | HOUSE OF MAKEDA | OGEYINKA COLLECTION 2011

    Ogeyinka 2011, meaning surrounded by beauty and style in Yoruba, is the new collection from the House of Makeda, the iconic afrocentric design house by jazz singer Teni. House of Makeda was established two years ago in Lagos, Nigeria and is truly unique in African fashion, with a warm, earthy 2600 square foot flagship space…

  • THE LOOK | ANKARA CHIC

      Name: Olasubomi City: Huntsville Occupation: Student Sense of style: Elegant and simple Current obsession: Photography and fashion Trend horoscope: The style of Tosin Olaniyi

  • MOZAMBIQUE FASHION WEEK 2010

    If you are a budding African fashion designer with a collection ready for the runway and fancy a sojourn in   Mozambique,  head on over to the Mozambique Fashion Week website  to register you participation. The Mozambique Fashion Week is refreshingly different than the traditional fashion week as it combines fashion, music, art and gastronomy.…

  • DAKAR FASHION WEEK 2010

    Wooo, the world is buzzing with African fashion at the moment. While Africa Fashion Week  just passed in Johannesburg, we now have Africa Fashion Week happening in New York and Dakar Fashion Week in Senegal. Showcasing Senegalese  designers as well as fashion designers from all over the continent, this is another great networking opportunity for the…