Zen Magazine: 20 of Africa’s Coolest Designers, Quotes and Fashion

By n9ne | on January 30, 2014 | 0 Comment

Editor’s Note: OK let’s say you had a chance to document 20 of the most inspirational quotes from 20 of Africa’s hottest designers, would you keep it at just 20 or add a few more? Well, Zen Magazine are proud to announce that for the 1st time ever they have an article that documents inspirational quotes from African designers across the world. It was extremely difficult to keep the list at just 20 for so many reasons but they are happy to have finally gotten the list sorted and ready to be shared to the world. This post is meant to educate and inform, it’s meant to be read, shared, appreciated, bookmarked, and whatever you do, please don’t stop sharing it. Visit the websites of each of the designers to check them out and buy a few items. Support the designers, support the fashion.

Enjoy!!

(A). Fashion Label: EKI ORLEANS
Designer: Hazel Aggrey-Orleans (Born in Germany, raised in Nigeria)
Location: United Kingdom and Lagos
Website: www.ekiorleans.com

The designer – Hazel Aggrey-Orleans

Hazel’s inspirational quote

Fashion from EKI ORLEANS

(B). Fashion Label: ADAMA PARIS
Designer: Adama Amanda Ndiaye (Born in Kinshasa, Congo)
Location: France and Senegal
Website: http://www.adamaparis.com/

The designer - Adama Amanda Ndiaye

Adama’s inspirational quote

Fashion from ADAMA PARIS

(C). Fashion Label: LALESSODesigners: Alice Heusser (Born in South Africa)
and Olivia Kennaway (Born in Kenya).Location: South AfricaWebsite: www.lalesso.com

Lalesso designers Olivia Kennaway and Alice Heusser

Inspirational quote from the ladies

Fashion from LALESSO

(D). Fashion Label: Anita Quansah London
Designer: Anita Horsfall (Half Ghanaian/Half Nigerian)
Location: United Kingdom
Website: www.anitaquansahlondon.com

The designer – Anita Horsfall

Anita’s inspirational quote

Jewellery work done by Anita Quansah London

(E). Fashion Label: CRAIG PORT
Designer: Craig Port (Born in South Africa)
Location: SOUTH AFRICA
Website: www.craigport.co.za

The designer – Craig Port

Craig’s inspirational quote

Fashion from CRAIG PORT

F). Fashion Label: DPIPERTWINS
Designer: Danielle & Chantelle Dwomoh-Piper (The twins were raised in Ghana)
Location: New York
Website: www.dpipertwins.com

Designers – Danielle & Chantelle Dwomoh-Piper

The ladies inspirational quote

Fashion from DPIPERTWINS

(G). Fashion Label: FABROSANZ
Designer: Sandi Mabasa (Born in South Africa)
Location: SOUTH AFRICA
Website: fabrosanz.com

The designer – Sandi Mabasa

Fashion from FABROSANZ

H). Fashion Label: KAVEKE
Designer: John Kaveke (Born in Kenya)
Location: KENYA
Website: www.kaveke.com

The designer - John Kaveke

Fashion from KAVEKE

(I). Fashion Label: TINA LOBONDI
Designer: Tina Lobondi (Born in Congo)
Location: United Kingdom
Website: www.tinalobondi.com

The designer - Tina Lobondi

Fashion from TINA LOBONDI

(J). Fashion Label: KOSIBAH
Designer: Yemi Osunkoya (Born in Nigeria)
Location: Operates in the United Kingdom
Website: www.kosibah.co.uk

The designer – Yemi Osunkoya

Fashion from KOSIBAH

(K). Fashion Label: MILQ AND HONEY
Designers: Gabriella and Kelly Davids (Born in South Africa)
Location: SOUTH AFRICA
Website: www.milqandhoney.co.za