Africa Rising! Ajak Deng & Maria Borges rock Meena, Bridget Awosika, Orange Culture, Ré & More African Designs in Models Fashion Editorial

There’s something so organic about the working together of African fashion that makes its inevitable explosion onto the international fashion scene even more exciting.

To celebrate the potential that is so evident in our designers, model directory website – Models.com – recruited photographer – Ed Singleton – to shoot amazing models, Ajak Deng & Maria Borges in some fashionable pieces from African fashion labels’ recent collections.

The amazing editorial features some of Africa’s best talents – Almasika, Bridget Awosika, Brother Vellies, Grey, Kenneth Ize, Loza Maleombho, Meena, Needle & Thræd, Nkwo, Nomad Vintage NYC, Nomad Vintage NYC, Omer Asim, Omondi, Orange Culture, Osei Duro, Post-Imperial, Ré (Bahia), Richard Braqo, Third Crown, Tree Fairfax, Tsemaye Binitie, Sophie Zinga &Washington Roberts.

Check it out!

 On Ajak – Couture Wrap: Nkwo, Top: Sophie Zinga, Choker: Needle and Thraed | On Maria – Top: Loza Maleombho, Choker: Needle and Thread

 Dress: Washington Roberts, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Ribbon choker: MOKUBA, Necklace: Vintage, Bag: Nomad Vintage NYC

 Top & Skirt: Re’, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Green Waist Bag: Tree Fairfax for Orange Culture, Fringed Bag: Nomad Vintage NYC, Necklace: Vintage Sunglasses: Vintage

Shirt worn as dress: Kenneth Ize, Shoes: Brother Vellies, Vintage Glasses: Linda Derector, Choker: Needle & Thræd, Necklace: Azubike Ononye for Orange Culture

See more amazing shots on Models.com!

Photo Credits
Photography: Ed Singleton for Models.com
Stylist: Solange Franklin
Editor: Irene Ojo-Felix
Hair: Sirsa Ponciano
Makeup: Laura Stiassni
Nails: Yukie Miyakawa
Set Design: Lizzie Lang
Photography Assistants: Max Bernetz & William Takahashi
Stylist Assistant: Kyle Hayes & Kristina Taylor
Digital Tech: Matthew Thompson
Models: Ajak Deng & Maria Borges @ IMG (New York)
Retouching: Silhouette Studio
Thanks to – Pier 59 Studios New York

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