Oscar winning...

 

 

Bond Girl, Naomie Harris, attended the 2013 Oscars in a dress made by Ghana-born fashion student Michael Badger.

 

This dress is the winning design in a Red carpet green (sustainable) dress challenge. It is made from organic material, recycled zippers, and was hand embroidered with vintage glass beads and chocolate wrappers.

 

For me one word says it all; ELEGANT. She looks amazing. The lovely mustard color and golden beaded bodice does bring to mind molten lava (which is the inspiration behind the dress).

 

I am so proud of our African designers.. We are getting there ;-)

....African inspired

American actress Blake Lively's dress by Marchesa definitely looks like it was inspired by african print.
The shape of this dress is just so beautiful and feminine. The fitted bodice accentuates her slim waist and the short length shows off her legs perfectly.  I love the way the patterns on the dress are artfully arranged in rows. Nice shoes too.

On men...

London based Ghanian Label Ohema Ohene featured African print suits in their menswear spring summer 2013 collection. I love the versitility of our African fabrics, and the sharp, severe lines this designer employs to restrain the vibrancy of the prints.

I don't doubt that this trend will be embraced by Lagos fashionistas, but I'd love to see it adopted as an everyday  clothing staple by the less fashion-concious.....Fabulous ;-)

Standing tall

I love this lady's african print pants paired with her yellow polo top. Her shoes and bag complete the look. She also has the right amount of confidence and carries herself like a princess.