African High Street is the home of African designers
and African inspired designs. A typical high street in Africa is very
vibrant and diverse and we have done our utmost to capture this on our
website. We focus on real inspiration from Africa, in order to bring you
a diverse product range sourced mainly from Africa but also globally.
Our Products fall under 5 main categories;
- Clothing
- Bags & Purses
- Accessories
- Arts & Design
- Books & Music
All of our showcased products have one thing in common, that is they
are from and inspired by Africa ‘s culture and art.
The journey to African High Street started almost a year ago when we
decided that as Africans, we had a duty to portray Africa in a positive
light; one which is far removed from the typically negative view of
poverty and starvation that the media portrays all too often. We set out
to find talented designers, authors and artists from Africa and
inspired by Africa. We were immensely impressed and proud of the amazing
talent we found on the continent.
From the Kazuri beads handmade by 300 Kenyan women to the gorgeous
bags created by self professed Ankaranista –
Bola Obileye.
Not forgetting the gorgeous bags from
Mar y Sol which
have been featured in Marie Claire and the Ankara hand fans made in
Spain. Our aim was to bring to our customers products that tell a
beautiful story of Africa – we hope that our initial and subsequent
product ranges will achieve that.
Some of our Designers
We have carefully chosen designers who share our vision and we are
extremely proud of what they offer our customers
The
TÓTÉ collection by Nigerian born
Bola
Obileye is so fashion inspired. The bags, accessories and
jewellery Bola designs are simply stunning and entirely practical. Her
pieces are almost show pieces that you will be proud to wear. She offers
off-the-shelf items and we are delighted to be able to take special
orders for bespoke creations.
See some of bags by TÓTÉ collection
Henry Splash - The well known artist Henry Splash
also features in our online shopping portal. With inspired pieces that
simply ooze African delight, the artist whose real name is
Osaretin
Henry Eghosa, has exhibited his work throughout Nigeria and
more recently in Spain and we are very pleased to have him on board.
View of some of Henry Splash’s Art work
Child
Labour
A Day to
start with (Makurdi Boat Roller)
MODCHIC Couture - Bucking the trend and daring to be
different with their very feminine pieces. Based in Houston, Texas but
born and bred in Nigeria, MODCHIC Couture is one of our favourites for
uniquely distinctive clothing.
Ruffle
Blouse
Floral
bordered dress
Mar y Sol Bags - Sourced from Madagascar, Mar y Sol
bags are genuinely beautiful. Even more exquisite is that Mar y Sol is a
socially responsible brand. Their bags are made by hand using natural
materials sourced sustainably from Madagascar’s precious forests. The
sale of their bags enables families to gain economic independence.
Guadeloupe
Flowered Tote
Gigi
Apple Ocean Bag
Lola
Sequined Bag
These are just a few of the designers and brands we love to show off
on African High Street and we invite you to check out the site to find
out more about what we have on offer.
Books & Music
In our books and music corner, we have books from some of Africa’s most
popular authors such as Myne Whitman and the in famous Bobo Omotayo.
African music sensations such as Wizkid and P-square also feature in our
Music section.
With our stunning collection of designers and artists, we have a
wealth of talent to call on and continue to source African products from
a number of arenas. Because our entire aim is to supply only African
made or African inspired products, we are well placed to provide our
customers with the most stunning pieces. Whether you are looking for
African inspired clothing, inspiring books about Africa or music from an
African artiste, our online store contains lots of exciting products
that make excellent gifts or indulgent treats.
Payment & Security
Payments are handled by PayPal on behalf of
Modernica Limited
– the parent company of African High Street. PayPal is the most trusted
payment provider available globally. Payment is processed entirely by
PayPal regardless of whether you have a PayPal account or not. Your card
details are never visible to African High Street.
We invite you to relax and be sure that you and your payment are in
safe hands while shopping on African High Street. We want this to be the
real African experience, whilst we process your payment through a very
reputable source.
Be sure to visit
www.AfricanHighStreet.com
today for a cultural online shopping experience. You will find well
made creations that will look good whatever look you wish to achieve –
big bright prints, bold ankara creations and stunning art to inspire
everybody from the interested novice to the most critical art lover.
If you have any suggestions on how we can make our website better or
if you would like to showcase your own African inspired items on our
website, send an E-mail with the information to
info@africanhighstreet.com,
we would really love to hear from you.
