'Africa Fashion Weekend' - a two-day event at the Thomas Prior Hall in Ballsbridge, Dublin over Easter, showcased top African designers and up and coming designers who are keen to break into the European and international markets. The event was colourful, bold and put Africa on the map amongst the other famous fashion countries.
The two day event was hosted by the Creative Director Theo Omambala - Theo excelled for more than a decade as a top international model, gracing the world's catwalks of renowned designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Alexandra Mc Queen and Dolce Gabbana. She gained international status, appearing in editorials for fashion bibles such as English Vogue, Marie Claire and French Elle, in addition to various world wide TV adverts, from Nike, American Express to Fosters beer. And more...
• Model Coach/5 years GMTV London, Model Behaviour Channel 4
• Creative Fashion Director for ASPIRE Magazine UK 2 years
• Freelance Creative Director BRUNE Paris, Sanlam South Africa Fashion Week, K2C Mayor of London Initiative, Durban Fashion Week
Designers on show:
AFRO-CHIQUE:Janice Morrison the founder of Afro-Chique graduated from Middlesex University with a distinction in Fashion and Textiles. Janice worked in various fashion roles within the fashion industry, this gave her the knowledge and experience to start her own label. In 2008 Afro-Chique was born. Her designs are inspired by the visual identity of African prints and the influence of contemporary London. More details can be found at: http://www.afro-chique.com
ERIC RAISINA: Born in Madagascar and resides in Paris, France. 
He graduated with a Masters from Institut Francais de la Mode in 1999. Eric has designed textiles for Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gautier and Christian Lacroix just to name a few. His work has been featured in top magazines such as Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Arise Magazine and supermodel Iman has graced the catwalks in Eric's designs.
More details can be found at: http://www.ericraisina.com/
Ms Mi (MY SISTER MADE IT) - New Designer Frances Ekiko launched her label in London in 2009. 
Which combines African wax prints, leather, linen and chiffon, for sexy women celebrating "30", 30 being the "new 20" these days. Creating chic directional garments from mini dress to evening with luscious red carpet inspired maxi dress.
More details contact Francis at ngwe76@hotmail.com
DIEKO: Lliterally means 'it's too much'. Buki's work as a designer flourished in 2007 with a client base of custom made pieces. In the summer of 2009 DIEKOwas invited to Fashion and Style Magazine Ankara 2009 Fashion show in Lagos, Nigeria. Buki is a member of the Ethical Fashion Network www.ethicalfashionforum.com
More details contact: www.diekodesigns.com
BOT I LAM: is a new label- representing the funky fresh African continent. First launched at Adornment 2007 where musician Erykah Badu was an Ambassador. Subsequently took part in the Ghana 50 celebrations at the Victoria Albert Museum.It's created with ethical values. The purchase of materials and the creating are all done in Africa, so as to allow the direct benefice to the tailors.
Bot i Lam also 
contributes to
different charities based in Africa.We hope to give African clothing a new stand, incorporating it into mainstream fashion...it's the Original African Wear, it's Bot i Lam.
More details contact: http://www.botilam.com/
NGONE CREATIONS, Bijoux & Accessories: Creations Ngone reflect contrasting aspects of his worldview. They reveal the links between people across differences. 
The inspiration drawn from the cosmopolitan crossroads of cultures, resulting in a blend of materials and a harmonious interplay of contrasts: Such a blend, the patchwork of leather, fur and embroidered fabrics, enriched by the reflection of pearls and stones set; labour metal and braided channels. Thus, items of clothing to join those of jewellery and accessories to give a hybrid aspect of jewellery-like clothing. Ngone creates ornaments carry symbolism, sensuality, a form of expression. 
Ngone's collections have travelled the world over. Her collection of one of a kind pieces, as well as limited editions, can be seen in private showings, and international exhibitions in Paris, Tokyo and Dakar.Along with her creations, she creates jewellery for film as well as haute couture designers such as Christian Lacroix.
More details contact: - 20 rue Folie méricourt, 75011 Paris Telephone + 33 (0)6 14 67 18 51
Email: ngone.creations@gmail.com
Website: http://www.ngone.fr/
DEENOLA: Two designers Deena D and Ola B originating from Comoros Islands and Cameroon respectively. Deenola is about going back to your roots and embracing your present through interesting African fabrics and contemporary silhouettes.Deenola philosophy was about creating a line that would be effortlessly elegant but very confortable to wear. Their first collection is called "Versatile" because of the different moods in every piece of the collection and the designs which were made to cater for all women.
More details contact:
Email: deenola@gmail.com
Website: http://deenola.bigcartel.com
The Designers:
