Hello there, how are you today? Popular celebrity fashion influencer and blogger, Hannah Giorgis has released a list of her top African Fashion Designers who are killing the game.
Do you agree with the list or do you have a fashion designer who you feel should be recognized; if yes, send their name and mobile number to my senior colleague: Sebastiane Ebatamehi on [email protected] and he/she would receive a feature on our magazine.
You can nominate yourself if you are a fashion designer, influencer or enthusiast.
I cannot wait to hear from you.
1. Suakoko Betty
Atlanta-based owner and creative director Charlene Dunbar was born in Liberia. She makes dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, and accessories. You can find her designs here.
The line, owned by Nigerian designer Dumebi Iyamah, is known for bold, bright swimsuits with body-flattering cutouts. Check out the selection on the Andrea Iyamah site.
3. WOEN Ilga
4. House of Tayo
The Rwanda-based brand sells scarves, shirts, ties, and more. To shop, check out their store.
5. Gitas Portal
6. Mujo Six
The brand, which makes clothing for all genders, even has a section of its site specifically dedicated to dashikis.
The Côte d’Ivoire-based brand sells stunning womenswear and accessories. Check out the designs here.
8. Sika Boutique
The UK-based online shop sells dresses, skirts, and jackets made and sourced in Ghana. Shop the selection here.
Gambian, Sierra Leonean, and African American designer Lamiah Gholar makes gorgeous crop tops and maxi skirts. Her spring/summer collection will go live in April 2016, and you can find it here.
10. A Leap Of Style
11. House Of Sarah
The line specializes in hyper-feminine cuts, but the skirt has pockets! Find more in the shop.
12. Mizizi Shop
Mizizi, which means “roots” in Swahili, sells jerseys that rep both African nations–like these Zimbabwe and Rwanda hockey jerseys–and give a nod to the U.S.-born Black Lives Matter movement. You can find them all here.
13. Kahindo Mateene
The Congolese designer was a contestant on season 2 of “Project Runway.” Her collection will be available soon, so check her Instagram for updates.
14. Totally Ethnik
The Ghana-based brand was featured on the television and web series “An African City.”These pieces come from the new Ebene collection, which features bold dresses, skirts, and more. Shop here.
15. Yetunde Sarumi
Sarumi makes womenswear from ankara, like this light spring coat. A portion of the line’s profits are given to the Africa’s Daughters Foundation. You can check out the shop here.
16. Jembere Eyewear
The sunglass brand’s name means “my sunset” in Amharic, Ethiopia’s official language. Find it here.
17. Kanga Kulture
18. D’Piper Twins
19. Nashona
The womenswear brand was created by Tanzania native Lilian K Danieli, who makes jewelry and accessories in addition to apparel. You can shop the line here.
20. The Prodigal Daughter
Australia-based Zambian designer Phoebe Mwanza makes both clothing and beauty products. Find her work here.
21. Babatunde
The South African brand sells bags, hats, ties, and more. Check it out here.
22. Rahma
The Ethiopian-Australian label is selling pre-orders for its crisp, clean fashions. You can place an order here.
23. Znak Canada
The label also sells womenswear, like this stunning dashiki ball gown. Check out the whole line here.
24. Mélange Mode
25. Zeyna Iman
The New York-based designer and visual artist makes hand stitched chokers from authentic Gambian batik print fabric. Find her shop here.
