Hi Loves! It's been a while since
you've read something from me but that is about to change because I have
a few posts coming up your way very soon. First up is a few designers
that showcased during
Ankara Festival Los Angeles at the Belasco Theater in Downtown LA this past Sept 6th. Enjoy!

This collection was very
feminine,
sexy and for the
confident and
bold
woman! I also noticed that Blue might be the desinger's favorite color
because most if not all of the pices had a hint of blue on them lol On
their site, it says that the designer "
adds a Nigerian element to almost every design because that is her way
of keeping to her Nigerian roots and adding her own flavor to each
design."
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I absolutely loved the 2 far left dresses! Just Amazing <3 |
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Designer Chidera Aneke with her finale Model |
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I really liked the jumpsuit (2nd picture from the left) |
The
collection was modern, fun and elegant with a mix of African prints,
lace and embroidery. Rosemary says in her mission statement that
"B&F aims to serve as a design that makes sense in 21stcentury
fashion while maintaining feminine edginess and providing unique hand
craftsmanship influenced by the designer’sTanzanian culture: details
such as embroidery work and hand beading."
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The yellow
gown on the left gave me so much life!!! The blend with the model's skin
is just perfect. Too bad I don't have a back view of it but it was a
bowabd the dress had a train. |
Find them on Twitter
Here and on Instagram
Here
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The 2 dresses on the right were my favorite from the collection |
As the name suggests, Nubi Collections recreates
Fashion of Nubia, more specifically fashion from Sudan, Egypt, and
Ethiopia. Also, styles from Greek and roman times are featured. There
was a lot of draping and beading, and the use of neutral colors for the
most part.
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Another yellow piece that I liked that night. The model rocked it too! |
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Designer Nyamal Dol with her finale model. I love that dress!!! |
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Love that shirt on the left |
Dewan Apparel is a menswear company based in LA. From
the cut of the shirt to the use of prints, you can tell that Dewan
Apparel pays very close attention to detail. I liked that the shirts
were clean and sharp but not so crisp that you are limited to just wear
it in a few places. They definitely give you versatility in styling
their pieces.
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My favorite Male models. On the left, Duaine Richmond Fela, Host of the Show rocked! |
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Designer Chidera Chime (Middle) |

Ankara
Fashions was one of my favorite designers of the night! The reason
being that they were amongst the few desingers who incorporated Ankara
(African Print) in all of their designs and I appreciated that. After
all, Wasn't it Ankara Festival? haha
One
fun aspect of their site is that YOU get to design and put together
your outfit! (how cool right?) So it is a polyvore for African Print
with the difference being that your pieces will be designed by Ankara
Fashions I believe. I will let them do the expalining lol :"
Ankara
Fashions by Ronke Adetoba was created as a fusion of the love for the
African heritage, love for bespoke clothing, shoes and handbags and the
ultimate desire for individuality. All designs are one of a kind
because they are designed for YOU, by YOU! Our seamless web designer
tool and process is simple and fun to use. You pick exactly how you
want your dream shoe and handbag to look and we make them according to
your specifications. Your designs will always stand out as there will
be no one else with your exact designs.
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Designer Ronke Adetoba with her finaly model. Looove this outfit!!! |
Find them on Facebook
Here
Stay tuned for more Designers from Ankara Fest and other posts coming your way soon!
Merci et à très bientôt!
Some very beautiful pieces.
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