London based fashion house Virgo's Lounge released their 2013 spring/summer collection, serving us with a safari theme filled with sliver /gold mealics, bedazzled florals and lace. The line is fun and extremely wearable, consisting of electric blazers and maxi skirts that are sure to be a summer favorite amongst people.

 Ohema Ohene New Men's Wear is all about Prints and Colour. A mixture of knits, wax print shirts and soft touch jersey's. I am loving the Colour on this New Collection. Check out the Online Store to purchase the Collection: http://www.ohemaohene.com/shop/product-tag/african-menswear/

Casely-Hayford brand is run by a father and son duo, Joe and Charlie, they present their Spring Summer 2013 collections. A refreshing collection with a dash of colour and warm pieces from the range the designer states, “SS13 is about the culture clash between loud rave and subdued Japanese culture.” Taking influence from the subculture that emerged in Thatcher’s Britain, “rave was about unity and socialising in an uninhibited way; connecting with something perceived as lost.”.
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Here is the Collection Lookbook:

ELLE’s Rising Star Design finalist Sindiso Khumalo has launched her first womenswear collection for spring/summer 2013. The brand combines bold African graphics with a sophisticated minimalist construction. The concept behind SINDISO KHUMALO is based on how the fashion textiles industry can create new possibilities and future collaborations between Africa and the global fashion environment. Sindiso Khumalo is a South African designer based in both London and Johannesburg. She studied Architecture at University of Cape Town before moving to London to work for award winning architect David Adjaye. Following that she went on to study an MA Textiles at Central St Martins College of Art and Design, graduating with a distinction for her final project. In October 2012 she was shortlisted for the Elle Magazine Rising Star Competition and showcased her debut SS13 collection at the Awards. Describing her aesthetic as “Afro Bauhaus gone Pop”, she brings a heightened sense of colour and a collision of geometric prints into a luxury womenswear brand.
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The Nigerian based brand- Obsidian just participated in the 2013 Pitti Immagine Trade Fair in Florence Italy, represented by the creative director- Isoken Ogiemwonyi. The best way to keep us hooked on the Obsidian addiction was to dish out their Spring/Summer 2013 Collection titled “Wanderlust”
The collection was first showcased in October, during the 2012 MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week.
“Wanderlust” explores the passion for exploration,  and intrigue of the Obsidian woman through a modern blend of textures and interesting  details.
In imagining the joys of discovery, Creative Director, Isoken Ogiemwonyi embraces different textures, shapes and colors. We are presented with fluid  asymmetrical hemlines, Grecian inspired floor-length dresses and  structured peplum dresses. The collection transitions from metallics to dark and soft hues  in lace, velvet and silk  textures which are infused with intricate bead work, and “skeletor” detail which adds a playful and edgy feel to some of the designs.”
Check out the full collection below:
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Obsidian Spring/Summer 2013 Collection


Credits:
Photography:Zemaye, Exwhyzee Photography
Model: Nneka Edozien
Makeup- Lois Isen