Ole Africa!: 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

New! Floral Fifties

I was watching the series “Mad Man” recently. I was impressed how good and precise it was designed. I was thinking about the costume designer's effort to follow the fifties style. Sometimes those lovely dresses were on the screen only for a few seconds and never came back! What a shame, I could look at them for hours. It gave me inspiration to design the skirt in the style of fifties.

SKIRT 1: UBUNGO

Photo: Daudi

This skirt is unique! I found the piece of textile which I couldn't resist buying, I loved the pattern. I will probably never find the same one again. It was the only piece at the whole market. So this is the only one in the size of 36/38.

Photo: Daudi

The belt emphasizes the waist and makes you look very slim. It's good for summer and winter. It will look great with the tights in matching colors – violet, orange, turquoise.

Photo: Daudi

There's zip and bow at the back.

Photo: Daudi

If you would like to get back in time for a while and feel the spirit of fifties– try this skirt.
Other patterns will be in offer soon. If you would like this skirt – let me know, I will find special pattern for you.

New! Stripes forever!

I love fashion iconic motives which are always alive like, for example: red lipstick, black high-hills, diamond earrings (ok - “like diamonds” earrings), velvet dress and...stripes. They always look good and distinguished, they never get old. When I saw a piece of cotton in navy stripes the idea for the dress came immediately. And...here it is:

DRESS 5: DYC

Photo: Daudi

Top has an elastic on the bottom side which makes it stay near to the body and emphasize its shape. The skirt has a graceful shape thanks to precise pleats.
Perfect for summer days, but if you live in the cold country, you can wear the skirt with white or navy tights.
Dress is decorated with small orange bows which you can remove and put wherever you like.

Photo: Daudi

The skirt also looks great with simple top (not in offer yet). You can buy only dress, without top.

Photo: Daudi

To complete the look consider extras: simple jewelry made of metal and ribbon and the bag with the same motives.

Photo: Daudi

Photo: Daudi

Red and turquoise stripes also available.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Dresses inspired by Africa

I always find Tanzanian woman look beautiful wearing their kangas and kitenges – so colorful and vibrant. I don't just wrap the kanga around my waist, it's not my style, but...I think I've found a compromise - European style dresses made from textiles used by African women.

I go to local markets to select from the rich variety of patterns. The shape of the dress is inspired by the pattern, so you can enjoy its unique beauty.

You can choose something from my collection called “Ole Africa!” or I can make a dress especially for you – in the colour which matches your beauty. It's also a great gift to bring from Africa.

All the dresses have names from areas of Dar es Salaam.

Absolutely fair trade

Do you know that embarrassing feeling when you want to tell how much against exploitation and children labour you are, but at the same time you're wearing your favorite shirt with a label of corporation which actually exploits people? I know it well and I'm not proud of it. Wearing Ole Africa! clothes you can be sure they are absolutely “fair trade”.

Feel pretty and special in your unique dress
(for a very good price).

Time for colors, time for Africa!

Contact me by e - mail or send sms. Let's talk about dress for you.

If you're far away, you can send me your sizes.

oleafricadress@gmail.com

+ 255 683 037 837

DRESS 1 - "UPANGA"