KENDI AMANI to Showcase Collection During Chicago’s African Fashion on The Runway

     Kendi is the creative force behind the emerging brand KENDI AMANI, which has quickly gained popularity in the United States. Her African-inspired fashion accessories are meticulously hand-crafted in Kenya by talented women artisans, who blend traditional techniques with Kendi's modern designs. These bold and vibrant statement pieces are designed to elevate personal style…

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Sage and Shea African Store to Showcase New Collection During Chicago’s African Fashion on The Runway

     Sage and Shea African Store is a boutique located in the Bridgeport neighborhood located 3502 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60609. The store offers African apparel, jewelry, handbags, shoes, and more all in one place. Garments are imported from West to Central Africa offering clothing for women men and kids. Although fashion is…

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Akese Stylelines to Debut New Collection for Chicago’s African Fashion On the Runway

         Akese Stylelines splashed on to the Chicago fashion scene in early 2012. Designer Jennifer Akese Burney captures the vibrance and color of the popular Ankara tradition while offering a modern twist to traditionally western silhouettes. "I want my clothes to make every woman and man feel confident, bold and stylish," says…

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Come Out and See Knotty Loops Crochet Fashion During Chicago’s African Fashion on the Runway

    Mona Muhammad, aka Ms. Knotty Loop designs are coined the term Sasschet? The best of both worlds – Sass, class, and crochet. Mona began designing as the result of a dare from a friend. She introduced her first creations during the Christmas holiday of 2005. Those first designs sparked a tremendous interest, which…

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Get Ready for Stephane St. Jaymes This Juneteenth during Chicago’s African Fashion on the Runway

     Born to Nigerian parents in London, England, fashion was forefront and very influential in Stephane St. Jaymes’s upbringing. He grew up watching his mother and aunties sewing, and from a young age was fascinated by old Hollywood movies. He attended London College of Fashion and from there he went on to work for…

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