BELLA NAIJA AFRICA FASHION WEEK – ETHIOPIA – AFRICAN MOSAIQUE
THE DESIGNER – AFRICAN MOSAIQUE
Ethiopia’s only high fashion label, African Mosaique was launched in 2004. Every year since then has seen a new collection being developed, creating a fusion of contemporary African inspired ready-to-wear and couture wear.
African Mosaique was created by Anna Getaneh, its Managing and Creative Director. Anna is a fashion-cultural enthusiast, humanitarian, and an acclaimed former international model. From her base in Paris and New York City, her modeling career spanned close to 10 years, working with renowned designers such as Christian Lacroix, Ungaro, Yves St. Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Escada, and Donna Karan.
Anna's hallmark is her passion about children and development. She has done global advocacy work for UNICEF , the United Nations Children's Fund, on African themes. Click HERE for the African Mosaique website.
FUN FACT: There is really no fun fact but I have to say that Anna Getaneh who is the creative director of the label is in her 40s but she is sooooooo gorgeous! I hope and pray that I look that good at that age……..Anyway, my mum is in her 40s and is even more gorgeous (ummm….ok mum, I said it….can I have my $100 now…lol)
Hot or Not? Fiyah or just plain vanilla? Anyway, what do u guys think?
I really like these outfits. Especially the second outfit, the top is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteFab outfits...loving them...men some peeps are creative o.... Anna Getaneh has definitely defeated the stereotype image that British people or those that live in England have of Ethiopians.
ReplyDeleteWell done and continue the good work.
this is my favorite designer so far!
ReplyDeletelove this line.. i can see myself rawking these outfits. I AM AN ETHIOPIAN/SOMALI HATER O..... their women always look 15 even when they are 80 and their hair is just jagajaga any how all over the place... not fair o... just giving the rest of us africans a complex. As in can I just put my hair in water and have a haute couture style ....LOL. But we give glory to God for botox and plastic surgery. Anyways as I said this chic and her style are HOT
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY, Omolabake...All the best girl!!! Thanks for the wedding website update...
ReplyDeletelol @ Adaure's comment, I love every outfit!!! This designer is off the chain o, I have to find a way to sew some of her stuff.
ReplyDeleteHot Stuvvs!..Me Likey...very creative designs..keep em coming bella!
ReplyDeletevery wearable.....very lovely!!!>...
ReplyDeleteI loveeeeeeee the yellow ensemble!!
Happy Birthday!! "Omolabake"!!!! Wish you all the best life has got to offer *muah*
ReplyDeleteDesigns are very wearable. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally digging this shege :) I've been aware of Anna for like a year her stuff is so hot. The top with the illustrations on them however are by http://www.aissata.com/ (Aissata) Another fab model.. I'm digging this blog o!.. no doubt! lol!
ReplyDelete@ icy...i see what you are saying but that tee/top was featured in the african mosaique show...maybe anna copied it or had permission to use it...thanks for the info o....ur eye for detail is tooo mad....
ReplyDeleteI am defintely loving Anna's creations.......very gorgeous.
ReplyDelete@ Bella keep up the good work..I love your blog.
nice one I am inspired! did you all know that jim iyke is a designer too?
ReplyDeleteNice blog Sweetie! I swear I din't even realise it was u until I recently saw ur forwarded mail....
ReplyDeleteAnna & Aissata are friends so she featured those t-shirts in her show last year. Shes actually based in South africa & before that she was living in New York. African Mosaique actually started out as a big annual fashion show 10 yrs ago featuring African/european fashion designers with the help of some of her model friends volunteering to raise money for Annas Ethiopian childrens fund. I've also provided clothes in her past shows a couple of yrs ago.She launched the brand last year which promotes the use of african textiles.
ReplyDeleteThe Ethiopian childrens fund was just an idea at one time and through fashion over the years its really become something big and very inspiring for everybody out there that has a mission. Check out for my handbags in her store in Johannesburg holiday season. www.ethiopianchildrensfund.org
JIM IYKE IS A DESIGNER !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBUUUUUUAAAHHHHHAAAAHHHAAAHHHHHAAAA!!!!
I remember Anna from her days as a top model. She is by far one of the most beautiful women in the world. I think she opened the door for Lyla Kabede. Her clothes are very beautiful. Like Bella mentioned Ethopian women are very beautiful.
ReplyDeletey'all know im on the phone to my mommy right now and im simultaneously sending the second pic on the right to her. so that as soon as she gets back to naija she can start organzing her tailor for some knockoffs lol.
ReplyDeletevery wearable!