On Ajak – Couture Wrap: Nkwo, Top: Sophie Zinga, Pants: Omondi Choker: Needle & Thræd | On Maria – Top: Loza Maleombho, Pants: Omondi, Choker: Needle and Thread
In an editorial titled "Africa Rising" written/posted by IRENE OJO-FELIX on JANUARY 12TH, 2016 for Models.com , an in dept look at the fashion talents that are yet to be tapped into in Africa were showcased. As a fellow Emerging Afro designer, it warms my heart that the world is now reckoning with the unbridled talents that we have to offer. I am so proud to see these awesome talents finally being appreciated and for doing it soo well as to open more doors for the rest of us.
Check out some of the styles below:
On Maria: Coat: Omondi, Pants: Orange Culture, Shoes: Shem Paronelli Studios for Kenneth Ize, Vintage Sunglasses: Christian Dior, Earrings: Third Crown | On Ajak – Coat: Omondi, Pants: Washington Roberts, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Vintage Glasses: Linda Derector
Top & Skirt: Re’, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Green Waist Bag: Tree Fairfax for Orange Culture, Fringed Bag: Nomad Vintage NYC, Necklace: Vintage Sunglasses: Vintage
On Maria: Top: Bridget Awosika, Pants: Re’, Shoes: Loza Maleombho | On Ajak: Top: Bridget Awosika, Pants: Orange Culture, Shoes: Loza Maleombho
Dress: Washington Roberts, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Ribbon choker: MOKUBA, Necklace: Vintage, Bag: Nomad Vintage NYC
Dress: GREY, Shoes: Shem Paronelli Studios for Kenneth Ize
As African fashion continues to make its inevitable explosion onto the international fashion scene, the world at large is now on notice that Africa's fashion talents are a force to be reckoned with.
Featured designers:
Almasika
Bridget Awosika
Brother Vellies
Grey
Kenneth Ize
Loza Maleombho
Meena
Needle & Thræd
Nkwo
Nomad Vintage NYC
Omer Asim
Omondi
Orange Culture
Osei Duro
Post-Imperial
Ré (Bahia)
Richard Braqo
Third Crown
Tree Fairfax
Tsemaye Binitie
Sophie Zinga
Washington Roberts
Photo Credits
Photography: Ed Singleton for Models.com
Stylist: Solange Franklin
Editor: Irene Ojo-Felix
Hair: Sirsa Ponciano
Makeup: Laura Stiassni
Nails: Yukie Miyakawa
Set Design: Lizzie Lang
Photography Assistants: Max Bernetz & William Takahashi
Stylist Assistant: Kyle Hayes & Kristina Taylor
Digital Tech: Matthew Thompson
Models: Ajak Deng & Maria Borges @ IMG (New York)
Retouching: Silhouette Studio
Thanks to – Pier 59 Studios New York
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