Top designers Caesar Couture and Meme Bete set to showcase at Africa Fashion Week London 2016. AFWL 2016 will be taking place on Fri 9 and Sat 10th of September at West Hall Olympia London.
Sherene Melinda is a London-based designer handbag brand with a unique, South African inspired style. Their current collection of contemporary handbags each feature authentic, vibrant, springbok hair-on-hide and the finest quality leathers both inside and out.
Motivated by the desire to give everyone the opportunity to express him or herself through fashion, the brand strives to combine a universal use of colour and trend, suitable for those leading a cosmopolitan lifestyle. They have just released their Newest Collection, which includes the brand’s first unisex bag and is an important milestone in their aim to create fashion that reflects the inner vibrancy of every individual.
Tiza Designs was created by Tiza Chandwe in 2013 while studying Fashion Design at Capetown College of Fashion Design.
aims at providing women with elegant and sophisticated clothing with an African twist.
Tiza Designs also encourages young people that are interested to work harder and never doubt themselves. That’s why they plan to have a program where they will go out to less privileged high schools and give them their left over fabric trims which they can teach them to use to make accessories such as bags, earrings and necklaces.
These students could end up turning these skills into a business. In the same way Tiza Designs will also be helping the environment as the left over fabrics will be used to create amazing accessories.
Originally from Malawi, Central Africa and now based in the United Kingdom, Cotilda from an early age was inspired by her mum’s love of sewing. Learning how to transform ideas into beautifully tailored clothing, she developed a passion for making her ideas come to life. After gaining experience working with some of the best teachers in the UK, Cotilda took the first steps to set up her own business.
Today, Cotilda’s passion drives her to create the very best clothing for her clients. From design through to creation, her eye for detail and flair for fashion is clear.
“It is through the mixture of materials that we can learn about other cultures; colours, patterns and materials being the tool of communication.’’
A collaboration between two friends, hailing from Zambia and Sierra Leone – South meets West Africa as Ngoni & House of Okosun.
Their collection is Inspired by the daily intertwining of their current Western influences and their richly cultural heritage. Their debut collection is a glamorous celebration of the modern day fashion conscious individual who wants to embrace African fashion with a modern twist.
Venue – West Hall Olympia London Earls Court W14 8UX
- FRIDAY THE 9TH OF SEPTEMBER – Fashion Show and Exhibition
- SATURDAY THE 10TH OF SEPTEMBER – Fashion Show and Exhibition
Apply to showcase at AFWL here
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