At shows and events where I have Aso-oke on display, I often get asked what exactly it is and what it is used for. A lot of people are often surprised that it is used for clothing and this is understandable as the textile is thick and weighty. U.Mi-1 (pronounced you.me.one) is a fashion label …
Selected looks from the Stella McCartney SS18 Collection. Amongst a larger collection of easy, slightly oversized and floaty pieces, the collection included these colourful African Print looks. It is interesting to see Ankara being used on the catwalk in a more mainstream way with the two Stella’s taking it to the catwalk. Yes it is …
Astrid does it again in her gorgeous maxi skirt made from our green and brown crevette print. As you can see, Ankara travels well and Astrid makes it look fabulous! Do share your creations from our fabrics and we’ll send you a special discount code for a discount on your next order. We’ll also be …
A lot of people that sew love the colours and vibrancy of African print fabric but are often stumped as to how to use it. At stitching and craft shows, I often get asked for suggestions on what to make and how to use the fabric. One of my many suggestions is to mix it …
Funky Wax print Tees by fashion and costumer designer Elise Kabwe. She owns and runs the brand Kabelis and has produced this range of very cool tee shirts. which incorporates our Lime Green Ankara, Olive and Blue Ankara and also our Orange and Purple Ankara. All these wax prints are designed and made in Nigeria on …
The Purple and Lime Green mix is a popular colour combination in African print fabric, especially in Nigeria. We have this colourway in several different pattern designs. So if you are a fan of the purple and lime green colour combination then here are a few for your to choose from. Abstract waves, lines, ribbons …
The ever so elegant Georgina made this gorgeous outfit from the Circles Ankara Print in Yellow and Blue. Georgina rocked her outfit to a reception hosted by the President of Greece at his palace in Athens! Behind her is a traditional Greek soldier. Loving the layering of cultures and traditions! Georgina says she has had …
A new exhibition in Brighton Museum takes a look at contemporary African fashion by visiting four African cities, namely; Lagos in Nigeria, Nairobi in Kenya, Johannesburg in South Africa and Casablanca in Morocco. The display includes the work of designers, stylists, photographers and bloggers living in these cites. The Fashion Cities African exhibition also includes a …
The latest addition to our fabric store is the Basket Motif Ankara fabric. Well it reminds me of a basket with an abstract design interpretation. I have seen some refer to it as a drum design. Whatever your imagination takes you! We actually have the fabric in two colour combinations which may offer you some …
Laurence Airline is a menswear label founded in 2010 by Laurence Chauvin-Buthaud and based between Abidjan and Paris. The entire line is made in accordance with conscious and sustainable manufacturing practices in LaurenceAirline’s workshop in Ivory Coast, where local people are trained to produce high quality garments following international standard. Valuing bold aesthetics and sustainable …
