‘Uptown Africa’ is a Spring Summer collection that is inspired by the audacious Uptown girls in the area of Chelsea, London. Prints have long been integral to Tina Lobondi designs. However the designer presents a fresh new perspective on this trend as she embraces and plays with the notion of what African print now means to London and beyond, in ‘Uptown Africa’.

Tina Lobondi takes her uncompromising stance as she emerges as an independent new designer and presents this bold new statement on London and Africa on a global scale! The collection “Uptown Africa” comprises classic lines, daring necklines, draping, controlled and contoured tailoring. Prints from around the world are combined with contrasting surface textiles and print to create beautiful garments.

The designer will be showcasing her collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa (Brought to you by African Fashion International) on the 24th October 2012 at 19:00 at Melrose Arch (The tent) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tina Lobondi is focused not just on design but on craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. The collection comprises unique designs that resonate quality. All garments are constructed in England - a trend that some major luxury retailers are following suit. Congolese-born, raised in France and based in London – this international designer wants to share what ‘Uptown Africa’ means to her.

http://www.tinalobondi.com