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Nikki Khiran - On Elegance, Fashion And Nigeria's Wasted Generation

FASHION Lisa Folawiyo

FASHION Lisa Folawiyo Designer: Lisa Folawiyo The collection is exclusively crafted from ankara textiles, vibrant wax-resistant dyed fabrics characteristic of West Africa. Lisa Folawiyo hails from Nigeria and specializes in traditional West African textiles using modern tailoring techniques. She incorporates texture into this classic texture, which transformed the African scene and has become one of the keys to her success in the fashion industry. Folawiyo creates feminine and modern silhouettes with nods to traditional African aesthetics. 20 African Designer To Watch In 2021 Words by - Glory Uyi Today, it’s somewhat challenging to find Black-owned fashion brands leading the charts and headlining top fashion runway shows. Sadly, even the much acclaimed digital age and e-commerce has not successfully broken the divide, which continues to relegate many African fashion designers. The success of African fashion designers can only be achieved through collective effort – and it begins with you! We have searched through the internet and created a list of 20 creative African fashion labels. However, please note that this list does not place the featured brands over those that did not make the list. It is impossible to cover all African creative brands in one listing. Check out our list of 20 creative African fashion labels and the faces behind the brands. Enjoy! Nubian S Designer: Ade Hassan What makes the brand stand out? H the first brands to recognize that nu more than just beige. Brown skin gir with these multi-tone tights, lingerie Hassan was born in April 1984. She raised partly in Nigeria and speaks Y 36 www.glamsquadmagazine.com

FASHION Ohema Ohene Designer: Abenaa Pokuaa Ohema Ohene is a British fashion brand specializing in Africa-inspired fashion, created in 2008 by Britishborn designer, Abenaa Pokuaa. Founded in London, the name meaning ‘Queen & King’ in Twi’s Ghanaian language was about her Ghanaian heritage and designed to create a brand for both men and women. After completing a degree in Fashion Design Technology Surface Textiles at the London College of Fashion, Abenaa went on to work in the industry, developing her technical and commercial understanding. Abenaa has always had the vision and desire to produce fashion clothing in Ghana to create employment and prosperity. kin ere’s one of de means ls will fall in love and bodysuits. was oruba. Both of her parents are in business. She received her advanced education at Duke University in the United States, where she studied English and Economics. She completed a Master’s degree at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Hanifa Designer: Anifa Mvuemba What makes the brand stand out? Looking for statement pieces that are high quality but aren’t ridiculously expensive? Add Hanifa to your bookmarks right now. The brand initially started making custom pieces and specializing in alterations but now, its collections are blowing up on Instagram. Anifa Mvuemba, the founder of the direct-toconsumer fashion label Hanifa, recently unveiled her latest collection despite the pandemic. The collection was inspired by her homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo. www.glamsquadmagazine.com 37

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