#african prints
LeFocusMode d'aujourd'hui est une marque de vêtements qui mérite notre attention: il s'agit de la marque Dao London.
Créée par Paule-Carine Dao, une jeune londonienne, Dao London est l'emblême même du chic, de l’élégance et de l’originalité.
Paule-Carine nous le dit elle-même “Je crée des vêtements qui révèlent ma personnalité afro-centrée et mon admiration pour les tissus africains”. Comme on peut le voir, ses créations ont pour but de mélanger les tissus africains en les incorporant dans des vêtements et coupes du type occidental. Elle tient ici à nous montrer la diversité culturelle dont elle est issue, avec les supports textiles de par ses origines africaines ainsi que les vêtements qu'elle achète et porte à Londres.
“Mes vêtements sont faits pour les jeunes femmes qui aiment se distinguer, être uniques et qui aiment les imprimés également”, précise notre designer.
Il est vrai que ce qu'elle nous propose ne manquent pas de couleurs. On retrouve dedans toute la gaieté du wax. “Les imprimés sont incroyables et les couleurs semblent magnifiques quand ils sont portés en été”.
On sait donc quoi faire pour avoir l'été le plus stylé de cette décennie: on commande chez Dao London!
Le samedi 11 avril dernier a eu lieu le lancement de la collection ‘EDZIME’ de la marque Bazara’Pagne(comprendrebazar à pagnes). La créatrice derrière cette marque, Lodia Kpodzro a tenu à lancer son incroyable collection ce jour-là car il s’agissait ni plus moins du troisième anniversaire de Bazara’Pagne !
Cet évènement a eu lieu au 44 rue Bouret à Paris de 17h à 20h, commençant avec un très beau discours de la part de la designer, suivi d’un défilé !
Le lendemain, Lodia publiait le lookbook de la collection sur la page facebook de la marque. Autant vous dire que mon coeur a failli s’arrêter de battre au moment où je l’ai découvert. Je ne savais pas ce qui me fascinait le plus, les vêtements mis en avant ou la qualité des photos.Les mannequins et les décors nous transportent directement vers le passé, dans les années 70 pour être précis. Et pourtant, la qualité des photos nous indique bel et bien que nous sommes au vingt-et-unième siècle. Lodia a donc réussi à rappeler l’élégance de la génération de nos parents en la rajeunissant suffisamment pour la sublimer davantage. Un véritable travail de maîtres. On félicite donc Lodia et toute son équipe très méritante.
Si comme moi, vous adhérez totalement à Bazara’Pagne, sachez qu’unevente privéeaura lieu les 1er, 2 et 3 mai au 110 avenue du Maréchal Joffre à Fontenay-Sous-Bois (94) de 14h à 19h. Si vous ne pouvez pas vous déplacer vous pouvez d’ores et déjà commander sur l’e-shop ici.
COUP DE COEUR D’OLOKUN: Les colliers et les capes.
Le reste du lookbook rien que pourvous:
What is a Pinafore?
A collarless sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or shirt.
Pinafores may be worn by girls as a decorative garment and by both girls and women as a protective apron. A related term is pinafore dress (known as a jumper in American English), i.e. a sleeveless dress intended to be worn over a top or blouse. A key difference between a pinafore and a jumper dress is that the pinafore is open in the back. In informal British usage, however, a pinafore dress is sometimes referred to as simply a pinafore, which can lead to confusion.
Enough with the boring details….
The pinafore in this region have typically been associated with Secondary/High school and boarding house Set-ups. Therefore unconsciously isolates the attire as one not to be explored, ventured or recreated. Let’s be realistic, how many times have you considered the pinafore a fashion choice for an occasion? Hardly, right?!
Today, we want to visually wipe this stereotype. Pinafores don’t have to be boring, they can be fun too and worn to suit each unique style.
