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The Queen of Cowrie, Dion is a Nigerian designer, and her brand La Falaise Dion is inspired by African spirituality and mystical practices. According to Dion “ the cowrie has a special significance in the African culture and has been seen by our ancestors to be an object of divination, a communication link between men and spirits, also the cowrie represents wealth, power, protection, the woman, creation, feminity, and also sexuality.” And as a matter of fact, has been used in the past as a form of old currency in West Africa. Dion’s brand is the designer’s way to not only honour her ancestors’ history but to write her own. According to her, “it is time for us black Africans to reconcile with our heritage and reclaim our culture; our spirituality, our gods and embrace it. Known to have designed the cowrie shell headpiece (Lagbadja) worn by Beyonce in her “spirit” music video for the Lion King: The Gift, Dion strikes again but this time it’s an Haute-couture piece covered in cowries for ...

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Ready-To-Wear brand Alainé presents its new collection, VIRGO; a range of pieces featuring a new spin on the traditional Nigerian womenswear classic, the iro and buba. Alainé (pronounced ah-leyn) channelled its passion for the richness of african fabrics and styles into creating a collection that cuts across cultural divides. Taking its inspiration from Nigerian women and their different personalities,the brand seeks to provide women with pieces for every mood: from simple and elegant, to sexy and fierce, everything that embodies the Alainé woman. Check out the collection bellow: Zoila Top & Faux Wrapper Set   Zoila Dress Ebi Top and Wrapper Set Laurencia Top & Faux Wrapper Set   Alter Ego Dress Alter Ego Top & Faux Wrapper Set                 Credits Designer : Alainé by Celine @alainebyceline Muse: Anita Adetoye @anita.adetoye Photo...

Mae Otti a Nigerian women's wear brand is out with a new one for spring/summer 2017,"Resilience" and we are super xcited cos when it comes to selecting a brand for clean tailoring and minimalism coupled with a chic power look,Mae Otti is one to consider. According to a Rep of the brand,Resilence is that ineffable quality that allows people to soar back to their original places in life from a life changing experience. Also behind each piece of black,gold and ivory there is an artsy fabric of all moods telling a singular story. Check out the collection below: Credit: Creative Direction: @TemitayoNathan Photographer: @Tope_Horpload Stylist: @MagPayne1 MUA/Hair Stylist: @Leylarhcadne Model: @Ifeoma_Nwobu Follow on instagram:@stylemuseafrica 

Ejiro Amos Tafiri a women's wear brand in Nigeria is out with a new one and in time for the holidays to,yeah and it's the the #stainedglasscollection. The stained glass collection was inspired by the stained glass of the Catholic Cathedral and the traditional dress styles of Rev. Sisters,Fathers,Monks and Altar boys. The fabrics used:Hand painted laces,printed silks and chiffon,crepe. Check out below the collection: Fara Danshiki and Butterfly dress The Butterfly Danshiki -ISHA Sofia Mirren Nuella and Flotus Sicily and Sister Alleluia Dress  Cora Dress Cora jumpsuit Tasha set  Resa Renee  Resa jumpsuit Aliyah kaftan Credit: Art Direction:@emmanueloyeleke & @Ms.E.a.t Styled by:@iolastylist 💁Model:@mimzbee