Ajak Deng & Maria Borges rock Meena, Bridget Awosika, Orange Culture, Ré & More African Designs in Models.com’s Fashion Editorial.

There’s something so organic about the working together of African fashion that makes its inevitable explosion onto the international fashion scene even more exciting.

To celebrate the potential that is so evident in our designers, model directory website – Models.com – recruited photographer – Ed Singleton – to shoot amazing models, Ajak Deng & Maria Borges in some fashionable pieces from African fashion labels’ recent collections.

The amazing editorial features some of Africa’s best talents – Almasika, Bridget Awosika, Brother Vellies, Grey, Kenneth Ize, Loza Maleombho, Meena, Needle & Thræd, Nkwo, Nomad Vintage NYC, Nomad Vintage NYC, Omer Asim, Omondi, Orange Culture, Osei Duro, Post-Imperial, Ré (Bahia), Richard Braqo, Third Crown, Tree Fairfax, Tsemaye Binitie, Sophie Zinga & Washington Roberts.

Check it out!

 

On Ajak – Couture Wrap: Nkwo, Top: Sophie Zinga, Choker: Needle and Thraed | On Maria – Top: Loza Maleombho, Choker: Needle and Thread

 

Dress: Washington Roberts, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Ribbon choker: MOKUBA, Necklace: Vintage, Bag: Nomad Vintage NYC

On Maria – Top: Washington Roberts, Pants: Tsemaye Binitie, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Earrings, Dog Tag Necklace, Choker, Bracelets on right hand: Third Crown, Silver Bracelet on left hand : Almasika | On Ajak – Jumpsuit: Tsemaye Binitie, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Choker: Needle & Thræd, Earrings and bracelets: Third Crown, Vintage Glasses: Linda Derector

Photo Credits Photography: Ed Singleton for Models.com Stylist: Solange Franklin Editor: Irene Ojo-Felix Hair: Sirsa Ponciano Makeup: Laura Stiassni Nails: Yukie Miyakawa Set Design: Lizzie Lang Photography Assistants: Max Bernetz & William Takahashi Stylist Assistant: Kyle Hayes & Kristina Taylor Digital Tech: Matthew Thompson Models: Ajak Deng & Maria Borges @ IMG (New York) Retouching: Silhouette Studio
Thanks to – Pier 59 Studios New York