What are the latest trends in African fashion?
Out of Sanlam South Africa Fashion Week, we liked Lebo Mash who offered wide legged pants, pencil skirts and fitted jacket. Her smart combination of creams and reds we predict will be a trend. Artistic Soul also had some delicious designs for men. The more exciting trends, however, came from Audi Joburg Fashion Week. Machere was divine! She had super sexy silhouettes in bold colors such as yellow with plunging necklines shaped to move so fluidly on the body while some of her other silhouettes hugged every curve on your body. Stoned Cherrie also gave us some fun trends such as silk chiffon pleated, above the knee, dresses similar to what we’ve seen Nigerian designer out of New York Lola Faturoti do. Lebo Mash Artistic Soul Q: What up and coming African designers should we be looking out for and why? Within the States, L-Shandi out of DC impresses me. I like what she’s doing with the African voile lace. She makes these cocktail dresses that drape very well on the body, young and flirty.
