Confessions of a Shopaholic: Republic of Foreigner

This week’s shopaholic confession is a true confessions indeed. I’ve been keeping this little gem a secret since I found out about them a few months ago, but the time has come for me to unleash the greatness of this designer label for the greater good! In what I can best describe as DVF meets Boxing Kitten, these girls have captured the essence of bohemian chic meets Afro-centric sophistication.

Republic of Foreigner, a Nigerian-based designer label, is the brainchild of sisters Carmen and Selina Sutherland. Both UPENN grads (Selina was one of my classmates!), the up & coming design visionaries have recently embarked on starting their own collection based on their love for fashion and the lack of Nigerian brands that reflected their style.

The ladies gifted me a few pieces to try out from the collection and I ended up wearing this silk printed shift dress to the Arise: Made In Africa show during New York Fashion Week:

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 First of all, I thought the dress fit perfectly. And second, I was in love with the print and the mesh bell sleeves! I paired it with my Steve Madden leopard print platforms, Stacy Armand jewelry, my H&M fringe handbag and Michael Kors watch.

Photo courtesy Glamazon Diaries

Aside from the fact that the sisters are friends of mine, I have to say the clothes (especially because I’m addicted to prints) are absolutely amazing.

They have incredible fit, especially for women with curves, and trendy silhouettes that flatter different body types.

For more about Republic of Foreigner, check their website www.InTheRof.com and follow them on Twitter @LadyInTheRof
Christina Brown

Lifestyle influencer and digital mompreneur Christina S. Brown is a New York native, LA resident, and the founder of LoveBrownSugar.com and BrownGirlsLove. She's an award-winning storyteller, a motivational speaker and an advocate for confident millennial black women.

11 Comments
  1. Beautiful Dress!
    I could never pull that off, because I would be afraid of my butt poking out, but you pull it off SEAMLESSLY!! and your legs are hot!! I will definitely check them out, thanks for the tip. Again you look fab, can’t wait to see the other pieces they sent you.

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  2. LOVE.IT. So many girls shy away from print, but I never understood. It’s the BEST way to be eye-catching without looking slutty. And the fact that you are black Ivy is just icing on the cake!

  3. Nigeria stand up!

    No, but really, beautiful dress. I’m a print lover, myself, so I’m all over this Republic of Foreigner line. Can’t wait to see more from them.