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BY Mazuba Kapambwe, 12:00am August 16, 2011,

Summer Swimwear and Accessories

by Mazuba Kapambwe, 12:00am August 16, 2011,


 One of our favorite seasons is the summer for obvious reasons, one of which is having more time on our hands to do things like relax on the beach sipping magaritas in our favorite bikinis. Haven't yet found that perfect swimsuit? We've picked out our favorite African Inspired beachwear and accessories just for you lucky readers. Which ones are your favorite?   

1) FASHION CONSCIENCESummer Swimwear and Accessories

Feel sexy in these ethical bikinis made in Kenya.The blue and yellow kanga bikini is our favorite!

 

 

http://www.fashion-conscience.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?q=bikini

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) AYA MORRISON

Aya Morrison always delivers with her one and two piece swimsuits and this summer is no exception.

 

 

http://www.shopayamorrison.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3) MARA HOFFMANSummer Swimwear and Accessories

Mara Hoffman first blew us away with her swimsuits inspired by the traditional clothing of the Ndebele tribe of South Africa. Stand out from the crowd in these cute pieces.

http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Mara_Hoffman?cm_mmc=GoogleUS-_-Designer%20-%20Mara%20Hoffman-_-Mara%20Hoffman_Alone-_-mara%20hoffman

 

4) BANTU WAXSummer Swimwear and Accessories

Imagine yourself on some desert island in these swimsuits from Bantu Wax 2012 resort collection

http://www.bantuwax.com/collection.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

5) LALESSOSummer Swimwear and Accessories

Looking for some cute cover -ups? Kenyan brand Lalesso has some eclectic rompers and dresses that can be worn over your swimsuit.

http://www.lalesso.com/about/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessories

HAIR

Need something to cover up your hair and protect it from the salty beach water? How about these trendy turbans from Boxing Kitten?

http://boxingkitten.bigcartel.com/

 

 

 

SHOESSummer Swimwear and Accessories

These handmade Avec Moderation sandals are perfect for those romantic walks on the beach.

http://avec-moderation.com/capsule

 

FANSummer Swimwear and Accessories

Cool down with these Olele African Print fans .

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Olele

Last Edited by:Welby Obeng Updated: September 15, 2018

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