Jennifer Obiuwevbi, of <a href="http://www.bellanaija.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank">BellaNaija.com</a>, presents her pick of Africa's best new designers. <br />This design is by label Shakara Couture, created by Nigerian Ewemade Erhabor-Emokpae.
Shakara Couture —
Jennifer Obiuwevbi, of BellaNaija.com, presents her pick of Africa's best new designers.
This design is by label Shakara Couture, created by Nigerian Ewemade Erhabor-Emokpae.
BellaNaija/Isaac Emokpae
The label is inspired by the vintage glamor of the 1920s and 50s.
Shakara Couture —
The label is inspired by the vintage glamor of the 1920s and 50s.
BellaNaija/Isaac Emokpae
The Kaela Kay label is the work of Ghanaian designer Catherine Addai.
Kaela Kay —
The Kaela Kay label is the work of Ghanaian designer Catherine Addai.
Courtesy Jennifer Conley Images
"The Kaela Kay woman is a refined socialite who walks with her shoulders back and her head held high," writes Obiuwevbi.
Kaela Kay —
"The Kaela Kay woman is a refined socialite who walks with her shoulders back and her head held high," writes Obiuwevbi.
Courtesy Jennifer Conley Images
Kitschai is the work of London-based Nigerian Andrea Ushedo.
Kitschai —
Kitschai is the work of London-based Nigerian Andrea Ushedo.
BellaNaija/Obi Somto
Its 2013 collection Unicorns and Bullet Wounds is "edgy and risqué."
Kitschai —
Its 2013 collection Unicorns and Bullet Wounds is "edgy and risqué."
BellaNaija/Obi Somto
Ghanaian Nina Barkers-Woode launched Love April in 2011.
Love April —
Ghanaian Nina Barkers-Woode launched Love April in 2011.
BellaNaija/ Kola Oshalusi for Insgina
Her work was praised at Ghana Fashion Week 2012.
Love April —
Her work was praised at Ghana Fashion Week 2012.
BellaNaija/ Kola Oshalusi for Insgina
Milq and Honey is a South African label run by Gabriella and Kelly Davids.
Milq and Honey —
Milq and Honey is a South African label run by Gabriella and Kelly Davids.
Courtesy Milq & Honey
"Their clothes are inspired by energetic colors, animals and the natural patterns and shapes of the Earth," writes Obiuwevbi.
Milq and Honey —
"Their clothes are inspired by energetic colors, animals and the natural patterns and shapes of the Earth," writes Obiuwevbi.
Courtesy Milq and Honey
Ernest Mahomane was trained by, and works with, South African born designer Gavin Rajah.
Ernest Mahomane —
Ernest Mahomane was trained by, and works with, South African born designer Gavin Rajah.
Courtesy SDR
Mahomane's own label has an ethos of "transcendent beauty," writes Obiuwevbi.
Ernest Mahomane —
Mahomane's own label has an ethos of "transcendent beauty," writes Obiuwevbi.
Courtesy SDR
Nigerian-Canadian label Fenix Couture was created by Josephyn Akioyamen.
Fenix Couture —
Nigerian-Canadian label Fenix Couture was created by Josephyn Akioyamen.
courtesy BellaNaija/ Julius Ding
"Fenix Couture is a combination of timeless elegance and modern luxury," writes Obiuwevbi.
Fenix Couture —
"Fenix Couture is a combination of timeless elegance and modern luxury," writes Obiuwevbi.
courtesy fenix couture