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Uti Nwachukwu was the winner of Big Brother Africa 5. The big brother Africa star has been giving iconic trends that turn heads every time we get to catch a glimpse. And every time he identifies with the cultural heritage he delivers an even better topping we can’t seem to resist!! For this reason, he is our CELEBRITY IN FOCUS.
Ladies, five times the fashion, this is the five best of UTI NWACHUKWU (whispering; and a few juicy details you might want to hear concerning the star)
Born: 3 August 198*
Nationality: Nigerian
Movies: Weekend Getaway, Finding Mercy, In the cupboard, Breathless
Awards: Nollywood Movie Award for Best Rising Star (Male)
Nwachukwu is from Agbor in Delta state located in south-south region of Nigeria. He was raised in Ughelli and Sapele.
The actor attended Igbinedion Education Centrefrom 1993 – 1999. He was a social prefect when he was in secondary school.
He has a BSc. in Computer Science and Education from Benson Idahosa University, Benin City. He graduated with a 3.9 GPA. He also received a diploma in this same subject from the University of Nigeria. (We know right, for an ACTOR?!)
Did you know that our star also worked in a bank? Yes!! the model once worked in a bank
Uti Nwachukwu’s first ever appearance on a reality TV show was on the “Next Movie Star”. He finished as first runner up on the show.
The multi-talented act is also a singer. His first single titled ‘Go down’ was released in 2010.
He is a youth ambassador of Delta state and tourism ambassador for Cross River.
And for the icing on the cake, He remains the perfect candidate for our celebrity in focus.
I WILL FOREVER REP NIGERIAN DESIGNERS.
This is what I wore to the @completefashionmag celebrity covers celebration and I decided to combine Nigerian Designers.
Jacket by : @ayovanelmar
Pants by : @jamesjohnsonclothing
YOU LIKE ?? #MadeInNigeria
Rocking a red Indian inspired caftan, Uti has got us in the loops with the Jedi Clan Pose (Star Wars fans, where you?).
The actor is clearly in love with his roots. Monochrome couldn’t look any better!!
Outfit to the #FutureAwards2016
My love for monochrome native by @yomicasual
And more Love for @monimorganshoes.
This time it’s pure white and yes. It’s HANDMADE (Awesome)
More from the House of @pappaz_attirez
His collection titled ’ IJINLE ’
Can’t wait to explore more of his looks this year
HELLO!!! YEs….REAL men wia Pink
Outfit by @telvinnwafor.
Styled by @hyperfashun for
JARA TV
We’ve seen all styles and Nigerian made Agbada pieces but on is a site for sore eyes…
I SUPPORT #MadeInNigeria goods! Especially Fashion!! (Hear the people?)
Breath Taking Agbada
By : @pappaz_attirez
Shoes by : @pushxclusive .
Applause to SirUti for forever representing the African print and styles, a star worthy of emulation.
Join in the fun by sending mails to [email protected] indicating the celebrity you think deserves to be in the spotlight and propagating the African/Nigerian fashion world.
This is brought to you by Eistyle News, our first ever CELEBRITY IN FOCUS
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The wax prints are part of a nonverbal way of communication among African women, and hereby they carry their message out into the world. Some wax prints can be named after personalities, cities, building, sayings or occasions.
A grounded native’s intuition about the African and wax prints would be that they are DEFINITELY a wardrobe essential. That they are to be worn for traditional and special occasion but to work (corporate environment) within the context of the African heritage?! We’re sure that’s got you thinking can one really pull that off? truth is, the fashion world evolves everyday and so are styles experimented daily.
The design of the wax print fabrics already has an influence on the international world of fashion and lifestyle. They are an inspirational source for designers and companies.
With some que from products on Eistyles.com and of course ques from style sensation for today’s wardrobe essential; the Boss Lady herself: Aderonke Enoabasi Adefalujo, the question is, would you consider wearing prints to work??
LESS IS MORE.
