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ARISE MAGAZINE – MADE IN AFRICA collective at NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2011: What happened next ?
In what is turning out to be a regular fixture at New York Fashion week, ARISE magazine pulled off a spectacular gathering of some of the best talent from the African Continent. Aptly titled ‘MADE IN AFRICA’ there was no denial of … Continue reading
Africa Fashion Week London 2011
I love to share good news and I have to share my excitement of the very first African Fashion week London (AFWL) happening in a few days time. With a growing market in African Inspired design and African Fashion weeks springing up all over … Continue reading
Congratulations Chichia.
One of our favourite designers we support, Chichia has won The Ethical Fashion Forum Award 2011. Chichia is in good company, with previous winning African designers Sika – Ghana and Lalesso – Kenya. The ETHICAL FASHION FORUM (EFF) is the industry body dedicated … Continue reading
What does a Rock star and Kenyan Artisans have in common?
An odd couple indeed or are they? Edun – The Fashion label with ethical credentials run by Ali Hewson and her husband Bono (and if you don’t already know – lead singer of U2 and all round Rock star) began in 2005 (before … Continue reading
South Africa Fashion Week 2011
South Africa Fashion staged 8th – 10th April 2011 exists to promote local South African brands and designers which in turn allows for easier integration into the retail market as well as moving onto the International fashion stage by instilling professionalism with in … Continue reading
ASOS Africa springs into action for S|S 2011
When Africa Batik – the blog was set up we never imagined that African inspired designe would capture the fashion the world the way it has, with its growing acceptance and commercialism it has found its way. Here at Africa Batik we … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, fashion, High Street Style, summer fashion
Tagged africa, African designers, African inspired designs, ASOS, ASOS Africa, clothing, Kenya, London Style, SOKO Kenya
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Behind the scenes at ARISE Magazine Fashion Week (AMFW)
So ARISE Magazine fashion week (AMFW), one of Africas prominate fashion showcases has come to an end but the buzz that surrounded this event was amazing. Twitter was ablaze with real time photos from Backsatge to the runway. I believe … Continue reading
FASHION FLASH – Chichia and the collaboration with ‘Made by Africa’ – A/W 2011
Very exciting news, more exciting than finding out that the sale top your about to purchase that was reduced by 50% before you hit the till’s has a further 20% off. Yes EVEN more exciting then that. This is a follow up … Continue reading
Chichia and the collaboration with ‘Made by Africa’ – A/W 2011
A maturing collection, an insight into the future of fashion Africa Chichia (see previous post on Chichia) has grasped the importance of african inspired design and has fully understood the importance of adapting to the seasons as well as adapting … Continue reading
Pride and Joy
Deenola, catchy name hah? I think so too. but did you know that this emerging fashion company is made up of Deena Dee and Olafemi Bela who have brought to us their first ever collection named ‘Versatlie’ consisting of pieces that encapsulate Deenola’s statement – ‘providing high quality ready … Continue reading
Posted in Designer love, Style focus
Tagged African designers, African inspired designs, Deenola
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