IMBO Magazine Nov. 2014 | Page 124

F A S H I O N F E AT U R E fa s h i o n trending 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. 124