Top 6 African Fashion Hottest Designers

The African Fashion market is a new and thriving industry. Lots of creative designers are showcasing their talents and work through their African fashion designs, and helping to put African fashion on the global map.

If you are looking to add some African wardrobe to your current wardrobe, which designers should you look out for?

Here are a few of African fashion designers whose pieces you should definitely invest in.

DURO OLUWO – Nigeria.

The Nigerian-born lawyer turned fashion designer has made waves in the fashion industry since his entrance in 2004. He is known for his use of well polished cuts, vintage prints and bright colours. At the 2005 British Fashion Awards, he won ‘Fashion Designer of the Year’ . His famous clientele include Michelle Obama and Uma Thurman.

JEWEL BY LISA – Nigeria

In 2005, Lisa Folawiyo launched her fashion brand with embellished Ankara skirts. Her brand has since expanded to include jewelled accessories and a wide range of clothing. She has an impressive celebrity clientele list, which includes Nigerian actress Geneviev Nnaji, singer Solanger Knowles and more. In 2011, she won the African Fashion International Designer award.

OZWALD BOATENG – Ghana

A force to be reckoned with, Ozwald was the first black tailor to open a store in Saville Row. He was also the creative director for Givenchy.

Ozwald has set the standard for bespoke tailoring by offering a unique and contemporary luxury menswear brand. His clientele include Will Smith and Mick Jagger.

He won Top Menswear Designer at the 2000 British Fashion Awards. In 2006, he was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to the fashion industry.

THULA SINDI – South Africa

Thula likes to create elegant, timeless and sophisticated pieces inspired by the contemporary woman.

Originally from South Africa, Thula Sindi has appeared on many global runways including shows in Hong Kong, Beijing, New York, Lagos and Paris.

He brings an unparalleled sense of individuality and creative flair to the fashion scene.

TAIBO BACAR – Mozambique

This designer is dedinitely one to watch. This label was founded 2008 and has collected several awards along the way. He has exhibited at several fashion week events and was the 1^st African fashion designer to showcase his work at Milan Fashion Week.

ADAMA PARIS – Senegal

Adama is a banker who left the corporate banking world to pursue her career in fashion design. Her designs are inspired by globalism and cities.