Swahili Chic SS14 Lookbook

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The Flare Of Purple

Hello there!   

Meet Tunga.  On this first illustration, Tunga is illustrating for us the top half (bustier) of the Purple flare trousers. This bustier is hand woven with lime green cotton cords.  Tunga had a great pleasure to illustrate for us on the top three illustrations.  

This garment is one of a 8 piece Colour Explosion 2010 collection, inspired by Japanese rope bondage.  

2010 Purple Flashback

Illustration media: Drawing & pantone pens.

Back woven bodice

As a stylist,  I sometimes enjoy reflecting on previous collection pieces.  I chose to take a closer look into this piece.  I must admit, this is one of my favorite piece,  not only because Tunga has carried it so beautifully in  these three illustrations, but because of its style and vibrancy.   A timeless piece that remains fashionable and stylish, depending on how you style it.

I had a specific shade of purple in mind.  To get the exact colour, I decided to get a natural silk/cotton fabric and dye it to my  taste.  love it! 

 View the rest of  Colour Explosion collection at www.annaluks.com

Shows

 Graduate Show May 2010

Who would have thought........the scrunched up jacket accessorized the trousers well!!!

Fashion4Africa December 2010

Look Book shoot 

Photo: Rob Shepherd

Press

Black Hair Magazine July 2011 Edition

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Colour, Print, Texture & Shape

(Researched Projects)

I would like to share with you what inspired me on these selected collections. 

Swahili Flavour/ Street Luks Collections (Native/Nature)

Sisal yarn, silk yarns, Khanga, Silk Jersey, linens and cottons

 Eye Collection

Design inspired by (Japanese Rope Bondage/ Print by birds eye)

Cottons, silk jersey, ropes, cords, digital printed and accessories

Motif-birds eye section

The 'Lil' White Dress 

Architecture inspired  from Guggenheim museum, Metropolitan University UK

Fabrics: Cotton drill cosset dress, little bag

Happy New Year to all!

2014 NEW YEAR GREETINGS

 WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2014

 FROM ANNA-QUA-ANA!

I would like to also say thank you to all my faithful followers and those of you who stop by,  you all mean a lot to me.  Thank you!

Funky Shoes!

For the love of vintage!!   
Here's a little something for some of you out there.  
Be inspired!!!
"I should add that you can happily mix modern day high street with authentic vintage attire, in order to achieve a look that is head-and-shoulders above the rest". 

 

Source:

http://catwalkthreads.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/from-hem-to-heels-fashion-1968/

Swahili Chic SS14 in Utilitarian Style!

A touch of the 60's

                                                           

I always loved the idea of having zips,  I have done so in most of my garments.  It is indeed one of the strong elements in my label.

I was contemplating this look for a while, but did not know how to put pen to paper to describe it!  The look totally depends on how you accessorize it.  Depending on how one styles it, you can give it a business or playful look!  

Street Luks SS12

 Most of my clothing has one thing in common, the continuous use of "zips".   The zip-it coat dresses have been the signature of most of the Anna Luks labels, all the way into my current collection of SS14 called Swahili Chic! 

Born and bred in the Swahili Land (Dar-es-Salaam) in East Africa, the Swahili Chic is a fusion of the native fabric with the Anna Luks touch.  In this collection, I continued to make use of my native fabric Khanga to bring out a simple but chic urban look.  

I have spoken about the Swahili culture several times in my earlier posts. This fabric has a rich history which I did point out a few here. 

 http://annaluks.blogspot.co.uk/search?=khanga+the+wonder+fabric
http://annaluks.blogspot.co.uk/search?=introducing+the+baby+sling

The Masculine Style

The utilitarian feel of this collection has been adopted and made feminine.  The simple silhouette is halved by chunky zips, which makes it look masculine yet feminine and attractive.   The cut has a sophisticated looseness totally inspired by the 1960's elegance with its focus on its high alluring neckline that gives it a raw urban look.  The look is adaptable, can be worn as a dress or layered with shorts, trousers, be it baggy or skinny, long or short skirts depending on the style you want for the day. 

Binzari AW13

The look is completely versatile can be dressed up or down and still keep the chic anytime, reminiscent of Twiggy!  http://blog.egocloset.com/2012/03/26/style-muse-retro-twiggy/

Fabrics used in this collection, naturally, are cotton, printed and plain, light and heavy, silk linen, jersey, and spandex.

 Behind the Scenes Sneak Peek
Swahili Chic SS 2014

Model:  Angelica Valenzuela de Brown

Hair & Makeup:  Violet Zeng

Photographed: John Hylton