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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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Luxury African brands to watch

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-27T16:00:45+00:00May 15th, 2020|

As African wealth rises, so does the consumer demand for luxury goods. Many small African brands and businesses are springing up all over the continent to capture this untapped demand. Local artisans are crafting luxury products with a unique African flair and finish. The designers are embracing colours and choosing vibrant designs that draw from traditional skills of textile design, weaving, beading, dyeing, and painting. They are blending sophisticated African techniques and designs with western materials to target a global audience. Here are some of the leading African brand families putting Africa on the map. Courtesy of maxhosa.africa African Brand: Maxhosa [...]

Top African Home Decor Websites

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-27T16:01:15+00:00May 7th, 2020|

Courtesy of swahilimodern.com African Home Decor: Swahili African Modern Swahili African Modern sells a variety of hand baskets, dining, and kitchen utensils from all over the African continent. All these African home decor products are handcrafted by a network of African artists, and their business model focuses on sustainable product development, which means all earnings go towards building projects in African communities. Some interesting products include hand-woven Christmas decorations, as well as decorative sculptures made from recycled materials. Their website ships worldwide and can be found at www.swahilimodern.com Courtesy of badiadesign.com African Home Decor: Badia Design [...]

African Style and Attire That Inspires Everyone

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-08T14:40:39+00:00April 28th, 2020|

African attire and style has long been admired not only by people with African heritage but by anyone with a flair for colors and patterns as well as interesting folds and fabrics. With the increased use of the internet in recent years to help with international sales, there has likewise been an increase in the development and spread of online shops catering to African tastes. This has made it a breeze to bring home a piece of African culture without ever having to leave your house. The variety of shops available catering to African style is plentiful, but here are our favorite options, in [...]