Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 380 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 Nigeria’s Chidinma Obairi Presents The Look Book For Her Resort 2015 Collection VIDEOS: Here Is How Sarkodie Is Proving His Lavish Lifestyle To Ghanaians Amidst Rumours Poverty Rumours 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 “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... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble 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.