When it comes to picking clothes for our body shape, we always want to get it just right and especially for plus sized women, sometimes it is difficult finding clothes that make you feel and look confident. Dearcurves is an African inspired clothing line for plus size women whose main focus is promoting Africa by using fabrics called Ankara to create contemporary, stylish and curves flattering clothes.
Visit their website today to see more awesome dresses: http://www.dearcurves.com/
Meet Jens Christian, the brains behind WANGUJEANS. I had the pleasure of intervewing him about his line and his Dream for WAGUJEANS
” I was born in Berlin and got adopted to Denmark at a very early age.
I took my education at the “Design School Kolding”. This is one out oftwo national accredited schools in Denmark for Fashion design.
The actual education took 5 years with a master’s degree in Industrial Design, which is highly regarded throughout Europe.
It is nearly 4 years since I got the idea to construct a jeans-fit for African women. But Unfortunately I had a job then that required my full time and attention.
For about 2 years ago I got the nessary time to become absorbed and do some more research, and today I and some other experienced persons established the company with all the necessary economy and contacts to start up.
WANGUJEANS is a designed female jeans brand with a personal and constructed fit.
The jeans is developed and dedicated to African/Afro-Europerian women. Every detail in each style is being carefully considered with the purpose to create
unique product, which expresses Individuality, high quality & Contemporary Fashion. The jeans are easy to adapt to any occasion, whether updressed or casual.
Each garment is crafted with great attention to workmanship and quality. A collection caracterized by innovative details in washes and fabrics treatments as well as the techniques and combinations.
Our target group is all girls and women between 15 - 45 years with an African body shape (it is a fact that African women have a different physiology than European women).We hope that we can cover the wide range sincemost customers prefer stylish design and a good fit.
WANGUJEANS -foundation
When you support a woman in Africa- you support a whole family.
Therefore WANGUJEANS supportswomen.
For our jeans we use authentic handmadeaccessories such as kitenge, beads and bags made by women in Kenya and Tanzania. By purchasing a pair of jeans you’re helping women in selected communitiesin Africa. One of our highest
priorities is to support, develop and create employment in Africa.
Inspirationcan come from everything. I find my inspiration when I visit cities such asLondon, Berlin and Amsterdam. I love to study people and their clothing. At thesame time I like to visit small exciting shops where the fashion does not have to be commercial.
After we released the concept there has been much interest fromthe Danish press. And now the English press has also started to write about it inconnection with our launch in Europe.
We now have over 14,000members from many parts of Africa and Europe in our Facebook group to supportus and give useful feedback etc. We thank all our members a lot and hope theywill continue and make our brand even stronger in the future.
In the future we hope and believe that we can establish ourselves in Nairobi/ Kenya and Dar EsSalaam/Tanzania and open our own stores. It is one of many wishes in the future as our jeans must be available both in Europe and Africa before the end of 2012.
visit Their Website www.wangujeans.com
view their videos on www.youtube.com/wangujeans
Africa Fashion Week London 2012 (AFWL 2012) which takes place on 3rd and 4th August 2012 at London’s Spitalfields Market.
AFWL 2012 aims to showcase the talents of African and African inspired designers in the UK. The event will celebrate the longstanding efforts of these designers and provide them with a platform to show off their vibrant collections.
The event premiered last year and was welcomed by an audience of almost 5,000. With a bigger venue (the capacity is 10,000), more designers and a variety of exhibitors, this year is set to be even more successful. In exciting news, AFWL 2012 has partnered with the L’Oreal brand, MIZANI and the Comic Relief initiative See Africa Differently. Both organisations share our common goal; to positively promote Africa.
Tickets
Basic (free) - access to the show and exhibition
Shoppers delight package (£7.00) - access to the show and exhibition + 10% discount on all purchases made on the day + AFWL magazine
VIP (£50) - access to the show and exhibition + access to the VIP lounge + welcome drink + 10% discount on all purchases made on the day + AFWL magazine
Designers
AFWL will feature almost 50 designers. The following is a list of some of the fashion houses that will be showcasing:
Headlining designers:
Samantha Cole
Cocobella
Jo Black Craz
Day/night show designers:
House of Farrah
Ella&Gabby
Kinabuti
Adoras
Bebegrafiti
Kiki Clothing
Keto Clothing
Asandia Hogan
House of Bangor
Affiliated brands
MIZANI
Comic Relief’s See Africa Differently
Money Gram
Calling out all the Ladies!!
come for the 254 D Word Dress, over 1000 dresses for sale for 800 bob or less!!
This Friday and Saturday
Carry yo Wallets and shop till you Drop!
see poster for details!
In the recent years, we have seen the Nairobi social scene evolve and become diverse and exciting; apart from the usual live events and club nights that the city is so well known for, one can experience an array of other eclectic and sophiscated get togethers across the city. This intimate Wine Tasting event that was hosted at the delectable Kemaya Fashion Studios that Hosted about 15 people. Our Wine connoisseur Mr. James Kinuthia took guests through a selection of wines from Australia and the importance of “tears” in wines.. Guests included Fashion enthusiasts, Fashion Designers, Entrepreneurs and Media Execs. The event was hosted by www.NairobiVIP.com, and filmed for the M-Net magazine tv show, Mashariki Mix.
1) Nairobi VIP’s Grace Makosewe
2) Shelee Manji of Kemaya
1) Capital Fm’s Vinie O.
2) Anne McReath of Kiko Romeo
Wine connoisseur Mr. James Kinuthia and Tv Presenter, Sarah Hassan
Below is a photo Gallery from the Wine Tasting;
Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and international fashion and lifestyle magazine FAB are delighted to announce their partnership in the run up to this year’s edition of AFWL scheduled to be held at London Spitalfields Market on 3rd and 4th August 2012.
Following the positive reception for last year’s event which attracted over 4000 visitors over two days, in a bid to make this year’s edition even more attractive to guests, designers and buyers alike, AFWL has not only relocated to Spitalfields which boasts a venue able to cater for 10,000 guests but also forged a partnership with one of the leading African fashion publications FAB.
“We are delighted to have on board a publication which does not only support and showcase African fashion and lifestyle globally but also believes in creating a platform for African designers from the Continent and the diaspora beyond its pages and works in conjunction with other African and mainstream media to promote African fashion events,” said Ronke Ademiluyi, founder and CEO of Africa Fashion Week London, of the partnership.
Passionate about showcasing and celebrating the best of African fashion, international fashion and lifestyle quarterly FAB Magazine is keen to lend media support to ensure the ultimate success of this year’s event.
“We are delighted to come on board as media partners and work towards making this year’s edition of AFWL even better than last year. As a publication which has consistently supported African fashion from the continent and the diaspora, we are excited about these two days which will give the London audience during one of the busiest summers the capital is likely to see a feel for African fashion,” said FAB Magazine Editor-in-Chief Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo.
The two-day event, which will see 50 international designers of African descent showcasing and exhibiting their work is set to attract 10,000 visitors each day and be the biggest fashion extravaganza to add pizzazz and style to the summer of Olympics.
To register for a press pass visit www.africafashionweeklondon.com/press-pass-registration/
For more details please visit www.africafashionweeklondon.com @afw_pr
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