Yes! Keep It Simple & Classy. Sometimes, we forget that too much of everything may just be the turn-off, If you feel your outfit’s too busy; according to the well known fashion icon Coco Chanel: take off the last thing you put on!! You don’t want people having negative perceptions about your choice of style and if they are outspoken about it, they may outright disapprove of your outfit or judge you by your look. We are loving Ozinna Anumudu’s work style .We are definitely taking tips from her corporate style!
A DRESS SENSE
Dresses are an easy way out if you are confused on what to wear (ladies would agree with me that it can be a chore deciding what blouse goes with this skirt or that trouser) but with a DRESS you are good to go! All you have to do is get your accessory ready, match it up and be a boss! Be that female with a boss attitude.
BE COMFORTABLE
Comfort is a key. Comfort depict confidence and that speaks volumes. If what you are wearing isn’t comfortable even if it’s stylish, it isn’t style worthy. When you are comfortable that becomes your selling point. Make a bold statement with Ankara inspired blazers as a true African man with style.
INVEST IN YOUR WARDROBE!
Dress the way you want to be addressed. Looks are the first interpretation of who you are. It is worthy for every corporate personnel to invest in their wardrobe in other to make a statement in the business and FASHION world - create a balance. If you think your accessory from shoes, bags & jewelry are overlooked you might want to think again because they aren’t! You don’t want to walk into a meeting or seminar wearing a “pop-open shoes or a faded handbag” funny huh? Invest in your accessories as well because many more than most get to notice it once you step in.
This is where you start thinking of where to get your work-wardrobe updated without having to empty your entire life savings.
You may have to look no further because eistyles.com has all you sort for.
Eistyles is your number one online Styles Manager in Africa, your one-stop online shop for latest African fashion and style. The first and only Marketplace for fashion designers’ products in Africa.
At eistyles, time is money and this is why we don’t trade deadlines for anything. Pay less with eicoins during checkout and have your product delivered in less than 7 days. Only on eistyles.com
As a designer, your products are promoted to a wider public and as a customer you too can express your style while patronizing your favourite designers on eistyles.com
For power blazers you can pull off visit eistyles.com for your work-Wardrobe Inspiration!
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LET OUT YOUR INNER DIVA!!!
We believe that once or occasionally in every woman’s life there comes a time where all she wants and WISHES for is to be/feel like a queen. There’s this feeling that comes with being in a lovely ball gown; that feeling of royalty, prestige, eloquence and sometimes even ecstasy (LOL) feeling her entire body with awe.
Choosing the right prom dress can be a fun, although can be a slightly stressful experience. It is usually said to be worth it as the woman gets the opportunity to dress up for an evening dinner, red carpet event or a special occasion and wears an outfit that she wouldn’t wear to a normal function. While some get rid of their prom dress not long after wearing it, there are those that are so fond of theirs that they choose to keep it and wear it to a special event in the future.
Photo 1: marieclaire.co.uk
Photo 2: pagnifik.com
The Afrocentric prom dress is definitely in our WISHLIST, is it on yours??
Photo 3: esty.com
Photo 4: instagram.com
So divas, you may wanna rock your prom dress with a pair of stilettos or block heels, some edgy and daring divas may want to go in a pair of sneaker; whatever rocks your boat we are on the lookout. Prep up as the next following Sundays Eistyles would be announcing their best Afrocentric Prom Dress. Be sure to display poise and elegance with an enticing background as seen in the photos above. Background (environs are considered) for assessment of the BEST AFROCENTRIC PROM DRESS.
Send not more than one entry to [email protected] or send you entries as DM’s on Instagram. make sure to follow us on these platform before sending in your entries. GOODLUCK!!
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Written by: Samantha Equere.
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LET OUT YOUR INNER DIVA!!!
We believe that once or occasionally in every woman’s life there comes a time where all she wants and WISHES for is to be/feel like a queen. There’s this feeling that comes with being in a lovely ball gown; that feeling of royalty, prestige, eloquence and sometimes even ecstasy (LOL) feeling her entire body with awe.
