Behind The Seams: Boudoir D'Huîtres

Written By: MIM!—Born in Ghana and raised in Southern California, designer Mimi Plange moved to New York after graduating with a degree in architecture from the University of California and spent eight years as a consultant to the fashion industry. Based in New York, last year she launched her first collection online. "I design clothes that accent the character of the woman wearing it," she says. "The clothes reflect the woman and have an appealing, understated glamour with the emphasis on substance and quality, rather than image."

Boudoir d'Huitres recently showed at Africa Fashion Week. Take a look at the making of the Boudoir D'Huîtres Autumn / Winter 09 - 10 collection.

Boudoir d'Huitres - "Flights Of Fancy" from ofa on Vimeo.

Boudoir d'Huitres' prices start from $475, visit www.boudoir-dhuitres.com to view the collection.

Trend Spotting At Africa Fashion Week: The Single Long Loose Side Swept Braid

Written By: MIM!—We spotted long single loose braids in Abigail Betz's Africa Fashion Week runway show, and we're loving this simple look that's pretty and easy enough to achieve. See more from Abigail Betz's show in the summer 2010 issue of MIMI, which is out now.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: Abigail Betz

Written By: MIM!—Abigail Betz's Africa Fashion Week Collection.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: David Tlale

Written By: MIM!—David Tlale's Africa Fashion Week Collection.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: Mataano

Written By: MIM!—Mataano's Africa Fashion Week Collection.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: Koketso Chiepe

Written By: MIM!—Koketso Chiepe's Africa Fashion Week Collection.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: Christie Brown

Written By: MIM!—Christie Brown's Africa Fashion Week Collection.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: Thula Sindi

Written By: MIM!—Thula Sindi's Africa Fashion Week Collection.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: Bunmi Koko

Written By: MIM!—Bunmi Koko's Africa Fashion Week Collection.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Africa Fashion Week: The Africa Fashion Awards

Written By: MIM!—Everyone from Somalian rapper K'Naan, South African actress Terry Pheto, to Dominican-American model Sessilee Lopez were onstage at the Africa Fashion Awards. We've got your photos from the event here (watch this space for more from the event, including red carpet arrivals) ...

Africa Fashion Week: Backstage

Written By: MIM!—We have your exclusive look at what went on backstage at Africa Fashion Week ...

Africa Fashion Week 2010: Front Row (Day 4)

Written By: MIM!—Our favorite Africa Fashion Week attendees were once again spotted in the front row of Africa Fashion Week, Day 4, but we also saw some new faces, such as South African media darling Geri Rantseli.

Africa Fashion Week 2010: Front Row (Day 3)

Written By: MIM!—Day 3 at Africa Fashion Week had more star power, including Tanzanian model Flaviana Matata. Here are some of the highlights from the front row ...

Africa Fashion Week 2010: Front Row (Day 2)

Written By: MIM!—We've got more from the front row of Africa Fashion Week where we spotted, among others, Tanzanian model Millen Magesse and Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, the driving force behind Africa Fashion International.

Africa Fashion Week 2010: Front Row (Day 1)

Written By: MIM!—Africa Fashion Week 2010 is underway, and we've got your front row seat to the fabulous event! Day 1's designers included: Ituen Basi, Deola Sagoe, and David Tlale (more on that soon), and in the front row, we spotted some famous faces such as Matthew Mensah and Ayan and Idyl Mohallim who both appeared in MIMI's Hot 21 in 2008.