Fashion: Roubi L’Roubi Sharp Tailoring with a Modern Sensibility
Roubi L’Roubi [Sudan] [Image credit: Roubi L’Roubi] Drawn to the precision of haute couture and tailoring via…
Food & Drink: Chocolates for a Cause
Compartes Chocolatier [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Compartes Chocolatier] Benefiting Relief International’s efforts in Darfur, celebrated Los Angeles-based chocolatier, Compartes has created…
Design: Gahaya Links Baskets Celebrating Peace
Gahaya Links [Rwanda] [Image credits: top, Fairwinds Trading; bottom, Gahaya Links] Following on from my previous posting about the Zimbabwean…
Beauty: Tamu Luxury Organic Skincare, Beauty with responsibility
Tamu [Ghana] [Image source: MissEcoGlam] ‘Beauty with responsibility’ is the ethos of Tamu, a luxury organic skincare range…
Fashion: Stoned Cherrie Channelling Afro-Urban Glamour
Stoned Cherrie [South Africa] [Image credits: Spring/Summer 2010/2011 Simon Deiner] I always get a sense of nostalgia when viewing Stoned…
Travel: Obudu Mountain Resort
Obudu Mountain Resort [Nigeria] [Image sources: Localyte and Skyscrapercity] Deep in the tropical rain forest of Cross River…
Design: Binta by Philippe Bestenheider for Moroso
Binta [Africa Inspired] [Image source: via Dezeen] These have to be some of the cutest chairs I…
Jewellery: Kirsten Goss Luscious Gemstone Jewels
Kirsten Goss [South Africa] [Image credits: Kirsten Goss] I first came across Kirsten Goss’ creations five or so years…
Accessories | Kenya | Zanzibar
Accessories: Doreen Mashika Fashion Footwear Zanzibar
Doreen Mashika [Zanzibar] [Image credit: Doreen Mashika] Describing her style as ‘Afro Vintage’ influenced by a ‘glut…
Accessories: Classic Handbag Style Meets African elegance
Atelier Annick [Cote d’Ivoire] [Image credit: Atelier Annick] Born and raised in Paris to parents from Cote…
east Africa | Fashion | Kenya
Fashion: SUNO Style Fashion Made From Khanga Fabric
SUNO [Kenya] [Image credits: SUNO Spring Summer 2009] African flavour with a retro Americana twist is one…
Textiles: Royal Hut Inspired by West African Textiles
Royal Hut [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: Royal Hut] Crisp white cotton brought to life using colourful fabrics…
Travel: One&Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town [South Africa] The über-stylish One&Only Resorts is a favourite brand of mine, with an impressive portfolio…
Accessories | Ethiopia | Jewellery | Somalia
Jewellery: Siki de Somalie’s Regal Jewels
Siki de Somalie [Ethiopia/Somalia] If bold, chunky statement jewellery is your preference look no further than the…
Interiors: Wax Cloth Dinnerware
Wax Print Inspired Dinnerware [Africa Inspired] Bring some colour to your place settings with these Wax fabric-inspired…
Beauty: Out of Africa Skincare
Out of Africa [Benin] I suffer from sensitive skin due to eczema, brought about by additives and…
Fashion: Luxurious Fabrics and Intricate Embellishments Defining Luxury African Fashion
Tiffany Amber [Nigeria] [Image credits: Tiffany Amber] Launched in 1998, Tiffany Amber is a womenswear fashion label…
Travel: Cruising Nile with The Oberoi Zahra
Aswan [Egypt] The Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo and Luxor, often referred to as…
Food & Drink: It Started with a Label
Boer & Brit [South Africa] [Image credit: Boer & Brit] I am a sucker for great-looking packaging…
Accessories: Stylish Hats from Milliner Albertus Swanepoel
Albertus Swanepoel [South Africa] [Image source: Carolina Herrera Fall 2008 collaboration, denverpost.com] “Hats are like sunglasses. They detract and…