Wear Africa On Your Sleeve: ALDO Mendonsa Sandal

((  Written By:  Staff Writer  ))  Last summer ALDO's ankara print wedge—the "forwood" sandal—was one of MIMI's fabulous finds.  This year, ALDO keeps up with ankara trend with a sky-high platform—the "mendonsa" sandal—that is equally as fabulous.  Get your sandals here, and take a look at these articles from MIMI Magazine (( 1 )) Summer Fashion Report, (( 2 )) Style We Love: Simphiwe Dana's Headdress, (( 3 )) Take A Dip In Aya Morrison that you may also enjoy reading!

((  Photo Credits:  ALDO  ))

Wear Africa On Your Sleeve: Indego Africa And Nicole Miller Shorts

(( Written By:  Staff Writer )) In September of last year, fashion designer Nicole Miller collaborated with Indego Africa, a nonprofit social enterprise that lifts women-owned businesses in Rwanda, to produce a range of colorful bracelets.  That fashion conscious (or as we call it, fashion conscience) collaboration earned Nicole Miller and Indego Africa an "Excellence in Product Design" award from the Fair Trade Federation.  This year, Nicole Miller's collaboration with Indego Africa has produced a ready-to-wear line.  Our favorite piece from the ready-to-wear line are these shorts, which are perfect for sunny days.   Buy the (1) persimmon pair here, (2) chartreuse pair here, and (3) mustard pair here.  (And if you're wondering what to pair your Afri-chic shorts with, how about a white button down or chambray shirt and a pair of wedge sandals).

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You may also enjoy these articles from MIMI Magazine:  (( 1 ))  Wear Africa On Your Sleeve: 50s Dresses,  (( 2 ))  Eki Orleans: Summer Loving,  (( 3 )) Luxury With Exotic Roots.

((  Photo Credits:  Nicole Miller  ))

Dress The Part: Africa Is The Future

((  Written By:  Staff Writer ))  We couldn't agree more with the message behind Nicolas Premier and Patrick Ayamam's statement tees:  Africa Is The Future.  Created with the goal of sparking discussion about the continent, the growth of the brand has been deliberately crafted to bear the Africa Is The Future logo on products that can be worn, like the statement tees, as well as sweatshirts, bags, and buttons.  To support Africa Is The Future, visit www.AfricaIsTheFuture.com.

You may also enjoy these articles from MIMI Magazine:  (( 1 ))  Wear Africa On Your Sleeve: Blazers; Wear Africa On Your Sleeve: 50s Dresses,  (( 2 )) Wear Africa On Your Sleeve: Fall Coats.

((  Photo Credits:  Africa Is The Future  ))

Style Video: Vlisco Nouvelle Histoire

Written By: MIM!—A few months ago, we brought you VLISCO's Nouvelle Histoire collection, now the collection comes to life in a promotional video showcasing the company's modern take on its iconic pieces.

Vlisco NouvelleHistoire from MOST Original Soundtracks on Vimeo.

(Photo Credits: © VLISCO)

Style Video: Behind The Scenes Of Lalesso's 2012 Collection

Written By: MIM!—In addition to releasing their annual 2012 collection, Lalesso has released a behind the scenes video documenting how the collection came together. Watch below.

Lalesso - Behind the Scenes of Lalesso 2012 Collection from Ernst Heusser on Vimeo.

(Photo Credits: © Lalesso)

Style We Love: Inna Modja's Turban

Written By: MIM!—Just earlier this month we were gushing over Imany's head wrap and how fabulous she looked mixing modern and traditional style elements to create a look that was Unapologetically Modern.African.Female. The trend is clearly catching on and one of our favorite fashionistas Inna Modja recently posted these photos rocking a gorgeous ankara turban on her blog, Rock 'N Love, and we love the look! Tell us, are you inspired to wear this trend for the summer?

(Photo Credits: © RockNLove)

Fashioning The Continent: Gloria Wavamunno

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

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: Marianne Fassler

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

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Fashioning The Continent: Boudoir D'Huitres

Written By: MIM!—Boudoir D'Huitres' Africa Fashion Week Collection.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Africa Is In Style: Jewels Of The Kalahari

Written By: Nani Hapa—

Name: Jewels Of The Kalahari

Head Designers: Anna Haber, global director of marketing for emerald producer Gemfields, and jeweler, Sabine Roemer in collaboration with Bushmen women in Ghanzi, Botswana.

Style Notes: ingenuity, ostrich eggshell, handmade.

Background: For generations the Bushmen of the Kalahari have created one–of-a-kind intricate pieces of jewelry using wild seeds, sticks, bone, tortoiseshell, and most importantly of all, beads painstakingly hand made from shards of ostrich eggshell. Anna Haber and Sabine Roemer collaborated with the largely isolated Bushmen of the Kalahari to create a unique 19-piece collection of jewelry comprised of necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Why You Should Know Jewels Of The Kalahari: Beyond creating beautiful jewelry, the Jewels of the Kalahari collaboration is aimed at creating awareness of the Bushmen’s plight, who are among the are among the poorest and most disenfranchised in southern Africa. Jewelry making is an important source of income, particularly for the women, and the collaboration seeks to create a sustainable business for the Bushmen.

Online Stockist: brownsfashion.com

More Information: onefinethread.blogspot.com

(Photo Credits: Boo George)

Africa Is In Style: WUBET

Written By: Otae Ubomba-Jaswa—

Name: WUBET

Head Designer: Arnold Haas

Style Notes: Unique accessories, woven, ancient, Ethiopian.

Background: WUBET is a line of handbags and shawls made from authentic Ethiopian fabrics in modern designs. From small bags to clutches and even a new ipod bag in Ethiopian cotton, these designs prove that the synergy between culture and contemporary style lives on. Weaving in Ethiopia is an art practiced as far back as the Middle Ages. The designs of the Tibeb are seemingly infinite in number with colourful geometric designs.

Why You Should Know WUBET: Short of making a trip to Ethiopia, it’s pretty difficult to find any of these textiles outside the country. Moreover, WUBET’s designs are effortlessly contemporary meaning you can incorporate these accessories into your everyday style.

More Information: www.wubet.com

(Photo Credits: WUBET)