Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 518 The Beat of Africa is set to hit Milan fashion week for the third time as Biffi Boutique and ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative collaborate to bring African fashion talent to the Italian fashion capital. The weeklong designer showcase will launch for Vogue Fashion’s Night Out on Tuesday 22nd September. The Milanese boutique located in Corso Genova will display the Spring/Summer 2016 womenswear looks of four designers selected by the Ethical Fashion Initiative: MaXhosa by Laduma (South Africa), Mimi Plange (US-Ghana), Sindiso Khumalo (South Africa) and Sophie Zinga (Senegal). MaXhosa by Laduma will also show some menswear looks. Each designer has developed a special limited edition fashion item to be sold at the event. All proceeds from these items will be donated to a project selected by Vogue for 2015: Istituto Monzino’s cardiovascular diseases research. More Articles You Would Love Sultry And Sexy Makeup Looks That Will Go With Your Bold Print Outfits The Net May Laugh At Kanyes Effortless Look To 2Chainz Wedding; See 5 Reasons Why It Will Trend In addition to their showcase in Biffi Boutique, the designers have the opportunity to sell their collection for the first time in Milan through the Spazio Genova showroom, a few steps away from Biffi Boutique. This will give the brands the possibility to gain wider exposure to grow their business and expand their stockist list. DEISGNERS [/tps_header] MaXhosa by Laduma MaXhosa by Laduma is a South African knitwear brand founded in 2010 by Laduma Ngxokolo. The South African Xhosa manhood initiation ritual practiced by amakrwala was behind the launch of the brand as Laduma sought to create Xhosa-inspired modern knitwear that would be suitable for this tradition. Since, the Xhosa aesthetic has come to be part of the DNA of the knitwear brand as Laduma has explored and reinterpreted traditional Xhosa beadwork, patterns, symbolism and colours to inspire his modern knitwear line. Through his work, Laduma is an agent of change, shifting and evolving with the changing times and further engaging in the dialogue that keeps pushing traditional culture toward the future. Pages: 1 2 3 4 african fashiondesignersitc ethical fashion innitiativemahxosaSOPHIE ZINGAvogue fashion night out Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You #fGSTYLE: From The Church To The Lounge; Treat Your Sundays With These Trendy... #OOTD: Queen Of Afrobeats Yemi Alade Proves She’s Still The Queen Of African... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Check Out Stunning Images Of SA’s Vitiligo Super Star Yolanda Monyai From... VIDEOS: Tunis Fashion Week 2024 Ended With A Bang, Watch Snippets & See... “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.