MTNLFDW Designer Of The Year Finalists: Akpos Okudu

Full review to come. Enjoy the photos. Click to enlarge. Akpos Okudu was one of 12 finalists for the Young Designer of the Year award. Each designer presented an average of 6 pieces.

- SLiq

Photos: Tunde Adedeji (Unleash Media) for Shop Liquorice

spotlight: akpos okudu summer 2009

the fiercely talented akpos okudu strikes again with a summer collection called "whimsical dreams". she dazzled with her debut collection and her second attempt is such a visual delight of colorful, ultra femme pieces, featuring lots of print and piles of the signature akpos okudu sophistication. we're exceedingly proud of ms. okudu and are convinced she's definitely one of the next big things. without further ado, we present to you a snippet of "whimsical dreams":

absolutely brilliant.

see the entire collection on the designer's blog here

to order: e-mail the designer -> nylla17@hotmail.com

xo

spotlight: african designers do the kimono!

[wunmi williams in phunkafrique as seen here]

we've been spotting some of the most fabulous african-print kimonos out and about...and advocates that we are of incorporating africa however you can, here are a few pieces from some of our favorite designers to inspire you!

PHUNKAFRIQUE

first up, we have gorgeous metallic print kimono tops from phunkafrique's "phunkafrique evolves" collection:



and if it's kimono-style dresses you're into...



JEWEL BY LISA

next, we have pieces from the first lady of bling, lisa folawiyo (jewel by lisa)



you can't go wrong with exquisite beading and bling done well, can you?

AKPOS OKUDU

if it's batik you're into, get into akpos okudu...



COCOA MACHE

for an indigenous feel to your kimono...



shop online here and take advantage of the ongoing $5 off promotion.

CHOPSTIXWAITS

for african wax print...



shop here!

DURO OLOWU

can't forget ethnic-style kimono dresses from duro olowu...



loving them all! hope you're inspired :-)

xo

order information:

phunkafrique
akpos okudu

photo sources:

bella naija
google

spotlight: akpos okudu

we're majorly in lust with a brand spankin' new brand straight out of port harcourt. if you're looking for fun, ultra femme pieces fit for ladies who brunch, AKPOS OKUDU is a great place to start :

this brand is definitely on our watchlist. find out more by visiting the designer's blog here.

xo

p.s. to order - e-mail the designer at nylla17@hotmail.com or call her on +234 8076256599 (nigeria)