Duro Olowu Spring Summer 2011 Collection

With several successful shows, shadders is very excited to present Duro's 2011 Spring summer collections courtesy of style.com. Duro continues with his tradition of vintage inspired silk geometric, floral prints and translates them into fall by making them a little subdued but by no means less interesting. The collection has an underlying theme – soft, everyday wear pieces designed with ease of movement on a feminine form, perfect for a woman who loves pret a porter. The collection has received positive reviews from  Style.com. Duro Olowu described his Spring Summer 2011 Collection muse as a woman who tries to see things clearly and differently , “She doesn’t buy clothes; she selects them.” View the collections below

Photo credits: Duro Olowu

Zed-Eye SS 2011 Collections

Nigerian Born uber talented designer Ngozi Pere-Okorotie, is the creative head behind Zed Eye. The London College of Fashion graduate, who takes inspiration from fashion goddess Vivienne Westwood, hails from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, currently residing in Earls Court, London. It appears the inevitable for such a fashionably talented woman to end up in the fashion capital; Ngozi originally studied to become an accountant.

Her passion for designing beautiful garments stems from sweet childhood memories of her mother's fashion academy, which means Ngozi was constantly surrounded by clothes, and encapsulated into the world of fashion long before she embarked on her successful career as a fashion designer.Shadders has fallen inlove with Zed-Eye spring summer 2011 collections, her designs are fun, young and very refreshing. Below are some pictures of her latest collections. You can find out more  about Zed-Eye by visiting here. Enjoy !!!!

Credits: Photographer: Joseph Sinclair, Make-up: Stacey Okafor,  Model: Samira Hashi, Designer &Stylist: Zi, Post Production: Simon Blake.

L.A.M.B Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Gwen Stefani got into the global get down with African influences in her Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Bright African print were infused in many of the international shows making it one  of the major trends last season and continues to go from strength to strength. The key looks were a strapless African-print dress with bustier top and ruffle skirt, crop top teamed with fold-over trousers. Hats tilted on model’s heads while heels were strapped on tight. This collection was vibrant and colourful and brought the roots of Africa into the world of fashion.

Image credit goes to Fashion Bomb Daily

Solange Knowles graces the cover of 'Fashizblack' magazine

Solange Knowles' unique fashion sense seems to keep her on the cover of magazines. She graces the front of the September/October 2010 Issue of FashIzBlack Magazine wearing an African hair-do and neck rings. What we like about Solange is the fact that she is not afraid to be herself.

Photo credits goes to the team at Fashizblack and also Solange Knowles

Issosy Children

Issosy Children are taking grown up steps in the world of African fashion.  The brand is born with fun, fashion forward clothing for girls aged 2-8 years, inspired by global culture and individualism. Amanda the founder of the brand infuses African and Asian textiles to create a contemporary collection and offering individual limited edition prints in certain styles.  Her recent Spring/Summer 2010 collection is cute, playful and bright with drawstring dresses, bubble hem skirts and Asian style dresses. Check it out yourself!

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Photo Credits goes to Issosy Children

Gugulam

Shadders is pleased to introduce to you Gugu Mlambo Msomi  a South African Based designer, who aims to create quality garments for women which represents style, longevity and class. . Gugulam, a zulu name meaning ”my treasure”, draws its source from the depth African continent, in South Africa, it is a dynamic and vibrant brand in the fashion design world. It is a cultural experience that embodies and epitomizes a rich and divergent elegance. Gugulam entails amazing patterns and colours that reach out, embracing a variety of world cultures. The luxury brand shows of the fun and quality in design. Gugulam was created for the discerning fashion buyer. For women who love timeless classy clothing and still hold true to quality in their lifestyle. View her most recent collections below:

GUGULAM 

Studio 312a, Rosebank Mews, 167 Oxford Road , Johannesburg. South Africa.

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Kua Shop & Mingle Event

On Friday 17th September 2010 from 6pm-9pm Kua Designs will be at the Almaz Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge 1212 U street, Washington DC. You are invited to come and relax and enjoy good food, music, great company and one-of-a-kind jewelery and purses! 10% of Kua's proceeds will go toward REACH's HIV/AIDS Intervention.

Photo Credits: Kua Designs

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