F A S H I O N F E AT U R E
fa s h i o n
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The journey to global success is only the beginning for those willing and
able to evolve in the fashion industry.
T
he continent’s fashion industry is
on the rise. With increased acclaim
at home and abroad, more fashion
designers are looking to Africa for
fabrics, materials and inspiration.
And in the process, shaking up catwalks all over
the globe. There has never been a better time
for designers to come together and exploit this
interest.
IMBO/ ISSUE 31/ '14
Punk & Ivy, an original African brand, uses
beautifully detailed fabric to make distinctive
and stylish pieces. Their products range from
funky, ready-to-wear clothes all the way to
custom-made suits that will fit any preference
and budget. This style haven stocks trendy
African labels such as Misshape, Babatunde and
Urban Mosadi - to name a few. In addition, their
hip paraphernalia are made purely from African
textiles.
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