Choosing the right prom dress can be a fun, although can be a slightly stressful experience. It is usually said to be worth it as the woman gets the opportunity to dress up for an evening dinner, red carpet event or a special occasion and wears an outfit that she wouldn’t wear to a normal function. While some get rid of their prom dress not long after wearing it, there are those that are so fond of theirs that they choose to keep it and wear it to a special event in the future.
Photo 1: marieclaire.co.uk
Photo 2: pagnifik.com
The Afrocentric prom dress is definitely in our WISHLIST, is it on yours??
Photo 3: esty.com
Photo 4: instagram.com
So divas, you may wanna rock your prom dress with a pair of stilettos or block heels, some edgy and daring divas may want to go in a pair of sneaker; whatever rocks your boat we are on the lookout. Prep up as the next following Sundays Eistyles would be announcing their best Afrocentric Prom Dress. Be sure to display poise and elegance with an enticing background as seen in the photos above. Background (environs are considered) for assessment of the BEST AFROCENTRIC PROM DRESS.
Send not more than one entry to [email protected] or send you entries as DM’s on Instagram. make sure to follow us on these platform before sending in your entries. GOODLUCK!!
Facebook: Eistyles Nigeria
Instagram & Twitter: Eistyles_ng
Written by: Samantha Equere.
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LET OUT YOUR INNER DIVA!!!
We believe that once or occasionally in every woman’s life there comes a time where all she wants and WISHES for is to be/feel like a queen. There’s this feeling that comes with being in a lovely ball gown; that feeling of royalty, prestige, eloquence and sometimes even ecstasy (LOL) feeling her entire body with awe.
Choosing the right prom dress can be a fun, although can be a slightly stressful experience. It is usually said to be worth it as the woman gets the opportunity to dress up for an evening dinner, red carpet event or a special occasion and wears an outfit that she wouldn’t wear to a normal function. While some get rid of their prom dress not long after wearing it, there are those that are so fond of theirs that they choose to keep it and wear it to a special event in the future.
Photo 1: marieclaire.co.uk
Photo 2: pagnifik.com
The Afrocentric prom dress is definitely in our WISHLIST, is it on yours??
Photo 3: esty.com
Photo 4: instagram.com
So divas, you may wanna rock your prom dress with a pair of stilettos or block heels, some edgy and daring divas may want to go in a pair of sneaker; whatever rocks your boat we are on the lookout. Prep up as the next following Sundays Eistyles would be announcing their best Afrocentric Prom Dress. Be sure to display poise and elegance with an enticing background as seen in the photos above. Background (environs are considered) for assessment of the BEST AFROCENTRIC PROM DRESS.
Send not more than one entry to [email protected] or send you entries as DM’s on Instagram. make sure to follow us on these platform before sending in your entries. GOODLUCK!!
Facebook: Eistyles Nigeria
Instagram & Twitter: Eistyles_ng
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LET OUT YOUR INNER DIVA!!!
We believe that once or occasionally in every woman’s life there comes a time where all she wants and WISHES for is to be/feel like a queen. There’s this feeling that comes with being in a lovely ball gown; that feeling of royalty, prestige, eloquence and sometimes even ecstasy (LOL) feeling her entire body with awe.
Choosing the right prom dress can be a fun, although can be a slightly stressful experience. It is usually said to be worth it as the woman gets the opportunity to dress up for an evening dinner, red carpet event or a special occasion and wears an outfit that she wouldn’t wear to a normal function. While some get rid of their prom dress not long after wearing it, there are those that are so fond of theirs that they choose to keep it and wear it to a special event in the future.
Photo 1: marieclaire.co.uk
Photo 2: pagnifik.com
The Afrocentric prom dress is definitely in our WISHLIST, is it on yours??
