27 African Fashion Designers Who Are Killin The Game
Shoutout to the motherland.
1. Suakoko Betty

Atlanta-based owner and creative director Charlene Dunbar was born in Liberia. She makes dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, and accessories. You can find her designs here.
The line, owned by Nigerian designer Dumebi Iyamah, is known for bold, bright swimsuits with body-flattering cutouts. Check out the selection on the Andrea Iyamah site.
4. House of Tayo

The Rwanda-based brand sells scarves, shirts, ties, and more. To shop, check out their store.
5. Gitas Portal

6. Mujo Six

The brand, which makes clothing for all genders, even has a section of its site specifically dedicated to dashikis.
The Côte d’Ivoire-based brand sells stunning womenswear and accessories. Check out the designs here.
8. Sika Boutique

The UK-based online shop sells dresses, skirts, and jackets made and sourced in Ghana. Shop the selection here.
Gambian, Sierra Leonean, and African American designer Lamiah Gholar makes gorgeous crop tops and maxi skirts. Her spring/summer collection will go live in April 2016, and you can find it here.
10. A Leap Of Style

11. House Of Sarah

The line specializes in hyper-feminine cuts, but the skirt has pockets! Find more in the shop.
12. Mizizi Shop


Mizizi, which means "roots" in Swahili, sells jerseys that rep both African nations–like these Zimbabwe and Rwanda hockey jerseys–and give a nod to the U.S.-born Black Lives Matter movement. You can find them all here.
13. Kahindo Mateene

The Congolese designer was a contestant on season 2 of "Project Runway." Her collection will be available soon, so check her Instagram for updates.
14. Totally Ethnik
The Ghana-based brand was featured on the television and web series "An African City." These pieces come from the new Ebene collection, which features bold dresses, skirts, and more. Shop here.
15. Yetunde Sarumi

Sarumi makes womenswear from ankara, like this light spring coat. A portion of the line's profits are given to the Africa's Daughters Foundation. You can check out the shop here.
16. Jembere Eyewear

The sunglass brand's name means "my sunset" in Amharic, Ethiopia's official language. Find it here.
17. Kanga Kulture

18. D'Piper Twins

19. Nashona

The womenswear brand was created by Tanzania native Lilian K Danieli, who makes jewelry and accessories in addition to apparel. You can shop the line here.
20. The Prodigal Daughter

Australia-based Zambian designer Phoebe Mwanza makes both clothing and beauty products. Find her work here.
21. Babatunde

The South African brand sells bags, hats, ties, and more. Check it out here.
23. Znak Canada
The label also sells womenswear, like this stunning dashiki ball gown. Check out the whole line here.
24. Mélange Mode

25. Zeyna Iman
The New York-based designer and visual artist makes hand stitched chokers from authentic Gambian batik print fabric. Find her shop here.
26. Modern Pharaoh

The shop sells hats, shirts, and jerseys. It's part of Liberian creative Adam Smarte's network for artists, designers, and crafters. Check out the selection here.
27. Farida's Style


Eritrean designer Farida Deglel makes hyper-feminine dresses inspired by her homeland. You can shop the selection here.