Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 371 The contemporary streets of New York and the traditional culture of Côte-d’Ivoire merge in the designs of Loza Maléombho to create a culmination of modern silhouettes with an ethnic and tribal air. The Brazilian-born designer was raised between Côte-d’Ivoire and the United States, allowing her to fully develop her own unique aesthetic and embrace her multiculturalism through her garments. Each piece of clothing is produced in a small manufacturing workshop in Côte-d’Ivoire where Maléombho is able to hire and empower young women from unfavorable backgrounds. Her ties to the West African country can also be seen in the details—locally manufactured indigo-dyed fabrics, jewelry, shoes, and accessories. More Articles You Would Love Hamamat Schools Her Followers On How To Give Your Baby A ‘Cool Traditional Shower’ Let’s Talk Swag, John Kaveke Shows Real Swag @ FAFA 2012 Kenya The designer’s art has also ventured into the social media sphere. In an effort to overcome frustrations toward the United States judiciary system’s discriminative actions against Africans Americans and frustrations towards class, race, religious, sexuality, and cultural stereotypes, Maléombho is taking a stand through Instagram. With an array of socially conscious selfies entitled “Alien Edits,” the designer is able to draw attention to the alienation these victims of discrimination endure while empowering her generation with uplifting messages of pride, grace, empathy, and compassion. Check out designs from her FW/15 collection below: Source: http://saintheron.com/ Africaafrican fashiondesignerivory coastlook bookLoza Maléombho 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 #OOTD: Crochet Like You’ve Never Seen; Witness The Stunning Crochet/Kente Print Look By... #BIKINIBAE: Cute Grenadian Beauty Reysher Is Serving Stunning Swimwear With Unparalleled Grace &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... Ugandan Designer Wyne Kirabo Unveils “ROOTS” Collection Featuring East African “Kikoy” Style Lauren Haute Couture Takes Formal Wear To The Next Level In Stunning New... 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.