Christmas Illumination in Madrid

Can we say "beautiful"

Christmas illumination designed by Roberto Turegano ,Madrid, Spain

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Monique Péan Jewelry Designer

Monique Péan was raised in Washington D.C. and has traveled the world, visiting more than 30 countries. Monique is thankful that her mother, Gail, solidly encouraged her to pursue her love of art. She credits her inspiration to the art and cultures encountered during her travels to destinations such as Haiti, Bali, Russia, Egypt, Brazil, China, Greece and more. With a Haitian father and American Jewish mother, Monique was no doubt inspired by her own heritage. Continue reading here.

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Monique Pean is also a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists click here to view

Loza Maleombho, Fashion Designer

Loza Maleombho is Brazilian born and of Ivorian & Central Africa decent. She was raised in Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa) were she started designing clothes for her aunts and sisters. In 2006 she graduated from The University of the Arts of Philadelphia , click here to read more info

Cut it Out Apparel

Demand Respect

Break The Cycle

I came across this great clothing site via AfroBella called Cut It Out Apparel.

"Cut It Out tee's were created to promote healthy self esteem, and to enlighten those who have forgotten that respect is long overdue . Cut it out designers believe that women should assert their inner strengths and explore their individuality."

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KiKi Clothing

Titi Ademola pictured above

Founded by fashion designer, Titi Ademola, KIKI Clothing is a Ghanaian based designer label which has fast become a household name with a large following. Specializing in vibrant ethnic designs for children and adults, KIKI Clothing is a business dedicated to and passionate about promoting Made in Africa products. Click here to read more

B Marie by Briana Marie

"B. Marie is a luxury handbag and luggage collection by designer Briana Marie. She hails from Atlanta, Ga, but had a diverse upbringing living in such cities as Dallas, Kansas City, and Seattle."

Most may remember Briana Marie who was on Harlem Heights. Click here to visit her website

Behind The Lens , Rachel Roy Designing a Collection

Click here to watch Behind the Lens on Vogue Tv featuring a 3 part episode on Rachel Roy

Click here to view her Fall 2009 Look book on Flickr

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Mary Katrantzou FW 2009 Collection

Thanks to Casa Di Culture

Beautiful graphic print dresses by Greek born designer Mary Katrantzou

Chanel Kennebrew of JunkPrints

Chanel Kennebrew Pictured above

Click here to read her biography

My favs pictured above from her online store

Genevieve Jones Collection

Socialite and up-and-coming jewelry and accessory designer, fine jewelry and luxury handbags inspired by her travels around the world.

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Folake Folarin-Coker of Tiffany Amber

Folake Folarin Coker pictured above at the Arise Fashion Awards where she won designer of the year.

Folake Folarin-Coker is a fashion designer her line is called Tiffany Amber. Folake is the daughter of Chief Bode Akindele from Nigeria.

Click here to read more about Folake and her Company

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Fati Asibelua - MOMO

Leading luxury African label Momo has been seen on some of the world’s most renowned models including Alek Wek, Liya Kebede, and Oluchi and has built a reputation as one of Africa’s most influential, exclusive and sought after fashion brands.

Momo originated in 2000 as a fabric boutique creating visually striking patterns influenced by African culture. Today, the company has grown into a brand specialising in fabrics, high-end fashion, fashion accessories and a home collection of lifestyle products, and currently employs over 200 staff with offices and stores based in Abuja, Nigeria. Due to the increasing demand for the collections and interest in African talent, Momo is developing its expansion plans to launch into new international territories.

The face behind Momo is Fati Asibelua, an incredible yet modest talent. Having studied fashion at the Institute Marangoni in London and completed a Masters in Fashion Styling at Institute Marangoni, Milan as well as schooling at the prestigious City University London, her international educational background, infused with the influence of her African homeland culture, gives her an exciting and fresh global view on fashion.

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Suno Fall/Winter 2009

Max Osterweis for Suno

Suno's Spring/Summer 09 Collection is a beautiful mix of vibrant colours and prints. Each piece is produced in Kenya by Kenyan artisans in small shops based on designs originating in New York. Available at Opening Ceremony in NYC and LA.

Suno New York

Fashion for Peace 2009

Following the huge success of Fashion for Peace 2008 and motivated by the overwhelmingly positive response, FAFA is proud to present Fashion for Peace 2009, a glamorous event which will bring together some of Africa’s top fashion designers and models.

The sit-down gala dinner and fashion show will take place in a magical tent set-up under the stars in the Nairobi National Park on 25 April 2009.

The fashion show will be supported by other creative events such as musical performances as well as a Designer Master classes which will provide an exchange forum to look at innovative ways of developing African fashion and having it further penetrate worldwide markets.

Funds raised support the Alternatives to Violence Project, building non-violence skills and helping people process recent events in affected communities around Kenya. Source

Marc Madness

The “MARC MADNESS” SALE. 7 new designs (featured below)for the 40 @ 40 t-shirt collection. You can choose any 6 designs to be placed on 6 t-shirts – all for $50!! T-shirts are white and available in XL and XXL, men’s sizes only. Sorry ladies! Those fitted tee’s aren’t available for this collection at the moment, but stay tuned! If you would like to know more about this great deal, please contact Mark by email at kurupt@rogers.com or call me at (416) 727-6247.

Much love, respect

http://www.kurupt.com/

Lemlem Fashion Line Debuts at J.Crew

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or Visit LemLem direct here

Bernos

Two guys a girl and a t-shirt idea. That’s how it all started, over a conversation about how there aren’t any t-shirts that highlight the rich culture that comes from Africa. All of us originating from Africa, but growing up in Europe and North America, found a gap not reached by other designers. Being lovers of t-shirts, and it being the main source of our fashion statement, we wanted to design t-shirts that expressed our historical and cultural landmark, at the same time breaching the gap between our origin and what we currently call home.

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Mataano

Born to Somali parents and raised in both their native country and Washington DC, identical twins Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim are anything but ordinary. Having fled Somalia at the age of nine to escape the country’s civil war, both Idyl and Ayaan completed their college education at University of Michigan and Boston University, respectively, before making the bold move to Manhattan where they aimed to stand out from the rest in the world of fashion and design. Experiencing the industry from the ground up through careful study and practice, they slowly crafted their talent, weaving their cultural influence throughout each meticulously designed piece in their studio with only distant dreams of launching a collection. source

Mataano Fall 2009 Collection