Saturday, May 19, 2012

Top 7 African Fashions Websites

Our Top Seven Fashion & Accessories Websites featuring African products and textiles in no particular order


Gildan Nodza
Gidan Nodza Handbags - Gidan Nodza was founded in 2004 as a venture dedicated to creating bags and other fashion accessories using designs based centrally on African motifs fused with the latest fashion trends. The name Gidan Nodza is the Hausa language term for 'House of Nodza' and 'Nodza' in turn means 'That which is awake but yet asleep' in the Mambila language of North Eastern Nigeria. The name is a metaphor for the duality of existence or life.

Middlesex Textiles
Middlesex Textiles- 
A  family business that has been trading since 1969. They specialists in Swiss Voiles, Laces,Wax Prints and various other West African fabrics. Having three outlets in London UK which are renowned worldwide for selling the highest quality fabrics at extremely competitive prices ! Due to the fact that they are one of the largest importers and exporters of west African fabrics in the world. Middlesex textiles specialise in both retail and wholesale purchases.

Swahili Imports
Swahili Imports  - Since 1994, Swahili Imports has been building a network of artisans across Africa. Swahili's partnerships center on fair and sustainable profit generation, artisan advancement and modern, earth-friendly product development.More than 1000 retail stores, museums, educational institutions and catalogs worldwide currently sell Swahili Imports products, and a limited selection of Swahili Imports products may be purchased via this website and through our Swahili retail store in Eugene's historic Fifth Street Public Market.
African Bags
African Bags - Africa Bags are hand-crafted on foot powered treadle sewing machines in one of 7 villages in Malawi, Africa. We send profits from the bag sales directly back to Malawi every month.  This is a non-profit organization.  They rely on volunteers to help us market the bags here in America.  Goals- To economically empower the people of Malawi Africa with a sustainable economy. To reduce the use of plastic shopping bags. Buy the bag that is saving lives in Malawi!

Vlisco
Vlisco -Since 1846 Vlisco has been designing and producing colourful fashion fabrics that form an essential part of the lively West and Central African culture. Vlisco has an innate sense of the expressive and creative strength of African consumers and, for generations, has succeeded in surprising and inspiring her passionate clientele with unique designs. As the sole authentic designer and manufacturer of such fabrics as ‘Wax Hollandais’, Vlisco is unparalleled when it comes to quality, professional skill and innovation.

Le Tabouret D'or
Le Tabouret D'or Is an e-boutique that carries modern luxury African fashion crafted by the continent’s top designers. With the launch of Le Tabouret D’Or, gone are the days that a tailor is your only link to unique African fashion!


Congo Rose  -  Congo

Congo Rose
Rose is Africa Remixed.The Fabrics have been collected from all over the African continent, carefully chosen in the local markets and handmade into our original designs in Cape Town, South Africa. Their Passion is for the people of Africa, especially the women. We believe that by producing locally we are making a positive impact in the lives of these women and the many people they support within their families and communities. Production is based on principals of fair trade. All products are produced by highly talented seamstresses. The Creations are bought by charismatic people who celebrate their individuality by choosing something unique, inspired and exceptionally well made. They embrace lifestyle diversity and creativity.
Other Great Fashion Sites:
Senegal Soul's Home Page


3 comments:

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Gildan Tee said...

Gidan noza bags are truly awesome.

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