Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we want to share with you a few gift ideas to celebrate the mamas in your life, and maybe even yourself, why not! These products are pretty special to us because they’re made/designed by African brands we love and we know that any of these selections will give quite the luxe treatment and make for a truly meaningful celebration. Graphic Tee-shirt by AFRIKANISTA 2. Linen Face Mask by Alison Kaba 3. Earrings by Bellacee 4. Aburi Sunrise Candle by Kaeme 5. Customizable Gift Set by Kaeme 6. Earrings by Karidja & Khadija 7. Handbag by Nene Y ..read more
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Romanticism with YHEBE Design
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
ro·man·ti·cism /rōˈman(t)əˌsizəm/ noun 1. a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual. 2. the state or quality of being romantic. Rebecca Zoro was born and raised in Ivory Coast. As a child, fashion always exerted a fascination. In 2009, Rebecca decided to take a training course to realize her dream of designing her own collection. Her diploma in hand, she continued her career in a couture house in Ivory Coast; then she headed to Morocco to complete the basics of her style at La ..read more
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An Ode to Sunshine and Sundresses with Kalyca
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
This editorial is an Ode to sunshine and sunflowers, to sunshades and sundresses, to sunbirds and sunbaths,  to suntans and sunburns, to sunsets and sunrises. A celebration of brown skin under the sun. Kalyca, the Ivorian-French brand, helps us reminisce on the simple joys of a warm, sunny day. Kalyca is a ready-to-wear brand that draws its inspiration from West Africa. Each piece in this collection, called Ayo, is colorful, chic, and modern -- Vacation Resort-like clothes that can be worn on the beach, on a summer stroll, or in the evening. The brand's fabrics are mainly dyed and ..read more
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To Be Daring with Peulh Vagabond
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
Peulh Vagabond’s collections are for daring women. The collections are a blend of tradition and modernity, and are inspired by places the designer has traveled to and the things around her. By putting forward rare fabrics full of history, designer Dyenaa Diaw hopes to transport the person wearing a Peulh Vagabond piece to a different place. With Fulani/Peul origins and being a second generation immigrant, Africa is where she draws her inspiration and it is through her love for drawing that she is able to transcribe her ideas into the art of tailoring. Her showroom is located in the center of ..read more
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La Maison Nikaule Pt 2
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
NIKAULE is a clothing line that aims to highlight the great potential of items "Made in Africa". It is fashion that is “engaged”, blending art and social work. Designer Paule-Marie launched the brand because it was more than essential for her to show the powerful culture of Africa to the rest of the world. She defines herself as a creative and social soldier, and fashion is one of the way she uses to express herself, her values and love for the African continent.  Her Collection ETHIOPIA is inspired by its history and embodies Heritage, Humanity, and Strength. TERRE (Earth in english) is ..read more
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Understated Sensuality with Gueras Fatim
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
We became familiar with the work of designer Fatoumata Guirassy through Instagram around the same time we were gearing up to launch Antou Studio. We loved the brand’s designs and aesthetics and couldn’t wait for the opportunity to feature it on our platform. We’re excited to be sharing her work with you finally - so enjoy! — GUERAS FATIM is the contraction of the designer paternal name (Guirassy) and the etymology of her first name Fatoumata, from Arabic origins (Fatima) which means : "the Young female camel which has just been weaned". GUERAS FATIM was founded in 2015 by ..read more
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History on Our Shirts with Afrikanista’s Xaritu Tee Collection
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
Afrikanista is a clothing line that pays tribute to former African generations, especially the sub-Saharan culture in West Africa. The brand is built around four entities: ● Photos of classic African families, ● African proverbs and slogans, ● Egyptian symbols, ● the Funky Diva spirit as the expression of the confident, independent and bold woman through the shoulder pads that are found in a few of her T-shirts and sweatshirts.  Aïssé N’Diaye, who is the Founder and Designer of Afrikanista, is of Mauritanian origin, particularly the Soninke ethnic group. The history of this part of West ..read more
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To Inspire and Be Inspired with La Maison Nikaule
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
A close friend of ours connected us with designer Paule-Marie Assandre in Abidjan and when we finally got to meet her in person, it almost felt like she was too good to be true. Her vivacity and passion for all that she does including the cadence in which she speaks are almost hypnotizing. We knew she was our people and vice versa. Olivia is wearing La Maison Nikaule’s denim set. Laurinda is wearing La Maison Nikaule’s cape. Check out La Maison Nikaule here. Photography: Dadi @nuits_balneaires ..read more
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Welcome to the Antou Studio blog!
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
Hey there, strong, stubborn, and stylish one! Curious about what we have been up to behind the scenes? Well, we’re excited to share what’s on the horizon for Antou Studio, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your love and support.  When Antou Studio first launched in March of 2019, it was solely an online shop crafted to connect the designers we love and the beautiful pieces they made to the communities that live around us, of which we are a part of, and beyond. The response was beautiful and we knew there was a space for Antou Studio to exist. Through the making and building of the Anto ..read more
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Romanticism with YHEBE Design
Antou Studio
by Olivia Rodrigues
3y ago
ro·man·ti·cism /rōˈman(t)əˌsizəm/ noun 1. a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual. 2. the state or quality of being romantic. YHEBE Design represents an odyssey of love and sensitivity. Its delicacy recalls that of the rose, which Ivorian designer Rebecca Zoro has adopted as a muse and emblem. The aesthetics of YHEBE originates from the 1920s, a period of time whose charms have been defined through straight cuts, always very feminine, geometric lines softened by fluid and del ..read more
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