2025 Designers

Edited by Melody Boykin    There’s just something that stands out about Chicago brands. We think it's the diversity, uniqueness, and quality of the fashion made and distributed locally that makes it…

Edited by Melody Boykin      Obioma Fashion is the colorful brand of designer/Howard alumni Emeka Anyadiegwu and the Anyadeiegwu Family. The brand name, Obioma is made of two Nigerian words, “obi”…

Edited by Melody Boykin      Lola Elan is a sustainable and eco-friendly brand located in Chicago. The beloved brand is owned and operated by Nigerian-born, Lola Osire. Lola Elan takes pride…

Edited by Melody Boykin      Orange Culture is the brand that is the talk of the industry generating fun and engaging conversation surrounding design elements. At the head of this dialogue…

Edited by Melody Boykin      As seen on the runway during NYFW for the SS2025 season, Korto Momolus is an Arkansas-based and operated brand pronounced (Cut- Toe- Mo- Mo- Lu) brilliantly…

Edited by Melody Boykin      Happy Sunday! Today’s designer spotlight features D’Iyanu by Addie Ajayi. D’Iyanu makes fabulous ready-to-wear clothing whose value supersedes any price tag. What’s most priceless about the…

Edited by Melody Boykin Via https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-folawiyo- Lisa Folawiya designed these fabulously cultured items with heritage in mind. Lisa’s brand is built on the platform of being a proud Nigerian woman, with her…

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN  Via https://issuu.com/businesselites/docs/ Happy Weekend. Today's Global African Designer Spotlight features the brand Christine Brown by Ghanaian designer Aisha Aynesu named after her late grandmother, a Ghanaian merchant. Aynensu’s…