Shop For Less: Chichia London

Visit Chichia London's Big Cartel store here.

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Sneak Peek: Chichia London Fall 2010

Au Courant Daily recently posted an exclusive sneak preview of Chichia London's Fall/Winter 2010 collection, Insomnia. Many of you are probably already familiar with Christine Mhando's (head designer of Chichia London) soft spot for kanga print but what's most fascinating about her work is her ability to re-invent and modernize a staple print season after season, making it a highly sought-after must-buy. If the preview is anything to go by, we're going to be exceedingly broke come Fall 2010, but with kanga print and the possibility of a collection chock-full of dazzling embellishments, we're not sure there's anything to complain about.

Truly can't wait to see the magnificence that is Chichia London unfold! More images as soon as we have them.

XO

blog/link lovin': bella naija, ituen basi, chichia london, nike akinola

[model wears a piece from chichia london's spring/summer 2010 collection, 'made in dar']

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links worth clicking...

a. fashion africa unveils chichia london's spring 2010 collection

b. ladybrille interviews uche eze (bella naija)

c. elan interviews ituen basi

d. nike + chris okesola of nike akinola as entrepreneurs

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blogs worth visiting (our new favorites)...

a. the skinny (forever 21's blog)

b. lipstick boudoir

c. olivia palermo daily

d. where did you get that

happy reading :-)

xo

spotlight: chichia london by christine mhando

once in a while, a designer comes along that makes us sit up and pay attention. we're a bit jaded by the many, MANY fashion labels that creep up daily (western and african alike) and find that if our faithful, trusty tailor can imitate your entire collection for a HUGE fraction of the cost, we'd much likely give her our money. no offense -- we just won't pay up for anything that's not original or interesting or fairly reasonably-priced. which is why we celebrate brands such as zebra, akpos okudu, and now, chichia london. her new collection is every print and bead-lover's dream AND her prices won't make you keel over or sell your soul. chichia london is a celebration of color, ultra femme pieces, and simple but charming embellishments for the everyday on-the-go lady who makes you ask, "where did you get that?"

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more info on the chichia london brand here. while she's practically sold out @ thelookboutique, we hope she'll send new stock their way soon.

xo

ShopAfrica: thelookboutique.com

[black and white dress by samantha cole, available here]

we stumbled on this neat little site by accident and found some stunning pieces from african designers including emmy collins, samantha cole, and chichia london. as always, we encourage you to ShopAfrica if/when you can...or at least spread the word. please and thank you :-)

click the links above to explore each designer and many more.

xo