Honestly there are not too many words that can describe this editorial; simply put –it is pure genius. The color palette in each look blends effortlessly. And the prints and patterns? I’m in awe. The mixing with the cheetah shorts and Burberry trench in the second look is incredible and like every other shot that accompanies this editorial; it captures the essence of being creative, experimenting with color and never being afraid to mix it up. Enjoy!
Editorial from Glamour France, July 2012.
How do you mix it up and indulge in color?
Suakoko Betty at African Fashion Week 2011, use of Ankara fabric in contemporary collections/styles. I’ll admit it. I’ll even type it down. When I was younger I had a love/hate relationship with the “African” section of my mother’s closet. At times I thought the styles to be too traditional, limited to the three piece outfit that I was accustomed to seeing my mother dolled up in. I remember the strong “football shouldered” blouse, the “mermaid” wrapped skirt, the head tie –which added at a bare minimum another foot to her small 5’2 frame, and her accompanying shawl which she threw...
I decided to do a better job of keeping you up to date on suakoko betty happenings and [african-inspired] design this year. To that end, I am thrilled to introduce June Fredericks!! June is joining the suakoko betty team as the voice behind our blog and other suakoko style dispatches. I have worked with June at festivals and as a style consultant and she has a great eye and fresh writing style. Give her a warm welcome, hit the subscribe button and here's to our new blog! Cheers, Charlene Hello beautiful people! My name is June and I am super...
