Fashion designer, Anne Mpinga made her runway debut at the Hub of Africa Fashion week in December 2o11, with her Kipusa line. Kipusa is Swahili for beautiful young lady and as the name suggests, her clothes are designed to accentuate the natural beauty of women. Using a combination of African prints, lace, natural cotton, and chiffon she accents and embraces women’s curves. Anne uses colorful African prints to create funky modern wear and reinvent typical casual wear. Her designs can be classified as modern-African chic.

Young designer Jamilla Vera Swai interest for fashion began at the age of 7. She always watched her Aunt sketch and sew. When she was in high school she did a little modeling along with designing for the agency she was signed with. Within the years due to her petit size, she no longer did modeling. She decide to focus on designing full time and that is exactly what she did. Jamilla showcased at several of places. This year at The Hub Of Africa, she got to showcase her great collection.

Wambui Mukenyi is a young Kenyan fashion designer who designs for women of any shape and sizes. As you can see she does a wonderful job picking out her fabrics and colors. We love her Creativity! Wambui showcased her stunning collection call “The Renaissance” at The Hub of Africa. Everyone enjoyed her so young , so fun and so chic collection! 

In early 2009, a talented young designer named Debora De Vita created the BRHANAYEL line in Ethiopia. Born into an artistic and innovated family, Debora started to nurture and perfect her craft at an early age. The people around her quickly realized that she had an innate gift for designing and creating unique pieces of art and fashion accessories. Last week, Debora had the opportunity to showcase her artistry at the Hub of Africa Fashion Week that received positive responses from the audience.

Charity Nyirongo is one of the most qualified fashion designers in Zambia who studied fashion design in Tokyo.  One of Charity’s goal is to improve the quality of the fashion industry in Zambia.  With her amazing designs she had the opportunity to showcase her collection at The Hub Of Africa Fashion Week 2012. 

African Designer Solome Katongole was born in Uganda and raised in Columbia Maryland. Solome’s line is all about color, fusion of culture and fabrics. Her Amazing designs have graced the runways of Africa Fashion Week New York and Hub of Africa Fashion week.

Twin sisters are taking over the fashion industry! Mataano, founded by Somali twin sisters Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim are continuing to break ground – this week, The Hub of Africa show in Ethiopia! They launched Mataano in 2008 hoping to show the world a new diverse style. Their designs break the traditional mold of African style. Mataano represents a unique mix of Somali and American heritage to create a beautiful blend of cultures that has found its place among the fashion elite.

We are certain that Africa will be put on the map as a sourcing destination for the world’s apparel demands. Origin Africa – Ethiopia 2012 goal is promoting Africa as a sourcing destination and also Change the whole mindset of doing business in Africa. Africa happens to lack sufficient infrastructure which is highly needed for making any business profitable. Investors are working hard to expand textile exports and plans to achieve US$ 1 billon. Ethiopia’s Earnings from textile exporting have already been growing over the pass few months. It is very possible by the end of their current five-year industrial development strategy they will achieve their US$ 1 billion in textile exports.

Premiering her latest designs at Hub of Africa’s fashion week, the Duaba Serwa label by Nelly Aboagye is the talk of town. Nelly Aboagye was originally inspired by the arts and crafts teachings of her mother. After graduating from the University of Ghana, Nelly Aboagye began her line Duaba Serwa. Nelly was inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier, even adopting his motto “La mode se de’ mode” meaning “Fashion goes out of Fashion”.

Nelly’s latest collection plays on many different styles: including, bold colors, African prints, and crisp tailoring.

Chika Couture is a unique, fashion forward clothing line. Chika Couture began in 2009 by a 17-year-old student Chika Iwenofu. She started her own clothing line that draws upon inspiration from her African heritage as a young Nigerian. With a range of eclectic designs and separates, 
Chika Couture provides women all over the globe with the chance to wear unique pieces that embraces different influences from many cultures.