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African designers, Beatrice Black Tahari, Chechi Arinze, e-commerce site, Jamil Walji, Kanga Kulture, Kisua Collection, Lola Buttons, Poqua Poqu, Samel Mensah - founder, Tae Afrika, Tina Lonbondi, Tobi Martins
Kisua is an e-commerce site, which features the creations
of emerging African fashion designers.
Established by Oxford educated former financier, Samuel Mensah,
Kisua offers its designers the platform to present
their work to the greater international market.
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The designs blend contemporary African aesthetics and vibrant fabrications
with globe-trending silhouette and styling.
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(images from kisua.com);
by Beatrice Black Tahari (Nigeria)
tulip coat: cocoon shape, elaborate lapel, angled sleeves,
metallic Ghanaian wax print
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pencil dress: curved hem, diagonal capped sleeves,
abstract Ghanaian batik print technique
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by Lola Buttons (Nigeria)
pencil dress: asymmetric shoulder, cut-out detail, lace adornment
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by Tina Lonbondi
(DRC: Democratic Republic of Congo)
shift dress: mini length, metallic Ghanaian wax print, pleather piping detail
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by Tae Afrika (Nigeria)
skirt: fishtail / panel cut, Ghanian wax print fabrics
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by Jamil Walji (Kenya)
jacket: asymmetric hem, PVC, textural, zipper design detail for added
dress function-ability (transform to cropped length)
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dress: A-line, flirty fit, cinched waist
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by Chechi Arinze (Nigeria)
dress: ankle length, Eastern-referenced silhouette,
optic distortion/mirror imaging graphics, modern-edginess
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by Tobi Martins (Nigeria)
dress: cowl neck, soft pleats, side pockets, versatile tie detail
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khaki swing jacket: cotton, oversized envelope pockets, angel sleeves
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by Kanga Kulture
dress: pencil cut, double breast fastening, inseam pockets,
structured shoulder
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by Poqua Poqu
jacket: cropped, houndstooth pattern,
white colour block at sleeve/jacket hem and collar
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dress: crisp navy/white colour combo,
navy underlay with white floral embroidered overlay,
white Peter Pan collar / sleeve hem
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