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African fashion inspiration for your wardrobe

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-10-25T20:24:52+00:00July 25th, 2020|

With summer just around the corner and spring well and truly underway, one thing that many men and women will be looking to freshen up is inevitably their wardrobes. Spring and summer wardrobes always lend themselves to being more brightly coloured and fun, and adding a hint of African style and patterning can be just what the stylist ordered. With so many fun, exciting trends in African fashion these days as well, it's easy to see why so many people continue to look to the continent for some fantastic, bold and bright additions to any wardrobe for any reason. Here are some trends to [...]

Top African wedding dress designers

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-10-25T20:39:02+00:00July 25th, 2020|

If you're getting married sometime soon and you're looking to wear a dress that is a bit different from the every day dresses available at your local bridal shop, then look no further than this list of the top ten designers of beautiful African designed wedding dresses that are available online or in various shops depending on your location. With so many beautiful, one of a kind designs, it's easy to see why African designers continue to be popular with people around the world. Courtesy of Joi-Marie McKenzie/abcnews.go.com African Designers: Amsale Aberra – Ethiopia This Ethiopian-American designer spotted a [...]

Made in Africa – Top African footwear brands available online

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-11-01T14:07:12+00:00July 25th, 2020|

African styles and patterns have been becoming an increasingly sought after product in recent years and with the advent of some huge brand names coming out of the African continent, there has never been a better time to set your hands on some absolutely unique, fabulous pieces of African couture. Styles vary dramatically as do colours and patterns, with many featuring bold, bright and sharp shapes and shades in the form of skirts, dresses, shirts, trousers, jewellery and African shoes. So where can you get some of these fantastic pieces of African-inspired fashion? Depending on what you're after you can sometimes luck out with [...]

African dresses – your ultimate guide

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-10-25T14:20:57+00:00July 11th, 2020|

African dresses are oftentimes sought after by women in the west and in other areas around the world. The colours and style and overall ethnic flair of the African dresses and fashion, in general, is making it highly sought after the world over and by a number of people from the everyday shop worker all the way up to members of governments and high ranking corporate executives. And why not? African style injects some fantastic fabric and colour into the everyday – giving you a fashionable edge over everyone else through the bold patterns and colours that other people might be unsure about trying [...]

Top wedding venues in Africa to get married in style

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-24T09:46:43+00:00June 12th, 2020|

Weddings in Africa can be beautiful, amazing, and breathtaking at all once. Imagine an intimate wedding on an Enchanted Island in Seychelles or romancing to the thunderous sound of the Victoria Falling or enjoying absolute solitudes in your own “Garden of Eden” or surrounded by stunning views and absolute luxury in the Cape Winelands. Have the wedding of your dreams at one of these hand-picked wedding venues in Africa offering exceptional service, excellent facilities, and activities to ensure you and your guests have an unforgettable experience. Courtesy of Lauren Craig/Flickr Wedding Venues in Africa: Simbambili Game Lodge at the Sabi Sands [...]

Why you should invest in African art

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-20T15:47:34+00:00June 12th, 2020|

So, you may have friends who come back from holidays across the globe showing off the art they bought back, and maybe they even have tried to convince you that it's not only a nice holiday memoir but also a potential investment. Asian art, European art, even Latin American. But what you should be investing in right now – despite it being so often overlooked - is undoubtedly African Art. The steady increase in African Art exhibitions, such as the inclusion of the African Art Fair in the New York Frieze art week in the United States – proves that art connoisseurs and investors are [...]

Top African fashion designers blazing catworks

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-05T08:24:18+00:00June 1st, 2020|

With African style becoming more and more sought after, there is a plethora of new, up-and-coming designers making waves in the African fashion scene. It seems these days there are new African fashion designers popping up all over the continent, with some really exciting, bold fashion statements coming out of places like Cameroon, Senegal, and Nigeria, to name but a few. With such a mix of designers and fashions coming out of Africa, all with their own individual take on old favourites, there is something for everyone throughout this budding fashion scene, regardless of budget or taste. Here we break it down into the [...]

Need some Bling? Check out these African jewelry designers

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-04T21:01:47+00:00June 1st, 2020|

African jewelry designers use their passion to create absolutely amazing masterpieces as they focus on their craftsmanship and their eye for explicit design and details. Many of these jewelers’ designs are so unique that they are being recognized nationally for not only their designs but the brilliance in their creations. Most other designers would not dream of combining certain elements together in order to create a specific piece of jewelry. Many African jewelry designers want to continue to explore their craft and make even more unique and different pieces of jewelry that focus on the history and culture of Africa and the people. [...]

10 African interior designers to spice up your living room

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-06-01T16:32:55+00:00May 25th, 2020|

Africa is a vast continent sprawling from Egypt to South Africa. Although each country has its own unique style, interior designs will often incorporate Earth tones combined with vibrant splashes of colour. African interior designers often draw their inspiration from nature, by using a mix of motifs and textures that project calmness and bring out a feeling of nature. African décor such as sculptures, tribal art, masks, or animal rugs add an element of exotic sophistication. Creating the perfect balance and harmony requires an understanding of African lifestyle, culture and an innate ability to draw the warmth out of a home. Here are some [...]

African interior design idea for your home

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-06-01T16:19:14+00:00May 25th, 2020|

African style is not only sought after, but is also always highly enjoyed, wherever it's encountered. Aside from the bright colours in clothing, accessories, and fabrics another perhaps less-mentioned way to bring a bit of Africa home is through African interior design. Designing your home with a few bits of African flair can really light up a room, bringing colour and brightness to almost any space. There are also a number of ways to introduce a bit of Africa into your home – through the use of framed photos or paintings, masks, or even just colour schemes and the odd item made with natural [...]