When you hear “West Africa”, you think- minerals, diamonds. This week, I found a human gem located in Cote d’Ivoire called Loza Maléombho who is adding glamour and color to the world of fashion.
Born in Brazil and raised between Côte dIvoire and the United States, she took on several internships at New York City’s top fashion designer houses before deciding to start a brand of her own.
Some of her looks have been worn by celebrities like Beyonce, Solange, Sarayah and others.
Loza Maléombho is best described as a fusion between traditional cultures/ sub-cultures and contemporary fashion. Loza Maléombho bridges Ivorian traditions with modern fashion: the silhouettes celebrate the paradox of the old and new, cultural and futuristic. More specifically, Loza Maléombho experiments the synergies between Ivorian tribal aesthetics and New York Citys urban fashion.
Some of the looks from the Spring Summer collection in 2023. The designs included a lot of cut-outs, calm colors and a variety of prints.
For more information, visit lozamaleombho.com
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