Designers

Darryl Jagga (S. Africa)

CEO and Creative Director, Darryl Jagga has always had a passion for beautiful clothing that enhances the modern woman. Educated in South Africa and New York's FIT, he has worked as a designer for some of the top American labels such as Victor Costa, Calvin Klein, Castle Starr and Chaiken.

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Darryl Jagga Africa Fashion Week New York

BebeGrafiti (Niger Delta)

BebeGrafiti’s collection takes its cue from tribal rebellion – Niger Delta fabric (George) is used to instigate young people into expressing themselves through fashion.

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Bebe Grafiti Africa Fashion Week New York

Chianu Int. (Nigeria)

Chidima Anusiem is a Nigerian-American born whose chic designs incorporate a blend of African and American styles that are fashion forward and appeals to young women desiring a look that will make a statement.

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Chianu International Africa Fashion Week New York

Osun Designs (Jamaica)

Born of Jamaican parentage she worked as a designer in African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania. OSUN Designs  is named after the Yoruba Deity of all that is beautiful, sensual and womanly.

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Osun Designs Africa Fashion Week New York

Kosibah (UK/Nigeria)

Kosibah's clientele is truly worldwide, although particularly represented in the UK, Nigeria and USA. Kosibah Creations specialise in contemporary and elegant couture bridal, evening and formal daywear using luxurious fabrics and sumptuous embellishments.

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Kosibah Bridal Couture Designer Africa FAshion Week New York

Fab. Fingers (UK/Nigeria)

Tracy Osimboni is a Boston based jewelry designer with European and African influence who has always had a passion and flair for exceptional creativity.

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Fabulous Fingers Africa Fashion Week New York

Charlene A. (Ghana)

Originally from Ghana,West Africa, CHARLENE AMANKWAH creates dramatically glamorous clothes by infusing traditional African fabrics with fabrics from other parts of the world.

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Charlene Amankwah Africa Fashion Week New York

Lin-Z Inc.(Afro-American)

Lindsay Anne Jones African American, Aworked as a design assistant for Nautica.Lindsay currently works full-time under the Head Designer at NY Collection (a branch under the umbrella of Notations inc. Other branches include L.A.M.B).

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Lindsay Jones Africa Fashion Week New York

Kumba Wear (Senegal)

Kumba Wear reflects the vibrant and modern aspect of the Senegalese sense of style. Versatility in both color and style; Kumba Wear's garments are stylish, sexy and they compliment the body of every woman.

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Kumba Wear Africa Fashion Week New York

KiRette C. (Cameroon)

KiRette Couture is mainly inspired by the "toghu" (also known as the Bamenda gown) - a colourful and intricately embroidered fabric typically worn, on special occasions, by the people of the North West and Western provinces in Cameroon.

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