Minku is a leather goods line set up in early 2011. It is based on a design philosophy that seeks to balance the tension between a minimalist, less-is-more aesthetic and a desire to fill life with colour and patterns. So usually, a Minku piece would have leather on the exterior, and a vibrant fabric like aso-oke, damask, or jacquard, reflecting the designer’s West African origin, on the interior. This hidden explosion of colours and patterns on the interior often provides the wearer with a secret reason to smile.
Each item is fully handmade; you would also find quirky details like hand-made detachable leather pins, a hand-stitched logo… things to remind you that you’re special and that the piece you’re purchasing or wearing didn’t just pass through an impersonal automated process; it was made by someone, with love and care.
The new resort 2012 collection of ALTER EGO called "JOY" is a preview of their ongoing study of modern African prints and silhouettes.In the spirit of easy breezy resort wear, ALTER EGO has defined the trend by the use of easy, simple silhouettes in their wrap dresses, silk shirts and cowl neck tops.
ibeela.com is the online portfolio of Nabila Idris, a multidisciplinary designer.She specialises in digital design for fashion textiles.Her work is influenced by African and Western aesthetics resulting in a hybrid explosion of designs.Her design studio - House of Beela provides textiles for fashion and is also a textile/fashion brand.Visit House of Beela on .... (coming soon)Contact Nabila@ibeela.com for more information.She is currently based in the United Kingdom.Current Services- Exclusive print design for fashion textiles- Design consultancy
“Our design aesthetic ensures that each design is not limited to events or occasions. Most pieces can easily transform from day-wear to night-wear”
“The use of the Ankara fabric for hand scrunchies, shorts, pockets and inner linings, and the multi-coloured Aso-oke skirt ensures our staying true to African heritage per collection. The Wana Sambo woman is fierce, strong and exotic.“
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