{"id":8035,"date":"2013-09-14T17:52:14","date_gmt":"2013-09-14T21:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/?p=8035"},"modified":"2013-09-14T17:52:14","modified_gmt":"2013-09-14T21:52:14","slug":"five-african-fashion-designers-that-dominate-the-menswear-fashion-scene-london-fashion-week-new-york-fashion-week-milan-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/five-african-fashion-designers-that-dominate-the-menswear-fashion-scene-london-fashion-week-new-york-fashion-week-milan-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"AfricasTopFive &#124; Five African Fashion Designers that Dominate the [Menswear] Fashion Scene  &#124; London Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week  Trend Alert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2013\/09\/photo.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8051 lazyload\" alt=\"photo\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2013\/09\/photo-1024x1024.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8040 alignleft lazyload\" alt=\"Christian_Couch_University_Of_Africa_Men_Top_Fashion_54_Kingdoms\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2013\/09\/Christian_Couch_University_Of_Africa_Men_Top_Fashion_54_Kingdoms-1024x577.jpg\" width=\"482\" height=\"262\" \/>With every Fashion Week (New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week ), comes the excitement of who, what, \u2018wear\u2019 or rather who is wearing what, or what the heck are they wearing\u2026and why?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">In honor of this massive movement, we will have our eyes on what male celebrities (especially Kanye West), artists, and fashion icons will be wearing during each prestigious Fashion Week. However we will also \u00a0be assisting them (in our minds), a<a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2013\/09\/MG_0500-168.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-8037 lazyload\" alt=\"_MG_0500-168\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2013\/09\/MG_0500-168-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"341\" height=\"512\" \/><\/a>s their self-proclaimed virtual stylists; \u00a0educating them on African designers&#8217; they should wear, when needing a little diversity in their wardrobe selection.<\/p>\n<p>On a more serious or more business-oriented note, we&#8217;ve paid close attention to the media and mainly our friends over at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessoffashion.com\/2013\/06\/menu-of-hamburger-prints-and-denim-ends-milan-mens-fashion-week.html\">Business of Fashion<\/a>\u00a0(BOF), and their analysis of men\u2019s fashion.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s be honest, we couldn&#8217;t help but follow &#8216;suit&#8217; (pun-intended) by adding our analysis \u00a0and lending our expertise of men\u2019s Fashion, from the perspective of emerging Africa and Luxury brands\/trends.<\/p>\n<p>With the emerging popularity of men\u2019s fashion and the growing number of men \u00a0who actually care to shop, we&#8217;ve identified a few key players ;\u00a0 men\u2019s fashion designers , in and around the African Fashion Industry that should be\u00a0recognized during the conundrum of fashion week occurring world-wide.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork2013\/05\/qandafrica-with-54kingdoms\/\">54 Kingdoms<\/a>: \u00a0Ghanaian designers combining culture with tailoring, educating clients with every thread of their brand and providing men with the royal title of Kings. \u00a0Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.54kingdoms.com\/catalog\/kings-0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.54kingdoms.com\/catalog\/kings-0<\/a>\u00a0 to view their men&#8217;s items in stock.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyorkdesigners\/dianthus-dkangala\/\">Alex Kangala:<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Angola\u2018s premier menswear designer combines classic character beautifully with harmony, nobility refinement and spirituality.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyorkblackbird-designs-2\/\">Black Bird Designs<\/a>\u00a0: Young, dynamic and daring, this African fashion house works with a variety of fabric to produce true masterpieces.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8043\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2013\/09\/Eaden-Myles-Africa-Fashion-Week-Designers1.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8043  lazyload\" alt=\"Eaden Myles Africa Fashion Week Designers\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2013\/09\/Eaden-Myles-Africa-Fashion-Week-Designers1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eaden Myles Africa Fashion Week Designers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyorkdesigners\/eaden-myles\/\">Eaden Myles<\/a>: Based in London, this African Fashion designer is known for his signature tailored European look.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyorkdesigners\/maze-couture\/\">Maze Couture<\/a>: Also based in London, the name has become synonymous with the finest bespoke Kaftans, shirts, trousers, and blazers.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the aforementioned list is far-fetched, we have provided you with a virtual, male dominant closet, containing fashion from African Fashion designers or fashions inspired by Africa. \u00a0Have fun shopping<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With every Fashion Week (New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week ), comes the excitement of who, what, \u2018wear\u2019 or rather who is wearing what, or what the heck are they wearing\u2026and why? 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