THE ETHNIC FASHION SHOW SPONSORED BY

The Ethnic fashion Show will be sponsored by Beauty Base London : a make-up school where you can learn the art of fashion photographic make-up. We are very glad to have them.

Website: www.beautybaseschool.com

DESIGNER AYIKAI COUTURE

Bespoke clothing range to illustrate the colours and cultures of Ghana and to bring African fashion to the streets of the Western world.

The garments feature natural fibre, hand dyed exotic batik fabric and elegantly tailoring punctuated with carefully selected accents for multi-ethnic flair. These creations are designed for fun and for sophistication, for the young and the mature, for slim and full figures. My lines consist of one-of-a-kind, unique creations and of limited series.

The patterns and colours of the clothing are unique and vibrant, adding spice and spark to any wardrobe. The patterns depict the adinkra symbols of Ghana, each with a significant meaning. These symbols were developed by the Ashante people of West Africa and can be traced back to the 17th century. Over time, the number of symbols grew. In modern times, they have been used for every-day wear, as well as for special occasions.

AyiKai CouTure is an up and coming afro-fashion label established in 2009 by Antoinette AyiKai Amuzu

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DESIGNER Miss PoutyPout

MissPoutyPout:  for the Chic-est AfriVintage Goddess. Discover the unique experience of having bespoke handmade retro styled AfriVintage dresses. The shop is a cocoon of splendid and delightful affordable dresses handmade and created from ethnic fabrics.

Be poutyFabulous & exude an effortless vintage glam look in one of these rare pretty dresses.

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DESIGNER N’Kya

Established in 2007 by Miss Sheila Boateng, N’kya Designs (pronounced NE KA YA) is an up and coming fashion house that specialises in merging two very different cultures to create an explosion of unique style and colour. N’kya Designs combines the colourful and self-expressive approach to life of the people in West Africa, with the contemporary forms of the western world, thus creating a very expressive style that simultaneously embodies the bravery of being yourself and the values of tradition.

Website: http://www.nkyadesigns.com

DESIGNER: MIA KIA LTD

Mia Kia uses some African fabrics and styles that her mother and aunts used to wear when they were younger and combine them with the London and Paris high streets style. Today one could say Mia.Kaï is finding a way in the crazy but fascinating world of Fashion and is ready to seduce you with her glamorous, sexy, smart but edgy collection to touch every generation by doing a flashback in the time.

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DESIGNER: ROOR Renaissance Of Our Roots

Renaissance of our Roots (RooR) is a fashion house which aims to produce contemporary African attire. RooR was originally created in recognition of a niche in the market for contemporary African fashion and fabrics. We provide both affordable fashion and an upscale bespoke service encompassing everything from clothing to bags and accessories; and in the future will expand to include other categories of fashion.

Season after season retail stores bring out some sort of graphic print bohemian jungle wear for their summer range and call it ‘African’…”Hold on a second. That’s not quite African”. In fact, it couldn’t be further from the truth. RooR hopes that you will allow it to enlighten you, hold your hand if you may, and show you the wealth of fabrics that is available from the continent. We have such a wide range of fabrics from Ankara and seersucker to Kente and lace that we hardly have to use western fabrics at all. Well. Unless you count the cotton lining…

Our vision is to become the number one brand recognised for bringing authentic culturally influenced fashion to the market. So Ladies, and Gentlemen – yes we cater to the men as well – grab your items whilst you can. In a few years you’ll be happy you got your hands on one of the RooR Originals.

DESIGNER: KIRETTE COUTURE

KiRette Coutureis a revolution. And at its helm are creators Anrette Ngafor and Kibonen Nfi. Influenced by their passion for fashion and love for their roots, the duo weave traditional and contemporary styles to bring African sexy back to the street and catwalk.

Hatched in the New York chic bubble, 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. Although the “toghu” cloth is KiRette Couture’s signature fabric, designs will not be limited to it. In true edgy and funky style, this one-of-a kind label aims to create a new fashion language which transcends racial and cultural borders by exploring, experimenting with and fusing various textiles. Our sourcing and manufacturing arrangements span across Africa.

SOME LINKS

Our Website:   www.ethnicfashionshow.com

Our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=326707143830&ref=search&sid=590386376.1219039240..1

You can follow us on Twitter:   www.twitter.com/ethnicFshow

THE ETHNIC FASHION SHOW SPONSORED BY..

We are very happy to have CHYNA (Walk in stilettos Guru) as one of our sponsors.

She will teach our beautiful models the art of wearing shoes with the Alexander Technique.

Website : http://www.walkinginstilettos.com/

Interview with Chyna

THE ETHNIC FASHION SHOW

The Ethnic Fashion Show is a concept particularly designed to re-visit “Ethnic garments” not only as an ephemeral trend but as part of the fashion retail consumer habits. The main idea behind the show is to increase public awareness as to the cyclical wear-ability of such designs at macro consumption level.

Warm colours, bright shades, vivid combinations…: the show gathers 6 very talented, recognised and inspirational designers onto one platform and presents new creative ways of how such ethnic designs could be re-interpreted and used in high street collections to satisfy a wider range of heterogeneous consumer groups without over emphases on ethnicity.

Date:
Friday, 30 April 2010
Time:
18:30 – 21:00
Location:
COVENT GARDEN
Street:
38 King Street, London, WC2E 8JT
Town/City:
London, United Kingdom