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Image of the Day / Reform Studio
Handbags with impact…The Afro Bag design from Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, co-founders of Reform Studio in Egypt, is a great example of their motto, ‘Little details, big statements’, made from up cycled & recycled plastic. Reform Studio is a truly inspirational eco-focused manufacturing business, reviving the country’s weaving industry and producing a range of high-end, eco-friendly furniture, fashion and home accessories, using the brand's invented fabric, Plastex. This unique fabric is made out of waste plastic bags interwoven with cotton. Beauty and functionality combined with a commitment to sustainability. @reform_studio
Image of the Day / GBRI Business Solutions / Eatfresh
Avocado goodness…We love celebrating Africa’s leading women-owned agribusinesses, and Hadija Jabiri, founder and MD of GBRI Business Solutions in Tanzania, is certainly making her mark. She is a farmer committed to making agricultural production a sustainable and profitable business through empowering smallholder farmers. Hadija is an IVLP International Visitor Leadership Program alumnae and holder of multiple awards and nominations for her work and business which is making a real difference in people’s lives. @eatfreshtanzania
Image of the Day / Tuba By Ararat
Designer basketware…We love seeing design and manufacturing businesses that make an impact and create jobs on the African continent, and Ararat Tamirat, founder and ceo of Tuba By Ararat in Ethiopia, is doing just that. Founded in early 2020, it focuses on improving the lives of local women by harnessing their skills and establishing a world-class basket production industry in the country. Tuba By Ararat has already created sustainable job opportunities for more than 35 women in rural areas and Ararat’s vision is to employ up to 500 women by 2030 and she has plans to open a series of branch retail shops too. @tuba_by_ararat
Image of the Day / Natural Glam Kenya
Natural beauty…If you are a fan of natural cosmetics that are kind to your skin and to the planet, then the brand Natural Glam Kenya founded by Clara Njeri could be just what you are looking for. Clara started her business that manufactures a range of natural bath and beauty products at the age of 21 as a result of trying to clear her acne. Today, the company has grown to have a major physical shop in Nairobi and a network of distributors. @naturalglam_ke
Image of the Day / Enda Athletic Inc
Running performance…Kenya is renowned for its athletes so it’s no surprise that it is now renowned for world-class running shoes, thanks to Enda Athletic Inc, co-founded by Navalayo Osembo. This exciting business and brand brings together world-class shoe designers and developers to create performance running shoes that capture the skills and experience of Kenyan athletes. Navalayo and her team aim to produce these shoes as ethically as possible in Kenya and sell them around the world. @endasportswear
Image of the Day / Adele’s Mohair
Luxury yarns…Lovers of fine mohair will adore these beautiful, luxury yarns, courtesy of Adele’s Mohair, founded by Adele Cutten in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. She has built a highly successful, high impact business that celebrates the much sought after mohair found on Angora goats, transforming it into luxury yarns, scarves, shawls, sweaters and much more. Adele and her team are an inspiration to those who visit, and those who depend on the business for jobs in the local community. @adeles_mohair
Image of the Day / The 1964 Brand
Organza Extravaganza…If you are looking for that touch of glamour this week, then take a look at the fabulous new Aurora Organza Shirt Dress from The 1964 Brand, created by Olakunmi Oni and her team in Nigeria. This growing fashion business proudly promotes self-care through minimalist clothing for the modern woman. Loyal patrons of The 1964 Brand know it for its bold colours, two-tone ensembles, sultry cuts, and vibrant prints which are perfect for any occasion or season. @1964.brand
Image of the Day / Skin Gourmet
Sustainable healthy skincare…We love brands that care as much about the environment as they do for their products, so we are big fans of the sustainable approach of Violet A. Amoabeng, founder of Skin Gourmet Limited in Ghana. She knows just how to transform nature into beautiful skincare products, good for the environment and good for consumers. Violet created Skin Gourmet in 2014, offering consumers the rawest, purest and wildest skincare, sourced from the West African bush. @skingourmetgh
Image of the Day / Femi Handbags
Floral Fantasy Handbags…Add a touch of summer to your wardrobe with one of the show-stopping colourful floral bags from Femi Handbags in Nigeria, founded by Femi Olayebi. With their iconic shapes and eclectic pops of colour, there’s so much to love about her latest new collection and inspired colour combinations, perfect for every occasion. Femi’s deep appreciation for African culture and textiles has allowed her to create handbags and accessories that have a great story to tell and a wonderful visual appeal. @femihandbags
Image of the Day / Adèle Dejak / Vanhu Vamwe
Handmade in Africa…We love today’s image featuring two iconic, proudly handmade in Africa accessory brands. The jewellery is from the incredibly creative Adèle Dejak, founder of the luxury, handcrafted jewellery and accessories brand in Kenya, and renowned for her cutting-edge pieces that sit perfectly between artefact and high fashion statement designs. The handbag is from Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri of Vanhu Vamwe in Zimbabwe, and her amazing Macrame Luxe on Wheels collection that has been winning plaudits around the world since its launch. @adeledejak @vanhuvamwe
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