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Imane Ayissi Weaves Tradition into Modern Couture at PFW

Luxury fashion house Imane Ayissi, an African-inspired French couture brand, is no stranger tothe runways of Fashion Week. Its latest collection, Mssam Assou, marks another milestone inthe 20-year career of Imane Ayissi—the first Sub-Saharan designer to show at Paris HauteCouture Week.For SS25, Ayissi’s haute couture collection showcased at PFW blends expert tailoring, draping,and bold details with influences drawn from his Cameroonian heritage. Classic couturesilhouettes are … Continue reading Imane Ayissi Weaves Tradition into Modern Couture at PFW

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Ikalook, the Malian touch for your next night out

The so called next night out may not happen early if you live in Europe or the United States, but this is not an excuse to miss the point about Ikalook! The ready-to-wear brand was launched in 2016 by Namissa Théra Sow, a young entrepreneur from Mali.  First, the young woman was merely wearing garments made up with African fabrics from a traditional production. She began to … Continue reading Ikalook, the Malian touch for your next night out

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Focus on Influence: oriental kaftans brightened up with a Senegalese touch

Sandrine Adesanya kept her promise: ten years ago, the entrepreneur was yearning to create a clothing brand that would combine tradition with modernity, especially Senegalese tradition by means of kaftan, a mainstream item of clothing which has been worn in Senegal for ages. The complexity was to bring a little bit of modernity to a garment that has always been appreciated for its traditional aspect. … Continue reading Focus on Influence: oriental kaftans brightened up with a Senegalese touch

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