Who Wore What: Deola Sagoe on the cover of Blaynista

We're rather late on this one but we stumbled on this Blaynista cover last night and had to share! For those who don't know, Blaynista (a lookbook magazine of sorts) is the brainchild of the folks behind The Blay Report and Africa Style Daily. Enjoyed seeing a Deola Sagoe piece on the June cover and several pieces in the mini online magazine. One of our favourite new designers, Boudoir d'Huitres also made an appearance or two. Well worth checking out here! Come this fall, you'll be able to shop Deola Sagoe online at myasho. However, if you're in New York, get your DS fix at Elizabeth Charles and shop Boudoir d'Huitres here!

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STYLE NOTES: Boudoir D'Huitres//Ghana + US [Day 4, Africa Fashion Week 2010]

We expected quite a bit of drama from Boudoir D'Huitres (and we got it with her use of faux fur and heavy fringing) but after all was said and done, it was her combination of playful and sophisticated we found most memorable. She kept her "Queen of the Night" collection within the boundaries of a black/white/red palette done up with lace, draping and the closest attention to proportions. We love that her collection was accessible without being oversimplified. We also couldn't shake off a keen sense of a very clear thought process and hidden gems tucked away in virtually every piece. We're sure a guided tour through the designer's mood board would help those details bubble to the surface. In any case, if you're looking for chic ready-to-wear that takes itself seriously but not too seriously, try Mimi Plange's Boudoir D'Huitres:

Also, is it just us or is there something very Thandie Newton about this collection?

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African Designers Online: Boudoir D'huitres

We've  only just discovered Boudoir D'huitres and we know it's only May and there are 7 months left in 2010...but we're pretty certain this brand is one of our greatest "discoveries" yet. Between the magical, insane, larger-than-life, dream-like website which we're planning on moving into (seriously), and the frighteningly amazing clothes in each collection, and the unbelievable (almost humiliating) talent of the head designer, Mimi Plange, we really have nothing to say, other than: visit this website. Please. And we dare you to want to leave.

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