Writing this blog is taking me on my own personal journey of discovery.  I found out this week that FASHION is thriving on the African continent.

Last week was fashion week in Lagos, the host of the Arise Africa Fashion Show where seventy seven African designers were represented. Well established and internationally known African designers were present such as  Ozwald Boateng, Tiffany Amber, Lozo Maleombho, Gavin Rajah, to name a few. The show was inaugurated in Cape Town in 2009 and was a big success this year despite the two day delay caused by the lack of electricity. Very glamorous they all say! There was lots of color, lace, transparent fabrics and sleek, sexy black designs. The look is international but with a very clear African sensibility in terms of patterned fabric, use of color, and traditional references.  If you want to see  more images check out Fashionista .Some people are born with style no matter the circumstances: Here is an elderly Turkana man strolling in the desert North of Kenya.