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Shoes & Bags

Coast and Koi

October 9, 2017 by Federica

How Caryn Wilensky built her handmade shoe design brand, Coast & Koi, one step at a time. If Matisse and Marie Antoinette were to have met across the time-space continuum,

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Anyango Mpinga

January 2, 2017 by Federica

Anyango Mpinga was born and raised in Nairobi, the land of cool waters. Formally trained in media studies, she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in social communication with

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Toubab Paris

September 11, 2016 by Federica

Maud Villare, a young European woman with a generous spirit, had felt enchanted by Mother Africa. While working on her diploma in textile design at the prestigious Ecole des Arts

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Katerina Psoma

June 13, 2016 by Federica

Originally from the heart of Athens, Katerina Psoma developed her sense of culture and style while she was studying History of Art in Rome and London. During her travels, she

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This Autumn Scottish designer Brenda Macleod introduces her latest collection of stylish bags designed to meet the exacting demands of the contemporary woman. Conceived in Inverness, Scotland and handmade in

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Susana Traca

July 20, 2015 by Federica

Native of Angola, the Heart of Africa, Susana Traca moved to study in Portugal when she was just 14. Then she started working as a model throughout Europe treading some

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Christie Brown

September 12, 2014 by Federica

Christie Brown was founded in March 2008 with the launch of the brands first runaway in Accra. Creative director, Aisha Obuobi began her love affair with fashion a an early

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Itc & AltaRoma bring Africa to Rome

July 10, 2013 by Federica

On July 7th during the AltaRoma fashion week, there was an interesting event entitled Itc (ethical fashion initiative) & AltaRoma bring Africa to Rome. Four designers presented their collections, which were

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Stella Jean

May 15, 2013 by Federica

Young Italo-Haitian designer Stella Jean was born and currently works in Rome, where she lives with her two children. She grew up in a family where multiculturalism, art, fashion and

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Eki Orleans

October 17, 2012 by Federica

The designer: A self-taught designer and the creative force behind Eki Orleans, Hazel Aggrey-Orleans was born in Germany, raised in Nigeria and educated in London where she currently resides. This

Africa

Coast and Koi

Toubab Paris

Katerina Psoma

Brenda Macleod

Susana Traca

Christie Brown

Itc & AltaRoma bring Africa to Rome

Stella Jean

Eki Orleans

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