Dynamic Africa
Formerly, "This is Africa/fyeahAfrica".
(Profile Photo by Mama Casset)
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A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
Student, 24
Based in Cape Town, South Africa
From Lagos, Nigeria
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(since Oct. 21th 2012)
“Elegance Road” is a photo series by Belgian photographer Alexandre Van Enst that captures the non-conformist style and dandy attitudes of a Kinshasa-based fashion and lifestyle SAPE collective.
The African Society of Elegant People, the “SAPE” was born in the years after the independences of Congo-Brazzaville and Zaire.
Today there are two major schools of “SAPE”, respectively inspired by the French and Japanese aristocracy. They clash with high fashion brands, millimetered steps and gestures, from Paris to Kinshasa, during parades in honor of their founding masters, or simply at the Mass of Sunday.
Codified art of sham, glamor and “hast thou seen” for some, for others the SAPE is a metaphysic, a special relation with the question of being and appearance. Sassy, narcissistic and rebellious, the “sapeur” is a romantic.
“Elegance Road” showcases these heroes of modern times. In the decadent sceneries of the city of Kinshasa, from Lemba to Bandal through Ndjili, Matete and Limete, the “sapeurs” of the “War of hundred years” defy the power in place: the Leopards.
Led by the great masters such as Tshikose, Sesele and Kadhitoza, the Congolese dandies constantly reinvent themselves to shine.
Model of South Sudanese origin Nykhor photographed by Kasia Bielska for an editorial titled Nykhor in Bloom printed in the #7 June 2013 issue of The Lab Magazine.
Brand: Clan Fashion Label
Designers: Teni, Aba and Tiwa Sagoe
A/W 2013 Lookbook
Photo Credit:Toyosi Faridah Kekere-Ekun
I’m guessing the trio of designers are all Deola Sagoe’s daughters? Looks like they’re doing incredibly well for themselves. Head over heels in love with this collection from the shapes, the fit and earthy brown to crisp white colour palette.
Fashions of Nigerian women in 1971 by Donanne Hunter.
The Lagosian attire for Yoruba men (the southern tribe), where I’m from, usually consists of the Buba which is a box shaped shirt made out of cotton that will either hit shy of his hips or hang long to his knees; Sokoto, which are trousers that are usually quiet loose; and Agbada (this is the master piece): It’s an oversized, flowing robe with wide arms and beautiful embroidery around the neck and chest area. This goes on top of the Buba shirt. All my collections are always inspired by the these simple silhouettes, textures and colors.
Afropolitan Dreams
Artist: Blitz The Ambassador
Stylist: Joshua Kissi
Photography/Creative Direction: J. Quazi King
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Instagram = @Quazimottoonwx
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The i-D Summer 2013 covers: Grace Bol by William Baker
FASHION 2112: LE FUTUR DU BEAU
Using various scrap and waste raw materials, Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop creates a recyclable and futuristic fashion spread that keenly looks into what style may look like in this dystopian 22nd century setting that provides the backdrop for his creations.
#AFRO-FUTURISM
Photo by Mama Casset
Sénégal
Photo by Mama Casset
Sénégal
The Capulana collection by Mozambican designer Taibo Bacar
A young Ebo Taylor.
