Journal — Yemzi

Sustainable street-luxe bohemian fashion inspired by African and European art, culture and creativity; made with love in London for the active dreamer.

I just called out the Fashion Industry for Ignoring Designers Of Colour

I just called out the Fashion Industry for Ignoring Designers Of Colour

FashionElizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeOctober 08, 2017Comment

Watch Shaé's Visual Ode To Blackness With "Melanin"

Watch Shaé's Visual Ode To Blackness With "Melanin"

MusicElizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeOctober 02, 2017Comment

#YemziGirl Feature 20 (October) - Yakoto, Soul-Singer & Song-Writer, from Ghana/Germany

#YemziGirl Feature 20 (October) - Yakoto, Soul-Singer & Song-Writer, from Ghana/Germany

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeOctober 01, 2017Comment

#YemziGirl Feature 19 (September) - Agnes, Creative Director and Producer, from Paris

#YemziGirl Feature 19 (September) - Agnes, Creative Director and Producer, from Paris

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeSeptember 03, 2017yemzigirlComment

#YemziGirl Feature 18 (August) - Joelah, Presenter and Actress from London

#YemziGirl Feature 18 (August) - Joelah, Presenter and Actress from London

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeAugust 06, 2017Comment

Confirmed: Yemzi @ Africa Utopia & Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL)

Confirmed: Yemzi @ Africa Utopia & Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL)

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeJuly 14, 2017africautopia, catwalk, fashionshow, model, southbank, fashion, designer, prints, afwl, african, nigerian, summer, event, yezi, yemzi, showComment

Festival Fashion - 6 London Looks #YemziGirl Style

Festival Fashion - 6 London Looks #YemziGirl Style

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeJuly 07, 2017summer, fashion, festival, ss17, ss16, jade avia, model, silk, summer17, bomber, shirtdress, style, fashionafrica, models, london, afro, modelling, dress, boobtube, shorts, music, stylistComment

#YemziGirl Feature 17 (July) - Tania, Graphic Design Student & YouTuber from Benin

#YemziGirl Feature 17 (July) - Tania, Graphic Design Student & YouTuber from Benin

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeJuly 02, 2017blogger, youtuber, yemzigirl, designer, benin, paris, french, graphicComment

#YemziDiscovered Amy Osabuohien on Plus SIze Clothi

#YemziDiscovered Amy Osabuohien on Plus SIze Clothi

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeJune 19, 2017Comment

#YemziGirl Feature 16 (June) - Shae, Singer-Songwriter from Watford

#YemziGirl Feature 16 (June) - Shae, Singer-Songwriter from Watford

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeJune 04, 2017singer, singer-songwriter, YemziGirl, london, talentComment

#AfricaWeekDalston - Yemzi @ Africa In The City, Arcola Theatre this Sunday

#AfricaWeekDalston - Yemzi @ Africa In The City, Arcola Theatre this Sunday

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeMay 23, 2017diaspora, music, live, poetry, fashion, vr, virtual reality, panel, discussion, YemziGirl, event, dalston, fashiondesigner, discussionsComment

#YemziGirl Feature 15 (May) - Adeola, Therapist & Content Creator

#YemziGirl Feature 15 (May) - Adeola, Therapist & Content Creator

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeMay 07, 2017ade, Nigerian, contentcreator, therapist, distinguisheddiva, yoga, NigeriangreekComment

Photos from AFRO Pop Up Milan

Photos from AFRO Pop Up Milan

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeMay 01, 2017Milan, Milano, fashion, popup, Italy, popupevent, shop, customesComment

AFRO Pop Up Shop Milan this weekend

AFRO Pop Up Shop Milan this weekend

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeApril 18, 2017afro, popup, milan, fashion, milano, style, london, silk, designer, african, fashionista, summer, clothing, design, print, textiles, popupshopComment

Ljubljana Fashion Week x Pentlja Concept Store

Ljubljana Fashion Week x Pentlja Concept Store

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeApril 09, 2017Slovenia, fashion, travelnoire, yemzi, designer, silk, chiffon, elle, slovenia, Europe, shop, boutique, style, fashionafro, Nigerian, britishComment

Yemzi Fashion Editorial // Kiana @ Linden Staub shot by Asiko, styled by Ruth Fianu

Yemzi Fashion Editorial // Kiana @ Linden Staub shot by Asiko, styled by Ruth Fianu

Model Kiana in Yemzi SS17 shot by photographer Asiko, styled by Ruth Fianu

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeApril 08, 2017silk, kimono, Yemzi, Asiko, fashion, editorial, Dalston, luxury, asiko, photography, model, darkskin, afro, print, styleComment

#YemziGirl Feature 14 (April) - Akosua, Fashion Accessories Designer from Ghana

#YemziGirl Feature 14 (April) - Akosua, Fashion Accessories Designer from Ghana

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeApril 02, 2017akosua, ghana, design, bags, woven, villiage, fashionable, sustaunable, loe, accessories, designer, africaComment

#YemziGirl Feature 13 (March) - Shakaila, Fashion Marketing Manager from London

#YemziGirl Feature 13 (March) - Shakaila, Fashion Marketing Manager from London

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeMarch 05, 2017Comment

#YemziGirl Feature 12 (Feb) - Jenny B, Artist from London

#YemziGirl Feature 12 (Feb) - Jenny B, Artist from London

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeFebruary 05, 2017jenny, poet, artist, lgbt, london, yemzi, YemziGirl, musicComment

Cold Feels from Berlin Fashion Week

Cold Feels from Berlin Fashion Week

Elizabeth-Yemi AkingbadeJanuary 24, 2017berlin, germany, europe, silk, unisex, photography, model, russiaComment