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There is nothing more adorable than seeing children wearing traditional clothes. A few designers were inspired and started catering to this market. Whether you are on the continent or in the diaspora, finding cute traditional clothes for your little ones is now possible. Take a look at the following African fashion stores for children.
1. Africa Imports
Based in the U.S., this shop has everything from dashiki sets to tie-dye summer dresses. In addition to selling children’s clothes, African Imports also offers African fabrics, soaps, incense, jewelry, instruments, and more!
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2. AfroFrocks
This UK based store offers African arts & crafts, bags, and shoes, as well as clothes for men, women, and children. It has both traditional and modern African styles of clothing for kids ages 1-18.
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3. Shells Belles Kidz
The founder of the U.S. store, Shells Naija, is a rising star in the Afro-Western fashion industry. The Nigerian designer takes inspiration from colorful Ankara and African lace fabrics and uses them in modern designs.
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4. Grace & Ellie
Grace & Elie has clothing and accessories for boys and girls ages 0-6. The store also sells unique blankets and stuffed animals such as the signature “Elliephants.”
“We bring Africa home to our Global Little Citizens,” the site says. “We put our African heart in every design. We make it timeless, playful, and add a few fun details.”
The store has multiple locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
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5. Africouleur
Everything at Africouleur is created by hand by West African artisans. Children’s clothes, stuffed animals, and accessories are all unique. In addition to retailing clothes, the Parisian boutique also sells African art, jewelry, luggage, fabric, and more!
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6. Isossy Children
Isossy, located in the UK, aims to be a global brand that inspires diversity and creativity in children. The clothing line takes inspiration from both African and Asian patterns. According to the founder, Amanda Rabor:
“In times of change and diverse living, fashion can reflect diverse cultures for up and coming generations to own, to claim and to wear in everyday life. It’s for the new global citizens of the world.”
You can purchase items from the latest collection online.
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7. Dupsies
This U.S. based store carries traditional clothing such as dashikis and oke hats. Dupsies adds an African twist to Western clothing by designing African-themed ties.
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8. Slice by Cake
This U.S. specialty boutique creates modern designs with an African inspiration. It carries clothing for babies and for kids up to 12 years old. There are also three types of dolls: Naija princess, Queen of Africa, and special edition. Doll clothing is offered in the shop as well.
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9. Kelechi Fashion
This store is run by Laura Mulder Anyanwu, a fashion designer based in the Netherlands. Anyanwu creates unique looks inspired by African colors and prints.
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10. Ruff ‘n’ Tumble
Ruff’n’Tumble was founded by Adenike ‘Nike’ Ogunlesi. She is a leading designer, manufacturer, and retailer of designer children’s clothing in Nigeria. Ruff’n’Tumble is among the most popular brands of children and teens’ clothing in Nigeria. The company was founded in 1996.
SEE ALSO: 10 African Fashion Designers Who Are Rocking The Runways.
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