Photo 3: esty.com
Photo 4: instagram.com
So divas, you may wanna rock your prom dress with a pair of stilettos or block heels, some edgy and daring divas may want to go in a pair of sneaker; whatever rocks your boat we are on the lookout. Prep up as the next following Sundays Eistyles would be announcing their best Afrocentric Prom Dress. Be sure to display poise and elegance with an enticing background as seen in the photos above. Background (environs are considered) for assessment of the BEST AFROCENTRIC PROM DRESS.
Send not more than one entry to [email protected] or send you entries as DM’s on Instagram. make sure to follow us on these platform before sending in your entries. GOODLUCK!!
Facebook: Eistyles Nigeria
Instagram & Twitter: Eistyles_ng
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My print designs for “Ngadi Smart X Louis Philippe de Gagoue”, the first print design collaboration for @vliscoandco.
The theme for this collaborative project with Vlisco&Co Côte d’Ivoire was constructed around showcasing a modern take on the traditional Ivorian bronze industry. Ivorian bronze sculptures and figurines have many elements of nature in them, and often speak of a tribe’s spirituality. In Ivory Coast, The Senufo and Akan tribe are the main tribes that use bronze for their ornaments. The Senufo are animinists, which is the belief that objects, places and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. The Akan tribe, on the other hand, will create bronze gold weights depicting humans (warriors, medicine-men, hunters…), animals (birds, crocodiles, antelopes), flora (peanuts, oil palm flowers, calabashes), artefacts (drums, sandals, cannons) and numerous other figurative and geometric motifs. I based the patterns in my designs around these themes of nature, sometimes directly incorporating traditional motifs into them.
I decided to play with colour to give the patterns the modern twist the project needed, taking inspiration from Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami’s work which uses bright, pop art colours and busy patterns.
Print Design: Ngadi Smart @ngadismart
Photography & Styling: Louis Philippe de Gagoue @louisphilippedegagoue
Costume Tailor: @dora_moti
Make-Up: Audy Beauty Studio
Models: Marie Olive Bron @marie_olive_bron_ , Emmanuella Kamenan @kamenan.emmanuella , Mona Haraoui .
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Love this woman my second post on her, Stella Jean you are too cool for school. Old world swimwear!
Giorgio Armani has named her the next big thing and has invited Stella Jean to show her next collection at Teatro Armani. Bellissimo! I totally agree with you Signor Armani she has got it. Moda Operandi is currently showing some of her pieces this week. Run to buy or see her site for more stockists.
Brava Stella x
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Where will you be this weekend?
Africa Fashion & Art Week during LA Fashion Week
Get your tickets - http://www.africafashionandartweek.com
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“The best decision ever!” – FASHION AFRICA VOICES
“I quit my corporate job for African fashion”and “The best decision ever!” In this weeks Fashion Africa Voices series we look at the story of Toronto based Designer Catherine Addai of the print infused brand Kaela Kay, who went against the odds to leave her well paid corporate job to pursue her vision and literally to SET UP SHOP for her AFRICAN PRINT FASHION BUSINESS. She went on to share the…
Who is it ? Nantenin, my mom and her best friend, Kanko.
When and where was this picture taken? Picture taken in 1991 in Paris Suburb (France).
Their story. Guinean women, born in Guinea (in the 60’s), now based in Paris (France) and Toulouse (France) since the 80’s.
What inspires you about their style? The bold shoulders and tight skirts and the use of simple 2-coloured african prints.Submited by Araki, born in France in 1987.
Designers always look to global cultures for inspiration, yet they never pay attention to the actual people. There is such a negative image of migration. But people who have moved places, they can be so open-minded and inspiring. I wanted to pay tribute by focusing on the glamorous side of immigration. - Araki Koman
We interviewed Araki Koman, Guinean Malian French artist and world traveler, about the aesthetics of emigration, mother-daughter connections, and being the odd one out. Read the interview here.
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