MIU MIU (Fall 2010) Lace Inspired Collections

Just received a publication submited from one of our readers who was inspired by this dress designed by MIUMIU, with perfectly detailed floral on the neckline and fabric which reminds of African lace am not surprised she was inspired. Must say am loving the MiuMiu lace collection, it is exciting to know that other designers continue to be inpired by Africa. See a few of the collections below;

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Brand Alert: Awa Kamara Jewellery

Designer Awa Kamara works with wood, shell, camel bone, vinyl records, recycled glass, clay, gemstones, brass, silver and hypoallergenic 14K gold-filled metals. Her sophisticated, handmade pieces carry the signature of her own personal cultural fusion — African grace, Austrian conservatism and a twist of New York eclecticism — and a fresh indie chic vibe. Awa was born in Vienna and then lived in her ancestral home of Sierra Leone till the age of 5, when she returned to Austria. Growing up in Salzburg, she was exposed to the cultural legacy of the city and developed a love for art and craft work at an early age. She went on to earn a BA in fashion design and business management in Austria, followed by colour theory courses at Parsons The New School for Design in New York. Awa launched Awa Jewelry in 2010.  

Awa Jewellery will be donating a portion of web sales to the following organizations: Shine On Sierra Leone (A foundation focused on creating sustainable development, healthcare, literacy, education, and technology and microcredit programs to promote thriving self-sufficient communities in Sierra Leone) Amuloma Development Foundation Inc. (A non-profit, non-governmental organization that reaches out to people of goodwill to respond to the immediate community needs of Sierra Leone). The New Hope Movement (A campaign aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality in Sierra Leone)

If Awa Kamara tickles your fancy then you can shop from here or Website

Help Empower Ghanaian Women With Della's Playful Bags

Los Angeles based designer Tina Tangalakis always sought to combine her love of art and humanitarian work. Upon a visit to Ghana, Tina was greatly inspired by the beauty of local fabrics and touched by the heart of the people. There she decided to begin Della, a company that would provide jobs to the local community while allowing her to access her creative skills. So Shadders kindly ask you all to support this movement, the bags are very cheap ranging from $30-$70 with good quality fabric, their prices are definitely a bargain. Her line, which includes wallets, clutches, and a great oversized hobo, uses authentic Ghanaian fabrics. Plus, they're all hand-made by local seamstresses out of completely vegan materials. The company also recently introduced laptop and iPad cases, too—in case one of these stylish iPad and laptop cases didn't tempt you. Seems to us like Della has a lot going for it—high-quality, eco-friendly products that make a difference while keeping you looking chic! 

To order simply click Here

Brand Alert: Edun Relaunches Its Website With African-Made, Sustainable Clothes

Socially conscious fashion line Edun is making it hard to resist buying more cotton toppers. Colored tees from the Kenya Kids project will feature hand-drawn designs dreamed up by schoolchildren in Kibera, Kenya. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of the shirts fund things like lunch and health care at the school. Moreover, the black and white graphic tees in the collection are part of Edun's "Grow to Sew" initiative which aims to make African apparel a sustainable industry, and proceeds benefit the Conservation Cotton Initiative that supports organic farming and fair trade. The rest of the pre-fall collection, with ruffled Army green jackets and patchwork denim, is made sustainably and helps create jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Building infrastructures, teaching crafts, and getting some pretty awesome clothes out of it, too? If this is the future of the industry, we're all about it.

Well done Edun Shadders fully supports sustainable clothing ......xoxox  Edun Website 

Runway Review: Tina Kalivas at the 2010 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF)

Tina Kalivas S/S 10 collection, Polyrhythm, was inspired by the “mysterious natural geometry that lies at the very heart of indigenous African culture”, with some pieces using materials and embroidery developed in Africa. The use of meticulous pattern cutting, folding techniques and carefully aligning the organic fabrics show the natural geometry, and are mixed with African prints that give each individual garment a unique feel. Pieces include a peplum skirt, fitted trousers and shapely dresses just to name a few, all with amazing detailing and made from a selection of gorgeous fabrics.

Source: Fashionising.com 

Style Hunter: Les Enfants Sauvages

Les Enfants Sauvages makes clothes for the free and independent human being. The 2010 collection is a neo-ethno classic collection meant to present a new take on exotism, yet in a subtle an harmonious manner. Founded by a Cultural Anthropology student devoted to fashion, vintage, textile and weirdness. She believes in the mystical power of wearing bright colors and has extensively worked on ritualistic shamanic costumes of Siberia as well as Russian wedding headpieces.All the pieces create are lovingly hand-made at their studio in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Les Enfants Sauvages values the idea of a well crafted garment that has a feel that is a little bit of another era, while being definitely of it's own time. Inspired by west Africa, Shadders was very impressed to see the use of African print in this collection.

Want a bit of Les Enfants Sauvages, then you can shop Here

Runway Review: Cote Minou @ CamerCouture Show

Very edgy Collection love it .....perhaps you would like to order from Cote Minou simply click Here

Source: CamerCouture