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/ShopAfrica: Cocoa Mache

this is such a proud moment for us! we're very, very excited to be introducing Cocoa Mache, a brand that shares our vision of giving more exposure to african designers and africa-inspired brands around the globe. we're especially glad that the designer Cocoa Mache, Joke, is a dear friend of ours! we congratulate her on getting her gorgeous pieces online! brands who've taken that giant step make it that much easier for blogs like ours to help them get the word out. Cocoa Mache's vision is to provide pieces that incorporate african fabrics in ways that allows them to glide into your closet and your life. we've been die-hard supporters of Cocoa Mache since she sold pieces from her suitcase (lol) and we own several pieces ourselves. you should definitely get in on the action and take advantage of her "$5 off for the first 10 buyers" promotion!

here's a little preview of what's on offer:





get in on the action here! you're in for an eyeful :-)

xo