CHIC AFRIQ 22/08/10

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What is Chic Afriq?

Taking place Sunday 22nd August 2010 from 12pm to 6pm the Chic Afriq Summer Sale.

The Chic Afriq Sale is an event dedicated to showcasing the best of Afro centric clothing and accessories and other products and services. The event will hosts an eclectic mix of established and emerging designers and entrepreneurs.  Chic Afriq showcases a wide range of Women swear and Menswear to the general public and invited guests in a trendy location in London.

Come and be part of this fun filled event and experience Africa in London.

There will be over 30 stalls displaying and selling authentic Afro centric and African products and services plus entertainment, fashion show, beauty tips and networking

WC2B 5LT. Nearest Tube: Holborn & Covent Garden

BRANDS THAT WILL BE THERE ON THE DAY

Our eclectic mix of established and emerging designers and entrepreneurs includes the following:

KAYOBI pronounced (K – OW – B) is an apparel and accessories company created to tell the African story and that of the Diaspora through positive, vibrant and thought provoking imagery.

For more info: www.kayobiclothing.com

FAWOHODIE DESIGNS is a Lifestyle company that focuses on exploring the beauty of African Prints with the main aim of investing in Africa and creating jobs. We have a selection of classic African designs with a modern edge, which are all imported from Africa. Many of the products are one-of-a-kind or are limited in stock.

For more info: www.fawohodiedesigns.com

DAT TAG LIMITED is a UK brand that was born out of the ability to think freely and creatively, by sourcing limited supplies of garments for individuals who require alternative perspectives to art, regardless of their size.

For more info: www.dattag.com

FULLY CHARGED is an exciting new fashion brand for both men and women specialising in t-shirts for individuals who love creative concepts.

For more info: www.fully-charged.co.uk

ASILI is an innovative and unique company that aims to promote Africa in a positive light through the produce of trendy and fashionable clothing. The brand aims to bring out the creativity, strength and unity of Africa through this medium.

For more info: www.asili.co.uk

CHICHIA LONDON was established in 2007 by London based designer Christine Mhando. Each of our collections consist of an eclectic range of dresses and separates in modern, wearable shapes and styles made unique by clever use of eye-catching prints, embellishment, intricate detailing, a mix of natural fabrics and a succulent colour palette.

More info: www.chichialondon.com

THE BLACKSTARNATION is principally anyone, anywhere in the world who is in support of the Ghanaian national football team who are known as the Black stars.
We design and sell Future Leaders Ghana Black star supporters T-shirts with the profits going to a charity in Ghana.

For more info: www.blackstarnation.co.uk

SHEABUTTER COTTAGE is a fair trade, ethical business based in Sonning, Reading (UK).
We offer handmade Ashanti Girl beaded jewellery, Cioccolatina natural toiletries and exotic butters & supplies. We take great pride in sourcing quality ingredients directly from farmers/producers or through community projects.

For more info: www.akuawood.co.uk

KENEMACO unites timeless design with beautiful African/ Ankara textiles.

For more info: www.kenemaco.com

BOT I LAM is a new label- representing the funky fresh African continent.
It’s created with ethical values.

For more info: www.botilam.com

AKU MODE This unique creative vision and an eye for beauty, leads to the establishment of Aku Mode; a timeless dream that creates attention with a modern twist.

For more info: www.akumode.com

ELEVATED MINDZ by Ehigie is an art inspired collective and is a fresh thinking clothing label aimed at mirroring today’s contemporary lifestyle in which thinking outside the box and celebrating individuality are of the essence.

For more info:  www.elevatedmindz.com

AYIKAI COUTURE is a bespoke clothing range to illustrate the colours and cultures of Ghana and to bring African fashion to the streets of the Western world.

For more info: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53502053109&v=info

YOUMEWE All the garments are designed & handmade by Chantel Koning.

For more info: www.myspace.com/youmewe

NAPOK COLLECTIONS THE ULTIMATE TASTE IN FASHION, communicating fashion through couture mechanism. Napok collection is a fusion of afro and euro centric ideology. From dresses, bags, clutch purses all made from scratch to hats to match your outfits.

For more info email: napok23@gmail.com

DON FABIO Authentic Urban designer label, innovative, creative and stylish a mix of trends and style of different ethnicity with Africa as the core for design.

For more: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110284598478&ref=ts

THENUBLACK will be exhibiting their t-shirt range.

For more info: www.iamthenublack.com

THE GRIOT COLLECTION by Alim Kamara.

For more info: www.alimkamara.com

FOOD

CATER4U a family run business catering for all occasions and business functions, will be providing the Best of The Best Continental Food.

Catering from a 30 people family christening BBQ to a 1000 seated silver service wedding celebration, they design menus to suit any budget.

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