The wonderful thing about Suno (apart from the fact the pieces are totally desirable and achingly cool) is that whilst the clothes are designed in NYC they're made in Kenya. Although I do believe - and correct me if I'm wrong - that Suno has also moved into India, for embroidery, now too.
ASOS Africa, which is now in its third season, also provides employment to communities in Kenya. And a percentage of the sales from the S/S 2011 ASOS Africa collection will go towards building a new workshop in Kenya.
Whilst Suno is still very much about bright colour and eye-catching prints, ASOS Africa has gone for a softer look this season. There is a focus on tailoring, with cropped jackets and pinafore dresses, but Kitenge prints from Tanzania do make an appearance too. The 20-piece S/S collection is now online.
I'm hoping to pull together some Suno-inspired looks when the temperatures really start to rise, and ASOS Africa is definitely worth investing in for easy-to-wear classics.
Are you a Suno/ASOS Africa fan? Do you own any of their pieces? And if so how do you wear them?
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I adore the maxi dress! It's amazing - aww, I'm in love. I'd wear it with flat sandals or chunky heels. Doesn't look gorgeous on Nicole Richie? Sure it does! Love xx
ReplyDeletelove that yellow floral mazi dress! such a beaut
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces for the summer. I agree with Mar - it's totally Nicole Richie style.
ReplyDeleteI never heard of them but on Coco's Tea party. yes!! I love their collection it's wearbale. i can easily pull these off in india. eyes won't pop out and I'd get compliments... thansk for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCool designs I hadn't heard of them until today.
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that mustard floral dress is to die for! i don't have any pieces yet but hope to someday real soon! happy spring! x x x x
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