My weekend in an African intellectual's paradise continued with the HBSABC after party. When your mind is focused on favorable things you've got to dress in your favorite attire...or at least that's my motto. I chose a gorgeous Madame Wokie statement dress with simple accessories to close out the conference:
I absolutely love Mary-Ann's (head designer at Madam Wokie) designs. This flared midi dress has a simple style but the fabric she chose and the way she placed the patterns makes it a showstopper. I can't wait until she opens an online store, because every time I wear her pieces I get so many compliments. To see Madam Wokie's Vogue Italia feature story click here, to keep up with her work via her blog click here. The shoes are Enzo Angiolini, Yabbo in Purple, they are sold out pretty much everywhere except E-bay.
Check out some of the best African-inspired outfits at the party, plus 2 Face Idibia performed:
Ankara with a bow tie? I love it!
Same guy pictured with Nicola Asgill of Evoque Magazine, who is also rocking a Madam Wokie design. Sierra Leone was beautifully represented at HBSABC.
Ignore the photo bomber (lol), this guy's twist on the traditional embroidered men's cotton suit was very nice.
I'm not quite sure if this scarf was African-made, but its definitely inspired by traditional Ethiopian scarves. I love the way this young lady used it to turn up her LBD.
These guys topped off their otherwise casual outfits with traditional African embroidered hats. So. Much. Swag.
Wait a minute...is this Kontri cloth? I should've asked this guy if he is from Sierra Leone since's he wearing a traditional Sierra Leonean hand made fabric. Regardless of where this young man is from he's got great style, the way he mixed the striped pattern with a checkered bow-tie is an on-trend win!
Lovely structured bodycon dress in a vibrant cotton print. Everything from her nail color to her bag choice is popping!
Exquisite embroidered details...
Elegant elements of North Africa!
2 Face Idibia performed
