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    9 Places Where You Can Buy Authentic African Clothing (and Accessories!) Online

    By Janay NicoleOctober 27, 20223 Mins Read
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    Not only is Africa amazing because of its booming cultural diversity, notable innovation, and rich history, the continent is also known for its eye-catching fashion sense. Here’s where you can verify the authenticity of items and find African prints that are inspired by the Motherland.

    1. TheMotherland.online

    Motherland.Online African Prints

    TheMotherland.online is a one-stop shop for super cool clothes and accessories with African prints. In addition to must-haves like soaps and beauty products for flawless beauty (ahem, pure shea butter anyone?), this amazing site sells clothing and products for women and kids as well as dashikis. They also have a variety of artwork and accessories including tote bags, bowties, even phone cases. The website even offers a free guide to teach you about beauty secrets. Definitely check them out!

    2. D’IYANU

    This unique fashion brand embraces contempoary style with its ethically sourced fabrics from African. Founded by a Nigerian-born entreprenuer and designer, D’IYANU is a ready-to-wear clothing line that offers quality, bold prints at affordable prices. A great thing about this brand is that you can find items for men, women and children!

    3. Cee Cee’s Closet NYC

    ceecees closet blossoming turban

    Created by two sisters, Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo, Cee Cee’s Closet seeks to celebrate the beauty of West African prints through its richly designed clothing and accessories. All of their products are handmade in Nigeria and have a positive economic impact on their artisans.

    4. Grass-Fields

    Grass-Fields understands that shoppers are motivated by seeing their personality represented in their outfits. The company specializes in modern women’s clothing and accessories, including headwraps, skirts, jumpsuits, and dresses made with choice fabrics from Cameroon, Nigeria, and Benin.

    5. Zabba Designs

    Zabba Designs keeps this question at the forefront of their work: “If you are not having fun, then what’s the point?” The Liberia-based company features a colorful and expressive mix of patterns inspired by West Africa in the style of clothing worn in the Western world, including men and women’s clothing, headwraps, handbags, and accessories. Customers are sure to find pieces that fit a variety of sizes and personalities from Zabba, starting around $30 and up.

    6. Maryam Garba

    maryam garba African prints

    Maryam Garba specializes in professional women’s clothing in vibrant colors. Their dresses, skirts, tops, and pants can be worn for special occasions or to show pride in the workplace. Yes to the business-cultural slay.

    7. Dupsie’s

    Dupsie’s offers more affordable prices for African clothing geared towards men, women, and children. Dashikis and wedding wear included. It seems that the site sells mostly traditional clothing with a sprinkle of contemporary.

    8. Ocacia

    This South-African based clothing store offers contemporary high-end fashion clothing items inspired by the Motherland. Specializing in men and women’s clothing, Ocacia not only sells clothing, but shoes, jewelry, wraps, and art in the form of baskets. Whether you want to rock African threads at work, home, or the runway, Ocacia’s got you covered!

    9. Aaron International

    Many people in or from Africa have their outfits tailor-made to their specific sizes based on a patterned cloth and design of their choosing. If that sounds appealing to you, it may be time to check out Aaron International. This online site sells a combination of fabrics but also finished outfits at affordable prices. They even sell hijabs, shoes, and accessories, and jewelry.

    This list is a good start to the many different places offering African-inspired threads. Be sure also research the meanings and connotations behind different patterns and designs to be a knowledgeable shopper!

    Did we miss a brand? Let us know in the comments below! 

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    12 Comments

    1. Angel Iset on March 23, 2017 3:13 pm

      I love the Nashona brand. The website is nashona.com Great pieces. Made in Tanzania 🇹🇿 with love is their tag line.

      Reply
    2. Toni on March 28, 2017 8:31 am

      There’s the Nukari box, a subscription service. Nukari.cratejoy.com and also Nukari Designs nukaridesigns.com both are made in Ghana.

      Reply
    3. Laura O. on March 29, 2017 10:01 pm

      Nels Kouture is a great site that has African inspired affordable clothing for Men and Women

      Reply
    4. Brittany on March 31, 2017 6:37 am

      Legaci Clothing

      Reply
      • Brittany on March 31, 2017 6:38 am

        She’s in Orlando FL, and she’s AWESOME. you can find her through a Facebook search, or Legaciclothing.com, i think.

        Reply
    5. Lu on April 6, 2017 12:05 am

      You missed D’Iyanu. They have authentic African clothing, with authentic African names too. Website –> diyanu.c om

      Reply
      • Alyssa on April 16, 2018 1:30 pm

        Great quality, styles, and prices! http://www.wearafrican.com

        Reply
    6. Jenifer Thompson-Quartey on June 11, 2020 12:20 pm

      Great blog!
      Also check out http://www.sosomeshop.com ! The designs there are very unique and beautiful

      Reply
    7. Grace on September 23, 2020 9:54 pm

      Yes 👋🏽 I’m adding my own business to the list. We are new/up-and-coming African Clothing business. Find us online at:www.sikawe.com
      Our instagram is @Sikawe_official

      Reply
    8. Coco Ako on November 10, 2020 12:38 am

      Hi, yes, I am an African fashion designer and would love to be featured in future stories
      Thank you
      Coco Ako

      Reply
    9. Claudia ABOUDI on March 28, 2021 1:02 am

      Hello, you should also consider http://www.minsangi.com

      Reply
    10. Cookie on September 8, 2022 7:29 pm

      Karan African Clothing

      Reply

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