Oumou Sy

Oumou Sy fashion

African influence in the west

Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection called “La Ma Africa” in Milan.

Looks like designers are borrowing from African prints whereas before it was only about the Safari suit and animal prints looks like they are going deeper.

South Africa fashion

The South African designers have a very rich environment to nurture such beautiful talent.

Harriets alter ego

I was surfing and accidentally stumbled upon Harriets alter ego. way to go girl!

also featured on Runway Africa.

http://www.runwayafrica.com

Structural

just absolutely love em, very inspiring.
her statement "Helena Hörstedt is a Swedish design label. It was created after my graduation from Beckmans School of design, Stockholm, 2004.
The label provides handmade garments with emphasis on structures and techniques, advanced details and classic tailoring.

I think the genuine work and the handcrafted feeling gives an irreplaceable value to the garment. The trade of handcrafting is always one of the most important sources for both construction of and inspiration for my design.
I want my garment to be a fascinating visual experience as much as a usable. I want them to build a desire, continuously expand and to surprise the beholder."

Fashion texture

Fashion inspiration1

images to inspire

African Fashion designer

Here is the list of Designers, post is still in progress. I am living vicariously through them but not for long.

Kenya| African Heritage,Kikoromeo

Uganda| sylvia owori's http://www.sylviaowori.com/

South Africa| Sun goddess

North Africa.

Embarking on the fashion b/ed

So You Want to Start Your Own Clothing Line some of the things to consider...How big the market is for your product- revenue, units, average selling price, etc.

Who is your target market? Imagine who you want to sell to and who your perfect customer is. Describe them in detail.

What are your customer's needs? You can find this out by conducting surveys or interviewing people in the industry

What are the different segments of your target market (by needs, demographics, etc)

How are you going to market to these customers? (through what type of media or message)

What are the best channels to sell to these customers - retail, wholesale, or distributors?

Fashion as art

I read this article by a fashionista who was wondering why the heck designers tend to create bizzare cloths such as these... well if you ever read my blog its because its just an expression of their artistic creative talent. I personally like the fact that they are so out there.