Emerging Fervour

We’re all for African prints over here at Emerging Fervour…from my piece on Senegalese prints, to Gold Coast Trading…ethnic prints are back!

Ohema Ohene, translated ‘Queen and King’ in Ghanaian, is the brainchild of Abenaa Pokuaa, a London-based fashion designer. She’s only been trading for just over a year, but her sparkle hasn’t gone unrecognised. Nominated for an O2X Award in the ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ category in October 2009 as well as scooping up the accolade for ‘Start-Up Business of the Year’ at the Precious Awards in London the following month of November 2009.

Check out Ohema Ohene’s limited edition Batik pumps, using African Batik print fabric from a sustainable source.

OH NANA ∨

OH KOFI ∨

Batik wax prints originated from West Africa and have heavily featured on the catwalks, both here in London and New York Fashion week. The concept behind the footwear was to produce an innovate wearable product which was both beautiful and ethical. Ohema Ohene’s classic pump was created using the off cuts and remaining fabric from the production of their clothing line, which used Batik fabric that had been reclaimed and recycled.

The brand has also since gone onto launch its debut MENSWEAR AW10 collection titled ‘Voyage’. Fine cotton blend sweaters, cardigans, polo shirts and hooded tops using detailed techniques, from batik trims along with nautical themed embellishments, fastenings, collars, panels and sleeves make this collection pop in all the right places.

AW10 Menswear Collection – ‘Voyage’ ∨