African Fashion Week in London 2011

For the Andean Collection we collectively write a blog related to our jewellery line, about what is going on in Ecuador and New York and other things that might interest our followers. I was really inspired by glimpses I could catch from the African Fashion Week on the BBC News website, and as I wrote about it on the Andean Collection blog, I thought this might be something for Tonalites de Femmes as well.

As the latest trends have shown the African continent’s influence – “such as bold colours and designs inspired by traditional techniques” are increasingly seen in haute couture. It is as much about tribal, ethnic and grass-root styles, as it is about elegance, flair and joy of life.

I just love the richness of the colours and patterns seen at the African Fashion Week and how the designs are both elegant and playful at the same time. Here are a couple of my favourites.

Pictures courtesy of BBC News 2011 :


I love this look. Although soft colours are used, the overall look is strong, fresh and inspirational.


Traditional, elegant and sweet, this look makes me think of a warm evening after a hot day, summer scents, music and Caribbean Rum!


Talk about strength, elegance and symmetry! This lioness look with its high contrast colours and creative patters is what life is all about.

Chiara Gerlich.

4 responses to “African Fashion Week in London 2011”

  1. Béatrice on 16/09/2011 at 18:47 Béatrice

    Merci pour cet article plutôt facile à lire même en anglais et vraiment passionnant !

  2. Jenny on 17/09/2011 at 15:24 Jenny

    Je me permets de twitter votre article , merci pour l’info !

  3. Colin on 30/09/2011 at 13:47 Colin

    Je me permets de partager sur facebook votre article , merci.

  4. Chiara on 1/11/2011 at 03:09 Chiara

    Parfait, merci d’avoir partagé!

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