Zutin: Zabba Designs

Zabba Designs is the creation of Miami, Florida based Liberian Mai Bradley, and has been taking the world by storm one (African) print at a time since 2010. The company’s mission is “to make women feel glamorous and elegant in African Clothing regardless of body shape and size”. The label strives in doing so by merging contemporary forms of the West with the colors and prints of West Africa.

Yes, I know, there are various brands out there providing the “African Print, Western Style” look, but what makes Zabba Designs different is that they do not just provide clothing, their products expand to handbags, clutches, bangles and earrings too. All of which can be found in African Lace, Ankara, Masai, and Kente cloth. “Zabba Designs is a movement that is set on painting the world in a kaleidoscope of bold, vibrant color combinations and dazzling patterns.”

Here are some of my fav picks. Visit them for more here.

Zutin: Afropolitan

I have mentioned the brand Afropolitan her on the blog many times before, but realiz I have never done a full feature on the boutique itself. Being that this fab little place has just recently been "Refreshed" as the owner and pal Tianna Sherman Kesselly likes to say, I figured the timing couldn't be any better. The store has been in Monrovia for quite some time now, and is one of the pioneers in delivering African Print in Western designs.

Afropolitan has recently gone under some fierce renovations, and is ready for you to visit them on Benson St. at the Corner of Newport St. today. They also have some new products in store just for you, the man, or child in your life. Make sure to check them out their Facebook Page for more details.

Liberian Spotlight: Paul Hance Photography

Washington D.C. based Liberian Visual Artist, specializing in beauty, fashion, editorial, and portrait photography. Check out more of his genius here.  

Zutin: Damey's Collections

Liberian designed accessory collection based in Hyattsville, MD, USA. Check Out Damey's Collections on Facebook now.

Walk About: Mango Rags Boutique Launch

The boutique carries a variety of items from clothing for women and men, handbags and clutches, and the very trendy Woodin cloth. Store hours are from 10am-6pm from Tuesday-Saturday with consultations from 6pm-8pm on each day. What I love most about this place is that you can bring your own cloth with you and have any design in the store made tailor made at a discounted price. With Archel serving as the designer and Tania as the Woodin distributor both of their hard work and determination brings forth beautiful, quality products that we all as Africans can be proud to call our own.

Mango Rags is located on Camp Johnson Rd. in the YES Transport Compound. Want to give them a call? Leave a comment below indicating so and I will make sure to get their numbers to you. Both ladies are also on Facebook, and styles can currently be seen at Its Archel.

The Owners giving a heartfelt speech.



I new I had to wear African to pay homage at this event. My top is made from African linen and was purchase at another popular Liberian owned boutique, Afropoltan on Benson St. I love this bag by Konfidence which I purchased during Ghana Fashion and Design Week. It's so hard to figure out what to wear it with sometimes. I hope I did a good job here. The shoes I purchase at Marazetti located on the corner of Carey and Center St.

Top - Afropolitan

Pants - Random Find

Bag - Konfidence

Shoes - BCBG

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