5 African Fashion Brands You Need In Your Life
Summer is soon upon us which means black is out and bold patterns are in. But instead of going with the traditional floral, inkat, and gingham prints that typically characterize the season, mix it up with designs that pay homage to your African roots. Not sure where to begin? Here are five African fashion brands you should have on your radar whether you’re on the hunt for a simple bracelet, an eye-catching headwrap, or a full matching ensemble.
Llulo
Llulo.com
Llulo strives to make Ankara fabric “wearable in every way, shape, and form” and the designs on their website show they’ve accomplished that goal. Not only does the brand make an array of tops and bottoms for men and women, they also create home decor, from pillows shaped like the continent to blankets and other tapestry.
fanmdjanm
Fanmdjanm
Just shopping at this retailer should make you feel powerful as the name, fanm djanm, literally means strong woman. This designer covers all the style basics from clothing to headwraps, jewelry, and bags. Plus, if you can’t narrow down your choices from the many offerings, there are packaged bundles you can buy that include totes, stationary, and headwraps– or surprise yourself with a mystery bundle with headwraps in a print chosen for you.
Grass-Fields desire is to “put the love back into clothing again,” which they do with an assortment of dresses, jumpsuits, maxi and midi skirts, and tops created with fabrics from Cameroon, Nigeria and Benin. With an aim to flatter all body types with their fashions, the designer puts a special focus on construction and fit to make sure all women look and feel their best. Plus their sizes range from small-4X.
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Zuvaa
Zuvaa
Kelechi started Zuvaa because she wanted to see a change in the fashion industry. As an African American woman of Nigerian descent, Kelechi said she found it difficult to find modern and trendy African-inspired pieces growing up, now Zuvaa fills this void. Men, women, and children can find items to their liking on this site which also carries shoes and accessories like jewelry, scarves, and hats.
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Demestiks
Demestiks
Demestiks has caught the eye of many celebrities like Beyonce and Mindy Kaling so chances are the brand is on your radar, but perhaps you thought you couldn’t afford such a highly sought after designer. The truth is you can. The Brooklyn-based brand is on the pricier side, with designs typically in the $100-$200 range, but the quality of the made-to-order items should definitely make them worth the pretty penny.
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