Ethiopian Label FOMI's Luxury Handbags & Accessories

Label FOMI, by Ethiopian designer Afomia Tesfaye, presents a new lookbook that features her luxury handbags and footwear.

Ethiopian Label FOMI's Luxury Handbags & Accessories

Created in 2011, Ethiopian designer Afomia Tesfaye's label FOMI presents a variety of ethically-produced luxury handbags, footwear and accessories made in Ethiopia —  which is known to be one of the world's finest producers of quality leather. The label's Spring/Summer 14 collection has a je en sais quoi feel to it that combines perfectly hand-made traditional expertise and modern design. Scroll through our gallery above to view the stunning lookbook and if you want to talk about it, tweet @okayafrica with #fomi.

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