Africa Fashion Week 2011

Day 3

The third and final day of AFW was a whirlwind ofshows, and the Africa Fashion Awards also took place later that evening.Theses are some of my favorite moments form each of the shows.

Chelsey Wilson (Foschini Fastrack)

The first show for the Foschini Fastrack competitionwas Chelsey Wilson, who showed a collection of simple garments in lightcolours.

Mia Kriek (Foschini Fastrack)

Mia Kriek’s Foschini Fastrack show featured a strongmilitaristic collection that was a huge success. This is definitely a designerto keep your eye on for future shows.

Thiki Tafeni(Foschini Fastrack)

The final show from the Foschini Fastrack competitionwas Thiki Tafeni who featured a beautiful collection of elegant pieces. Thesilhouettes form this show was perfectly on trend.

Intisaar

Intisaar’s collection was a beautiful mix of colour& patterns fused into a fun summer range. The eclectic styling was perfectfor this summer’s Boho trend.

Bisma

The Bisma show was spectacular; this collectionfeatures sheer and flowing fabrics in beautiful earth tones.

Maita

Maita showed a tailored yet elegant collectionconsisting out of gold and purple accents. I really loved the structured looksfrom this collection.

Colin Ratisai

A pop of bright colour and loud prints is what wewere treated to at the Colin Ratisai show; this is what summer fashion is allabout. Loved the collection!

Mustafa Hassanali

The Mustafa Hassanali show opened with traditionalKenya Maasai warriors, which was amazing. The collection was beautifullyconstructed out of African prints in modern silhouettes.

Lelesso

Lelesso showed an impeccably styled summercollection, with amazing African prints and chic urban style pieces.

LaQuan Smith

The LaQuan Smith collection was composed of chicurban monotone pieces that were fresh & young. I loved the hints of silversin some of the pieces.

Taibo Bacar

Taibo Bacar‘s show was another of my favorites; Iloved the urban styles and red silk that was used in some of the pieces. Theshow was closed by all black garments that showed sophistication and style.

Lola Faturoti

The use of traditional prints and rich fabrics iswhat made Lola Faturoti’s collection so beautiful to me.

Bunmi Koko

Bunmi Koko’s collection showcased some remarkable yetstylish silhouettes in bright colours and interesting fabrics.

David Tlale

In true David Tlale style the show he put on wasexciting & “exclusive” – the collection consisted out of bright colours inunusual silhouettes and styles. There was a definite “grunge” undertone in themakeup and styling of David’s collection.

I was hugely impressed with the collections at thisyear’s Africa Fashion Week, and my love for the African Fashion Industry grewto new heights! Thank you to the organisers at Celebsa.com for inviting andaccommodating me at AFW2011!

Keep It Fab

StanRaw

Photos via SDR Photo