Lovers of  modern African fashion and design defied the indecisive weather over the weekend to attend the two-day Africa Fashion Week extravaganza at Spitalfields Market, London.

The Sapellé’s team was there, soaking up the atmosphere, and we had a wonderful time showcasing our upcoming range of soft furnishings as well as our fashion and accessories products. We met guests, friends and fans from a diversity of backgrounds from around the world, there to appreciate the rich cultural influences, the vibrant colours, shapes, textiles and silhouettes that contribute to the artform that is African fashion.

We sent out our ace reporter, armed with keen eye, a camera and a smile, to capture some of the most stylish outfits worn by the event’s guests, including some pieces from our online boutique, sapelle.com.

With many thanks to our lovely and obliging photographic subjects, here are some of our favourites. For more street style pictures, check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227514690705376.46880.126964207427092&type=1

That YouMeWe reversible vest (available from sapelle.com) never looked so good!

Head wraps were definitely a favourite among guests of all ages and style preferences

The kente-print fishtail hem skirt adds pizzazz to a perfect modern look

A definitive lesson in looking effortlessly chic.

From head to red pointed shoe, this look works so well!

The cutsey Ankara print bow tie and courts from Bubushiiky got a unanimous thumbs up from the team whole teaA quick lesson in looking effortlessly chic.