Inspired: Fashion by Eki Orleans

I had a fantastic weekend thanks to all the intellectual stimulation and creative inspiration from Africa Utopia at the Southbank Centre in London, part of the Festival of the World.

I'll be posting more about that, later on this week. Today I wanted to share the beautiful work of fashion house Eki Orleans, fusing vibrant prints with delicate silk. Designed by Hazel Aggrey-Orleans, Eki Orleans was part of the 'Africa on the Catwalk' event which was put together by Ola Shobowale, Creative Director of Infinite Beauty Factory, and ARISE Magazine Fashion Director, Sabrina Henry. 

The month-long series of events is not yet over, check out what's on in these final few days.

Comments

[MsK]

I read about this event and I would have loved to go there - but flying to London for one weekend is not really sustainable :-(
Next week is also Africa Fashion Week in London, will you attend?

Check-out the interview I did with Eki Orleans:
http://africanprintsinfashion.blogspot.com/2011/11/bringing-out-colorful-goddess-in-every.html

[Afri-love]

I'm hoping to attend at least some of the AFWL events but there are several other things going on for me that week so it's up in the air.

Thanks for sharing your interview with Hazel of Eki Orleans. Some great insights she shares – everybody, check it out!

[fashion design school]

I love this Orleans / Nuevo inspired designs. The detail on the skirt is impressive. Couple it with the modern west theme and you get an outstanding concept.

[school of fashion design]

I had always loved making things with my hands, especially things that were affiliated with a creative base. I had picked Product Development because I didn’t have school of fashion design